Vitor De Moura Virginio
New York,NY
Summary
An enthusiastic scientist with extensive experience in translational research and preclinical models (in vitro / in vivo) in thrombosis, platelet biology, and cardiovascular sciences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postdoctoral Researcher
Platelets Lab, NYU Langone Health
2019.10 - Current
- Role of platelet activity and myeloid cells in cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases.
- Strong experience in flow cytometry analysis, leukocyte-platelet aggregates, platelet aggregation, platelet activity, murine and human platelet isolation, megakaryocyte function, cell culture, CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, platelet RNA sequencing, murine blood and tissue collection, murine hindlimb ischemia surgery, AAV-PCSK9 injections, ELISA, qPCR, immunoblotting, and scientific data analysis.
PI: Jeffrey Berger, MD
Scientist (PhD and Master’s degree)
AteroLab, University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
2012.02 - 2019.09
- Responsible for developing, conducting, and concluding research in cardiology and lipid metabolism through in vivo and in vitro experiments.
- Skilled in patient recruitment and collection, processing, and storage of biological materials (blood and arteries) from cardiovascular surgeries.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Clinics Hospital, University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
2015.02 - 2017.06
- Good Clinical Practice, data management, SOP development, responsible for monitoring and filling CRF
- SECURE-PCI Trial: Statins Evaluation in Coronary Procedures and Revascularization".
Education
Ph.D. - Cardiovascular Sciences
School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
Campinas, SP09.2019
Master of Science - Cardiovascular Sciences
School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
Campinas, SP07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas
Campinas, SP12.2011
Skills
- Scientific writing and presentation
- Project Management
- Experimental design
- Collaboration
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal communication
- Teaching and mentoring junior colleagues
Certification
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- SciPhD, The Business of Science for Scientists, 01/01/2023, New York University, New York, NY, Focus: the core business competencies necessary for the transition from academia to industry.
Accomplishments
- Excellence in Research Award – Translational Research – NYU Langone Health “The Department of Medicine 19th Annual Research Day 2022”, New York, NY
- Invited speaker: Moderated Presentation Contributions - The American College of Cardiology Conference 2018, Chicago, IL
- Award – Best Basic Research finalist – Brazilian Congress of Atherosclerosis 2017
- PhD fellowship (Sao Paulo Research Foundation) – 02/2015
- Master’s fellowship (Sao Paulo Research Foundation) – 02/2012
Selected Publications
- Virginio VWM, et al. Grancalcin promotes platelet hyperactivity and peripheral artery disease. 2024
- Sowa M, Sun H, Wang T, Virginio V, et al. Inhibiting the P2Y12 Receptor in Megakaryocytes and Platelets Suppresses Interferon-associated Responses. JACC Basic Transl Sci. 2024
- Barrett TJ, Bilaloglu S, Cornwell M, Burgess HM, Virginio VW, et al. Platelets contribute to disease severity in COVID-19. J Thromb Haemost. 2021;19(12):3139-53
- de Lima-Junior JC, Virginio VWM, et al. Excess weight mediates changes in HDL pool that reduce cholesterol efflux capacity and increase antioxidant activity. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2020;30(2):254-64
- Virginio VW, et al. Arterial tissue and plasma concentration of enzymatic-driven oxysterols are associated with severe peripheral atherosclerotic disease and systemic inflammatory activity. Free Radic Res. 2015;49(2):199-203
Professional Social Media
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitor-de-moura-virginio-phd-93a370a1/,
- Citations: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=o__YAy0AAAAJ&hl=en,
- ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9192-904X
Timeline
Postdoctoral Researcher
Platelets Lab, NYU Langone Health
2019.10 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator
Clinics Hospital, University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
2015.02 - 2017.06
Scientist (PhD and Master’s degree)
AteroLab, University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
2012.02 - 2019.09
Ph.D. - Cardiovascular Sciences
School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
Master of Science - Cardiovascular Sciences
School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- SciPhD, The Business of Science for Scientists, 01/01/2023, New York University, New York, NY, Focus: the core business competencies necessary for the transition from academia to industry.
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