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Raquel Bernardino is a Junior Research at ICBAS-UP. Raquel Bernardino is an integrated PhD member of the Endocrine and Metabolic Research group of UMIB and is responsible for the Core Facility of this research unit. She received undergraduate training in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Beira Interior and completed her PhD in Biomedical Sciences in 2019 by ICBAS-UP. Along her short scientific activity, she authored/co-authored 38 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals (mostly Q1). She participated in 3 Cost action and 3 national-funded projects. She participated in the supervision of 5 undergraduate, 5 master's, and 3 PhD students. Her main scientific interests are the study of the mechanisms associated with male infertility, with emphasis on membrane transporters and channels in Sertoli cells and Spermatozoa.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Raquel Bernardino
Date of birth
1990/10/10
Gender
Female

Citation names

  • Bernardino, Raquel L.

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
0719-A86D-C2B6
ORCID iD
0000-0002-1941-6634

Email addresses

  • raquellbernardino@gmail.com (Professional)

Websites

Knowledge fields

  • Natural sciences - Biological Sciences - Reproductive Biology

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
English Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Advanced (C1) Upper intermediate (B2)
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
Italian Intermediate (B1) Elementary (A2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2)
Education
Degree Classification
2015/01/01 - 2019/01/02
Concluded
 Ciências Biomédicas (Doutoramento)
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal
"Hormonal control of membrane transporters in male reproductive tract " (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 Approved
2018/05/07 - 2018/05/19
Concluded
 Course in Laboratory Animal Science - C category (Outros)
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Portugal
2011/09/01 - 2013/06/30
Concluded
 Ciências Biomédicas (Mestrado)
Major in Ciências Biomédicas
Universidade da Beira Interior Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Portugal
"Bicarbonate transporters in Male Fertility: Identification and Functionality in Testicular cells" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 18
2008/09/01 - 2011/07/31
Concluded
 Ciências Biomédicas (Licenciatura)
Major in Ciências Biomédicas
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2022 - Current Researcher (Research) Universidade do Porto Laboratório Associado para a Investigação Integrativa e Translacional em Saúde Populacional, Portugal
Universidade do Porto, Portugal
2021/02/01 - Current Contracted Researcher (Research) Universidade do Porto Unidade Multidisciplinar de Investigação Biomédica, Portugal
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal
2019/05/01 - 2021/01/21 Contracted Researcher (Research) Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal
2017/01/01 - 2017/06/30 Visiting Researcher (Research) Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Italy

Positions / Appointments

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2021/02/01 - Current Manager of Laboratory, Institute, Museum, Centre or Observatory Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal
Universidade do Porto Unidade Multidisciplinar de Investigação Biomédica, Portugal

Others

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2014/01/01 - 2014/06/30 Fellowship Universidade da Beira Interior Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Portugal
Universidade da Beira Interior Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2015/01/01 - 2018/12/31 Hormonal control of membrane transporters in male reproductive tract
SFRH/BD/103105/2014
PhD Student Fellow
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal
Concluded

Contract

Designation Funders
2021/01/01 - Current Unit for Multidisciplinary Research In Biomedicine - UMIB
UIDB/00215/2020
UIDP/00215/2020
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Unidade Multidisciplinar de Investigação Biomédica, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2019/01/01 - Current Unidade Multidisciplinar de Investigação Biomédica - UMIB
UID/Multi/00215/2019
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Unidade Multidisciplinar de Investigação Biomédica, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2021/01/01 - 2025/12/31 Laboratório para a Investigação Integrativa e translacional em Saúde Populacional
LA/P/0064/2020
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Desporto, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Unidade de Investigação em Epidemiologia, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Instituto de Saúde Pública, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Unidade Multidisciplinar de Investigação Biomédica, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Centro de Investigação em Actividade Física Saúde e Lazer, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2021/01/01 - 2025/12/31 Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health
LA/P/0064/2020
10.54499/LA/P/0064/2020
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Desporto, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Unidade de Investigação em Epidemiologia, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Instituto de Saúde Pública, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Unidade Multidisciplinar de Investigação Biomédica, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Centro de Investigação em Actividade Física Saúde e Lazer, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing

