Postdoctoral Visiting Fellow
Education:
Ph.D., Molecular Biology, 2023, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
M.Sc., Molecular Biology, 2018, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
B.Sc., Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Languages Spoken: Portuguese
Biography
Dr. Nishiduka was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She earned her B.Sc. in chemical engineering from the Federal University of São Paulo, followed by both her M.Sc. and Ph.D. in molecular biology from the same institution. Driven by an interest in biomolecules that impact human health, her research focuses on characterizing biologically active compounds using advanced omics techniques. She has expertise in quantitative proteomics and peptidomics, with notable work on Amazonian tarantula toxins and antitumoral lectins from okra seeds, as well as collaborative projects analyzing diverse biological samples, from venoms to human and mouse tissues. These experiences have sharpened her analytical skills, particularly in R and bioinformatics. In 2023, she began her postdoctoral research at NIAID, where she applies multi-omics approaches to study biomolecules from mosquito saliva and salivary glands, aiming to advance the understanding of vector-borne diseases and contribute to the development of more effective strategies for predicting and controlling the spread of these illnesses. In her postdoctoral research at NIAID, Dr. Nishiduka focuses on characterizing pharmacologically active biomolecules from the saliva and salivary glands of medically significant mosquitoes. Using multi-omics approaches (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics), her work aims to uncover new insights into vector-borne diseases, contributing to strategies for controlling their spread.