Larissa Martins
About Larissa Martins
Larissa Martins is a Postdoctoral Visiting Fellow at The National Institutes of Health, specializing in Parasitology. She completed her PhD in Science at the Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, and has extensive academic experience in Brazil and Canada.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Larissa Martins currently serves as a Postdoctoral Visiting Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Hamilton, Montana. She has held this position since 2020. In her role, she engages in advanced research activities, contributing to the scientific community through her expertise in parasitology and biomedical sciences.
Education and Expertise
Larissa Martins has a robust educational background in the sciences. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Parasitology from the Universidade de São Paulo, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. Prior to her PhD, she completed a Master's Degree at the same institution from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she holds a degree in Pharmacy from Centro Universitário das Faculdades Metropolitanas, which she completed from 2007 to 2011. Her academic training is complemented by studies in Academic Preparation and Public Speaking at the International Language School of Canada in 2009.
Previous Experience at Institute of Biomedical Sciences
Before her current role at the NIH, Larissa Martins worked at the Institute of Biomedical Sciences at the University of São Paulo. She was a Master’s student from 2011 to 2014 and later continued her research as a PhD student from 2014 to 2018. During her time there, she focused on various aspects of biomedical research, contributing to her expertise in the field.