João Paulo Corrêa

João Paulo Corrêa's work experience includes being a Research Scientist II at Tropic Biosciences since October 2021. In this role, they focus on genome editing, rice trait development, and tool development for precise gene targeting. João Paulo leads projects relating to genome editing enabling technology and the execution of rice trait development. Additionally, they manage a gene screening platform and third-party partnerships for gene screening/phenotyping.

Prior to their current position, João worked at CTC - Centro de Tecnologia Canavieira as a Researcher 2 from June 2020 to October 2021. João Paulo was responsible for sugarcane cell biology and transformation discovery/innovation initiatives. João Paulo also conducted research in partnership with CTC USA, validated vector elements for plant transformation and genome editing, and implemented morphogenic gene-based technologies.

João's earlier experience includes working as a Researcher at CTC from September 2019 to June 2020, where they continued their work in sugarcane cell biology and transformation discovery/innovation.

João Paulo began their research career as a Visiting Researcher at John Innes Centre in 2018.

João Paulo Corrêa's education history begins in 2007 when they enrolled in the Universidade Federal de Viçosa for their undergraduate studies. João Paulo pursued a Bachelor's degree in Biology and completed it in 2011. In 2010, João Paulo Corrêa had the opportunity to expand their knowledge by studying as a visiting student at the University of Florida, focusing on Biology.

In 2012, João Paulo Corrêa proceeded to pursue a Master's degree at the Universidade Federal de Viçosa in the field of Botany, which they completed in 2014. Following this, they enrolled in the USP - Universidade de São Paulo in 2015 for their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program. Their focus during their PhD studies was Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, and they successfully completed this degree in 2019.

Based on the provided information, João Paulo Corrêa's education path evolved progressively from their undergraduate studies in Biology to their postgraduate pursuits, including a Master's degree in Botany and ultimately achieving their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Plant Physiology and Biochemistry.