He holds a degree in Medicine from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) (2013), as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and Immunology (1997), a Master’s degree in Sciences (Microbiology) (2000), and a Ph.D. in Sciences (Microbiology) (2004) from UFRJ. He is currently an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro in the Department of Medical Microbiology, working in the Mycobacteria Laboratory.

The researcher has extensive experience in the field of Medical Microbiology, with current activities focused on Mycobacteriology and Infectious Diseases. Alongside laboratory professionals, he primarily works on the following topics:
(i) Characterization of bioepidemiological markers of medically, veterinary, and environmentally relevant mycobacteria;
(ii) Phenotypic and genotypic evaluation of mycobacteria susceptibility to therapeutic antimicrobials and disinfectants applied at different disinfection levels;
(iii) Characterization of mycobacteriocin production in mycobacteria;
(iv) Characterization of the physiology of latency/dormancy in mycobacteria;
(v) Molecular epidemiology of medically relevant bacteria and bacterial taxonomy;
(vi) Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of Gram-positive cocci of medical and veterinary importance.

Collaborations and mentorships are welcome for professionals and students at different levels. Interested individuals may contact him via email at rsduarte@ufrj.br.

MD and Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology at the Institute of Microbiology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Microbiology, Chairman of the Mycobacteria Laboratory, and Coordinator of the Microbiology and Immunology section of the Medical Course at the same institution.

The researcher has a broad background in the following areas:
(i) Characterization of bioepidemiological markers of medical, veterinary, and environmental mycobacteria;
(ii) Susceptibility of mycobacteria to disinfectants and drugs;
(iii) Mycobacteriocin production;
(iv) Physiology of latency in mycobacteria;
(v) Molecular epidemiology of bacteria and taxonomy;
(vi) Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of Gram-positive cocci from medical and veterinary sources.

Email: rsduarte@micro.ufrj.br

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