*PPGCiAC/NUPEM doctoral student presents preliminary data on a trypanosomatid parasite isolated from a true bug*
On August 19, 2026, doctoral student Débora Henrique—affiliated with the Graduate Program in Environmental Sciences and Conservation (PPGCiAC) at the NUPEM/UFRJ Institute—presented preliminary results from her doctoral thesis.
The research is titled “Identification of a trypanosomatid parasite isolated from a predatory true bug, focusing on molecular and morphological characterization and socio-environmental implications”; it investigates the parasite’s biological characteristics and assesses potential socio-environmental impacts.
The meeting brought together researchers and academics, serving as a vital forum for scientific discussion and the alignment of new methodological strategies to advance the study.
