UFRJ - NUMPEX-BIO do Campus Duque de Caxias Professor Geraldo Cidade

What UFRJ - NUMPEX-BIO do Campus Duque de Caxias Professor Geraldo Cidade does

UFRJ - NUMPEX-BIO do Campus Duque de Caxias Professor Geraldo Cidade, also known as Campus Xerém, is a public federal university campus of the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro located in Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It operates as an interdisciplinary academic campus offering undergraduate programs in Biofísica (Biophysics), Biotecnologia (Biotechnology), and Nanotecnologia (Nanotechnology), alongside graduate programs spanning the multicentric Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PMBqBM), the multi-institutional Nanobiossistemas program, and two professional master's programs for science teachers (ProfCiências and PROFBIO Nacional). The campus hosts three multidisciplinary research laboratories — NUMPEX-BIO, NUMPEX-COMP, and NUMPEX-NANO — supporting research in protein aggregation (transthyretin and bovine serum albumin), innate immune recognition of pathogens (TLRs, CLRs, NLRs), endocrine disruptors and metabolic programming, and theoretical-computational modeling of nanostructured systems.

As a public federal university under Brazil's Ministry of Education (MEC), the campus is government-owned and tuition-free; revenue is not disclosed commercially and is supplied through MEC allocations plus competitive grants from CAPES, CNPq, and FAPERJ. The primary customer segments are graduate and undergraduate students pursuing biosciences education, Basic Education teachers enrolled in professional master's programs, and the broader research community engaged in collaborative projects. Go-to-market is institutional — public notices, CAPES/CNPq portals, and the campus website (caxias.ufrj.br) — rather than commercial.

The campus's competitive position rests on its integration with UFRJ's national research network, CNPq-registered research groups in protein structure, developmental biology, immunology, nanobiosciences, and thyroid function, and a deliberate innovation build-out through the Inova Caxias hub connecting research outputs to industry. Operating status is active, with new program intakes and international mobility initiatives announced for the 2025-2026 academic cycles.

Name

UFRJ - NUMPEX-BIO do Campus Duque de Caxias Professor Geraldo Cidade

Legal name

Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Website

https://caxias.ufrj.br

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UFRJ's public federal Campus Xerém in Duque de Caxias, Brazil, offering tuition-free undergraduate and graduate programs in biophysics, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and biosciences, supported by three multidisciplinary NUMPEX research laboratories serving students and Basic Education teachers.

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Higher Education and Academic Research

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Research and Development in Nanotechnology (541713)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM-Focused Technical Universities (EDAHAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD), STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB), Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus (EDAHAEAL), Online Technology & Computer Science Universities (EDAHALAH)

Keywords

• Biosciences research
• Biotechnology education
• Nanotechnology research
• Molecular biology programs
• Graduate science programs

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Others

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

A public federal university campus providing tuition-free undergraduate and graduate education in biosciences, biotechnology, biophysics, and nanotechnology, alongside multidisciplinary research infrastructure through the NUMPEX-BIO, NUMPEX-COMP, and NUMPEX-NANO research laboratories. The campus supports CNPq-registered research groups, professional master's programs for science teachers, and collaborative research in protein aggregation, immunology, endocrine disruptors, and computational nanoscience.

Product overview

UFRJ Campus Duque de Caxias Professor Geraldo Cidade (Campus Xerém) operates as an interdisciplinary university campus offering a coordinated portfolio of undergraduate programs (Biofísica, Biotecnologia, Nanotecnologia) and graduate programs (Nanobiossistemas, Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, ProfCiências, PROFBIO Nacional). Research infrastructure includes three NUMPEX laboratories (BIO, COMP, and Nano) supporting biological, computational, and nanotechnology research. The campus also provides teaching laboratories for undergraduate instruction. The offering represents an integrated academic ecosystem combining education and research across life sciences, physical sciences, and nanotechnology.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NUMPEX-BIO: Multidisciplinary research unit focused on biology and biophysics

