Lucas Caldi Gomes

EDUCATION

College / University

State University of Maringá (UEM)

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science

Major Subjects

Health Sciences, Pharmacy

Country

Brazil

Lab Experience

Basic techniques in Biochemistry, Immunohistochemistry, Immunofluorescence, Histology, and Microscopy. Experience with animal models (mouse and rat): Stereotaxic Surgery, Induced Brain Ischemia Surgery, Drug testing, Behavioral Analysis.

Projects / Research

2012: Study of potential neuroprotective agents in an animal model of Parkinson's Disease. Bachelor thesis, Dept. Molecular Biology of Neuronal Signals, Max Planck Institute for Experimental Medicine, Göttingen
2010 - 2011: Effects of global and transient cerebral ischemia on spatial memory of Mice evaluated in Morris Water Maze (MWM). Dept. of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, State University of Maringá

Scholarships / Awards

2014 – 2015:	Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
2012:	Sandwich Graduation Scholarship - Science Without Borders Program, by the National Counsel of Technological and Scientific Development, Brazilian Government
2008 – 2012:	Undergraduate Scholarship - Tutorial Education Program (PET), by the Brazilian Ministry of Education

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

I am particularly interested in neurodegeneration and neuroplasticity mechanisms, and especailly in the search for potential neuroprotective agents. My interests also include the nervous system, pharmacology, physiology, and functional anatomy, the cellular, neurochemical, and molecular basis of brain diseases, and the settlement / development of these kind of disorders.