Josiane Martins
Project Manager at ITV
GBB Management Team
The governance of the Genomics of the Brazilian Biodiversity (GBB) project is shared between two management groups: one composed of researchers from the Vale Institute of Technology for Sustainable Development (ITV DS) and the other formed by staff from the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio). This structure fosters integration between science, technology, and public policies for conservation. The project is coordinated by Alexandre Aleixo, representing ITV DS, and Amely Martins, representing ICMBio, ensuring strategic alignment and collaboration to strengthen research and biodiversity protection.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS OFFICE AT ITV
ITV MANAGEMENT GROUP
Alexandre Aleixo
Researcher and GBB Coordinator at ITV
Amanda Vidal
Researcher at ITV
Carolina Carvalho
Researcher at ITV
Gisele Nunes
Researcher at ITV
José Augusto Bitencourt
Researcher at ITV
Rafael Valadares
Researcher at ITV
Renato Oliveira
Researcher at ITV
Santelmo Vasconcelos
Researcher at ITV
Sibelle Vilaça
Researcher at ITV
Valeria Tavares
Researcher at ITV
ICMBio MANAGEMENT GROUP
Amely Martins
Environmental Analyst and GBB Coordinator at ICMBio
Daniel Kantek
Environmental Analyst at ICMBio
Diego Bento
Environmental Analyst at ICMBio
Lara Côrtes
Environmental Analyst at ICMBio
Luanne Lima
Collaborating Researcher at ICMBio
Renata Rossato
Environmental Analyst at ICMBio
Thomas Christensen
Environmental Analyst at ICMBio
ITV + ICMBIO PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
The Vale Institute of Technology for Sustainable Development (ITV DS) is a private, non-profit institution that conducts basic and applied research focused on sustainable development, with an emphasis on the Amazon. It integrates science, innovation, and traditional knowledge to generate positive impacts in the territories. The institute is equipped with advanced DNA sequencing technologies, including genetic barcodes and chromosome-level reference genomes, as well as a robust computational infrastructure to support biodiversity conservation.
The Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio) is responsible for managing, protecting, monitoring, and overseeing the 344 Federal Protected Areas across Brazil. Established under the National System of Nature Conservation Units (SNUC) Law, these areas have unique characteristics that collectively represent the vast richness of Brazil’s biodiversity, which must be conserved and protected. The institute also manages 14 National Research and Conservation Centers dedicated to different areas of biodiversity-related knowledge.
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Want to learn more about the Genomics of the Brazilian Biodiversity (GBB) project or clarify questions about participation and documents? Our team is available to support researchers, institutions, and other collaborators interested in contributing to biodiversity conservation. This is the space to share ideas, request information, and strengthen science aimed at protecting Brazil’s species and ecosystems.
Genomics of the Brazilian Biodiversity
Contact point
gbb@itv.org