Leandro Silva Nunes

Holds a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPEL, 2014), a Master's degree in Genetics and Molecular Biology from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS, 2018), and a PhD in Biotechnology from UFPEL (2023). His research focuses on Evolutionary Genetics, investigating the molecular evolution of genes related to human and other primate behavior, using comparative and phylogenetic analyses. During his doctoral studies, he worked with genome editing and genetic engineering in zebrafish (Danio rerio), with an emphasis on tissue regeneration. He has experience in molecular biology, genome editing, genetic engineering, Sanger sequencing, animal experimentation, RNA-seq analysis, systems biology, phylogenetic inference, and genotyping of microarray data.

Currently, he is a postdoctoral researcher in the Biotechnology Graduate Program at UFPEL, focused on generating zebrafish biomodels using genome editing (CRISPR/Cas9) for applications in tissue regeneration, metabolism, and basic and applied research. He is a co-author of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and a co-inventor of patents in areas such as genetic engineering, regenerative biology, evolutionary genetics, epigenetics, and innovation in aquaculture. His work integrates experimental and bioinformatics approaches to investigate cellular, molecular, and physiological mechanisms, reflecting his interest in connecting genetics, biotechnology, and evolutionary biology.