Dr Daniela da Silva Goncalves
Laboratory Manager
Working groups
Background
Daniela has substantial experience in mosquito biology, vector control, tissue culture, molecular and cellular biology, molecular diagnostic, tropical diseases and the interaction between pathogens and vector-borne diseases. She has been involved with clinical studies, as well as managing and leading a team when conducting several projects at Oxford University Clinical Research Unit in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in collaboration with Monash University in Australia. Daniela is experienced farming Black Soldier Fly Larvae and was working with R&D at an industrial scale for food waste processing, and production of insect protein and fertiliser. More recently, she worked as a project coordinator/operations to use Rapid antigen testing in industries and in vaccination programs for COVID-19.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Biological Sciences, Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology, University Centre UNA, Brazil
- Masters of Health Sciences, FIOCRUZ Research Centre, Brazil
- PhD in Health Sciences, FIOCRUZ Research Centre, Brazil
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Vietnam
Burnet publications
View 1 moreGeospatial joint modeling of vector and parasite serology to microstratify malaria transmission
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Ellen Kearney et al
Genome evolution of dengue virus serotype 1 under selection by Wolbachia pipientis in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes
Virus Evolution
Daniela da Silva Gonçalves
Wolbachia introduction into Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae) cell lines and its effects on immune-related gene expression and interaction with Leishmania infantum
Parasites & Vectors
Daniela da Silva Gonçalves
Current projects
Serological surveillance to identify mosquito exposure and malaria transmission
Significant advances in the surveillance, prevention and treatment of malaria are required to accelerate malaria elimination.
Malaria Synergy Program
The program brings together experts to achieve the goals of malaria elimination in the Asia-Pacific region and globally.
MASTER-MAP: modern acceleration strategies for eradication of malaria in the Asia Pacific
We're developing novel solutions and high-quality evidence to inform policies and practices that address the major barriers in malaria elimination.
Past projects
Immunity to malaria and infectious diseases during pregnancy
We address fundamental questions on the modulation of antibody acquisition and maintenance during pregnancy.
Integrating molecular and serological detection of malaria into national surveillance systems
We're aiming for accurate surveillance of subclinical infections to help achieve the malaria elimination goals of the Greater Mekong Subregion.
Preventing malaria transmission in high-risk populations
The aim of this research is to help reduce malaria transmission in populations at high risk of malaria transmission.