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Julia de Vasconcellos Castro PhD

TitleAssistant Professor
InstitutionUMass Chan Medical School
DepartmentMedicine
AddressMassachusetts Biomedical Initiatives
17 Briden Street
Worcester MA 01605
Phone508-595-4909
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    InstitutionT.H. Chan School of Medicine
    DepartmentMedicine
    DivisionInfectious Diseases


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    Federal Univeristy of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, , BrazilBENGChemical Engineering
    Federal Univeristy of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, , BrazilMCHEChemical Engineering
    Federal Univeristy of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, , BrazilPHDChemical & Biotechnological Pr

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    Assistant Professor of Medicine and Co-Director of the Nonhuman Primate Reagent Resource (NHPRR) at UMass Medical School. Leads biomedical research infrastructure, bioprocess operations, and reagent-access systems that strengthen rigorous, reproducible, and translational NHP research supporting advances in human health. NHPRR is a national research resource supported by NIAID and ORIP since 1999.
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    The Nonhuman Primate Reagent Resource (NHPRR) develops and provides specialized biologic tools that enable sophisticated models of complex human diseases. By supporting scientists working with highly translational preclinical systems, the Resource helps strengthen the path from scientific discovery toward clinical application and better human health.

    As Co-Director, I focus on leading and integrating the systems that allow complex biomedical research resources to operate reliably, support growth, and remain responsive to scientific needs. I coordinate operations, bioprocess activities, data and traceability, resource planning, external providers, performance monitoring, risk management, and continuity across the Resource.

    My leadership approach centers on translating the Resource’s scientific and program priorities into coordinated execution, measurable performance, and sustainable shared infrastructure. By aligning people, processes, data, and resources, I help strengthen reproducibility, expand access to specialized research tools, and support translational research across institutions.



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    U24AI126683     (MAGNANI, DIOGO)Sep 29, 2016 - Jun 30, 2031
    NIH
    Nonhuman Primate Reagent Resource
    Role Description: Co-Director of the NIH-supported Nonhuman Primate Reagent Resource, providing operational leadership for a national biomedical research infrastructure. Leads cross-functional integration across production planning, reagent access and distribution, inventory, digital data and traceability systems, external providers, performance reporting, risk management, and continuity to support reliable access to specialized NHP reagents for federally funded research.
    Role: Co-Director (Senior/Key Personnel)

    P40OD028116     (MAGNANI, DIOGO)Jan 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2029
    NIH
    Nonhuman Primate Antibody Resource for Immune Cell Depletion
    Role Description: Program operations and bioprocess coordination focused on strengthening the reliability, accessibility, traceability, data stewardship, and continuity of specialized nonhuman-primate reagents within shared biomedical research infrastructure.
    Role: Program Administrator and Manager of Operations (Other Personnel)
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