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Cofinanciado por:

NAQUIBIO Project

NAQUIBIO project aims to create a veterinary dressing based on a biopolymer that enhances healing and contributes to the improvement of animal health. Through the creation of this dressing, it is expected that the number of cases of infection development, and consequently the use of antibiotics in animals, will decrease and significantly contribute to the safeguarding of their welfare.

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Projects approved under Portugal 2020

Projetos aprovados no âmbito do Portugal 2020

Projects and Publications

Consortium members participated in BIOPOL 2019 in Stockholm (Sweden) and at the 13th National Meeting of Organic Chemistry and the 6th Meeting of Therapeutic Chemistry in Aveiro (Portugal).

BRINOVA LABORATORY

With an office at ANJE (National Association of Young Entrepreneurs) in Évora (Portugal) and with an R&D Center installed at CAME (Reception Center for Micro and SMEs) in Montemor-o-Novo (Portugal), in this laboratory the BRinova team develops veterinary dressings based on biopolymers and which will be tested by the University of Évora team.
Laboratório BRinova
BRinova’s R&D laboratory with equipment acquired within the scope of the NAQUIBIO Project and with support from European Union Funds (fume hood, work benches, ultrasound baths, heated stirring plate, safety cabinet, pH meter, drying oven, precision scales , water purifier, etc.).

BRINOVA SCIENTISTS

Alex Craveiro - R&D Director

Alex Craveiro

R&D Director

Alexandre Craveiro holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry (UFC – Brazil), with experience in Organic Chemistry and Natural Products area. Author of several scientific books, product and process patents. He coordinated important R&D projects in the areas of Functional Food, Agriculture and Veterinary.

Cesar Filho - Investigador de Polímeros

Cesar Filho

Polymer Researcher

Cesar Filho holds a PhD in Macromolecular Chemistry from the University of Coimbra (Portugal), with experience in the areas of Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Remediation of Contaminated Environments and Macromolecular Chemistry. He published books and scientific articles, in addition to making communications on panels of international scientific meetings.

Esmar Souza - Técnica de Polímeros

Esmar Souza

Polymer Technician

Esmar Souza holds a PhD in Sciences (Chemical Engineering) from the University of São Paulo (USP Brazil), with experience in the synthesis of microgels, intelligent polymeric materials, engineering of polymerization reactions and characterization of polymeric particles for application in oral drug release.

Isabel Gonçalves - Técnica de Nanopartículas

Isabel Gonçalves

Nanoparticle Technicia

Isabel Gonçalves holds a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Coimbra (Portugal), with experience in nanotechnology, namely in the synthesis and characterization of aerogels and nanoparticles.

Mara Silva - Investigadora de Nanopartículas

Mara Silva

Nanoparticle Researcher

Mara Silva holds a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Évora (Portugal). Has experience in Biotechnology, Microbiology and Molecular Biology. She published scientific articles in several magazines and made several oral communications on panels of national and international scientific meetings.

Maria João Veiga - Técnica de Nanopartículas

Maria João Veiga

Nanoparticle Technician

Maria João Veiga has a Master’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of Aveiro (Portugal), with a dissertation developed at the University of Ghent (Belgium). She has experience in the areas of Polymers and Hydrogels and Quality Control.

Ana Lopes - Mestre em Biofísica e Bionanosistemas e licenciada em Fitofarmácia e Plantas Medicinais Aromáticas

Ana Lopes

Master in Biophysics and Bionanosystems and Graduate in Phytopharmacy and Aromatic Medicinal

Ana Lopes holds a Master’s Degree in Biophysics and Bionanosystems and a Degree in Phytopharmacy and Aromatic Medicinal Plants from the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança. She has vast experience in plant extracts and nanoencapsulation valuation.

University of Évora Team

Professor Anthony J. Burke

Professor Anthony J. Burke

Project Manager at the University of Évora

Anthony Burke has a degree in Chemistry and Biology, a doctorate in Chemistry and aggregation in Organic Chemistry. He is an associate professor in the Chemistry Department and an integrated researcher at LAQV-REQUIMTE. He has experience in the field of synthesis and characterization of polymers and nanoparticles.

Professor Luís Martins

Professor Luís Martins

Professor in the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Integrated Researcher at the Institute of Mediterranean Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (ICAAM) at the University of Évor

Luís Martins has a degree in Veterinary Medicine and a PhD in Biochemistry. He is a professor in the Department of Veterinary Medicine and an integrated researcher at the Institute of Mediterranean Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (ICAAM) at the University of Évora. He has experience in the field of Immunochemistry and cellular immunity, and with great experience in the field of animal dermatology. He coordinates all tasks involving biological tests (Activities 8 and Activity 9 of the NAQUIBIO Project).

