Ricardo Ferreira

I have a long-standing interest in understanding the regulation of the human immune system and the mechanisms underlying disease development. I am particularly interested in developing and implementing single-cell technologies — ranging from multiparametric flow cytometry to single-cell multi-omics — to dissect the heterogeneity of the human immune system.

During my nine years of postdoctoral research at the University of Oxford in the Todd-Wicker lab, I developed advanced cellular immunophenotyping approaches to investigate the impact of immunotherapy on the human T-cell compartment in the context of autoimmune disease. Since 2025, I have been leading the new consolidated NDM Flow Cytometry Facility in the Old Road Campus (ORC), where I provide essential flow cytometry support and expertise for researchers across a broad range of projects.

In this role, I oversee the operation, development, and long-term sustainability of the facility, including user training, technology implementation, and strategic development. I am passionate about teaching and supporting both new and experienced researchers across diverse applications. We also actively engage in collaborative projects and are interested in developing new funding opportunities for research initiatives and instrument acquisition.

At the ORC Flow Cytometry Facility, we work closely with researchers from experimental design and sample preparation through to data analysis, enabling the generation of high-quality, reproducible data.