Natalia Soares Quinete
Assistant Professor
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Office: MSB 357
Phone: 305-348-3118
Email: nsoaresq@fiu.edu
Specialties: Environmental and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Mass Spectrometry, PFAS analysis, Emerging Contaminants, Metabolites and Biomarkers
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