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My research explores the interactions between microorganisms and their hosts and how these interactions can influence the health, development, and behavior of hosts. Understanding the relationships between microbes and their hosts is crucial for developing sustainable and eco-friendly strategies for controlling pest populations. This line of research has significant implications for reducing reliance on chemical pesticides, promoting environmental health, and fostering sustainable agricultural and and livestock farming practices, promoting a One Health approach that integrates the health of animals, humans, and the environment.
Highlighted below are some of my projects
PhD Research
PhD Research
Investigation of the bacterial diversity of the tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus
At the moment, I am conducting research on the microbiome of Rhipicephalus microplus ticks, with the objective of elucidating their interactions with both endosymbiotic and pathogenic bacteria. And answed the questions: how does the microbiome of Rhipicephalus microplus ticks from São Paulo, Brazil, vary and what implications might these variations have on tick biology and disease transmission? Can they be used as biological control?
This study aims to provide insights that could, in the future, contribute to the improvement of agricultural systems through the application of microorganisms in biological control strategies or microbiome manipulation, with a consistent focus on promoting animal welfare and safeguarding public health.
Masters Research
Masters Research
Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate Research
New field technique to evaluate the action of the fungus Metarhizium anisopliae on Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus tick
During my Masters studies, I have worked on a project aimed at exploring alternative methods for tick control, utilizing an innovative protocol to evaluate the effectiveness of an entomopathogenic fungus on cattle ticks, specifically focusing on Rhipicephalus microplus. This study assessed fungal infection through detailed histological analysis and in situ hybridization, revealing significant alterations in the reproductive systems of the infected ticks.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2022.104934
A case of chorioptic mange in a dairy farm in the Municipality of Descalvado, SP, Brazil
A case of chorioptic mange in a dairy farm in the Municipality of Descalvado, SP, Brazil
During my undergraduate studies, I had the opportunity to work on a project that involved documenting the presence of Chorioptes mites on a dairy farm in the interior of São Paulo state, the project detailed the complications caused to the animals and implemented a control method to address the issue.
Colaborations
Colaborations
First molecular evidence of Wolbachia occurrence in Amblyomma sculptum (Acari: Ixodidae)
The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of the bacterium Wolbachia in Amblyomma sculptum and presented the first report of this bacterium in ticks in Brazil.
Control of cattle tick in pasture with Metharizium anisopliae (IBCB 425)
The aim of the study was to evaluate the action of the fungus on ticks, concluding that the counting of teleogynes on cattle showed that treatment with M. anisopliae was effective, with infestation remaining higher in the control group at both locations evaluated.
Investigation of the parasitoid Ixodiphagus hookeri (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) in Amblyomma sculptum (Acari: Ixodidae) ticks in the municipality of Salto, São Paulo, Brazil
The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of the parasitoid, which was not found.
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