Anatomy
Anatomy, the field dedicated to the study of the structure and organization of the bodies of living beings.
Anatomy is the branch of biology that describes the form, arrangement, and relationships among organs, tissues, and systems, ranging from macroscopic structures visible to the naked eye to microscopic components observed using histological techniques. Its goal is to understand how the body is organized and how this organization supports the proper functioning of biological systems.
In addition, anatomy examines structural variations, embryonic development, and changes resulting from pathological processes. It is a fundamental discipline for medicine, physical therapy, biology, and other health-related fields, serving as the foundation for understanding bodily function and for clinical and surgical practice.
Meet the faculty members in the Department of Anatomy:
Elaine Minatel
Area of Concentration
ANATOMY
Research Area
PLASTICITY AND CELLULAR DIFFERENTIATION
Associate Professor (MS-5.3) at the Institute of Biology/UNICAMP/Department of Structural and Functional Biology since 2006, having been hired in 1993 as a full professor (MS-3) at the same institute. Biologist with a bachelor’s degree from the Júlio de Mesquita Filho State University of São Paulo (UNESP-Botucatu), and a master’s and doctoral degree in Biological Sciences, with a concentration in Anatomy, from the Júlio de Mesquita Filho State University of São Paulo (UNESP-Botucatu). Tenured Professor in the Graduate Program in Molecular and Morphofunctional Biology at IB/UNICAMP since 2023, having also served as a professor and coordinator of the Graduate Program in Cellular and Structural Biology at IB/UNICAMP since 1998, where she previously served as program coordinator. Collaborating professor with the Graduate Program in Food and Nutrition at the School of Food Engineering/UNICAMP. Publications: approximately 115 scientific articles published in specialized international journals, in addition to 1 licensed patent. Student training: 42 students supervised as primary advisor (Ph.D., M.S., undergraduate research) and 5 postdoctoral fellows supervised.Research topics: Focus on molecular and structural analyses of the prostate under different hormonal conditions resulting from both the aging process and external factors that may alter this organ during the reproductive life and in the occurrence and progression of prostate neoplastic lesions. Study of various promising therapies for delaying the progression of prostate cancer, including the use of natural compounds in combination with conventional therapies, through cell culture and transgenic experimental models for prostate cancer.
The focus of this line of research is to characterize structural and molecular changes in the prostate in response to the aging process and glandular disorders such as prostate cancer. To this end, the prostatic stroma, epithelium, and epithelium-stromal interactions have been evaluated through the identification of different molecules involved in the processes of cell proliferation, angiogenesis, inflammation, and oxidative stress, in addition to the morphological characterization of the prostate using different mouse strains, such as the transgenic model for prostate adenocarcinoma (TRAMP). Additionally, the effects of various therapies—whether conventional or involving natural products such as jabuticaba—including hormonal ablation, antiangiogenic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant therapies, are being analyzed using techniques such as microdissection, immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, histopathological analysis, and miRNA analysis. These evaluations seek potential therapeutic combinations that could delay the progression of prostate cancer and/or enhance conventional treatments. Furthermore, prior to preclinical studies, analyses of various processes related to prostate cancer are conducted in cell culture, revealing differential responses based on the hormonal dependence of these cells.
Fabio Montico
Area of Concentration
ANATOMY
Research Area
DEVELOPMENTAL AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences (2008) from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), a Master’s degree (2011) and a Ph.D. (2014) in Cellular and Structural Biology (Human Anatomy) from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) (with a sandwich period at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA). I am currently a Full Professor in the Department of Structural and Functional Biology at the Institute of Biology, UNICAMP, and an Adjunct Professor in the Graduate Program in Molecular and Morphofunctional Biology (PPG-BMM) at the same institution. I have experience in the field of Morphology, with an emphasis on Human Anatomy, focusing primarily on the following topics: prostate, senescence, angiogenesis, inflammation, apoptosis, oxidative stress, bioactive compounds, and cancer.
Throughout my career, I have focused on studying the prostate microenvironment in various contexts, such as senescence and cancer. In particular, I am interested in biological processes essential for the progression of prostate diseases, such as angiogenesis, inflammation, and apoptosis, and in how modulating these processes with natural or synthetic compounds can influence the chemoprevention and/or treatment of prostate lesions.
