Dr. Joana Rodrigues

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joana Rodrigues is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in the mechanisms of genotoxicity and proteotoxicity induced by metalloids such as arsenic and antimony. Her research contributions include examining the differential roles of the proteasome, autophagy, and chaperones in the clearance of arsenite-induced protein aggregates in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Rodrigues has collaborated on various publications that explore the toxic effects of metals like arsenite and cadmium on α-synuclein aggregation in vitro. She has presented her work at prominent conferences, including the Gordon Research Conference on Stress Proteins and the International Conference on Yeast Genetics and Molecular Biology. Her research is focused on understanding the cellular responses to metal toxicity and the underlying molecular mechanisms involved.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).