The Animal Bioscience Graduate Program (PPGBA) aims to train professionals specialized in the areas of Morphophysiology, Animal, Environmental, Human Health, and Biotechnology.
Concentration Area: Morphophysiology, Animal, Human, and Environmental Health
Research Lines:
- Study of Basic Cellular Mechanisms and Processes in Animal Science.
Description: This research line aims to investigate the basic cellular mechanisms and processes in Animal Science. It addresses morphological, physiological, biochemical, genetic, and ecological aspects to understand the mechanisms and processes responsible for vital functions necessary for life maintenance, adaptation to environmental conditions, reproduction, and defense against pathological mechanisms in tropical regions. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for applying knowledge in clinical medicine and surgery, reproduction, disease pathophysiology, immunomodulation, vector and pest control, among others.
- Mechanisms of Action of Natural or Synthetic Compounds in Functional and Pathological Processes.
Description: This research line aims to study the mechanisms of action of various biological or synthetic compounds in functional and pathological processes, using in vitro and in vivo experimental models. The studies seek to elucidate mechanisms of action, aiming for a better understanding of cause-and-effect relationships, creating perspectives for the development of new therapeutic substances for use in Veterinary and Human Medicine.
- One Health.
Description: This research line aims to address risks and mitigate health impacts at the human-animal-ecosystem interface, such as the ecology of vertebrates and pathogen vectors, epidemiology, and the socioeconomic impact of endemic, emerging, and neglected zoonoses. Zoonoses and diseases that affect animal production, companion animal health, and wildlife will also be addressed in this research line, aiming to promote animal, human, and environmental health, as well as biodiversity conservation and the country's socioeconomic development.
Concentration Area: Biotechnology
Research Lines:
- Basic and Applied Microbiology and Parasitology.
Description: This research line aims to identify the etiological agents of various animal pathologies through the characterization (phenotypic, molecular, and biological) of pathogens and vector arthropods. It also develops, standardizes, and validates diagnostic techniques, as well as immunoprophylaxis and preventive measures for tropical diseases.
- Bioactive Products.
Description: This research line focuses on studying natural plant or microbial products with biological activity and their use in the treatment of animal and human diseases. The projects within this line aim to develop bioprocesses for the production of biomolecules for various biological applications, including biopharmaceuticals, bioinsecticides, functional foods, as well as processes in bioremediation.