Sindy Pinero

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Machine Learning
Artificial intelligence
Data Science
Bioinformatics

Ms Sindy Pinero

Higher Degree by Research Candidate

School of Computer Science and Information Technology

College of Engineering and Information Technology

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PhD Candidate in Bioinformatics at Adelaide University. My research develops computational methods that integrate causal inference and multi-omics data to identify genes driving Long COVID and cancer, with the goal of identifying personalised treatment targets.
 
I hold a Master's in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Fiocruz (Brazil), where I developed a novel treatment for Acute Lymphoid Leukemia, and a Bachelor's in Biotechnology from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. My background combines wet lab and computational work, with experience in Python, R, and several bioinformatics pipelines.
 
Previous positions include Biotechnology Researcher at Oxiteno (recombinant microorganism development) and Bioinformatics Intern at A.C. Camargo Cancer Center (lung cancer prognosis). I've also tutored Data Wrangling and Social Media Analytic at the University of South Australia (2024–2025). I'm active in the scientific community through PyLadies Brazil and Women in Bioinformatics.
 
Supported by the Research Training Program International (RTPi) and the University President's Scholarship (UPS). Open to collaborations in bioinformatics, causal inference, and multi-omics integration.

Doctoral Research Focus (2022 - Present): Developing different computational frameworks for personalized medicine for Long COVID.

Date Position Institution name
2025 - ongoing Research Assistant Adelaide University
2024 - 2025 Tutor University of South Australia
2021 - 2022 Intern Oxiteno
2020 - 2021 Intern AC Camargo Hospital
2017 - 2027 Intern Oswaldo Cruz Foundation
2013 - 2016 Intern Oswaldo Cruz Foundation
2013 - 2013 Intern Hospital Adventista Silvestre

Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
2022 Scholarship University Presidents Scholarship (UPS) stipend University of South Australia Australia -
2016 Scholarship Oswaldo Cruz Foundation Scholarship Oswaldo Cruz Foundation Brazil -
2015 Award Best Oral Presentation Oswaldo Cruz Foundation Brazil -
2013 Scholarship Scientific Initiation National Council for Scientific and Technological Development Brazil -

Language Competency
English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
Portuguese Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
Spanish - Latin American Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

Date Institution name Country Title
2025 - 2027 Albert Thomas Technical School Argentina Technician
2022 University of Adelaide Australia Doctor of Philosophy
2021 - 2022 Unyleya University Brazil Postgraduate Degree
2016 - 2018 Oswaldo Cruz Foundation Brazil Master's Degree
2013 - 2016 Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Brazil Bachelor's Degree
2012 - 2012 Henry Dunant Educational Centre Brazil Technician

Year Citation
2025 Pinero, S., Li, X., Zhang, J., Winter, M., Lee, S. H., Nguyen, T., . . . Le, T. D. (2025). Omics-based computational approaches for biomarker identification, prediction, and treatment of Long COVID. Critical Reviews in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 1-27.
DOI Scopus1 WoS1
2025 Pinero, S., Li, X., Liu, L., Li, J., Lee, S. H., Winter, M., . . . Le, T. D. (2025). Integrative multi-omics framework for causal gene discovery in Long COVID. PLoS Computational Biology, 21(12), e1013725-1-e1013725-32.
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2025 Emmerick, L. S., Schwarz, M. G. A., Correa, P. R., Pinero, S. L., Gomes, L. H. F., Almeida, A. M. M., . . . Mendonca-Lima, L. (2025). Characterization of mycobacteria isolated from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest: a public health and bioprospection perspective. FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY, 16, 13 pages.
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2024 Correa, P. R., Schwarz, M. G. A., Antunes, D., Pinero, S. L., Silva, M. C., Crescencio, M. M., . . . Mendonca-Lima, L. (2024). Characterization of Mycobacterium smegmatis Glutaminase-Free Asparaginase (MSMEG_3173). ACS OMEGA, 9(38), 40214-40225.
DOI WoS2 Europe PMC1
- Piñero, S. L., Duong, N., Li, X., Liu, L., Li, J., Sang, H., . . . Le, T. D. (2026). TACO: TabPFN Augmented Causal Outcomes for early detection of Long COVID. Machine Learning: Science and Technology.
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Year Citation
2026 Pinero, S., Li, X., Liu, L., Li, J., Lee, S. H., & Le, T. D. (2026). SPLIT: Safety Prioritization for Long COVID Drug Repurposing via a Causal Integrated Targeting Framework.
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2025 Piñero, S., Li, X., Liu, L., Li, J., Lee, S. H., Winter, M., . . . Le, T. D. (2025). TACO: TabPFN Augmented Causal Outcomes for Early Detection of Long COVID.
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2025 Pinero, S., Li, X., Zhang, J., Winter, M., Lee, S. H., Nguyen, T., . . . Le, T. D. (2025). Omics-Based Computational Approaches for Biomarker Identification, Prediction, and Treatment of Long COVID.
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2025 Pinero, S., Li, X., Liu, L., Li, J., Lee, S. H., Winter, M., . . . Le, T. D. (2025). Integrative Multi-Omics Framework for Causal Gene Discovery in Long COVID.
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Courses I teach

  • INFS 5144 Data Wrangling and Social Media Analytics (2025)
  • INFS 5144 Data Wrangling and Social Media Analytics (2024)

Date Event Name Event Type Institution Country
2025 - 2025 10th ABACBS Conference Conference Australian Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Society Inc Australia

Date Topic Presented at Institution Country
2025 - 2025 Long COVID ABACBS Conference Australian Bioinformatics And Computational Biology Society Australia
2025 - 2025 Long COVID STEM HDR Research Day University of South Australia Australia
2024 - 2024 Long COVID STEM HDR Research Day University of South Australia Australia
2023 - 2023 Long COVID STEM HDR Research Day Univeristy of South Australia Australia

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