Dr Naiara Guimaraes Sales
School of Science, Engineering & Environment
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
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
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Molecular Ecology
2015 - 2019 -
Zoology of Vertebrates
2013 - 2015 -
Biological Sciences
2009 - 2012