Dairy Spotlight: Camila Moreira Pinto
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EmailPinto joins MSU as lab manager for Dr. Angel Abuelo, DVM.
Camila Moreira Pinto joined Dr. Angel Abeulo’s lab in the College of Veterinary Medicine in March as the lab manager. Originally from Brazil, Camila holds a bachelor’s degree in biomedicine, a graduate certificate in biotechnology and bioprocess, and a master's degree in biotechnology from São Paulo State University.
Her passion for molecular biology began during her undergraduate years, when she conducted her first research project using real-time PCR to evaluate gene expression in the bovine oviduct, an early connection between her scientific interests and the field of cattle health.
Before joining MSU, Camila spent nine years working for a genomics company in Brazil. She developed extensive expertise in molecular biology, sequencing technologies and laboratory management. Her combined experiences across both private and academic settings have equipped her with a strong technical foundation and the organizational skills to support the Abuelo Lab's research on oxidative stress, immune function, and vaccine responses in periparturient dairy cattle and neonatal calves.
Camila is excited to expand her expertise into the new challenges of immunology. She looks forward to supporting the well-established research program at the Abuelo Lab on work that ultimately aims to improve calf health, reduce antimicrobial use and enhance profitability on dairy farms.
