The Planetary Health Research Center offers a comfortable and well-equipped building designed to accommodate visiting researchers and collaborators. Our building features:

• 8 Private Rooms: Each room is equipped with a private bathroom and a fan, providing comfort and privacy to our guests.
• Common Area: A spacious common room is available for all residents, equipped with a kitchen and laundry facilities, allowing for a convenient stay.
• Internet and Multimedia Access: The common room is also equipped with high-speed internet and a projector, making it an ideal space for meetings, presentations, and collaborative work.

The Planetary Health Research Center houses a cutting-edge laboratory that supports a wide range of biomedical and environmental research. Staffed by two skilled bioanalysts, the lab is equipped with a comprehensive suite of electromedicine devices and tools for diverse diagnostic and research purposes:

• Human Reader ELISA Single Plus for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA)
• Boeco Plate Shaker (MSP) for sample agitation
• HumaCount 5D Hemocytometer for complete blood counts
• GeneXpert System for rapid PCR-based diagnosis of M. tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance
• LAB LINE Tube Shaker for mixing solutions
• HumaLyzer Primus Spectrophotometer for detailed biochemical analysis
• Automatic Pipettes (HUMAN, 6 units) with various calibrations
• Olympus CX33 Microscope with Camera Access and Zeiss Microscope with Camera Access for microscopic analysis
• Magnifying Glass for entomological and parasitological examinations
• Opti CCA TS2 for ion and gas determination
• Ichroma II Immunofluorescence Reader for immunological assays
• Rotofix 32 A Centrifuge for sample separation
• Thermo Scientific Dry Bath (2 units) for controlled heating
• Mindray C2000-4 Coagulometer for coagulation studies
• POWER SPIN MX-C8624 Centrifuge and Hettich Protofix 32A Macrocentrifuge for high-speed centrifugation
• Memmert Pasteur Oven, FARTA Sterilization Oven, and Re-adapted Memmert Sterilization Oven for sterilization processes
• BIOBASE BKQ-B50 II Autoclave for sterilizing laboratory instruments and materials
• Sanyo -80°C Ultra-Low Freezer and Refrigerator for reagent and sample storage

Our laboratory offers a broad range of diagnostic tests and research services, including:

• Hematology: Complete blood count, crossmatching for transfusion, Coombs test, blood typing, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), reticulocyte count.
• Biochemistry: Glucose, urea, creatinine, uric acid, total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, total and direct bilirubin, transaminases, total proteins, albumin, amylase, alkaline phosphatase, LDH, calcium, sodium, potassium, chloride, and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Immunofluorescence: TSH, T3, T4, quantitative PSA, quantitative bHCG, D-dimer, troponin, and quantitative PCR.
• ELISA Tests: Chagas disease and SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies.
• Rapid Immunodiffusion Tests: 3rd and 4th generation HIV, VDRL, PSA, Chagas, Malaria, COVID-19 antibody and antigen, dengue, hepatitis B and C, rotavirus, Helicobacter pylori (in stool and blood).
• Urine Analysis: Biochemical analysis, sediment examination, 24-hour proteinuria, and creatinine clearance.
• Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis: Cell count and protein determination.
• Microbiology and Parasitology: Sputum bacilloscopy with Ziehl-Nielsen staining, Leishmaniasis investigation, Gram staining, KOH examination for vaginal exudates, hair, nails, and skin samples.
• Coagulation Studies: TTP, TPA, INR, bleeding time using a coagulometer.
• Stool Analysis: Parasitological examination and thick blood smear for malaria diagnosis.

Our facilities are designed to support comprehensive research and diagnostics, enabling scientists to conduct high-quality studies in planetary health and related fields. We offer state-of-the-art infrastructure to ensure efficient and effective research outcomes.

We welcome researchers, scientists, and collaborators to join us in utilizing these advanced facilities to drive innovative solutions for a healthier planet.