Other

Designation Funders
2019 - Current Spermboost: improving sperm preparation and cryopreservation for Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Spermboost
Researcher
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal
 Merck KGaA
Ongoing
2019/05/01 - 2021/12/31 TRaitor - Tracking TRAnsgenerational epigenetic Inheritance of metabolic diseases Transmitted via overweight or obese fathers (PTDC/MEC-AND/28691/2017)
PTDC/MEC-AND/28691/2017
Researcher
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2015/12 - 2017/11 Aquaporins as molecular partners of CFTR in the the Blood-Testis Barrier: a crossroad between human male infertility and cystic fibrosis?
Provided by PTCRIS: 139993
Researcher
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P.
Concluded
Outputs

Publications

Book chapter
  1. Bernardino, Raquel L.; Braga, Patricia; Oliveira, Pedro Fontes; Alves, Marco G.. "Determination of glycolysis flux by extracellular flux measurements". In Glycolysis, 443-454. Elsevier, 2024.
    Published • 10.1016/b978-0-323-91704-9.00004-5
  2. Carrageta, David F.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "CFTR regulation of aquaporin-mediated water transport". In Vitamins and Hormones, 163-177. Elsevier, 2020.
    Published • 10.1016/bs.vh.2019.08.004
  3. Alves, Marco G.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Pedro F. Oliveira. "Metabolismo do Sistema Reprodutor. Uma perspetiva integrada do metabolismo do Sistema Reprodutor". In Bioquímica Fisiológica, 77-96. Porto, Portugal: Edições Afrontamento, Lda, 2020.
    Published
  4. Alves, Marco G.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Metabolismo do Sistema endócrino: a especialização metabólica do pancreas endócrino e das células das ilhotas de Langerhans". In Bioquímica Fisiológica: integração do metabolism na especialização dos órgãos. Edições Afrontamento, 2020.
  5. Bernardino, Raquel L.. "Formation and Biochemistry of Seminal Plasma and Male Accessory Fluids". In Biochemistry of Andrology, 207-229. BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS, 2017.
    Published • 10.2174/9781681085005117010010
  6. Dias, Tânia R.; Bernardino, Raquel L.. "Biochemical Events Occurring in the Epididymis". In Andrology: Current and Future Developments, 178-206. BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS, 2017.
    Published • 10.2174/9781681085005117010009
  7. Meneses, Maria J; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Sousa, Mário; Silva, Branca M.; Oliveira, Pedro Fontes; Alves, Marco G.. "Regulation of Testicular Glucose Metabolism in (Pre)Diabetes and its Implications to Male Reproductive Health". In Advances in Medicine and Biology. Nova Science Publishers, 2015.
    Published
Conference abstract
  1. Moreira, Mafalda V; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Vale-Fernandes, Emídio; Pignatelli, Duarte; Monteiro, Mariana P.. "Unveiling the presence of GLP-1 and GIP receptors in human granulosa cells". Paper presented in 5th European Incretin Study Group Meeting, 2024.
  2. Rodrigues, Beatriz; Pereira, Sara C. ; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Bernardino, Raquel L.. "High-fat diet induces increased abundance of obesity-related genes in seminal vesicles of transgenerational mice model". Paper presented in 57th Annual Scientific Meeting ESCI, Praga, 2023.
    Published • 10.1111/eci.13992
  3. Braga, Patricia; Bernardino, Raquel; Guerra-Carvalho, Barbara; Carrageta, David F.; Rodrigues, Anabela; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Alves, Marco. "Insulin resistance and hyperglycemia induce mitochondrial dysfunction and a metabolic towards use of gluconeogenic amino acids in epithelial kidney cells". 2023.
    Published • 10.1530/endoabs.90.p325
  4. Rodrigues, Beatriz; Pereira, Sara C.; Alves, Marco; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Bernardino, Raquel. "High-fat diet causes transgenerational alteration in the expression of Obesity-related genes in mouse seminal vesicles". 2023.
    10.1530/endoabs.90.p338
  5. Pereira, Sara C.; Freire-Brito, Lais; Guerra-Carvalho, Barbara; Carrageta, David F.; Bernardino, Raquel; Crisostomo, Luis; Terzo, Simona; et al. "High-fat diet promotes 3'mt-tiRNA-Met epididymosome enrichment which correlates to lower spermatozoa mitochondrial translation". 2023.
    10.1530/endoabs.90.p351