Valéria Helena Alves Cagnon Quitete
Area of Concentration
ANATOMY
Research Area
DEVELOPMENTAL AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
Associate Professor (MS-5.3) at the Institute of Biology/UNICAMP/Department of Structural and Functional Biology since 2006, having been hired in 1993 as a full professor (MS-3) at the same institute. Biologist with a bachelor’s degree from the Júlio de Mesquita Filho State University of São Paulo (UNESP-Botucatu), and a master’s and doctoral degree in Biological Sciences, with a concentration in Anatomy, from the Júlio de Mesquita Filho State University of São Paulo (UNESP-Botucatu). Tenured Professor in the Graduate Program in Molecular and Morphofunctional Biology at IB/UNICAMP since 2023, having also served as a professor and coordinator of the Graduate Program in Cellular and Structural Biology at IB/UNICAMP since 1998, where she previously served as program coordinator. Collaborating professor with the Graduate Program in Food and Nutrition at the School of Food Engineering/UNICAMP. Publications: approximately 115 scientific articles published in specialized international journals, in addition to 1 licensed patent. Student training: 42 students supervised as primary advisor (Ph.D., M.S., undergraduate research) and 5 postdoctoral fellows supervised.Research topics: Focus on molecular and structural analyses of the prostate under different hormonal conditions resulting from both the aging process and external factors that may alter this organ during the reproductive life and in the occurrence and progression of prostate neoplastic lesions. Study of various promising therapies for delaying the progression of prostate cancer, including the use of natural compounds in combination with conventional therapies, through cell culture and transgenic experimental models for prostate cancer.
Throughout my career, I have focused on studying the prostate microenvironment in various contexts, such as senescence and cancer. In particular, I am interested in biological processes essential for the progression of prostate diseases, such as angiogenesis, inflammation, and apoptosis, and in how modulating these processes with natural or synthetic compounds can influence the chemoprevention and/or treatment of prostate lesions.
Anatomy, the field dedicated to the study of the structure and organization of the bodies of living beings.
Anatomy is the branch of biology that describes the form, arrangement, and relationships among organs, tissues, and systems, ranging from macroscopic structures visible to the naked eye to microscopic components observed using histological techniques. Its goal is to understand how the body is organized and how this organization supports the proper functioning of biological systems.
In addition, anatomy examines structural variations, embryonic development, and changes resulting from pathological processes. It is a fundamental discipline for medicine, physical therapy, biology, and other health-related fields, serving as the foundation for understanding bodily function and for clinical and surgical practice.
Meet the faculty members in the Department of Anatomy:
Elaine Minatel
Area of Concentration
ANATOMY
Research Area
PLASTICITY AND CELLULAR DIFFERENTIATION
Associate Professor (MS-5.3) at the Institute of Biology/UNICAMP/Department of Structural and Functional Biology since 2006, having been hired in 1993 as a full professor (MS-3) at the same institute. Biologist with a bachelor’s degree from the Júlio de Mesquita Filho State University of São Paulo (UNESP-Botucatu), and a master’s and doctoral degree in Biological Sciences, with a concentration in Anatomy, from the Júlio de Mesquita Filho State University of São Paulo (UNESP-Botucatu). Tenured Professor in the Graduate Program in Molecular and Morphofunctional Biology at IB/UNICAMP since 2023, having also served as a professor and coordinator of the Graduate Program in Cellular and Structural Biology at IB/UNICAMP since 1998, where she previously served as program coordinator. Collaborating professor with the Graduate Program in Food and Nutrition at the School of Food Engineering/UNICAMP. Publications: approximately 115 scientific articles published in specialized international journals, in addition to 1 licensed patent. Student training: 42 students supervised as primary advisor (Ph.D., M.S., undergraduate research) and 5 postdoctoral fellows supervised.Research topics: Focus on molecular and structural analyses of the prostate under different hormonal conditions resulting from both the aging process and external factors that may alter this organ during the reproductive life and in the occurrence and progression of prostate neoplastic lesions. Study of various promising therapies for delaying the progression of prostate cancer, including the use of natural compounds in combination with conventional therapies, through cell culture and transgenic experimental models for prostate cancer.
