<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Bruno Rodrigues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unveiling the wonders of science, one breakthrough at a time.]]></description><link>https://brunorodriguesbcr.wixsite.com/bruno-rodrigues/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:38:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://brunorodriguesbcr.wixsite.com/bruno-rodrigues/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Honored to Receive the 29th Young Talent in Life Sciences Award from SBBq]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am incredibly thrilled and deeply humbled to announce that I have been awarded the 29th Young Talent in Life Sciences (Prêmio Jovem Talento em Ciências da Vida) by the Brazilian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SBBq) for 2026. This recognition holds a very special place in my heart. As any researcher knows, science is a path built on resilience. This award represents the culmination of many years of intense dedication, countless hours in the lab, and a genuine passion for...]]></description><link>https://brunorodriguesbcr.wixsite.com/bruno-rodrigues/post/honored-to-receive-the-29th-young-talent-in-life-sciences-award-from-sbbq</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a636a1af613d1b0f50b6098</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:42:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a71ef_37050786a67646b5b443df051bba9dde~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_873,h_709,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruno Rodrigues</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next Chapter: I chose KUMC for my Postdoc]]></title><description><![CDATA[The transition from a PhD to a postdoc is one of the most critical turning points in a scientist’s career. It dictates not just where you will live, but the trajectory of your future independent research. Over the past few months, I have been incredibly fortunate to consider several outstanding postdoctoral offers from top-tier institutions across both Europe and the United States. After careful consideration, I am thrilled to announce that I will join the University of Kansas Medical Center...]]></description><link>https://brunorodriguesbcr.wixsite.com/bruno-rodrigues/post/next-chapter-i-chose-kumc-for-my-postdoctoral-studies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4d035b357b7b35568dabfb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:06:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a71ef_3e0dbd83af42447886f3d9e4249edd7c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_725,h_275,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruno Rodrigues</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I finished my PhD!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I just want to share that I defended my thesis last month! I'm very thankful to everyone that contributed to this long and exciting journey, and I'm really looking foward to the next adventures! Here are some pics taken during the defense:]]></description><link>https://brunorodriguesbcr.wixsite.com/bruno-rodrigues/post/i-finished-my-phd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697022c754e2da656248cadd</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:56:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a71ef_bd89804494424ebbb3220a3bd1a64338~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruno Rodrigues</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visit + lecture at UENF]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week I had the apportunity to visit UENF for the first time, In Gustavo Rezende's lab. I was really excited, because the purpose of my visit was to learn how to perform a controlled experiment with the relative humidity I want. This is going to be really important to prove if my KD animals are dying due to severe dehydration. The procedure is relatively simple, and Gustavo was a great mentor sharing important tricks! In addition, I gave a lecture in the department seminar about my work....]]></description><link>https://brunorodriguesbcr.wixsite.com/bruno-rodrigues/post/visit-lecture-at-uenf</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6907e514bb9a5281a8ae7209</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 23:52:35 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Bruno Rodrigues</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dissection to get physiological insights]]></title><description><![CDATA[These last days led me to a lot of training in insect dissection. My ogt kd phenotypes made me hypothesise that animals are dying due to...]]></description><link>https://brunorodriguesbcr.wixsite.com/bruno-rodrigues/post/dissection-to-get-physiological-insights</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689e67be81e6ee2fae4e8572</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 23:35:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a71ef_f9a5c74f6db74c86a819252bca7a3992~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_905,h_602,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruno Rodrigues</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adventures in Rio de Janeiro's lagoons!]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a year from getting the FAPERJ's grant to perform a 16S metagenomics in water samples from the north area of Rio's lagoons, we...]]></description><link>https://brunorodriguesbcr.wixsite.com/bruno-rodrigues/post/adventures-in-rio-de-janeiro-s-lagoons</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6897e372f34c1d668253708d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:51:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a71ef_0dd4f8b101e34268b5e99c83e7759d60~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruno Rodrigues</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LaGEF is getting bigger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday was a great day, the lab that I learned the basics of doing experimental science was upgraded to a bigger space! I am extremely grateful for all the time I spent in the lab and had the possibility to learn new things and become better. And now it is time for other students to have this incredible opportunity to learn from Drs Wagner and Adriane, and also with the newest addition to the lab, Dr Luciana. Looking forward to seeing the great science coming out from this lab over the...]]></description><link>https://brunorodriguesbcr.wixsite.com/bruno-rodrigues/post/lagef-is-getting-bigger</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f863fa555ee813e6a7320d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:50:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a71ef_7bb6985b1539441ebfc7690e101dc05b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruno Rodrigues</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASBMB is getting an strategic plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a meeting with the council, staff, and committee members from ASBMB, Ed presented the first strategic plan ever from ASBMB , which will deeply contribute for accomplish the society's goals in a more efficient way!]]