Scheila Mucha
About Scheila Mucha
Scheila Mucha is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Inria in Villeurbanne, France, where she has worked since 2019. She has a strong background in molecular and cellular biology, with previous research positions at UFRGS in Brazil.
Work at Inria
Scheila Mucha has been a Postdoctoral Researcher at Inria since 2019. Her research is based in Villeurbanne, France, where she has been involved in various projects focusing on molecular and cellular biology. Her current work emphasizes the host cell response to mycoplasma infection, utilizing her expertise in mammalian cell culture and advanced research techniques.
Education and Expertise
Scheila Mucha holds a Doutorado em Biologia Celular e Molecular from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, completed between 2013 and 2018. She also achieved a Doutorado Sanduíche at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 from 2014 to 2015. Prior to her doctoral studies, she obtained a Mestrado em Biologia Celular e Molecular from the same Brazilian university, completing it from 2011 to 2013. Her educational background is complemented by a Bacharelado em Biomedicina, which she completed from 2007 to 2010.
Previous Research Experience
Before joining Inria, Scheila Mucha worked at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) as a PhD Researcher from 2013 to 2018. She also served as an MSc Researcher at UFRGS from 2011 to 2013. During her time at UFRGS, she focused on various aspects of molecular and cellular biology, contributing to her extensive knowledge in the field.
Research Techniques and Focus
Scheila Mucha specializes in several advanced research techniques, including flow cytometry, RNA/qPCR, and siRNA. Her research primarily investigates the host cell response to mycoplasma infection, where she applies her skills in mammalian cell culture. This focus on molecular and cellular biology allows her to contribute valuable insights into the interactions between host cells and pathogens.