Nilson Penha-Silva

Brazilian biochemist, professor (Federal University of Uberlândia)
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IntroBrazilian biochemist, professor (Federal University of Uberlândia)
PlacesBrazil
isProfessor Educator Biochemist
Work fieldAcademia Science
Gender
Male
Education
Southern Illinois University CarbondaleJackson County, Illinois, USAPostdoctoral research
Federal University of Minas GeraisBelo Horizonte, BrazilPharmacy and Biochemistry
Federal University of Minas GeraisBelo Horizonte, BrazilPh.D. in Biochemistry
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Federal University of UberlândiaUberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Nilson Penha-Silva is a Brazilian biochemistry and educator.

He has a degree in Pharmacy and Biochemistry and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil. He is currently a full professor at the Uberlândia Federal University. He teaches Biochemistry for the Undergraduate Program in Medicine and Enzymology, Biochemistry of the Erythrocyte, and Biology of Aging for the Graduate Program in Genetics and Biochemistry.

Nilson has expertise in:

  1. Kinetics and thermodynamics of biological processes, especially the stability of proteins, membranes, and red blood cells
  2. Metabolism, both in 1) health and 2) aging and chronic degenerative diseases.
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By Nilson Penha-Silva on 31 Jul 2024, 12:03 pm

Nilson Penha-Silva has a degree in Pharmacy and Biochemistry and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the Federal University of Minas Gerais. He is currently a full professor at the Uberlândia Federal University. He teaches Biochemistry for the Undergraduate Program in Medicine and Enzymology, Biochemistry of the Erythrocyte, and Biology of Aging for the Graduate Program in Genetics and Biochemistry. He has expertise in 1) kinetics and thermodynamics of biological processes, especially the stability of proteins, membranes, and red blood cells, and 2) metabolism, both in 1) health and 2) aging and chronic degenerative diseases.

By Nilson Penha-Silva on 30 Jul 2024, 12:06 pm
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8205-6213
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