Position Title
Leaders for the Future Fellow
Position Title
Leaders for the Future Fellow
Bio
Caroline de Moraes de Siqueira
Caroline de Moraes de Siqueira is a postdoc in Veterinary Medicine, Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology who studies host-pathogen interactions between the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii and human epithelial cells. She uses cutting-edge molecular tools to discover novel proteins and mechanisms of interaction. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences and a master’s and doctorate in Biosciences and Biotechnology. During her Ph.D. work in her home country of Brazil, she focused on studying parasite epigenetic and its importance for the cell cycle and proliferation of the parasite. She and her family are currently enjoying California and all the outdoor activities this beautiful state has to offer.