Caliari Marcelo V

Professor Marcelo Vidigal Caliari is graduated in pharmacy at the Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), obtained a Master's degree in Pathology and a PhD in Cell Biology at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). He is presently in the Department of General Pathology and an advisor in the Post-Graduate Program in Pathology and in Professional Master in Biology Teaching (ProfBio) at UFMG, plus a researcher of the National Council of Research and Development (CNPq). He uses advanced histological and immunohistological techniques, along with digital morphometry, to investigate the fine details of the pathogenesis of inflammation, especially those associated with parasitic and infectious processes. He is also a specialist in Drug Abuse Pathology, coordinating extension project and advising in this area.