15 October 2025

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Grant Propels Postdoc Research to National Stage

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The University of Florida College of Dentistry is kicking off National Postdoc Appreciation Week by celebrating a national feature that highlights the success of its own investment in postdoctoral talent.

Thiago Pasin, Ph.D., a postdoctoral associate in Jeannine Brady’s Lab, was spotlighted in The Scientist magazine’s “Postdoc Portrait” series on September 12.

This national recognition builds on success Pasin has already had within the college. Earlier this year, he was awarded a UFCD Post-Doc Seed Grant for his research into the structural biology of Streptococcus mutans, the primary bacterium responsible for tooth decay.

His work, as detailed in the feature, focuses on decoding the protein machinery of S. mutans to identify new antimicrobial strategies. “This project excites me because it combines fundamental and translational potential,” Pasin said in the Q&A.

Pasin’s feature is a powerful reminder of the innovative research our postdoctoral associates contribute. Please join us in congratulating him on this latest achievement and celebrating all of our postdocs this week.

Source: https://www.the-scientist.com/