Hanaisa Sant Anna
About Hanaisa Sant Anna
Hanaisa Sant Anna is a Postdoctoral Researcher at The National Institutes of Health, with a strong academic background in biology, genetics, and bioinformatics. She has over 10 years of experience in genomics of admixed populations and has developed notable research on human diversity.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Hanaisa Sant Anna is currently employed as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the National Institutes of Health. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to research initiatives in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. Her work focuses on the intersection of bioinformatics and human genetics, leveraging her extensive background in genomics.
Education and Expertise
Hanaisa Sant Anna has a comprehensive educational background in biology and bioinformatics. She completed her B.Sc. in Biology at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais from 2010 to 2014. She furthered her studies with an M.Sc. in Genetics and Bioinformatics from the same institution from 2015 to 2016. Her Ph.D. candidacy in Bioinformatics spanned from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, she studied at UCL and the University of Washington, where she focused on advanced topics such as machine learning and population genetics.
Previous Experience in Academia
Prior to her current role, Hanaisa Sant Anna gained diverse experience in academic settings. She served as an Academic Tutor at the University of Melbourne for three months in 2019. She was also a Visiting Researcher at the same university from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she was involved in event organization as a committee member in Bioinformatics at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais from 2016 to 2018.
Research Contributions and Achievements
Hanaisa Sant Anna has made significant contributions to the field of bioinformatics and genomics, particularly regarding the study of admixed populations. She developed award-winning research focused on historical inferences and the biomedical implications of human diversity. Her work reflects over ten years of experience in the genomics sector, showcasing her commitment to advancing knowledge in this area.
Interests and Skills
Hanaisa Sant Anna has a strong interest in programming and statistics, which she integrates into her biological research. She enjoys tackling challenges and has a personal interest in tea. Her skills in bioinformatics and computational biology complement her research endeavors, enabling her to analyze complex genetic data effectively.