  6. Gomes-Andrade, Daniela; Guerra-Carvalho, Barbara; Carrageta, David F.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Oliveira, Pedro F.; de, Lourdes Pereira Maria; Alves, Marco G.. "In vitro exposure to the endocrine disruptor atrazine induces a pro-oxidant state and modulates mouse Sertoli cells metabolic support of spermatogenesis". Paper presented in ECE, 2023.
    10.1530/endoabs.90.p721
  7. Lopes, Bruno; Braga, Patricia; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Alves, Marco; Bernardino, Raquel. "Mitochondrial fitness in mouse Leydig cells is imbalanced by liraglutide upon glucose stimuli". 2023.
    10.1530/endoabs.90.p600
  8. Guerra-Carvalho, Barbara; Matos, Beatriz C.; Carrageta, David F.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Alves, Marco G.. "Mitochondrial uncoupling proteins (UCPs) regulate mitochondrial function in mouse Leydig Cells: a possible role on steroidogenesis?". 2023.
    10.1530/endoabs.90.p190
  9. Gomes-Andrade, Daniela; Guerra-Carvalho, Bárbara; Carrageta, David F; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Oliveira, Pedro F; Pereira, Maria de Lourdes; Alves, Marco G. "A exposição à atrazina debilita o metabolismo glicolítico das células de Sertoli de ratinho". Paper presented in 19º Congresso Português de Diabetologia. Revista Portuguesa de Diabetes, 2023;18(1): Suppl: 67. ISSN: 1646-3994, 2023.
    Published
  10. Matos, Beatriz C; Guerra-Carvalho, Bárbara; Carrageta, David F; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Oliveira, Pedro F; Alves, Marco G. "Proteínas desacopladoras (UCPs) regulam a função mitocondrial em células de Leydig de ratinho.". Paper presented in 19º Congresso Português de Diabetologia. Revista Portuguesa de Diabetes, 2023;18(1): Suppl: 64. ISSN: 1646-3994, 2023.
    Published
  11. Braga, Patrícia C.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Guerra-Carvalho, Bárbara; Carrageta, David F; Rodrigues, Anabela; Oliveira, Pedro F; Alves, Marco G. "Hiperglicemia moderada a severa e insulinorresistência associada a diabetes altera o perfil metabólico e bioenergético das células renais". Paper presented in 19º Congresso Português de Diabetologia. Revista Portuguesa de Diabetes, 2023;18(1): Suppl: 80. ISSN: 1646-3994, 2023.
    Published
  12. Gomes-Andrade, Daniela; Guerra-Carvalho, Bárbara; Carrageta, David F; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Oliveira, Pedro F; Pereira, Maria de Lourdes; Alves, Marco G. "In vitro exposure to endocrine disruptor atrazine induces a pro-oxidant state and modulates mouse Sertoli cells metabolic support of spermatogenesis". Paper presented in 25th European Congress of Endocrinology. Endocrine Abstracts 2023; 90 P721. DOI: 10.1530/endoabs.90.P721, 2023.
    Published • 10.1530/endoabs.90.P721
  13. Pereira, Sara C; Freire-Brito, Laís; Guerra-Carvalho, Bárbara; Carrageta, David F; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Crisóstomo, Luís; Terzo, S; et al. "Epididymosome 3'mt- tiRNA- Met responds to high-fat diet and is negatively correlated with sperm quality". Paper presented in 57th Annual Scientific Meetingof the European Society for Clinical Investigation (ESCI). Eur J Clin Invest 2023;53 (S1): e13992. DOI:10.1111/eci.13992, 2023.
    Published
  14. Gomes-Andrade, Daniela; Guerra-Carvalho, Bárbara; Carrageta, David F; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Oliveira, Pedro F; Alves, Marco G. "Impact of the endocrine disruptor atrazine on the nutritional support of spermatogenesis". Paper presented in 57th Annual Scientific Meetingof the European Society for Clinical Investigation (ESCI). Eur J Clin Invest 2023;53 (S1): e13992. DOI:10.1111/eci.13992, 2023.
    Published
  15. Matos, Beatriz C; Guerra-Carvalho, Bárbara; Carrageta, David F; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Oliveira, Pedro F; Alves, Marco G. "Mitochondrial Uncoupling Proteins (UCPs) are key modulators of Leydig cells' mitochondrial activity". Paper presented in 57th Annual Scientific Meetingof the European Society for Clinical Investigation (ESCI). Eur J Clin Invest 2023;53 (S1): e13992. DOI:10.1111/eci.13992, 2023.
    Published
  16. Ribeiro, JC; Bernardino, Raquel; Barros A; Alves MG; Oliveira, Pedro Fontes. "Aquaporins and CFTR interaction: the channel for understanding male (in)fertility". Paper presented in 56th Annual Scientific Meeting of European Society for Clinical Investigation, Bari, 2022.
    Published
