“The CNPEM is very important in the research we are conducting here in Amazonas. The biodiversity in our region made it possible for us to isolate bacteria and fungi with biodegradation potential, particularly for petroleum and diesel, leading us to develop biotechnological projects based on exploring and understanding the metabolic pathways in these bacteria. The mass spectrometry facility at LNBio is essential for us to identify the proteins we isolate from the bacterial extracts. Thanks to the multi-user laboratory, we have the opportunity to enrich our data, more clearly understand the processes that take place in these bacteria, and expand the impact of our publications.”