Alexandre Antonio Vieira

Alexandre Antonio Vieira is an Associate Professor of Physiology at the Department of Physiology, Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), Minas Gerais, Brazil. He has been with the institution since October 29, 2013, working with exclusive dedication to his academic responsibilities in the ICBIM (Institute of Biomedical Sciences) unit.

His educational background includes:

• Graduation in Biological Sciences from the University of Araraquara (2002)
• Master's and Doctoral degrees in Physiology from UNESP-Araraquara through partnership with UFSCAR
• Postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Minnesota, USA (November 2008-October 2010)

Dr. Vieira's research focuses on physiological mechanisms related to cardiovascular control and neural regulation. His work has specifically examined the role of the central nervous system in cardiovascular control and fluid and electrolyte balance, as well as the role of circumventricular organs in hypertension induced by chronic angiotensin II infusion in unanesthetized rats. His expertise spans neuroscience, cardiovascular physiology, and hypertension research.

As a faculty member with exclusive dedication, he maintains an active teaching schedule with documented work plans from 2018 through 2025. He is based at UFU's Umuarama Campus in Room 2A120, Pará Avenue, 1720 - Umuarama Neighborhood, Uberlândia - MG - Zip Code 38405-000.