  17. Carrageta, David F; Freire-Brito L; Monteiro BS; Bárbara Guerra-Carvalho; Bernardino, Raquel; Oliveira PF; Monteiro MP; Alves MG. "Mitochondrial uncoupling proteins (UCPs) are metabolic modulators in human Sertoli cells". Paper presented in 56th Annual Scientific Meeting of European Society for Clinical Investigation, Bari, 2022.
    Published
  18. Fomichova, Oleksandra; Pereira, Sara C. ; Braga, Patrícia C.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Alves, Marco G.. "The impact of Chromium Picolinate on Sertoli Cells viability". Paper presented in IJUP 2022, Porto, 2022.
    Published
  19. Carrageta, David F; Freire-Brito, Laís; Monteiro, Bruno S; Guerra-Carvalho, Bárbara; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Monteiro, Mariana P.; Alves, Marco G.. "Proteínas desacopladoras (UCPs) regulam o metabolismo da glucose em células de Sertoli humanas". Paper presented in Revista Portuguesa de Diabetes, 2022.
    Published
  20. Bárbara Guerra-Carvalho; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Mário Sousa; Alberto Barros; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Carvalho Rui A; Alves, Marco G.. "Activation of mTOR pathway during short-term preservation increases spermatozoa glycolytic activity". Paper presented in ESCI Virtual Meeting 2020 - COVID Edition September 2020, 2020.
    Published
  21. Patricia Braga; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Jarak, Ivana; Silva, Ana M; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Activation of SIRT1 enhances metabolic and bioenergetic performance of mouse Sertoli cells". Paper presented in ESCI Virtual Meeting 2020 - COVID Edition September 2020, 2020.
    Published
  22. Pereira, Sara C.; Martins, Ana D; Moreira, Bruno P.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Barros, Alberto; Sousa, Mário; Paiva, Sandra; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Alves, Marco G.. "Ghrelin and Leptin stimuli alter the expression of Obesity-related genes in Sertoli Cells". Paper presented in 12th Meeting of Young Researchers of University of Porto, Porto, 2019.
    Published
  23. Carrageta, David F; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Alves, Marco G.; Soveral, Graça; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "CFTR modulates aquaporin-mediated glycerol permeability in mouse sertoli cells. DOI: 10.14670/HH-sehit19". 2019.
    10.14670/HH-sehit19
  24. Bernardino, Raquel L.; Carrageta, David F; Silva, Ana M; Alves, Marco G.; Soveral, Graça; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Aquaglyceroporins expression and glycerol permeability are modulated by estradiol in mouse sertoli cells. DOI: 10.14670/HH-sehit19". 2019.
    10.14670/HH-sehit19
  25. Bernardino, Raquel L.; D’Souza, W.N.; Rato, Luis; Rothstein, J.L.; Dias, Tânia R.; Chui, D.; Wannberg, S.; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "MCT1-knockout mice present morphological alterations in the testis, sex hormones dysregulation and arrested spermatogenesis. DOI: 10.14670/HH-sehit19". 2019.
    10.14670/HH-sehit19
  26. Pereira, Sara C; Martins, Ana D; Moreira, Bruno P; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Barros, Alberto; Paiva, Sandra; Sousa, Mário; Oliveira, Pedro F; Alves, Marco G.. "Assessment of the expression of obesity-related genes in human sertoli cells and spermatozoa". Paper presented in SEHIT 2019, 2019.
    Published
  27. Dias, Tânia R.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Alves, Marco G.; Silva, Joaquina; Barros, Alberto; Sousa, Mário; Casal, Susana; Silva, Branca M.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "L-theanine modulates human Sertoli cells metabolic and mitochondrial function while maintaining redox homeostasis. DOI:10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2018.04.496". 2018.
    10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2018.04.496
  28. Bernardino, Raquel L.; Dias, Tânia R.; Oliveira, Elsa; Barros, Alberto; Sousa, Mário; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Morphological and metabolic alterations in human Sertoli cells induced by inhibition of carbonic anhydrase. DOI:10.1111/febs.14174". 2017.
    DOI:10.1111/febs.14174
  29. Bernardino, Raquel L.; Martins, Ana D; Costa, Ana Raquel; Silva, Joaquina; Barros, Alberto; Sousa, Mário; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Influência do estradiol nos transportadores membranares de bicarbonato dependentes de sódio da família SLC4 em células de Sertoli humanas". Paper presented in IV Encontro Nacional de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas, Aveiro, 2016.