Professora Cristina Queiroga

Professora Cristina Queiroga

Professor in the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Integrated Researcher at ICAAM

Cristina Queiroga has a degree and a PhD in Veterinary Medicine. She is a professor in the Department of Veterinary Medicine and an integrated researcher at ICAAM. She has experience in the field of veterinary microbiology. She is responsible for task 2 in Activity 9 of the NAQUIBIO Project, which involves the microbiological analysis of animal injuries.

Professor António do Canto

Professor António do Canto

Professor in the Chemistry Department and Integrated Researcher at LAQV-REQUIMTE at the University of Évora

António do Canto has a degree in Biochemistry and a PhD in Biochemistry. He is a professor in the Chemistry Department and an integrated researcher at LAQV-REQUIMTE at the University of Évora. He has experience in the area of synthesis of molecular dynamics simulations and is currently investigating the application of this methodology to study the interaction of metallic nanoparticles with canine keratinocyte membranes.

Professor António Teixeira

Professor António Teixeira

Professor in the Chemistry Department and Researcher at LAQV-REQUIMTE at the University of Évora

António Teixeira has a degree in Pharmacy and a PhD in Chemistry. He is a professor in the Chemistry Department and a researcher at LAQV-REQUIMTE at the University of Évora. He has experience in the area of organic and organometallic synthesis. It is involved in the characterization of metal-biopolymer samples by various techniques, that is, the tasks described in Activities 4, 6 and 8 of the NAQUIBIO Project.

Professora Célia Antunes

Professora Célia Antunes

Professor in the Chemistry Department and Integrated Researcher at the Institute of Earth Sciences (ICT) at the University of Évora

Célia Antunes has a degree and doctorate in Biochemistry. She is a professor in the Chemistry Department and an integrated researcher at the Institute of Earth Sciences (ICT) at the University of Évora. She is an expert in allergy biochemistry. She is responsible for the tasks involving cell lines in Activity 8 of the NAQUIBIO Project.

Professora Ana Costa

Professora Ana Costa

Professor in the Chemistry Department at the University of Évor

Ana Costa has a degree and a PhD in Biochemistry. She is a professor in the Chemistry Department at the University of Évora. She is a specialist in signal transduction studies in cell models, identification of pathological biomarkers and molecular characterization of pollen allergens as well as the cellular response to these and other bio-aerosol constituent agents. She is responsible for the tasks involving cell lines in Activity 8 of the NAQUIBIO Project.
Professor Russell Alpizar-Jara

Professor Russell Alpizar-Jara

Associate Professor in the Mathematics Department and Integrated Researcher at the Mathematics Center of the University of Évora

Russell Alpizar-Jara has a degree in Statistics and a doctorate in Biomathematics. He is an associate professor in the Mathematics Department and an integrated researcher at the Mathematics Center of the University of Évora. He has experience in the field of statistical modeling of animal populations. He is responsible for task 6 of Activity 8, and for task 4 of Activity 9 that involve biostatistical studies of the NAQUIBIO Project.

Professora Sandra Branco

Professora Sandra Branco

Professor in the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Integrated Researcher at ICAAM

Sandra Branco has a degree and PhD in Veterinary Medicine. She is a professor in the Department of Veterinary Medicine and an integrated researcher at ICAAM. She is an expert in animal pathology. She is involved in performing the tasks described in Activity 9 of the NAQUIBIO Project that involve in vivo studies with dogs.
Elisabete Carreiro

Elisabete Carreiro

Integrated Researcher and Contracted for LAQV-REQUIMTE at the University of Évora

Elisabete Carreiro has a degree in Chemistry and a doctorate in Chemistry. She is an integrated researcher and hired for LAQV-REQUIMTE at the University of Évora. She has experience in the area of synthesis and characterization of polymers and nanoparticles. She is responsible for the characterization studies of biopolymer and metal-biopolymer samples, that is, several tasks described in Activities 4, 6 and 8 of the NAQUIBIO Project.

Mariana Marques

Mariana Marques

Involved in Tasks Involving Cell Lines in Activity 8 of the NAQUIBIO Projec

Mariana Marques has a degree and a master’s degree in Chemical Medicine. Has experience working with cell lines. She will have experience in cell culture. She is involved in tasks involving cell lines in Activity 8 of the NAQUIBIO Project.

Marina Costa

Marina Costa

Involved in Various Tasks Described in Activities 4, 6 and 8 of the NAQUIBIO Project

Marina Costa has a degree in Biochemistry and a master’s degree in Chemistry (specialization: Science of Materials). She is involved in the characterization of metal-biopolymer samples by various techniques. She is involved in several tasks described in Activities 4, 6 and 8 of the NAQUIBIO Project.
Catarina Pronto

Catarina Pronto

Involved in Activity 8, Task 1 of the NAQUIBIO Project

Catarina Pronto has a degree and a master’s degree in Biochemistry. In both cycles, she completed his internship in computational simulation of membrane biophysics. She is involved in Activity 8, Task 1 of the NAQUIBIO Project, which involves the application of this methodology to study the interaction of metallic nanoparticles with keratinocyte membranes.

Partner University

Universidade de Évora