Filipa Simao

Assistant Professor

Name

Contact Info

Phone:
410-704-2126
Office:
Science Complex, Rm 4301 G
Email:
ffigueirasimao@towson.edu
Hours:
Appt. by request

Education

B.S., Forensic and Criminal Sciences
Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, Portugal

M.S., Biochemistry
NOVA School of Science and Technology (NOVA FCT), Portugal

Ph.D., Biosciences
State University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Postdoctoral Researcher
Virginia Commonwealth University

Areas of Expertise

- Human population and forensic genetics
- Mitochondrial DNA and Y-Chromosome genetic markers
- Ancestry informative markers
- Massive parallel sequencing

Research Interests

  • Analysis of genetic variation across global populations to understand ancestry and migration patterns.
  • Use of maternally and paternally inherited markers for lineage tracing and forensic identification.
  • Identification and interpretation of genetic markers that provide insights into biogeographic ancestry.
  • Utilization of high-throughout sequencing technologies for forensic genetic analysis.