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Ana Sofia Sousa holds a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2018) from Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade do Porto. Since 2019, she has been a researcher at the Bioactives and Bioproducts Research Laboratory (CBQF-UCP), where she contributed to the MicoBioExtract project (POCI-01-0247-FEDER-033939) and the Gastrocure project (POCI-01-0145-FEDER-032094), focusing on the valorization of bioactive compounds for health applications. Since March 2022, she has been pursuing her PhD in Biotechnology at Escola Superior de Biotecnologia — Universidade Católica Portuguesa and i3S — Universidade do Porto, supported by an individual fellowship from FCT (Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia), developing multifunctional microparticles and biocatalytic nanobots for gut inflammatory disorders under the gBiOT project (reference 2022.02926.PTDC). Her main research interests include gut microbiota, intestinal health, nanotechnology, biotechnology, bioproducts, and pharmaceutical and nutraceutical innovations.
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Education/Academic qualification
Master, Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Porto
9 Sept 2013 → 26 Nov 2018
Award Date: 26 Nov 2018
Keywords
- Q Science (General)
- RS Pharmacy and materia medica
- RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology
- QD Chemistry
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gBiOT: Nutraceutical biopolymeric-biocatalytic microbot against gut inflammatory disorders
Coscueta, E. (PI), Pintado, M. M. (CoPI), Machado, M. (Researcher), Correia Coelho, M. I. (Researcher), Rodrigues, P. M. (Researcher), Sousa, A. S. D. S. (Researcher), Sousa, C. (Researcher), Magalhães, A. (Researcher) & Santos Matos, R. D. (Researcher)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
1/03/23 → 28/02/26
Project: Research
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GastroCure: Bioactive Soybean and Cruciferous extracts towards application in gastrointestinal disorders: development, characterization and delivery
Pintado, M. M. (PI), Coscueta, E. (CoPI), Reis, C. A. (CoPI), Coscueta, E. (Researcher) & Sousa, A. S. D. S. (Researcher)
1/07/18 → 28/02/22
Project: Research
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MicoBioExtract: Valorização integral de subprodutos resultantes da produção de cogumelos em bioextratos.
Pintado, M. M. (PI) & Sousa, A. S. D. S. (Researcher)
30/06/18 → 29/06/21
Project: Research
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Multifunctional microparticle targeting colon inflammation
Sousa, A. S. D. S. (Researcher)
1/03/22 → 28/02/26
Project: Research
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Impact of postharvest preservation methods on nutritional value and bioactive properties of mushrooms
Marçal, S., Sousa, A. S., Taofiq, O., Antunes, F., Morais, A. M. M. B., Freitas, A. C., Barros, L., Ferreira, I. C. F. R. & Pintado, M., Apr 2021, In: Trends in food science & technology. 110, p. 418-431 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Phenylethyl isothiocyanate: a bioactive agent for gastrointestinal health
Coscueta, E. R., Sousa, A. S., Reis, C. A. & Pintado, M. M., 1 Feb 2022, In: Molecules. 27, 3, 12 p., 794.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open AccessFile24 Citations (Scopus)55 Downloads -
Chitosan-olive oil microparticles for phenylethyl isothiocyanate delivery: optimal formulation
Coscueta, E. R., Sousa, A. S., Reis, C. A. & Pintado, M., May 2021, In: PLoS one. 16, 5, 19 p., e0248257.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile18 Citations (Scopus)20 Downloads -
The health-promoting potential of edible mushroom proteins
Sousa, A. S., Araújo-Rodrigues, H. & Pintado, M. E., 6 Jan 2023, In: Current Pharmaceutical Design. 29, 11, p. 804-823 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open AccessFile31 Citations (Scopus)109 Downloads -
Macromolecules in fungi with pharmaceutical potential
Araújo-Rodrigues, A. H., Sousa, A. S. & Pintado, M. E., 23 Nov 2022, Edible fungi: chemical composition, nutrition and health effects. Stojković, D. & Barros, L. (eds.). The Royal Society of Chemistry, p. 232-272Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Activities
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Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Aqueous Extracts from Pleurotus Eryngii Bio-Residues
Sousa, A. S. D. S. (Speaker)
18 May 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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gBiOT: A Dual-Action Nanobot for Oxidative Stress Neutralization and PEITC Delivery in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Sousa, A. S. D. S. (Speaker), Mayer, A. D. N. D. S. (Speaker), Reis, C. (Speaker), Pintado, M. M. (Speaker) & Coscueta, E. (Speaker)
13 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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gBiOT: Nutraceutical biopolymeric-biocatalytic microbot against gut inflammatory disorders
Sousa, A. S. D. S. (Speaker), Reis, C. A. (Speaker), Pintado, M. M. (Speaker) & Coscueta, E. (Speaker)
8 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Isothiocyanates from Cruciferous Vegetables: A Case Study of Watercress in a Circular Economy Approach
Sousa, A. S. D. S. (Invited speaker)
31 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Controlled Release Society (External organisation)
Sousa, A. S. D. S. (Chair)
10 Jul 2024 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of association