Biography

Dr. Vanessa Estato holds a Doctorate in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, carries out her research activities at the Laboratory of Cardiovascular Investigation in Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is a professor of the Postgraduate Course in Cellular and Molecular Biology of the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. She has experience in the area of Neuro-cardiovascular Pharmacology with emphasis in the study of Microcirculation as a therapeutic target for cardiovascular diseases, using imaging techniques and intravital microscopy. She also has experience in the pharmacological study of plant extracts aiming the development of new phytotherapics with potential therapeutic activity.


Research Interest

Dr. Vanessa Estato reserch interests are Microvascular dysfunction; arterial hypertension; metabolic syndrome and Non-invasive bioimaging.