Vitor Geniselli da Silva
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Experience
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Riddet Institute
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New Zealand
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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PhD Student
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May 2022 - Present
Thesis project: Foods to optimise the colonic microbiome for our lifelong health and wellbeing Thesis project: Foods to optimise the colonic microbiome for our lifelong health and wellbeing
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Microbiology Intern
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Sep 2020 - Dec 2020
Activities: responsible for the production and purification of cow's milk proteins using microbial fermentation;Techniques: classical microbiology, cloning of microorganisms, microbial fermentation, expression of heterologous proteins, protein purification;Results: construction of new microorganisms strains, optimization of protein expression, scaling of fermentation processes, and development of a new protein purification protocol. Activities: responsible for the production and purification of cow's milk proteins using microbial fermentation;Techniques: classical microbiology, cloning of microorganisms, microbial fermentation, expression of heterologous proteins, protein purification;Results: construction of new microorganisms strains, optimization of protein expression, scaling of fermentation processes, and development of a new protein purification protocol.
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Global Bioenergies
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France
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Molecular Biology Intern
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Mar 2020 - Aug 2020
Activities: responsible for the genetic modification of microorganisms;Techniques: classical microbiology, molecular biology (PCR, cloning, DNA extraction, SDS PAGE), and analytical chemistry (HPLC, GC);Results: design of new strains of bacteria and yeast for the expression and purification of molecules of interest; and validation of strains through DNA sequencing. Activities: responsible for the genetic modification of microorganisms;Techniques: classical microbiology, molecular biology (PCR, cloning, DNA extraction, SDS PAGE), and analytical chemistry (HPLC, GC);Results: design of new strains of bacteria and yeast for the expression and purification of molecules of interest; and validation of strains through DNA sequencing.
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Engineering Intern
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
Activities: responsible for the evaluation of plastic packaging used in vacuum cooking and the search for more ecologically sustainable packaging;Results: contact with specialized suppliers, evaluation of biodegradable packaging, and preparation of edible packaging. Activities: responsible for the evaluation of plastic packaging used in vacuum cooking and the search for more ecologically sustainable packaging;Results: contact with specialized suppliers, evaluation of biodegradable packaging, and preparation of edible packaging.
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Scientific Research Project
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Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
Activities: conduction of the project Modification of the catalytic profile of proteolytic enzymes by ionic liquids: effect on the hydrolysis of concentrated chicken viscera proteins and obtaining antioxidant peptides.Techniques: Experimental design and statistical validation, protein hydrolysis, determination of the antioxidant power of proteins by spectrometry.Results: optimization of protein hydrolysis conditions aiming at greater antioxidant activity of bioactive peptides
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Scientific Research Project
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Dec 2016 - Jul 2017
Activities: project management Application of ionic liquids for the modification of the enzymatic structure: effects on the activity and stability of proteases.Techniques: evaluation of the activity, stability, and kinetic parameters of enzymes by spectrometry.Results: modification of the catalytic profile of enzymes using alternative solvents
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Universidade Estadual de Campinas
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Brazil
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Didactic Support Program
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Mar 2018 - Jun 2018
Monitor of the discipline Food Biochemistry by the Didactic Support Program. Responsible for assisting in the preparation of practical classes and student learning. Monitor of the discipline Food Biochemistry by the Didactic Support Program. Responsible for assisting in the preparation of practical classes and student learning.
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Comestag Unicamp - Comissão de Estágios
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Brazil
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Internship Manager
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Apr 2016 - Apr 2017
Responsible for publicizing internship offers, conducting selection processes, and creating workshops.
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Human Resources Manager
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Apr 2015 - Apr 2016
Responsible for monitoring group members, internal events and carrying out selection processes.
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Education
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Massey University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Nutritional Science -
AgroParisTech - Institut des sciences et industries du vivant et de l'environnement
Engenheiro de Alimentos especializado em Biotecnologia, Food engineering, Biotechnology -
University of Campinas
BSc. in Food Engineering, Food Engineering