Esalq (Luiz De Queiroz College of Agriculture) | Brazil
Aline Silva Mello Cesar 🌟
Early Academic Pursuits 📚
Aline Silva Mello Cesar embarked on her academic journey with a strong foundation in animal science. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Animal Science from the University of São Paulo in 2007. Her passion for veterinary science led her to pursue a Master's degree at the Federal University of Uberlândia, where she graduated in 2010. Aline continued her academic excellence by earning a Doctorate in Animal Science and Pastures from the University of São Paulo in 2014.
Professional Endeavors 💼
Aline's professional career is marked by a series of significant roles and contributions:
- February 2023 - Present: President of the Research and Innovation Committee at ESALQ, University of São Paulo
- December 2019 - Present: Associate Professor at the University of São Paulo
- February 2020 - Present: Vice-coordinator at the Centre for Functional Genomics – ESALQ/USP
- March 2020 - Present: Researcher with a fellowship at CNPq
- 2014 - 2017: Post-Doctoral Researcher at ESALQ, University of São Paulo
- 2015 - 2016: Visiting Scholar at Iowa State University, USA
- 2012 - 2013: Visiting Scholar at Iowa State University, USA
- Feb. 2007 - April 2007: Visiting Scholar at Parco Tecnologico Padano, Italy
Contributions and Research Focus 🔬
Aline Silva Mello Cesar has made notable contributions in the field of animal science, particularly in genetics and functional genomics. Her research focuses on:
- Genetics and Animal Improvement
- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
- Functional Genomics
Her work has had a significant impact on understanding the genetic basis of animal traits, improving breeding programs, and advancing the field of bioinformatics.
Impact and Influence 🌍
Aline has been recognized with several awards and honors, reflecting her influence and impact in her field:
- 2023: Young Bioinformatician Award - Best Dissertation, X-Metting 2023
- 2023: Honorable Mention of the Horácio Schneider Award in Genetics and Animal Improvement
- 2022: Honorable Mention at the 30th SIICUSP
- 2021: Scientific Merit Award, Brazilian Society for Animal Genetic Improvement
- 2020: Best video about COVID-19 efforts, University of São Paulo
- 2018: Travel Fellowship Award, RNA Society Meeting 2018, Berkeley, CA, USA
- 2016: Travel Fellowship Award, PAG Conference 2016, San Diego, CA
- 2011: Olympiad of Innovation, University of São Paulo
- 2005: Honor mention, 13th Siicusp, University of São Paulo
Academic Cites 📜
Aline's research and expertise are well-regarded in various scientific journals. She has contributed to and reviewed for numerous publications, including:
- 2010 - Present: Molecular Biology Reports
- 2015 - Present: PLOS ONE
- 2016 - Present: Livestock
- 2017 - Present: Scientia Agricola
- 2018 - Present: Scientific Reports
- 2018 - Present: BMC Genomics
- 2019 - Present: Animal Genetics
- 2020 - Present: Frontiers in Genetics (Editor)
- 2020 - Present: Animals
Legacy and Future Contributions 🌟
Aline Silva Mello Cesar’s dedication to her field has left a lasting legacy. Her pioneering work in genetics and bioinformatics continues to inspire new research and innovation. As she progresses in her career, Aline is poised to make even more significant contributions to the scientific community, shaping the future of animal science and genetics.
Notable Publications 📑
"Bivariate GWAS Reveals Pleiotropic Regions among Feed Efficiency and Beef Quality-Related Traits in Nelore Cattle" 📊
- Authors: Buss, C.E., Afonso, J., de Oliveira, P.S.N., Mourão, G.B., de Almeida Regitano, L.C.
- Journal: Mammalian Genome
- Year: 2023
"Brain Fatty Acid and Transcriptome Profiles of Pig Fed Diets with Different Levels of Soybean Oil" 🧠
- Authors: da Silva, B.P.M., Fanalli, S.L., Gomes, J.D., Luchiari Filho, A., Cesar, A.S.M.
- Journal: BMC Genomics
- Year: 2023
"Transcriptome Profile of Skeletal Muscle Using Different Sources of Dietary Fatty Acids in Male Pigs" 💪
- Authors: Fanalli, S.L., da Silva, B.P.M., Gomes, J.D., Luchiari Filho, A., Cesar, A.S.M.
- Journal: Functional and Integrative Genomics
- Year: 2023
"Novel Putative Causal Mutations Associated with Fat Traits in Nellore Cattle Uncovered by eQTLs Located in Open Chromatin Regions" 🧬
- Authors: Garcia, I.S., Silva-Vignato, B., Cesar, A.S.M., Mourão, G.B., Coutinho, L.L.
- Journal: Scientific Reports
- Year: 2024
"Phenotypic Divergence between Broiler and Layer Chicken Lines is Regulated at the Molecular Level during Development" 🐔
- Authors: Contriciani, R.E., Grade, C.V.C., Buzzatto-Leite, I., Coutinho, L.L., Alvares, L.E.
- Journal: BMC Genomics
- Year: 2024