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Ana Gomes completed her PhD in Chemistry (Medicinal Chemistry) in 2011 at the University of Aveiro, in collaboration with the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, focusing on novel pharmacological entities for Photodynamic Therapy of tumours. She then pursued postdoctoral research on photoinactivation of tumours and antimicrobial strategies at institutions such as FIOCRUZ and the University of Coimbra. In 2018, she secured her first research contract at UA, leading interdisciplinary projects on alternative therapies to antibiotics and the health benefits of new pharmacological entities.
Ana Gomes is the author of more than 60 original articles published in international peer reviewed journals, with an h-index of 21 (Source: Scopus, 9/2025). Additionally, she had published 2 book chapters, 3 conference proceeding communications, 20 oral communications and more than 40 poster communications. Her vast experience has been recognized by journals editors as being part of Journal scientific Committee, through the solicitation for manuscript
peer-review. Ana Gomes is actively involved in teaching and supervision, having co-supervised PhD and postdoctoral researchers, as well as supervised graduate and master’s students in Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, and Dental Medicine. She has also served on academic juries and lectures in Microbiology, Proteomics, Biomolecular Laboratories, and Pharmacology.
In 2021, Ana Gomes assumed the role of Auxiliary Researcher at CIIS-UCP, in SalivaTec, where she was involved in projects focused on oral microbiome characterization and identifying salivary biomarkers for diagnosing and monitoring oral and systemic diseases, such as periodontitis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. More recently, she is coordinator of CatolicaBiobank (Viseu centre), a support structure at CIIS-UCP that aids the medical community and collaborators in implementing clinical trials and establishing translational and clinical research projects.
Currently, in addition to coordinating CatolicaBiobank (Viseu centre) and remaining deeply engaged in SalivaTec research, Ana Gomes serves as an Invited Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, where she is responsible for the courses in Biomolecular Laboratories and Biomedical Materials.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD
External positions
Assistant Researcher , University of Aveiro
18 Feb 2018 → 22 Feb 2021
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SalivaBiomark4IBD: Validation of salivary biomarkers for Inflammatory Bowel Disease diagnosis and monitoring
Gomes, A. P. (PI), Mendes, K. (Researcher), Silva, R. (Researcher), Rosa, N. (Researcher), Duarte, A. S. (Researcher), Correia, M. J. (Researcher), Veiga, N. J. (Researcher), Ministro, P. (Researcher), Rodrigues, C. (Researcher), Sousa, P. (Researcher) & Lopes, P. (Researcher)
1/04/22 → 30/09/23
Project: Research
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SPRINT: Saliva for precision diagnosis
Rosa, N. (PI), Barros, M. (Researcher), Mendes, K. (Researcher), Duarte, A. S. (Researcher), Moura, A. (Researcher), Gomes, A. P. (Researcher), Marques, T. (Researcher), Correia, M. J. (Researcher), Veiga, N. J. (Researcher), Silva, R. (Researcher), Couto, P. (Researcher) & Luz, M. (Technical Assistant)
1/10/22 → 30/06/23
Project: Research
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SPIT-it-AML: Saliva from Patients with cancer: searching for novel prognostic markers in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Cardoso, B. A. (PI), Silva, R. (Researcher), Rosa, N. (Researcher), Mendes, K. (Researcher), Almeida, A. (Researcher) & Gomes, A. P. (Researcher)
1/07/22 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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NutriCancerMonitor: Multidimensional monitorization of nutritional interventions during cancer treatment – Patient centered approach including noninvasive saliva monitoring
