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Anderson Amaro Melo dos Santos is a veterinarian with a master's degree (2018) and a PhD (2023) from the PPG-PAE, where he worked in the Integrated and Translational Pathology research line, with a focus on oncology. He began his scientific career while still an undergraduate, taking part in the “Science without Borders” program and interning in the USA. During her master's degree, she worked with animal experimentation, developing laboratory skills. During his PhD, he studied morphological and statistical analysis applied to mammary tumors in cats. Approved in a public examination in 2022, he works as a technical assistant at the São Paulo State Agricultural Defense Coordination and is currently also studying law at USP, aligning his technical training with his new professional focus.

Camila Sabaudo Alves is a veterinarian with a master's degree (2017) and a doctorate (2022) from PPG-PAE, Camila Sabaudo Alves works in veterinary oncology and pathology. She was supervised by Prof. JGX and was part of the “Biology of cell transformation and differentiation” research group. Her studies involved the diagnosis and prognosis of neoplasms in dogs, with an emphasis on techniques such as morphometry, immunohistochemistry and epigenetics. She worked as an oncologist at the ANCLIVEPA-SP Public Veterinary Hospital. She is currently a course coordinator and lecturer in undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Veterinary Pathology and Oncology at ANCLIVEPA, working in centers all over Brazil, reaching more than 200 students.

The Veterinarian Physician Dr. Juan Justino de Araújo Neves was a Sandwich Internship student in Italy, where he developed part of his experimental work. He obtained his Ph.D. in both educational institutions, in a double degree. As he obtained the Ph.D. in 2020, he was hired as a professor in a Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in São Paulo state. Thesis

Physician Doctors Rossana Teotônio de Farias and Dr. Iramirton Figueirêdo Moreira established a research center at their university based on the projects they developed as graduate students, at UNIP, in cooperation with GP-EEP professors. Thesis 1 | Thesis 2

Nurse Dr. Taís Masotti Lorenzetti Fortes, who specialized in older people, proposed, in her Ph.D. project, the development of a product to be used in nursing practice, in Geriatrics. From this proposal, two patents for UNIP were deposited at the INPI, National Institute of Industrial Property. Thesis

Veterinarian Physician Dr. Cesar Sato began working at Instituto do Coração - INCOR, in the area of regulatory affairs for vaccine development, in Brazil, in the development of COVID-19 detection tests. He is the interlocutor between his current research group and national and foreign companies on pre-clinical safety studies. His primary function is to intervene with suppliers of appropriate medical devices for the intranasal vaccine administration route, the object of study by INCOR. Dissertation

Biologist Dr. Edinilse Leme studied the water quality captured from dams that are reservoirs of water supply for the Metropolis of São Paulo. From their studies, they verified how the pollution of the waters influenced fish brain tissue and behavior. The critical and significant results have directly impacted the health of the population of this region and should be used as data sources for the establishment of public policies for the management of the reservoir. Thesis

The Physician Dr. Ednar Nascimento Coimbra studied the effectiveness of homeopathic medicines in environmental health by using artemia, a microcrustacean, as a bioindicator. From his research, it has been shown that homeopathic medicines can be used to mitigate environmental pollution caused by heavy metals, such as arsenic. Thesis

Biologist Dr. Erika Ramos Martins studied the chemical variation and biological behavior of essential oils from an Amazonian plant species in the face of climate change, a compassionate and actual theme due to the anthropic effect over the Amazon Biome. Results showed that some small volatile molecules are essential for the environmental protection of the species from microorganisms. Data directly impacts the comprehension of the relationship of the plant with its environment and, for that reason, becomes a vital tool not only for its preservation but also for Brazilian biodiversity. Thesis

Biologist Dr. Flora Cordeiro studied avermectins regarding their toxic potential on the reproductive system of male rats. She initiated one of the most productive research themes in the GP-EEP that resulted in many Dissertations, Thesis, and high impact scientific papers published in important international scientific journals. The intensification of avermectin studies has provided high repercussions. The group contributes significantly to increase the information related to the influence of these substances on the reproductive and central nervous systems. Thesis

