André Santos holds a Bachelor of Biological Sciences in Microbiology and Immunology from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), as well as a Masters and Doctorate in Science (Microbiology) from UFRJ. He is currently a full Professor in the Department of General Microbiology at the Paulo de Góes Institute of Microbiology (IMPG) at UFRJ, with a Level 1A Productivity Scholarship from CNPq and Scientist of Our State (CNE) recognition from FAPERJ. He coordinates the Laboratory for Advanced Studies of Emerging and Resistant Microorganisms (LEAMER). He has experience in the field of microbiology, with an emphasis on mycology and parasitology, acting on the following topics: the effect of proteolytic inhibitors and coordination compounds on cell biology and the virulence of pathogenic microorganisms in an attempt to propose new therapies against resistant species.