Tanize Acunha
@tanizeacunha
Experienced metabolomics and lipidomics scientist specializing in mass spectrometry-based analyses.
BrazilWhat I'm looking for
I am a mass-spectrometry-focused metabolomics and lipidomics researcher with a Ph.D. in Biology and Food Science (UAM–CSIC) and extensive postdoctoral experience across Europe and Brazil. I develop and apply untargeted and targeted LC–HRMS, UHPLC-Q/TOF, LC-QQQ, GC–MS and CE–MS methods, lead sample-preparation and data-processing workflows, and have driven projects on bioactive compounds, food chemistry and disease-related lipidomics.
My work includes peer-reviewed publications, invited talks, supervision of graduate students and participation in multidisciplinary projects funded by agencies such as FAPESP, CNPq and the Swedish Research Council. I combine method development, multivariate statistical analysis and careful interpretation to produce reproducible, high-impact results that support food science, pharmacology and biomedical research.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Pardubice
Jun 2024 - Nov 2024 (5 months)
Applied untargeted lipidomics using UHPLC-MS/MS for comprehensive lipid profiling to advance cancer research, contributing to method development and data interpretation.
KIPostdoctoral Researcher
Karolinska Institutet
Jan 2023 - Mar 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Developed targeted metabolomics assays including sphingolipid analysis by LC-QQQ to characterize asthma subtypes for a Swedish Research Council–funded project.
RRScientific Specialist - Mass Spectroscopist
Rothamsted Research
Jan 2022 - Nov 2022 (10 months)
Operated LC-Orbitrap, LC-QQQ and GC-MS to support plant metabolomics facility, performed data collection/processing, maintained equipment, and developed SOPs during maternity cover.
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Ribeirão Preto
Mar 2021 - Oct 2021 (7 months)
Evaluated phytomedicines using UHPLC-Q/TOF MS, conducted data processing, statistical analysis and interpretation for projects funded by CNPq and the Brazilian Ministry of Health.
UPPostdoctoral Fellow
University of São Paulo
Mar 2019 - Mar 2021 (2 years)
Performed untargeted lipidomics by UHPLC-Q/TOF MS to determine lipid profiles in scorpion and snake venoms under an FAPESP-funded grant.
FPPostdoctoral Fellow
Federal University of Pelotas
Dec 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year)
Developed analytical strategies for fruits, vegetables and cereals focusing on bioactive compounds using HPLC-Q/TOF MS and GC-MS under a CAPES PNPD grant.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ACAutonomous University of Madrid - Spanish National Research Council (UAM – CSIC)
Doctor of Philosophy, Biology and Food Science
2013 - 2017
Activities and societies: Thesis advisors: Prof. Alejandro Cifuentes and Dr. Carolina Simó; research on metabolomics methodological developments and applications.
Ph.D. in Biology and Food Science with a thesis on metabolomics of bioactive compounds; awarded summa cum laude.
FUFederal University of Pelotas (UFPel)
Master of Arts, Food Science and Technology
2012 - 2013
Activities and societies: Thesis advisor: Prof. Fabio Clasen Chaves; analytical methods including HPLC/FLD/ MS/MS.
Master of Arts in Food Science and Technology; research on metabolic variability of peppers with emphasis on capsaicinoids.
FUFederal University of Pelotas (UFPel)
Bachelor of Arts, Food Chemistry
Activities and societies: Research and presentations on food analytical methods and applications; participation in undergraduate research projects.
Undergraduate degree in Food Chemistry with coursework and research relevant to food analysis and analytical techniques.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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