Group Lider
Ariane Zamoner Pacheco de Souza
Pharmaceutical and Biochemical scientist with a Master’s degree in Pharmacy, a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, and postdoctoral expertise. Served as a visiting professor at the Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro (Portugal), and currently holds the position of Associate Professor at the Department of Biochemistry/CCB/UFSC. Holds accreditation in the Postgraduate Programs in Biochemistry-PPGBQA-UFSC and Pharmacy-PGFAR-UFSC.
Recipient of research project approvals and funding from FUNPESQUISA-UFSC, FAPESC/Jovem Pesquisador, FAPESC/PPSUS in 2009, 2016, and 2020, Universal CNPq in 2011, 2018, and 2021.
Research focus encompasses cellular and molecular mechanisms of action of hormones, toxic compounds, and endocrine disruptors, including hormones, ethanol, natural compounds, and pesticides across diverse biological systems.Engaged in international collaborative projects with researchers from Uppsala University (Sweden), Stockholm University (Sweden), University of Aveiro (Portugal), and University of Porto (Portugal).
Previously served as the coordinator of PPGBQA-UFSC from 16/03/2016 to 01/01/2021 and as the coordinator of a subproject in the CAPES-PrINT Internationalization Program at UFSC from 2018 to 2023.
Beyond the realm of academia, balancing the roles of a dedicated mother to twins, Pedro (living with cerebral palsy), and João, who were born prematurely in 2014.
