Mr. Leonardo Vitorino Costa de Aquino, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Brazil
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🌟Summary
Mr. Leonardo Vitorino Costa de Aquino is a dedicated researcher and academic specializing in veterinary medicine and animal reproduction biotechnology. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido (UFERSA), Leonardo has a solid foundation in animal science and biotechnology, complemented by extensive research and project participation.
🎓Education
Ph.D. in Animal Science (in progress): Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, UFERSA, Brazil. Advisor: Alexsandra Fernandes Pereira.
Master’s in Animal Science (2020-2022): Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, UFERSA, Brazil. Advisor: Alexsandra Fernandes Pereira.
Graduation in Biotechnology (2016-2019): Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, UFERSA, Brazil. Advisor: Alexsandra Fernandes Pereira.
Secondary Education (2011-2013): Escola Estadual Aida Ramalho Cortez Pereira, EEARCP, Brazil.
💼 Professional Experience
Researcher
Laboratório de Biotecnologia Animal (LBA/UFERSA) (2022 - Present)
Participation in projects focusing on in vitro fertilization for conservation of wild species and nuclear transfer techniques.
Researcher
Departamento de Ciências Animais, UFERSA (2020 - Present)
Projects on the antioxidant potential of essential oils in bovine oocyte maturation and embryo development.
Professor
UFERSA (2020 - 2021)
Taught courses in Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology.
🔬Research Interests
Animal Reproduction
Development of in vitro fertilization techniques and somatic cell nuclear transfer.
Biotechnology
Antioxidant properties of essential oils and their application in animal reproduction.
🏆Awards and Honors
1st Place for Best Oral Presentation
II SEMPRO BIOTEC, UFERSA (2024)
Honorable Mention for Best Poster Presentation
II SEMPRO BIOTEC, UFERSA (2024)
Honorable Mention for Best Presentation in Agrarian Sciences
XXIX Seminário de Iniciação Científica, UFERSA (2023)
2nd Place in Photography Contest
I Simpósio Potiguar em Ciência Animal, UFERSA (2023)
Honorable Mention for Best Presentation in Agrarian Sciences
XXVIII Seminário de Iniciação Científica, UFERSA (2022)
1st Place for Best Work in Swine Reproduction
XXIV Congresso Brasileiro de Reprodução Animal (2021)
1st Place for Best Presentation in Biological Sciences
XXVII Seminário de Iniciação Científica, UFERSA (2021)
3rd Place for Best Presentation in Agrarian Sciences
XXVII Seminário de Iniciação Científica, UFERSA (2021)
Best Work in Bovine Reproduction
X Congresso Norte-Nordeste de Reprodução Animal, UEMA (2020)
Best Work in Wild Animal Reproduction
X Congresso Norte-Nordeste de Reprodução Animal, UEMA (2020)
Publications📝
Cryopreservation and Passaging Optimization for Galea spixii (Wagler, 1831) Adult Skin Fibroblast Lines: A Step Forward in Species Management and Genetic Studies
Authors: Aquino, L.V.C.D., Olindo, S.L., Silva, Y.L.F.E., Silva, A.R., Pereira, A.F.
Journal: Acta Histochemica
Year: 2024
Age and Sex Effects on Histological Features and In Vitro Culturing of Antillean Manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus, Linnaeus 1758) Dermis
Authors: Moura, Y.B.F., Aquino, L.V.C., Nascimento, M.B., Luna, F.O., Pereira, A.F.
Journal: Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series C: Anatomia Histologia Embryologia
Year: 2024
L-Proline as a Cryoprotective Agent for the Preservation of Galea Spixii Skin Fibroblasts
Authors: Aquino, L.V.C., Rodrigues, L.L.V., Olindo, S.L., Moura, Y.B.F., Pereira, A.F.
Journal: Biopreservation and Biobanking
Year: 2024
Different Methods for Seminal Plasma Removal and Sperm Selection on the Quality and Fertility of Collared Peccary Sperm
Authors: Santos, M.V.O., Silva, A.M., Aquino, L.V.C., Silva, A.R., Pereira, A.F.
Journal: Animals
Year: 2023
Morphological, Ultrastructural, and Immunocytochemical Characterization and Assessment of Puma (Puma concolor Linnaeus, 1771) Cell Lines After Extended Culture and Cryopreservation
Authors: Lira, G.P.O., Borges, A.A., Nascimento, M.B., Silva, A.R., Pereira, A.F.
Journal: Biopreservation and Biobanking
Year: 2022