The Program<\/a><\/p>\n Research<\/a><\/p>\n Admission<\/a><\/p>\n Grant<\/a><\/p>\n Contact<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n To train quality human resources with solid training in Genetics, prioritizing \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 To produce innovative scientific knowledge, aiming to meet national \u00a0\u2013 To train and qualify teachers and researchers, capable of promoting scientific \u00a0\u2013 To generate quality products and services for the community, allowing <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The expected profile of PPG-GEN graduates is professionals qualified to \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The program has continuously monitored its graduates and has an institutional tool \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n These indicators demonstrate the program’s leading role in establishing \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The program focuses on Genetics and has five research lines:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Structural and functional study of genomic variants associated with complex \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Subjects: \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Combines molecular biology tools, functional assays and \u201comics\u201d approaches with \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Subjects: \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Using traditional and \u201comics\u201d approaches, this study studies the evolutionary \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Topics: \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Studies biological diversity with a focus on identifying genetic resources with \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Topics: \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It seeks to promote the diagnosis of teaching difficulties, development and \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Topics: \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Students interested in joining the Genetics Program of UFPR should apply on \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There is no tuition in the Genetics Program and students can receive a financial \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/a>The Program<\/h2>\n
Presentation<\/span><\/h3>\n
\nthe production of scientific knowledge by students, generating knowledge
\nappropriate to meet regional and national demands in the health,
\nagribusiness, environment and biotechnology sectors, generating basic and applied
\nscientific knowledge, innovations and educational technologies<\/span><\/p>\nObjectives<\/span><\/h3>\n
\ndemands for science and technology, capable of sustaining the social and economic
\ndevelopment of the country;<\/span><\/p>\n
\ndevelopment, filling jobs in Universities and educational centers, and
\nleading the creation of new research centers at regional and national levels;<\/span><\/p>\n
\nintegration between the academic environment and its surroundings, generating
\nspecialized educational tools and technologies that can be transferred to the
\nproduction chain and\/or health services.<\/span><\/p>\nGraduates-profile<\/span><\/h3>\n
\nwork in undergraduate and graduate education, in academic and industrial
\nscientific research, meeting social demands in other sectors of society, such as
\nagribusiness, environmental preservation and human health. By vocation,
\nPPG-GEN has worked directly in the training of teachers for the basic education
\nnetwork and for this reason, many of the graduates have worked in this segment
\nof education.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n(Graduate Portal), a platform created using UFPR’s own technology.
\nThrough this, updated and auditable indicators collect data from public
\ndatabases, such as the Ministry of Labor and Economy, CAPES and CNPq, which has allowed
\nthe tracking of the jobs held by PPG-GEN graduates.<\/span><\/p>\n
\ncenters of excellence in research and teaching in the area of Genetics throughout
\nthe country, especially in the southern region of Brazil. Most graduates of
\nthe Program have pursued academic careers in public and private
\ninstitutions, in all segments of education (from basic to higher education). Others have
\nentered large companies, working in the areas of research and development
\n(R&D) or in sales and technical support. In the short term, we have observed a
\ngood portion of graduates undertaking post-doctoral internships in
\nprestigious national and international institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>Research<\/h2>\n
Research Lines<\/span><\/h3>\n
Normal and pathological genetic diversity<\/span><\/h3>\n
\nphenotypes, rare genetic conditions or therapeutic responses, capable of providing
\na better understanding of pathological conditions and treatment strategies. The
\naim is to recognize alterations in biomolecules that are potential biomarkers
\nfor new diagnostic strategies, disease classification and\/or therapy.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nAssociation of genetic polymorphisms with complex phenotypes;
\nidentification of rare genetic variants; mitochondrial variants; genetic epidemiology;
\nmonogenic (Mendelian) phenotypes; multifactorial (complex) phenotypes;
\nimmunogenetics; oncogenetics; biomarkers.<\/span><\/p>\nGenetics and functional genomics<\/span><\/h3>\n
\nthe aim of identifying, understanding and validating genes and biological
\npathways involved in the regulation of gene expression and their implications
\nfor the metabolism of organisms. Its results allow us to recognize the
\ncontribution of genetic and epigenetic variations related to the functioning of genomes
\nand their cellular responses.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nTranscriptome and proteome analyses, regulation of gene expression in
\neukaryotes and prokaryotes, extracellular RNAs, non-coding RNAs,
\nepigenetics; interspecific interaction genes; systems biology.<\/span><\/p>\nGenomic evolution and population genetics<\/span><\/h3>\n
\nprocesses and adaptive strategies of different organisms in search of a
\nbetter understanding of biological diversity in time and space. The results
\ncontribute to the description of neotropical biodiversity, the design of
\nstrategies for species conservation, the understanding of human evolution and the
\ndevelopment of forensic technologies that contribute to national sovereignty.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nEvolution of genes and genomes, comparative genomics, comparative
\ncytogenetics and chromosome evolution, repetitive DNAs, phylogenetic systematics,
\nphylogeography, macro and microevolutionary processes, population
\ngenetics; conservation genetics; forensic genetics.<\/span><\/p>\nEnvironmental biotechnology and bioprospecting<\/h3>\n
\npotential for prospecting bioactive compounds for use in agriculture,
\nindustry, renewable energy sources and in solving environmental problems. Apply
\nbioassays using animals and microorganisms as bioindicators in environmental
\nmonitoring. Conducts studies to identify the hazard and determine the risk of
\nchemical substances. This line of research also includes the development of new
\nalternative testing technologies to animal testing, which can be
\napplied in the product development process and thus contribute to product
\nsustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nBioprospecting; identification of genetic resources with
\nbiotechnological potential; environmental (eco)toxicology; assessment of genotoxicity
\nand DNA damage; environmental monitoring and risk assessment of substances and
\nproducts; identification of molecular markers for (eco)toxicity responses;
\ndevelopment of new methodologies as alternatives to the use of animal
\nexperimentation.<\/span><\/p>\nScientific education<\/h3>\n
\nevaluation of educational resources (didactic, computational and dissemination
\nstrategies) that are capable of making Science more interesting and related to
\nsociety. Its results aim to awaken society’s curiosity and interest in the natural
\nphenomena that surround us and in the technological products and services that
\nderive from scientific development.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nScientific method and popularization of science; teaching resources for
\nteaching Genetics and biotechnology; new teaching strategies; teaching
\nmethodologies<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>Admission<\/h2>\n
\neither Master or PhD student selection processes.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nsupport through scholarships provided by Brazilian agencies such as CNPq and
\nCAPES.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>Grant<\/h2>\n