Fernanda Aparecida Ferrari Soares

Fernanda Aparecida Ferrari Soares is a Biologist and Postdoctoral Researcher at the Cytogenetics and Cytometry Laboratory of the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV). Her research integrates cytogenetics, flow cytometry, molecular biology, and genotoxicity within "omics" contexts for various plant and animal species. Currently, she works in partnership with AMPLO Engenharia under the supervision of Professor Dr. Wellington Ronildo Clarindo, focusing on the Biodiversity Monitoring Program to evaluate genotoxic impacts on bioindicator populations following the B1 dam collapse at the Córrego do Feijão mine in Brumadinho, MG.

Current Position:

• Postdoctoral Researcher, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), since 2021

Areas of Expertise:

• Flow Cytometry
• Molecular Cytogenetics
• Genotoxicity and Environmental Impact Monitoring
• Plant and Animal Genetics

Academic Background:

• Postdoctorate in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), 2019 - 2020 
• Postdoctorate in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), 2016 
• Ph.D. in Genetics and Breeding, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), 2012–2016
• Master's Degree in Genetics and Breeding, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), 2010 - 2012
• Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), 2007-2010