Biography:
Prof. Ferreira da Cruz holds a degree in Biological Sciences from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, a master's degree in Parasitic Biology from the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation and a doctorate in Sciences from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. She is currently a full researcher at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, a Scientist of Our State, a CNPq Researcher, an Advisor on International Cooperation with Africa and France, and a coordinator of the Network for the Development of Malaria Health Research in the CPLP (RIDESMal). She has experience in Immunology and Molecular Biology, with an emphasis on falciparum and vivax malaria, working mainly on the following topics: chemoresistance, diagnosis, immunity and Plasmodium gene polymorphism. She coordinates research projects funded by FAPERJ, CNPq and National Malaria Program / MS.
Title : A snapshot of a representative Brazilian state of illegal mining in indigenous areas during the era of malaria elimination