The focus of this line of research is to characterize structural and molecular changes in the prostate in response to the aging process and glandular disorders such as prostate cancer. To this end, the prostatic stroma, epithelium, and epithelium-stromal interactions have been evaluated through the identification of different molecules involved in the processes of cell proliferation, angiogenesis, inflammation, and oxidative stress, in addition to the morphological characterization of the prostate using different mouse strains, such as the transgenic model for prostate adenocarcinoma (TRAMP). Additionally, the effects of various therapies—whether conventional or involving natural products such as jabuticaba—including hormonal ablation, antiangiogenic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant therapies, are being analyzed using techniques such as microdissection, immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, histopathological analysis, and miRNA analysis. These evaluations seek potential therapeutic combinations that could delay the progression of prostate cancer and/or enhance conventional treatments. Furthermore, prior to preclinical studies, analyses of various processes related to prostate cancer are conducted in cell culture, revealing differential responses based on the hormonal dependence of these cells.
Fabio Montico
Area of Concentration
ANATOMY
Research Area
DEVELOPMENTAL AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences (2008) from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), a Master’s degree (2011) and a Ph.D. (2014) in Cellular and Structural Biology (Human Anatomy) from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) (with a sandwich period at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA). I am currently a Full Professor in the Department of Structural and Functional Biology at the Institute of Biology, UNICAMP, and an Adjunct Professor in the Graduate Program in Molecular and Morphofunctional Biology (PPG-BMM) at the same institution. I have experience in the field of Morphology, with an emphasis on Human Anatomy, focusing primarily on the following topics: prostate, senescence, angiogenesis, inflammation, apoptosis, oxidative stress, bioactive compounds, and cancer.
Throughout my career, I have focused on studying the prostate microenvironment in various contexts, such as senescence and cancer. In particular, I am interested in biological processes essential for the progression of prostate diseases, such as angiogenesis, inflammation, and apoptosis, and in how modulating these processes with natural or synthetic compounds can influence the chemoprevention and/or treatment of prostate lesions.
Valéria Helena Alves Cagnon Quitete
Area of Concentration
ANATOMY
Research Area
DEVELOPMENTAL AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
Associate Professor (MS-5.3) at the Institute of Biology/UNICAMP/Department of Structural and Functional Biology since 2006, having been hired in 1993 as a full professor (MS-3) at the same institute. Biologist with a bachelor’s degree from the Júlio de Mesquita Filho State University of São Paulo (UNESP-Botucatu), and a master’s and doctoral degree in Biological Sciences, with a concentration in Anatomy, from the Júlio de Mesquita Filho State University of São Paulo (UNESP-Botucatu). Tenured Professor in the Graduate Program in Molecular and Morphofunctional Biology at IB/UNICAMP since 2023, having also served as a professor and coordinator of the Graduate Program in Cellular and Structural Biology at IB/UNICAMP since 1998, where she previously served as program coordinator. Collaborating professor with the Graduate Program in Food and Nutrition at the School of Food Engineering/UNICAMP. Publications: approximately 115 scientific articles published in specialized international journals, in addition to 1 licensed patent. Student training: 42 students supervised as primary advisor (Ph.D., M.S., undergraduate research) and 5 postdoctoral fellows supervised.Research topics: Focus on molecular and structural analyses of the prostate under different hormonal conditions resulting from both the aging process and external factors that may alter this organ during the reproductive life and in the occurrence and progression of prostate neoplastic lesions. Study of various promising therapies for delaying the progression of prostate cancer, including the use of natural compounds in combination with conventional therapies, through cell culture and transgenic experimental models for prostate cancer.
Throughout my career, I have focused on studying the prostate microenvironment in various contexts, such as senescence and cancer. In particular, I am interested in biological processes essential for the progression of prostate diseases, such as angiogenesis, inflammation, and apoptosis, and in how modulating these processes with natural or synthetic compounds can influence the chemoprevention and/or treatment of prostate lesions.