About me
Hi!
I'm Daniel Moreira, a biologist and biochemist with a passion for understanding how organisms adapt to tough environments, particularly how they manage oxidative stress and survive in low-oxygen conditions. My research journey started at the University of Brasília, where I earned my Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Along the way, I became fascinated by the biochemical tricks that animals use to survive extreme conditions—like how certain species prepare for oxidative stress. My PhD work on this topic even earned me the Best Thesis in Life Sciences award.
Right now, I'm based in Brazil, working as a Biologist at the University of Brasilia. In addition to studying hypoxia-tolerant animals, I’ve had the chance to dive into some pretty exciting projects, like studying antioxidant peptides derived from Brazilian biodiversity that have potential as treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to publish over 50 scientific papers (15 as first author, plus 4 shared first-authorship), contribute two book chapters, and present my work at international conferences. In 2025, I was honored to receive the Biochemical Society's Inspiration and Resilience Award, which recognized my efforts to push forward in research despite challenges like limited resources. I’m passionate about mentoring students, building collaborations with scientists worldwide, and sharing my love for science with the next generation of researchers.
Outside the lab, I’m an active reviewer for various international journals, and I work on editorial boards for some publications in my field. Redox biology, oxidative stress, antioxidants—if it involves biochemistry and how animals (and humans) handle stress, I’m all in.
You can explore more about my research projects and publications or check out my outreach activities, where I aim to bring science closer to the public through various initiatives and educational programs.