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alex.rafacho@ufsc.br
glucocorticoid, diabetes, obesity, glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity, insulin secretion
Brazil
Biography
In our line of research, we aim to discover new biological contexts that result in perturbation of glucose and/or lipid homeostasis. Usually, these are contexts associated with insulin resistance and/or glucose intolerance and both dysfunctions are commonly observed in obesity, metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes). The studies are conducted in vivo (animal) and ex vivo (tissues) by applying numerous of structural, functional and molecular biology techniques. Our team includes national (UFSC, UNESP, UNICAMP, USP, UFRJ) and international collaborations (UMH, IBIMA).
I am a father and in my free time, I use to read books, cook, exercise and have fun with good friends.
Activities
Employment (2)
2020-08-01
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present
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Associate professor
(Physiological Sciences)
Employment
Source:
Alex Rafacho
2010-08-08
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2020-07-31
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Assistant professor
(Physiological Sciences)
Employment
Source:
Alex Rafacho
Education and qualifications (3)
2009-03-01
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2010-06-30
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Post-Doctoral
(Physical Education)
Education
Source:
Alex Rafacho
2005-03-01
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2009-02-13
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Ph.D
(Molecular and Functional Biology)
Education
Source:
Alex Rafacho
2000-02-20
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2005-02-03
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Bachelor in Biological Sciences
(Biological Sciences)
Education
Source:
Alex Rafacho
Professional activities (4)
2011-01-01
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present
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Membership
Service
Source:
Alex Rafacho
2005-01-01
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present
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Membership
Service
Source:
Alex Rafacho
2022-01-01
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Number 1 physiologist at my Institution (UFSC)
(Department of Physiological Sciences)
Distinction
Source:
Alex Rafacho
2021-01-01
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Number 1 physiologist at my Institution (UFSC)
(Department of Physiological Sciences)
Distinction
Source:
Alex Rafacho