Luiz Felipe Barella

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ABOUT LUIZ FELIPE BARELLA

Experienced cellular and molecular biologist/physiologist with over 11 years of research experience comprising a sound background in G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), metabolism, islet biology, and in vitro and in vivo models for the study of metabolic disorders (obesity, diabetes). Long-term expertise in research management, problem-solving, and analyzing and documenting experimental data. • Excellent team player and highly productive scientist mirrored by 51 peer-reviewed scientific publications and 2 book chapters, 2 award-winning presentations, 7 invited oral presentations, and the recipient of PhD fellowships. • Creative and self-motivated individual with easy integration in a multicultural environment. Extensive experience supervising and mentoring students and interns with excellent project management and analytical skills and proven ability to meet tight deadlines- 51 peer-reviewed publications - 2 book chapter - citations; h-index: 21 My current interest involves- Beta cell biology, glucose homeostasis, diabetes, in vitro and in vivo models, autonomic nervous system, G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs)- In vivo pharmacology, target identification and validation, lead optimization of novel compounds