Marcela Uliano-Silva

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Dr. Marcela Uliano-Silva is a Senior Bioinformatician at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, specializing in genome assembly and bioinformatics. She plays a crucial role in the Darwin Tree of Life Project, focusing on creating chromosome-level genomes for various eukaryotic species in Britain and Ireland. Her expertise extends to the Vertebrate Genomes Project, where she contributes to sequencing the genome of the two-toed sloth. Dr. Uliano-Silva is a TED Fellow and a strong advocate for science education and diversity in genomics, actively participating in initiatives like the Earth Biogenome Project's Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee. Her work underscores a commitment to advancing genomic research for biodiversity conservation and evolutionary studies.

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"Life starts at the end of your comfort zone."

Biodiversity, Bioinformatics, Communication, Diversity and inclusion, Ecology, Evolution, Genomics, Molecular biology, Technology

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