GEISIANNY MOREIRA

Microbiologist who works at the interface of microbiome and biological engineering, offering 13 years of experience conducting research. Proficient in classical and advanced microbiology and molecular biology techniques, microbial bioprospecting, and sensing techniques. Well-versed in developing experiments and reporting on findings. Pursuing new professional challenges and offering key abilities.

• Moreira G, Dean D, Qian H, Datta S, Bliznyuk NA, Vanegas D, McLamore E. Development of a DNA aptasensor for detection of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron in saliva. 33rd Anniversary World Congress on Biosensors 2023. BEXCO Convention Hall, Busan, South Korea. Poster presentation. June 5-8, 2023.
• Moreira G. Development of electrochemical biosensors for SARS-CoV-2 detection in saliva. 2nd Annual Pandemic Preparedness Symposium - REDDI Lab, Clemson University. Clemson, SC. Oral presentation. 2022.
• Moreira G. Electrochemical biosensors for virus detection: the case of SARS-CoV-2. Newman seminar. Biosystems Engineering program. Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences. Clemson University. Oral presentation. Fall 2022.

• Global Alliance for Rapid Diagnostics (GARD): Member and Country Coordinator (Brazil): Organize and moderate the Latin America Session of the 2023 GARD Forum.
• BMC MICROBIOLOGY (Peer-review Journal): Reviewer: Review manuscripts on Microbiology related topics.
• Clemson University Postdoctoral Association (CUPDA): Treasurer, Term 2022-2023: Budget management for travel awards and CUPDA events.
• STEPS Center Director's Fellowship Awards (STEPS Center, NSF Convergence Research Center): Awardee with a Postdoctoral funding project from January 2024 to June 2024.

• Moreira G, Casso-Hartmann L, Datta SPA, Dean D, McLamore E and Vanegas D (2022) Development of a Biosensor Based on Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme II for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Detection in Human Saliva. Front. Sens. 3:917380. doi: 10.3389/fsens.2022.917380.
• Ullah SF, Moreira G, Datta SPA, McLamore E, Vanegas D. An Experimental Framework for Developing Point-of-Need Biosensors: Connecting Bio-Layer Interferometry and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy. Biosensors 2022, 12, 938. https://doi.org/10.3390/bios12110938.
• Moreira G, Vale HMM. Soil Yeast Communities in Revegetated Post-Mining and Adjacent Native Areas in Central Brazil. Microorganisms. 2020 Jul 24;8(8) PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7464199.

• Research Scientist, Winter 2022, Present, Agricultural Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, To explore materials and molecules for phosphorous sensing in aqueous environmental samples., Co-lead research discussions and laboratory activities. Mentor and train undergraduate and graduate students in phosphorus and analytical sciences. Disseminate research through oral and written communication pipelines (e.g., manuscripts, reports, presentations). Attend and participate in weekly STEPS meetings, including activities that span research, teaching, and community practices., Analytical methods, statistical analysis (OriginLab), electrochemical instruments (Palmsense, ABE-Stat), electrochemical methods (CV, EIS, OCP, Chronoamperometry, SWV), material characterization (Particles size, zeta potential, SEM, EDS), binding kinetics analysis (bio-layer interferometry technology)., Project funded by NSF. The project is part of the Science and Technology for Phosphorus Sustainability Center (STEPS), a Convergence Research Center with Phosphorus Sustainability as the vehicle.
• Postdoctoral Researcher, Spring 2021, Winter 2022, Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, To develop a multiplex electrochemical biosensor platform based on different biorecognition elements (protein, aptamer, antibody) for SARS-CoV-2 detection in saliva., Co-lead research discussions and laboratory activities. Mentor and train undergraduate and graduate students in analytical sensing and clinical evaluations. Disseminate research through oral and written communication pipelines (e.g., manuscripts, reports, presentations). Attend and participate in weekly research meetings, including activities that span research, teaching, and community practices., Analytical methods, statistical analysis (OriginLab), electrochemical instruments (Palmsense, ABE-Stat), electrochemical methods (CV, EIS, OCP, Chronoamperometry, SWV), molecular biology and modeling of proteins and aptamers, binding kinetics analysis (bio-layer interferometry and surface plasmon resonance technology), virus handling (BSL-2 lab)., Project funded by NIH. The project is part of the RADx-rad program to support new and non-traditional approaches that address current gaps in COVID-19 testing.
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Fall 2014, Spring 2016, University of Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil, Mycology (Fall 2014), Microbial Diversity (Spring 2016), Prepare lectures and lab practice, apply and grade exams, and mentor undergraduate students of Biological Sciences and Agronomy majors.

• Volunteering in an urban gardening project.
• Photography of natural environments during hiking.