Polianna Albuquerque

Polianna Albuquerque is a Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences at Charles Darwin University, Faculty of Health. She holds a PhD and MD from the Federal University of Ceará, Brazil, and is a specialist in Nephrology and Clinical Toxicology. Her research centers on acute kidney injury, particularly in tropical diseases and envenomation.

• PhD: Novel Biomarkers of Acute Kidney Injury in Human Envenoming by Bothrops Snakes, Universidade Federal do Ceará (2019)
• Master: Clinical manifestations and risk factors for renal function impairment in patients who are victims of accidents with venomous snakes, Universidade Federal do Ceará (2014)
• Bachelor of Medicine, Universidade Federal do Ceará (2004)

Her research interests include Emergency Medicine, Nephrology, Tropical Diseases, and Clinical Toxicology, with a focus on non-traditional biomarkers for acute kidney injury. She has extensive experience in managing renal complications from venomous animals and tropical pathogens.

The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on biomarkers in kidney injury across diverse etiologies—snakebite, scorpion stings, dengue, malaria, leptospirosis, and critical infections like COVID-19. Her work bridges clinical observation with translational research, emphasizing early detection and pathophysiological mechanisms.

No specific scientific awards are listed in the provided text.

She has contributed as an affiliate researcher at the University of Sydney’s TACT program and has advised on public health initiatives with the Brazilian Ministry of Health. She has not published a formal list of advisees. Her research has been supported by institutional affiliations and international collaborations.

She is actively involved in research networks related to tropical medicine, nephrology, and toxicology, with strong collaborative ties in Brazil and Australia, particularly in studies on envenomation and critical care nephrology.