Patricia Macchiaverni

Patricia Macchiaverni is a Research Fellow at the UWA Medical School, University of Western Australia. She holds dual degrees in Biological Sciences and Education, with a PhD in Immunology from the University of São Paulo. Her career spans academic research in Brazil, industry roles in immunology, and return to academia in Australia.

• PhD in Immunology, University of São Paulo (2012)
• Master in Immunology, University of São Paulo (2008)
• Bachelor in Biological Sciences and Education, Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas (2005)

Research Interests focus on the role of human milk in immune system development and allergy prevention. Key areas include:

• Maternal transfer of allergens and antibodies
• Mechanisms of oral tolerance induction
• Immunomodulatory components in breast milk
• Early-life allergen exposure and asthma risk
• Impact of maternal nutrition (e.g., prebiotics) on milk composition

Article Trends highlight her work on SARS-CoV-2 immunity in breast milk, food allergy susceptibility via IgE pathways, and prebiotic interventions to modulate milk immunology. Collaborations include Dr. Valérie Verhasselt and institutions like the University of São Paulo and UNICAMP.

Grants include projects funded by the Western Australia Department of Health, such as Determinants of human milk-mediated protective immunity against COVID-19 and Gateway to allergy prevention: Maternal prebiotic supplementation.