></description><link>https://brunorodriguesbcr.wixsite.com/bruno-rodrigues/post/asbmb-is-getting-an-strategic-plan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ea6f56f96b48cc2d230f40</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:25:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a71ef_8ac08e3b7e41414eafa3699577bc6b1b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruno Rodrigues</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darwin day!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, we had a Darwin day event at UFRJ led by Rodrigo, with several presentations on different aspects of evolution made by...]]></description><link>https://brunorodriguesbcr.wixsite.com/bruno-rodrigues/post/darwin-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ea6d89a8116191c38799df</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:31:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a71ef_e816d2d738894f38925e7457a8183111~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruno Rodrigues</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thesis writing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The journey towards becoming a PhD has been one of the best things I experienced in my life. Learning how things work, build ideas and...]]></description><link>https://brunorodriguesbcr.wixsite.com/bruno-rodrigues/post/thesis-writing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d4b9dda54aa18ac2dae335</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:23:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Bruno Rodrigues</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New paper published!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exciting news, our paper on how O-GlcNAcylation regulates tyrosine hydroxylase activity just got published in AJP- cell physiology! It is...]]></description><link>https://brunorodriguesbcr.wixsite.com/bruno-rodrigues/post/new-paper-published</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d4a2c9bb92761a8e8eb712</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:06:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a71ef_a6ab5222f93546a1b02cb6e6bfd15f09~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_696,h_708,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruno Rodrigues</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Having fun during nanopore sequencing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last couple of weeks I have been working on the sequencing of two arthropods, and the results seems very promising! We are trying to get...]]></description><link>https://brunorodriguesbcr.wixsite.com/bruno-rodrigues/post/having-fun-during-nanopore-sequencing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6751ccee459d85009f5bb454</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:25:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a71ef_8e3d5d6d69d44b9e98a672c9d605e3fa~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruno Rodrigues</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My first grant proposal was funded! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am super happy with the news that the first entire grant proposal that I wrote was granted! Since I am still a PhD candidate, I wrote...]]></description><link>https://brunorodriguesbcr.wixsite.com/bruno-rodrigues/post/my-first-grant-proposal-was-funded</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6733c7bd424fb213a046691d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:49:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a71ef_8634f53ac30a432ba08d7e0149160e32~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_988,h_434,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruno Rodrigues</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Success in grad school - ASBMB]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today we had a very nice discussion about key skills necessary for success in grad school. This was an webnair series from the American...]]></description><link>https://brunorodriguesbcr.wixsite.com/bruno-rodrigues/post/success-in-grad-school-asbmb</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f46994e1eccf74591d7d62</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 19:58:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a71ef_d1ceef23679d44c4974d38a4c1965b66~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruno Rodrigues</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bringing elementary school student's to visit UFRJ!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday, the students from the Olga Benário Prestes elementary school had the opportunity to visit the Science and Culture Forum from...]]></description><link>https://brunorodriguesbcr.wixsite.com/bruno-rodrigues/post/unveiling-the-latest-breakthroughs-in-scientific-research</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d3c68dbcf5785537092c78</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Sep 2024 01:42:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a71ef_fc1ae4a0d03d4cb8942fb205b805bc4e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruno Rodrigues</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prof. Gisela Umbuzeiro visits NUPEM]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week we had the privilege to host Dr. Gisela Umbuzeiro, from UNICAMP, in our Institute. She is one the pioneers in Brazil on establishing the organism Parhyale hawaiensis in the lab, where she uses it as a model for ecotoxicology analysis. Prof. Gisela stayed in Macaé for 2 days, where she visited some of the Institute's labs, met some of the members from Rodrigo's lab and gave a research talk. We had a wonderful time! Description: Murilo showing prof. Gisela the Parhyale culture in...]]></description><link>https://brunorodriguesbcr.wixsite.com/bruno-rodrigues/post/exclusive-teachings-from-a-renowned-scientist-bruno-rodrigues</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d3c68dbcf5785537092c79</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 01:42:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a71ef_99c6bcc10d9144d5a7d78027a42348c9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruno Rodrigues</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visit to Carvalho's group at UFRJ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Dr. Bernardo Carvalho's group at the Genetics Department of UFRJ. They were also hosting Dr....]]></description><link>https://brunorodriguesbcr.wixsite.com/bruno-rodrigues/post/cutting-edge-research-insights-to-inspire-fellow-scientists</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d3c68dbcf5785537092c77</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 01:42:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a71ef_87e90481f6db43ecbaac2b7f1efb6c89~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_899,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruno Rodrigues</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>