Gustavo Alencastro Veiga Cruzeiro
About Gustavo Alencastro Veiga Cruzeiro
Gustavo Alencastro Veiga Cruzeiro is a Research Fellow with a Ph.D. in Genetics from Universidade de São Paulo. He currently works at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and is a co-founder of NEOGENYS Diagnóstico Molecular.
Work at Broad Institute
Gustavo Alencastro Veiga Cruzeiro has been a Research Fellow at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2020. In this role, he engages in advanced research initiatives that contribute to the understanding of genetic and molecular biology. The Broad Institute is known for its collaborative approach to biomedical research, and Cruzeiro's work aligns with its mission to improve human health through innovative science.
Current Position at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Since 2020, Gustavo has also been a Research Fellow at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. His role involves conducting research focused on cancer biology, contributing to the institute's efforts in cancer treatment and prevention. Dana-Farber is recognized for its commitment to cancer research and patient care, making Cruzeiro's contributions significant in the field.
Co-founder of NEOGENYS Diagnóstico Molecular
Gustavo co-founded NEOGENYS Diagnóstico Molecular in 2019, where he serves in research and development. The company operates in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, focusing on molecular diagnostics. His involvement in NEOGENYS highlights his commitment to advancing diagnostic technologies in the medical field.
Education and Expertise
Gustavo Alencastro Veiga Cruzeiro earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Genetics from Universidade de São Paulo, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He also completed a Master of Science (MSc) in Pediatric Oncology at the same university from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he gained experience through a Master Internship in Cancer Biology at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in 2013 and a PhD internship in Molecular Biology at Universität Zürich from 2015 to 2016.
Previous Experience at Harvard Medical School
Before his current roles, Gustavo worked as a Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital from 2019 to 2020. This position allowed him to further develop his research skills in a prestigious academic environment, contributing to significant projects in the medical research community.