Our Team
Dr. Ana Luiza Silva
Hey! Over the years, I have worked across different fields including molecular biology, biochemistry, and proteomics, always connected to infectious diseases. More recently, I was lucky to return to the immunology field, especially B cell biology and antibody responses; an area I truly enjoy!
Outside the lab, I enjoy practicing sports mostly because I love good food. Good coffee is always welcome, but even better when paired with pão de queijo and brigadeiro. I also believe science works best in collaborative and curious environments.
Senior Scientist
Hi! My training focused on understanding how viruses replicate and interact with their hosts, which turned me into a virus enthusiast. I trained at the University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil, including a research period at the University of Michigan. My research interests focus on virology, immunology, and infectious diseases.
As a Black woman in science, I value diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in research and education.
Outside the lab, I enjoy history, museums, running, and samba, which connects me to ancestry, resilience, and community.
Postdoctoral ResearcherDr. Ana Beatriz Anjos
Claudine Mukashyaka
Ph.D. Student in Medical SciencesHi! I am a Biomedical Scientist trained in Immunology and Clinical Microbiology at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Medical Sciences through a collaboration between the University of Antwerp, Belgium, and the Albert Einstein research network, Brazil. My research focuses on B-cell immunity in mpox survivors in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Outside research, I enjoy the outdoors, live music and I am a dedicated football fan. My favorite pet is a cat.
Dr. Lícya Xavier
Postdoctoral ResearcherHi there! I completed my master's and PhD degrees at Fiocruz, and my bachelor's at the Federal University of Pernambuco. I am passionate about virology and scientific challenges.
Outside the lab, I love learning languages, staying active through sports, painting,
and spending time with friends and my cats - usually accompanied by a generous cup of coffee
Hello! I am a biotechnologist with an M.Sc. and a Ph.D. in Pathology from the Federal University of Goiás and the University of São Paulo (USP). I recently completed my postdoctoral training at USP and Fiocruz. Outside the lab, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my dog, watching movies and TV series, listening to astronomy podcasts, and attending concerts by my favorite bands. My favorite Brazilian foods are pamonha, pequi, and brigadeiro.
Senior Postdoc (TT-5)