Position:
Postdoctoral Fellow
About:
George is a postdoctoral fellow at the Trigatti Lab. He completed his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Medical Biochemistry at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro/Brazil. He also studied Veterinary Medicine at the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro/Brazil.
In his spare time, George likes staying at home and watching movies and series. As well, he has a passion for cooking and loves tasting different types of beers. Once in a while, George can be seen enjoying a bicycle ride around the city.
Research Focus:
George’s project focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms that regulate atherosclerosis development. Specifically, his research focuses on the role of the adapter protein PDZK1, which binds to the C-terminal of the scavenger receptor class B type 1 (SR-B1), the main receptor for high-density lipoproteins (HDL).
Contact:
Trigatti Lab 