Leandro Rodrigues Santiago

Dr. Leandro Rodrigues Santiago is a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at the Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London. He holds a PhD in Bioinformatics and specializes in using advanced computational tools to analyze large genomic datasets. His research focuses on understanding genetic and epigenetic mechanisms underlying aging and cancer, leveraging expertise in data processing, statistics, and systems biology.

Research Interests:

• Genomics, transcriptomics, and epigenomics
• Bioinformatics applications in cancer research
• Analyzing genetic mechanisms in aging

Prior Work: Santiago has extensively studied population genetics of bees and wasps, including analyses of microsatellite markers, mitochondrial DNA, and hybridization patterns. This work has contributed to understanding biodiversity and conservation strategies for stingless bees and other social insects.

Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advisees are listed in the provided information.

Labs/Teams: Active within the Wolfson Institute of Population Health, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed.