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Hire Dr. Camila A.

United States

USD 50 /hr

Bioinformatics Scientist | RNA-seq & Single-Cell Analysis | R, Python, Bash | Available for Consulting & Projects

Profile Summary

I'm a computational biologist with a Ph.D. in Genetics and an MBA in Data Science, specializing in genomic data analysis and translational research. I help researchers transform complex sequencing data into publication-ready results and actionable biological insights. RESEARCH BACKGROUND My doctoral research focused on gene regulation and sex chromosome biology, combining molecular biology, developmental genetics, and evolutionary approaches. This work, published in Nature Communications and PLoS Genetics, required deep mechanistic reasoning about epigenetic regulation and chromosomal dynamics—skills I now apply to help clients understand complex biological systems. As a Bioinformatician at the Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center (CEGH-USP), I've analyzed transcriptomic data from diverse systems, from developmental models to iPSC-derived disease models, identifying disease mechanisms in human genetic disorders. I currently serve as a reviewer for Genetics and G3 journals, keeping me at the forefront of emerging genomics research. EXPERTISE RNA-seq Analysis: - Differential gene expression (DESeq2, edgeR, limma) - Quality control, normalization, and batch correction - Pathway and gene ontology enrichment analysis - Time-course and multi-factor experimental designs - Custom visualizations (heatmaps, volcano plots, PCA, pathway networks) - Integration with other omics data Single-Cell RNA-seq: - Data preprocessing and quality control (Seurat) - Cell type identification and marker gene discovery - Differential expression between cell populations - Trajectory and pseudotime analysis - Dataset integration and batch correction - Publication-quality UMAP, t-SNE, and dot plots Technical Skills: - R programming (advanced): Bioconductor, tidyverse, ggplot2, Shiny - Python (intermediate): pandas, seaborn, scanpy, matplotlib - Bash scripting for bioinformatics pipelines - Statistical analysis and experimental design - Machine learning applications to biological data - Version control (Git/GitHub) - High-performance computing experience WHAT I DELIVER When you work with me, you receive: ✓ Clean, well-documented, reproducible code and analysis workflows ✓ Publication-quality figures tailored to journal requirements ✓ Statistical reports with clear biological interpretation ✓ Detailed methods sections ready for manuscript submission ✓ Comprehensive README files explaining all analysis steps ✓ Quick turnaround (typically 1-3 weeks depending on complexity) ✓ Unlimited reasonable revisions until you're completely satisfied ✓ Clear communication throughout the project MY APPROACH I excel at the intersection of biology and data science. Beyond technical analysis, I provide biological interpretation grounded in mechanistic understanding. Whether you're working on developmental biology, disease models, evolutionary genomics, or translational research, I can help you extract meaningful insights from your data and present them compellingly for publication. I understand the pressures of academic research—tight deadlines, reviewer demands, and the need for rigorous, reproducible analyses. I'm committed to delivering high-quality work that meets the standards of top-tier journals. AVAILABILITY I'm available for short-term projects, ongoing collaborations, and urgent manuscript revisions. Let's discuss how I can help advance your research. I'm happy to provide a preliminary analysis or consultation to ensure we're a good fit for your project needs.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Computational Biology
• ☆ Evolutionary Biology
• ☆ Biostatistics
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Genetics
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
• ☆ Gene Expression Analysis
• ☆ RNA Sequencing
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Cytogenetics
• ☆ Gene Regulation

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing

Research Gap Analysis, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Big Data Analytics, Data Mining, Data Cleaning, Data Processing, Data Insights

Product Development Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC)

Work Experience

BIoinformatician

Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center

April 2024 - May 2025

Visiting Researcher

Arizona State University

November 2022 - November 2023

Genetics and Cytogenetics Intern

University of São Paulo

January 2016 - January 2018

Education

Master of Business Administration in Data Science & Analytics

University of São Paulo

April 2023 - July 2025

PhD in Genetics

University of São Paulo

February 2018 - February 2025

Bachelor of Biological Science

Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde de São Paulo

February 2013 - November 2017

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Camila C. Avelino, Harmit S. Malik, Carolina A. Mendonca, Gabriel Goldstein, Henry Bonilla Bruno, Antonio Bernardo Carvalho, Maria D. Vibranovski (2025). Meiotic Sex Chromosome Inactivation: Conservation across the Drosophila genus . PLOS Genetics.

Mahadevaraju, S., Fear, J.M., Akeju, M. et al. Dynamic sex chromosome expression in Drosophila male germ cells. Nat Commun 12, 892 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-20897-y .

PREPRINT

Camila C. Avelino, Carolina A. Mendonca, Gabriel Goldstein, Carvalho A. Bernardo, Maria D. Vibranovski (2024). Meiotic Sex Chromosome Inactivation: conservation across theDrosophilagenus .

OTHER

Sharvani Mahadevaraju, Justin M. Fear, Miriam Akeju, Brian J. Galletta, Mara MLS. Pinheiro, Camila C. Avelino, Diogo C. Cabral-de-Mello, Katie Conlon, Stafania Dell’Orso, Zelalem Demere, et al.(2020). Dynamic Sex Chromosome Expression in Drosophila Male Germ Cells . Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory