Stephanie Alexia Cristina Silva Santos, PhD

Technology Development Specialist | PhD Biologist | Bioimaging and Advanced Methodologies | R&D | MBA Translational and Clinical Research

Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil

About

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (Biophysics) from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), currently working as a Technological Development Specialist in Bioimaging at CNPEM/LNBio. Develops and applies advanced optical microscopy and bioimaging techniques, with a focus on super-resolution microscopy and live imaging for investigating the dynamics of suborganellar structures, particularly those related to mitochondrial DNA. Has experience in advanced microscopy, 3D live-cell imaging, quantitative image analysis, experimental design, and user training in microscopy platforms. Participates in R&D projects focused on the development of innovative methodologies in cell biology and high-resolution bioimaging, including live-imaging pipelines for the spatial and dynamic analysis of mitochondrial nucleoids under different metabolic conditions. Has contributed to collaborative projects in the fields of sepsis, COVID-19, cancer, and inflammatory diseases, resulting in publications in international journals. Recipient of the FAPERJ “Nota 10 Ph.D.” award and interested in the integration of advanced bioimaging, translational research, and clinical applications. Currently pursuing a specialization in Clinical Research Coordination

Experience

  • Especialista em desenvolvimento tecnológico at Centro Nacional de Pesquisa em Energia e Materiais (CNPEM)
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    METODOLOGIAS AVANÇADAS EM BIOLOGIA

  • Professor at Afya
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

  • UFRJ - Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (4 yrs 11 mos)
    • PHD Candidate
      Sep 2020 - Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 11 mos

    • Pesquisador científico - PhD
      Sep 2020 - Mar 2024 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Professora de ensino superior
      Mar 2022 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Professora de Bioquímica II para alunos do curso de Biofísica da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro.

  • Professora at Self-employed
    Jun 2020 - Jan 2025 · 4 yrs 8 mos