Lizandra Ferreira de Almeida e Borges

Lizandra Ferreira de Almeida e Borges serves as an Associate Professor III with exclusive dedication in the Department of Microbiology at the Institute of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Uberlandia, where she has maintained active service since her appointment on February 6, 2013.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from State University of Montes Claros (2003)
• Master's degree in Applied Immunology and Parasitology from Federal University of Uberlandia (2005)
• PhD in Applied Immunology and Parasitology from Federal University of Uberlandia (2009)

Her research integrates Immunology, Parasitology, and Microbiology with Cellular and Structural Biology, focusing on pathogen-host interactions and infectious disease mechanisms. This interdisciplinary approach bridges fundamental biological principles with clinical applications in parasitology and immunopathology, emphasizing cellular structural dynamics in disease processes.