Silva, R. (PI), Ravasco, P. (Researcher), Duarte, A. S. (Researcher), Rosa, N. (Researcher), Gomes, A. P. (Researcher), Mendes, K. (Researcher), Correia, M. J. (Researcher) & Trabulo, C. (Researcher)
2/05/22 → 31/10/23
Project: Research
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CIIS: Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Health
Barros, M. (PI), Rosa, N. (Researcher), Correia, M. J. (Researcher), Caldas, A. C. (Researcher), Amado, J. C. (Researcher), Figueiredo, A. S. (Researcher), Esteves, A. C. (Researcher), Mineiro, A. (Researcher), Abreu, A. M. (Researcher), Duarte, A. S. (Researcher), Almeida, S. F. (Researcher), Correia, A. (Researcher), Moura, A. (Researcher), Almeida, A. (Researcher), Araújo, B. (Researcher), Moura-Netto, C. (Researcher), Ferrito, C. (Researcher), Pais-Vieira, C. (Researcher), Festas, C. (Researcher), Marques-Vieira, C. (Researcher), Catré, D. (Researcher), Nunes, E. (Researcher), Jesus, É. (Researcher), Ribeiro, F. (Researcher), Rosário, F. (Researcher), Fernandes, G. (Researcher), Rato, J. R. (Scholarship holder), Salgado, J. R. (Researcher), Neves-Amado, J. (Researcher), Amendoeira, J. (Researcher), Sá, L. (Researcher), Capelas, M. L. (Researcher), Vieira, M. M. (Researcher), Nunes, M. V. S. (Researcher), Cardoso, M. (Researcher), Veiga, N. J. (Researcher), Fonseca, P. (Researcher), Correia, P. N. (Researcher), Couto, P. (Researcher), Pontífice-Sousa, P. (Researcher), Ravasco, P. (Researcher), Carvalho, P. V. D. (Researcher), Alves, P. (Researcher), Melo, P. (Researcher), Silva, R. (Researcher), Canaipa, R. (Researcher), Noites, R. (Researcher), Rio, R. (Researcher), Almeida, S. (Researcher), Deodato, S. (Researcher), Caldeira, S. (Researcher), Silva, S. (Researcher), Borges, T. (Researcher), Silva, V. (Researcher), Charepe, Z. (Researcher), Rodrigues-Pires, F. (Volunteer), Veludo, F. (Researcher), Carmo, H. (Scholarship holder), Romeiro, J. (Student), Melo, M. (Researcher), Braga, M. (Researcher), Amaral, T. (Researcher), Moreira, M. A. (Researcher), Guerra, N. (Student), Santos, P. (Researcher), Paço, S. (Student), Lynce, S. (Scholarship holder), Miguel, S. (Student), Costa, T. (Researcher), Silva-Neves, V. (Researcher), Silva, A. (Researcher), Carvalho, A. R. (Researcher), Almeida, B. (Researcher), Figueiredo, C. (Researcher), Esteves, E. (Scholarship holder), Araújo, F. M. (Researcher), Garcia, J. G. (Researcher), Santos, L. (Researcher), Santos, N. M. D. (Researcher), Lopes, P. (Researcher), Bornes, R. (Researcher), Silva, R. (Researcher), Costa, S. (Researcher), Silva, S. M. (Researcher), Marques, T. (Researcher), Almeida, A. (Researcher), Santos, M. (Scholarship holder), Santos, P. (Researcher), Miguel, S. (Researcher), Mendes, K. (Researcher), Gomes, A. P. (Researcher), Henriques, J. M. P. (Researcher), Costa, H. (Researcher) & Ribeiro, P. (Researcher)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
1/01/20 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Adhesion of Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans to the surface of a 3D-printed resin used for the fabrication of prosthetic bases
Quezada, M. M., Fonseca, P., Gomes, A. T. P. C., Duarte, A. S., Fernandes, H. R., Correia, A. & Salgado, H., 14 Jul 2026, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 16, 14, 12 p., 7047.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Benzothiazole-triphenylphosphonium conjugates: synthesis, in silico analysis, and exploratory In Vitro effects on HT-29 colorectal cancer cell viability
Laghchioua, F. E., Gomes, A. T. P. C., Mendes, K., Mendes, R. F., Paz, F. A. A., Videira, P. A., Faustino, M. A. F., Cavaleiro, J. A. S., Rakib, E. M., Neves, M. G. P. M. S., Pereira, F. & Moura, N. M. M., 16 Jul 2026, In: ChemMedChem. 21, 14, 20 p., e70382.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Material properties of composite resins used for orthodontic attachments in clear aligner therapy: a systematic review