Products and services

• Biotecnologia (Graduação) Undergraduate program in Biotechnology offered at the Campus Xerém for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in the biotechnology field.
• Biofísica (Graduação) Undergraduate program in Biophysics offered at the Campus Xerém for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in biophysics.
• Nanotecnologia (Graduação) Undergraduate program in Nanotechnology offered at the Campus Xerém for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in nanotechnology.
• Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nanobiossistemas (PpG Nanobiossistemas) Interdisciplinary and multi-institutional graduate program focusing on nanobiosciences and nanosystems research and education, offering master's and doctoral degrees at Campus Xerém.
• Programa Multicêntrico em Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular (PGBqBM) Multicentric graduate program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, offering master's and doctoral degrees at the campus.
• Programa de Pós-Graduação em Formação em Ciências para Professores (ProfCiências) Professional master's program for training Basic Education science teachers, offering 19 positions in the 2026 selection cycle targeting in-service teachers of Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and General Sciences.
• PROFBIO Nacional National professional master's program in Biology education offered as part of the PROFBIO network at the campus.
• NUMPEX-BIO Research Laboratory Multidisciplinary research unit focused on biological sciences, biochemistry, and biotechnology, part of the interdisciplinary research infrastructure supporting undergraduate and graduate programs at Campus Xerém.
• NUMPEX-COMP Research Laboratory Computing and computational sciences laboratory providing infrastructure for computational research and education at the Campus Xerém.
• NUMPEX-Nano Research Laboratory Nanotechnology laboratory integrated with the Nanobiossistemas program, supporting research in nanomaterials and nanoscale sciences at Campus Xerém.
• Laboratórios Didáticos (Teaching Laboratories) Teaching laboratories including Biology, Computing, Physics, Microscopy, and Chemistry labs supporting undergraduate education at the campus.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CNPq (Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico)coreTechnology or IntegrationBrazil's National Council for Scientific and Technological Development - primary federal research funding agency. NUMPEX-BIO research groups are registered with CNPq, receiving research grants and recognition through this partnership.
• CAPES (Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior)coreTechnology or IntegrationBrazilian Higher Education Personnel Improvement Coordination - federal agency that evaluates and funds graduate programs. All postgraduate programs at the campus are evaluated and supported by CAPES.
• FAPERJ (Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro)coreTechnology or IntegrationState of Rio de Janeiro Research Support Foundation - provides state-level research funding to researchers at the campus. Partners with FAPERJ for grants and research support.
• Inova UFRJ / Inova CaxiascoreTechnology or IntegrationInnovation ecosystem of UFRJ focused on technology transfer and innovation. Inova Caxias is the campus-level innovation hub, connecting academic research with industry and society.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Universidade de São Paulo (USP): Brazil's largest and most prestigious public university with extensive STEM programs and research groups in biotechnology, biophysics, and nanotechnology. Directly comparable as a federal/state public research university competing for similar students, faculty, and grant funding.
• Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG): Large Brazilian federal university with comprehensive graduate and undergraduate programs in biological sciences, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. Operates under the same federal funding model (CAPES, CNPq) with comparable academic structure.
• Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR): Large Brazilian federal university with graduate programs in biological sciences and biotechnology. Comparable in structure, funding model, and academic offerings as a federal research institution.
• Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP): Top-tier Brazilian public research university with strong graduate programs in biological sciences, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. Comparable in mission, structure, and funding model as a leading STEM research institution in Brazil.
• Universidade Federal do ABC (UFABC): Brazilian federal university with interdisciplinary STEM focus including biotechnology and nanotechnology. Comparable as a younger federal university emphasizing interdisciplinary research and STEM education.
• Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar): Brazilian federal university known for strong STEM programs including biotechnology and materials science. Comparable in mission and federal funding structure.
• Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE): Brazilian federal university with recognized graduate programs in biological sciences and biotechnology. Operates under the same federal funding structure and serves a similar student population.
• Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS): Major Brazilian federal university with extensive graduate programs in biochemistry, biophysics, and nanotechnology. Comparable as a comprehensive federal research university competing for CNPq and CAPES funding.

Broad incumbents

• Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - Main Campus: The parent institution of which this campus is a part. Operates comprehensive programs across all disciplines including biology, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. Relevant as the umbrella organization and primary brand.
• Universidade de Brasília (UnB): Major Brazilian federal university with graduate programs in biological sciences and nanotechnology. Comparable as a comprehensive federal research university with STEM emphasis.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/campus.ufrj.caxias_oficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ufrj---numpex-bio-do-campus-duque-de-caxias-professor-geraldo-cidade

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Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries6 records

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