Mariana Pinheiro, Ph.D.
Doctoral degree discipline: Animal science (virology/preventive veterinary medicine)
Awarding institution: Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil (2023)
Current postdoctoral position: Postdoctoral researcher
Auburn University department: Pathobiology (College of Veterinary Medicine)
Postdoctoral faculty mentor: Dr. Miria Ferreira Criado
Areas of research interest/expertise:
Animal virology and one health, particularly orbiviruses and avian influenza viruses, with emphasis on viral pathogenesis, virus–host interactions, cell culture models, and viral diagnostics.
Other accomplishments:
Author of five peer‑reviewed scientific publications and one book chapter; presenter of more than 30 abstracts at national and international scientific meetings; current research focuses on the replicative dynamics of low‑pathogenic avian influenza viruses in avian cell culture systems.
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