Frias, L., Fidalgo-Pereira, R., Noites, R., Correia, M. J., Gomes, A. T. P. C. & Lopes, P. C., 2 Jun 2026, In: Biomolecules. 16, 6, 17 p., 822.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Microbioma oral da criança
Lopes, P. C., Gomes, A. T. P. C., Correia, M. & Mendes, K., 15 Jan 2026, Odontopediatria. Guedes-Pinto, A. C. & Mello-Moura, A. C. V. (eds.). 10 ed. São Paulo: Guanabara Koogan, Vol. 1.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Salivary microbiota dysbiosis in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: impact of 5-ASA and oral inflammation
Gomes, R., Miranda, R., Gomes, A., Rodrigues, C., Soares, C., Couto, J., Mendes, K., Pereira, P., Silva, G., Duarte, M., Lopes, P., Sousa, P. C., Martins, D., Cancela, E. M., Santiago, M., Dias, S., Carneiro, A., Correia, M., Veiga, N. & Rosa, N. & 2 others, , 21 Jan 2026, In: Journal of Crohn's and Colitis. 20, S1, p. i3049-i3052 4 p., jjaf231.1506.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
Prizes
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Best Poster Award: "Salivatec: Marine fungi exhibit antimicrobial activity against human oral pathogens "
Correia, B. L. (Recipient), Devesas, D. (Recipient), Noites, R. (Recipient), Gomes, A. T. P. D. C. (Recipient), Esteves, A. C. (Recipient), Alves, A. (Recipient) & Duarte, A. S. (Recipient), 2023
Prize
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Seleção de Candidatos a Bolsa de Investigação para estudante de Doutoramento - RedSup4Health
Rosa, N. (President of Jury), Gomes, A. P. (Main Examiner), Mendes, K. (Main Examiner) & Santos, L. (Main Examiner)
14 May 2026Activity: Examination
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Seleção de Candidatos a Bolsa de Investigação para estudante de Doutoramento - CatolicaBiobank
Rosa, N. (President of Jury), Gomes, A. P. (Main Examiner), Bettencourt, P. J. G. (Main Examiner) & Pereira, J. S. (Main Examiner)
10 Mar 2026Activity: Examination
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Do clear aligners release toxic chemicals - a systematic review
Rosa, N. (President of Jury), Lopes, P. (Supervisor), Gomes, A. P. (Supervisor) & Moura, A. (Main Examiner)
10 Jul 2025Activity: Examination
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Quantification of gene expression biomarkers in periodontal disease
Mendes, K. (Supervisor), Gomes, A. P. (Co-supervisor) & Morais, M. (Student)
2024 → …Activity: Supervision
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Adesão do Streptococcus mutans a diferentes resinas utilizadas na confeção de provisórios fixos
Rosa, N. (President of Jury), Correia, A. (Main Examiner), Salgado, H. (Supervisor), Fonseca, P. (Supervisor) & Gomes, A. P. (Supervisor)
24 Jul 2024Activity: Examination
Press/Media
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Estudo da Universidade de Aveiro aponta método para eliminar vírus de águas residuais
Gomes, M., Bartolomeu, M., Vieira, C., Gomes, A., Faustino, A., Neves, G. & Almeida, A.
4/05/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Estudo da UA propõe método inovador contra SARS-CoV2 em águas residuais
Gomes, M., Bartolomeu, M., Vieira, C., Gomes, A., Faustino, A., Neves, G. & Almeida, A.
5/04/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Estudo da Universidade de Aveiro aponta método para eliminar vírus de águas residuais
Gomes, M., Bartolomeu, M., Vieira, C., Gomes, A., Faustino, A., Neves, G. & Almeida, A.
5/04/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Estudo da Universidade de Aveiro propõe método inovador contra SARS-CoV2 em águas residuais
Bartolomeu, M. M. R., Gomes, M., Vieira, C., Gomes, A. T. P. D. C., Faustino, M. A. F., Neves, M. G. P. M. S. & Almeida, A.
5/04/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Estudo da Universidade de Aveiro aponta método para eliminar vírus de águas residuais
Gomes, M., Bartolomeu, M., Vieira, C., Gomes, A., Faustino, A., Neves, G. & Almeida, A.
5/04/22
1 item of Media coverage
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