Scientific Excellence
Commitment to methodological rigor, reproducibility and innovation in the investigation of immunological mechanisms.
Established in 1981 | Faculty of Medicine
Laboratory of Cellular ImmunologyFaculty of Medicine | University of Brasília
The Laboratory of Cellular Immunology, University of Brasília, is one of Brazil's traditional research centers in immunology, with more than four decades of uninterrupted activity in infectious, inflammatory, autoimmune and immunopharmacological investigations.
1981Year of establishment
40+Years of activity
65+Dissertations and theses
13Flow cytometry channels
Cellular and molecular immunology applied to public health challenges and academic training.
About LIC/FM
Tradition, science and innovation in immunology
The Laboratory of Cellular Immunology has consolidated itself as a national reference in the investigation of immunological mechanisms underlying infectious, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
Throughout its history, the laboratory has played a strategic role in scientific production and in the training of highly qualified researchers, supervising master's dissertations, doctoral theses and undergraduate research projects.
Institutionally, LIC/FM is part of the portfolio of multi-user laboratories coordinated by the Dean's Office for Research and Innovation at the University of Brasília and is registered in the National Research Infrastructure Platform of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
Values
Principles that guide the laboratory
LIC/FM combines scientific excellence, academic legacy, mentorship and social responsibility in the development of research and training activities.
Tradition and Legacy
A trajectory initiated in 1981 at the Faculty of Medicine of UnB, maintaining consistent scientific output and national relevance.
Academic Training
Dedication to undergraduate and graduate education, promoting the solid training of qualified researchers.
Ethics and Responsibility
Research ethics, academic integrity and commitment to knowledge that generates real benefits for public health.
Laboratory facilities
Modern multi-user research infrastructure
LIC/FM encompasses diversified infrastructure for cellular and molecular immunology, including flow cytometry, cell culture, biosafety cabinets, microscopy, centrifugation, luminometry, spectrophotometry and water purification systems.
Cell culture room
Dedicated environment for mammalian cell culture and cellular immunology protocols.
Sample processing
Support for sample processing, experimental assays and laboratory routines.
Biosafety cabinet
NB2 biosafety cabinets for cell culture and laboratory experimental routines.
Flow cytometry
BD FACS Fortessa LSR II with blue, red and violet lasers and 13 detection channels.
Inverted microscopy
Microscopy systems for cellular observation, imaging and experimental monitoring.
CO₂ incubators
Equipment for controlled cell culture conditions and research protocols.
Ultracentrifuge
Equipment for high-speed processing of samples in immunology research.
Microtome
Infrastructure for sample preparation and histological support routines.
Analytical platform
Luminometry, spectrophotometry and support systems for quantitative assays.
Founders
Legacy and foundation of LIC/FM
Dr. Carlos Eduardo Tosta da Silva
Founder | Professor EmeritusDistinguished academic and researcher in immunology, tropical medicine and parasitology. His career integrated research, teaching and extension, consolidating UnB as a center of excellence in biomedical sciences and tropical disease research.
His pioneering research lines focused on the immunology of parasitic diseases, especially malaria, leishmaniasis and Chagas disease.
Dr. Maria Imaculada Muniz Junqueira
Founder | Professor EmeritaNationally recognized researcher in cellular and molecular immunology. She played a decisive role in consolidating LIC/FM as a multi-user facility and contributed to research on malaria, leishmaniasis, Zika virus and other tropical diseases.
Her legacy includes scientific production, academic training and strengthening of institutional partnerships.
Staff
Researchers and technical staff
The team brings together faculty members, PhD managers and technical staff with expertise in immunology, microbiology, tropical medicine, molecular pathology and cell culture.
PhD Managers
Tatiana Karla dos Santos Borges
Assistant Professor | Medical ImmunologyAssistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Brasília. Her trajectory focuses on immunology, infectious diseases, tropical medicine, molecular pathology and advanced cell culture techniques.
Pedro Henrique Miranda Bürgel
Assistant Professor | Microbiology and ImmunologyAssistant Professor specializing in medical microbiology, immunology and host-pathogen interactions, with research focused on fungal pathogenesis, macrophage biology and immunometabolic regulation.
Technical Staff
Shirley Claudino Pereira Couto
Technical StaffHolds a degree in Biological Sciences, a master's degree and a PhD in Tropical Medicine from the University of Brasília. Her doctoral research focused on NF-κB signaling pathways and inflammatory responses in cerebral malaria models.
Mariangela Souza de Oliveira
Technical StaffHolds a master's degree in Tropical Medicine and a PhD in Molecular Pathology from the University of Brasília, with research on immunological mechanisms and host-parasite interactions in Zika virus infection.
Research Areas
Scientific lines of investigation
Tropical and Infectious Diseases
Study of immunopathological processes in leishmaniasis, malaria and other infectious diseases, focusing on host-pathogen interactions.
Cell Culture and Molecular Pathology
Application of advanced cell culture methodologies to analyze immunological responses and intracellular signaling pathways.
Bioactive Compounds and Nanotechnology
Evaluation of natural extracts and nanostructured systems for therapeutic applications in health, oncology and immunomodulation.
Aesthetic Health and Clinical Immunology
Research on immunological aspects of aesthetic interventions and their impact on tissue regeneration and inflammatory modulation.
Image Gallery
Laboratory activities and microscopy
Selected images from LIC/FM facilities, teaching activities, equipment and cellular culture records.
Postgraduate laboratory activityUndergraduate practical activity
BV2 microscopy
C20 microscopy
Cell culture microscopyInverted microscopeFlow cytometerOngoing Supervisions
Current academic training and research projects
Collection
Scientific production
Selected articles, dissertations and theses associated with the laboratory and its research lines.
Gontijo ACGC, et al. Acta Tropica.
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Oliveira Junior GP, et al. Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz.
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Oliveira MGC, et al. Future Pharmacology.
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Nascimento Sousa D, et al. Metabolic Brain Disease.
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Albuquerque LFF. University of Brasília, Faculty of Medicine, Graduate Program in Tropical Medicine.
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Borges TKS. Graduate Program in Molecular Pathology.
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Borges TKS. Graduate Program in Molecular Pathology.
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Contact and Address
Laboratory of Cellular Immunology
Faculty of Medicine, Darcy Ribeiro Campus, University of Brasília.
Contact information
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Sala BT 68/17, corredor central
Faculdade de Medicina, Campus Darcy Ribeiro
Área 1, Universidade de Brasília
Asa Norte, Brasília, Distrito Federal
CEP: 70910-900
Sala BT 68/17, corredor central
Faculdade de Medicina, Campus Darcy Ribeiro
Área 1, Universidade de Brasília
Asa Norte, Brasília, Distrito Federal
CEP: 70910-900
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