The Biomedicine Professional Dr. Adriano Pereira studied microsporidiosis as pathogens of zoonotic diseases, a theme of fundamental importance for animals and the environment, which is inserted in the context of One Health, and which is the subject of a research theme that results in impact papers in the veterinary area and animal well-being. Thesis

The Biomedicine Professional Dr. José Renildo de Carvalho addressed his studies at murine melanoma microenvironment. He aimed at understanding the dynamics between the tumor cell and immune system cells concerning cell migration and how the interaction between cells can inhibit or induce tumor development and metastasis formation. Thesis

The Pharmacist Dr. Humberto Vieira Frias and the Nurse Dr. Cinthia dos Santos Alves developed social interest projects that evaluated the toxicity of buchinha-do-norte, a plant used in folk medicine that is toxic to the reproductive and the central nervous systems. They found that ingestion, even in small doses, of this medicinal plant during the gestational period can lead to behavioral changes in rat pups. Thesis 1 | Thesis 2

Alicia Herreira Guterrez (Veterinary Doctor, from Mexico) completed her doctorate in Environmental and Experimental Pathology abroad. She said that her journey from Mexico represented a transformative milestone in her academic and professional life. The doctorate opened new doors, allowing her to establish international research agreements and expanding her work in the scientific field. In addition, living in different cultures and having contact with people from different backgrounds has made her more sociable and receptive to new perspectives, enriching her career and influencing the way she interacts with the world.

Jéssica Codeceira (2022) pointed out that, in addition to the knowledge and experience acquired, the doctorate enabled her to improve her classes at Colégio São Caetano do Sul, where she teaches Biology. The solid theoretical and practical training provided by the postgraduate course has enabled her to offer a more dynamic and enriching education, directly reflecting on her teaching performance.

Mariana Santos (2022) emphasized that the doctorate had a profound impact on her career, providing access to areas of knowledge that were previously little explored. This learning expanded her professional possibilities, ensuring greater recognition in the job market and resulting in an increase in salary. The high-level academic training consolidated their qualified and valued professional position.

Cristina Nascimento emphasized the importance of the doctorate in her professional career, especially in developing her analytical and data interpretation skills. This training not only guaranteed a promotion in her job, but also strengthened her self-confidence, allowing her to face challenges with greater confidence and determination. As a result, he was able to achieve goals that had previously seemed unattainable, consolidating his professional growth.

Rodrigo Machado, a graduate of the master's program, expressed extreme satisfaction at working in research, pointing out that his experience in the program was rewarding both academically and professionally. He got a permanent job and a salary increase as a professor, showing that academic training not only improves knowledge, but is also a determining factor in professional development.

César Sato (Veterinarian, origin São Paulo), started his master's degree in 2009 at UNIP and completed it in 2011. During this period, he reported that he started working at a CRO focused on regulatory pre-clinical studies, where he was a pathology researcher and later took over as head of animal studies. From 2015 to 2016, he worked in the largest SPF vivarium in Latin America and then at the Butantan Institute, working on preclinical tests for vaccines and serums. In 2019, he joined a veterinary CRO as a clinical researcher, focusing on products regulated by MAPA. Since 2020, he has been working at Incor as a regulatory affairs analyst, collaborating on vaccine development and testing for Covid-19, with a focus on approval by ANVISA.

Tais Masotti Lorenzetti Fortes (Nurse, originally from São Paulo) entered her doctorate with trepidation, as it was a new area for her: working in a laboratory. Coming from a master's degree in Gerontology with a social focus, she wanted to continue working with the elderly and chose recurrent erysipelas as her topic. With the support of Prof. Ivana and her team, she faced challenges such as studying formulations, manipulating bacterial cultures and applying emulsions to the elderly. The receptivity of the participants and the possibility of transforming the results into patents and accessible products were the greatest rewards. She expresses her gratitude for having her idea accepted and realized.

Fabiana Rodrigues de Santana (Veterinary Doctor, from Mato Grosso) points out that her postgraduate studies at UNIP provided her with solid theoretical and practical training in Pathology and Immunology, complemented by her post-doctorate in Parasitology. During this period, she delved into the validation of treatments and the immune response to Leishmania amazonensis infection. With almost nine years dedicated to research, she has become a more qualified professional, enriching her career by working with different institutions, research groups and methodologies.