Dr Naiara Guimaraes Sales

School of Science, Engineering & Environment

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Current positions

Lecturer

Areas of Research

Molecular ecologist interest in the application of distinct molecular tools to address a wide variety of ecological and evolutionary questions. Research focuses mainly on using novel genetic and genomics techniques for biodiversity assessment, ecosystem monitoring and species conservation.

Areas of Supervision

Environmental DNA for biodiversity monitoring

Unveiling the zoonotic dynamics of Leprosy in Brazil: a molecular exploration and surveillance approach

Teaching

Supervision of undergraduate, MSc/MRes and PhD students.

Module leader for Study Skills, Animal Evolution and Marine Biotechnology. Contributing lectures to modules: Research Skills, Biological Research Skills, Practical Ecology and Conservation, Final Year Project with Science Communication and Professional Skills, Final Year Research Project and Professional Skills, Conservation Genetics (MSc), Research Skills and Design for Conservation Science (MSc).

Qualifications and Recognitions

Qualifications
  • Molecular Ecology

    2015 - 2019
  • Zoology of Vertebrates

    2013 - 2015
  • Biological Sciences

    2009 - 2012