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Dr

Fernanda Sales Coelho

Research Assistant

Clinical Research

Orcid identifier0000-0002-8320-5049
  • Research Assistant
    Clinical Research

BIO

I am a Research Assistant at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, working within the Schistosomiasis and Snail Resource. I hold a PhD in Health Sciences with a focus on molecular biology, genetics and bioinformatics, and have developed expertise in parasitology and host–parasite interactions.

In my current role, I support laboratory and field-based research aimed at advancing tools for schistosomiasis control. I have a technical background in molecular and cellular biology, including RNA interference, RT-qPCR and CRISPR-based approaches, and I contribute to collaborative research projects within an international research environment.

LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE AND TROPICAL MEDICINE APPOINTMENTS

  • Research Assistant
    London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom15 Nov 2021 - present

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Undergraduate Research Student
    Instituto Rene Rachou (Fiocruz Minas), Brazil1 Mar 2011 - 21 Dec 2012
  • Technical Support Staff
    Instituto Rene Rachou (Fiocruz Minas), Brazil5 Mar 2020 - 31 Oct 2021
  • Technical Support Staff
    Instituto Rene Rachou (Fiocruz Minas), Brazil9 Mar 2015 - 31 Jan 2016

DEGREES

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences (BSc), including teaching qualification (Licentiate)
    Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil15 Feb 2009 - 15 Dec 2012
  • MSc in Genetics
    Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil3 Feb 2013 - 31 Jan 2015
  • PhD in Health Sciences
    Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz Minas), Belo Horizonte, Brazil1 Feb 2016 - 30 Oct 2020

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • Travel Safety and Security
    London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom25 Aug 2022 - 25 Aug 2022
  • Purchase to Pay for Requisitioners
    London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom14 Apr 2025 - 14 Apr 2025
  • How to be assertive without damaging your working relationships
    London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom5 Aug 2025 - 5 Aug 2025
  • Effective Minute and Note Taking
    London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom13 May 2025 - 13 May 2025
  • Publication Workshop: Writing a Paper, Authorship Issues and Getting Published
    London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom15 May 2025 - 15 May 2025
  • Getting the right things done: take control of your task management
    London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom11 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2025
  • Transform Your Presentations: Master Planning and Delivery
    London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom7 Aug 2025 - 7 Aug 2025
  • Be Your Best Self at Work
    London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom9 Jul 2025 - 17 Jul 2025
  • Understanding Harassment, Hate and Sexual Misconduct
    London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom26 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2025
  • The Carriage of Diagnostic & Infectious Substances by Air
    Peter East Associates, United Kingdom16 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2025
  • The Carriage of Diagnostic & Infectious Substances by Roa
    Peter East Associates, United Kingdom16 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2025
  • Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 - PIL C
    The Royal Veterinary College, United Kingdom26 Sep 2023 - 26 Sep 2023
  • Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 - PIL A (theory & skills), PIL B, K (theory)
    The Royal Veterinary College, United Kingdom4 Apr 2022 - 5 Apr 2022