Natalia Soares Quinete

Associate Professor

RFA 1 Co-Lead for CREST

Chemistry and Biochemistry


Phone305-348-3118

Emailnsoaresq@fiu.edu

OfficeMSB 357

The NTA Solution Project

Websitehttps://myweb.fiu.edu/nsoaresq/

SpecialtiesEnvironmental and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Mass Spectrometry, PFAS analysis, Emerging Contaminants, Metabolites and Biomarkers

Natalia Soares Quinete

Research Areas

  • Method development based on mass spectrometry for targeted and non-targeted approaches with applications in environmental (exposomics) and bioanalytical chemistry (lipidomics and metabolomics)
  • Monitoring and assessment of the occurrence, fate and transport of PFAS in environmental and biological samples
  • Biomonitoring of endocrine disruptor contaminants such as phthalates, hormones, PFAS, PCB metabolites, and other emerging compounds
  • Study of biomarkers of exposure to a variety of environmental organic contaminants

Education

  • PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Brazil
  • Master in Analytical Chemistry, Federal Fluminense University (UFF), Brazil
  • Bachelor in Chemical Engineering, Federal Fluminense University (UFF), Brazil