Betary Reserve Team
IPBio relies on a team of biologists, interns, and collaborators who carry out daily research and education activities at the Betary Reserve.
Henrique Domingos
Biologist – IPBio Manager
Since 2009, Henrique has been conducting research on the biodiversity of the Atlantic Forest in the Ribeira Valley region, particularly in and around the Betary Reserve, in Iporanga, São Paulo. He is currently responsible for managing IPBio’s operations.
Isaias Santos
Fauna Management Coordinator
Isaias Santos is a biologist with a postgraduate degree in Wildlife Management and Conservation from IPESSP – Institute for Research, Education, and Health of São Paulo. He has field research experience related to Atlantic Forest fauna, with a focus on birds and bioluminescent mushrooms. He works as a researcher at IPBio and is currently the technical coordinator for the Wildlife Release and Monitoring Area.
Imran Viroomal
Communications Director
Imran studied Economics and Politics at McGill University in Canada. He coordinates the Volunteer Program and manages OBBIO – the Biodiversity Observatory. He is also responsible for fundraising efforts and international communications.
Vitor Hugo
Field Coordinator – Volunteer Program
Vitor is responsible for coordinating the field activities of IPBio’s Volunteer Program at the Betary Reserve. He organizes the day-to-day work of volunteers throughout their stay in the program. He is also involved in meteor monitoring projects in partnership with BRAMON.
MSc. Olavo Henrique Petrucci
Research Biologist
Olavo holds a degree in Biological Sciences from São Paulo State University (UNESP) and a Master’s degree in Microbiology from the same institution. He has experience in edible mushroom cultivation, and during his graduate studies, he conducted a project in the bioprospecting of medicinal mushrooms aimed at discovering antiviral drug candidates. He currently focuses on active teaching methodologies for mycology and studies edible, medicinal, and bioluminescent mushrooms found in the Iporanga region of São Paulo.
Suzana Ehlin Martins
Research Biologist
Alexandre de Oliveira
Research Assistant
Alexandre holds a degree in Biological Sciences from PUC-SP and has been working
since 2002 in the development of educational activities focused on Environmental Education.
His work aims to raise awareness among children, youth, and adults about the importance of
preserving and conserving natural resources.
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