    Published
  30. Meneses, M.J.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Sá, Rosália; Silva, Joaquina; Barros, Alberto; Sousa, Mário; Silva, Branca M.; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Alves, Marco G.. "The antidiabetic drugs Pioglitazone and Metformin alter the metabolic cooperation in the testis". Paper presented in IV Encontro Nacional de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas, Aveiro, 2016.
    Published
  31. Dias, Tânia R.; Alves, Marco G.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Martins, Ana D; Moreira, Ana Carolina; Silva, Joaquina; Barros, Alberto; et al. "Caffeine and male fertility: Metabolic effects and oxidative profile in human Sertoli cells". Paper presented in IV Encontro Nacional de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas, 2016.
    Published
  32. Jesus, Tito T.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Martins, Ana D; Sá, Rosália; Sousa, Mário; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Aquaporins-4 and -9 are expressed in rat Sertoli cells and interact with the CFTR". Paper presented in IV Encontro Nacional de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas, 2016.
  33. Bernardino, Raquel L.; Alves, Marco G.; Silva, Joaquina; Barros, Alberto; Ferraz, Luís; Sousa, Mário; Sá, Rosália; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Estrogen receptors alpha (ER-a), beta (ER-ß) and G protein-coupled receptor 30 (GPR30) in the testicular tissue of individuals with Klinefelter syndrome. DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000002371". 2016.
    DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000002371
  34. Meneses, Maria J; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Sá, Rosália; Silva, Joaquina; Barros, Alberto; Sousa, Mário; Silva, Branca M.; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Alves, Marco G.. "The antidiabetic drug pioglitazone alters human Sertoli cells metabolism by increasing its glycolytic efficiency. DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000002371". 2016.
    DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000002371
  35. Rabaça, Ana; Gonçalves, A.; Ferreira, C.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Barros, Alberto; Alves, Marco G.; Sousa, Mário; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Sá, Rosália. "Protective effects of n-acetylcysteine on human sperm DNA during short-term etoposide exposure. DOI:10.1097/MD.0000000000002371". 2016.
    DOI:10.1097/MD.0000000000002371
  36. Ferreira, C.; Gonçalves, A.; Rabaça, Ana; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Barros, Alberto; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Sousa, Mário; Alves, Marco G.; Sá, Rosália. "Metformin preserves human sperm DNA integrity during short-term incubation. DOI:10.1097/MD.0000000000002371". 2016.
    DOI:10.1097/MD.0000000000002371
  37. Bernardino, Raquel L.; Alves, Marco G.; Silva, Joaquina; Barros, Alberto; Ferraz, Luís; Sousa, Mário; Sá, Rosália; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Men with Klinefelter syndrome present altered testicular expression of estrogen receptors. DOI: 10.1111/eci.12603". 2016.
    Published • DOI: 10.1111/eci.12603
  38. Dias, Tania Rodrigues; Alves, Marco Gouveia; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Martins, Ana D; Moreira, Ana Carolina; Silva, Joaquina; Barros, Alberto; et al. "Caffeine-induced alterations in human Sertoli cells metabolism and oxidative profile. DOI: 10.1111/febs.13339.". Paper presented in FEBS, 2015.
    Published
  39. Bernardino, Raquel L.; Martins, Ana D; Costa, Ana Raquel; Silva, Joaquina; Barros, Alberto; Sá, Rosália; Alves, Marco Gouveia; et al. "Estrogenic regulation of Na+-dependent bicarbonate transporters from SLC4 family in human Sertoli Cells.". Paper presented in FEBS, 2015.
    Published • 10.1007/s11010-015-2481-4
  40. Alves, Marco G.; Jesus, Tito T.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Martins, Ana D; Sá, Rosália; Sousa, Mário; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Water transport in seminiferous tubule: aquaporins identification in Sertoli cells". Paper presented in 37th IUPS, 2013.
    Published
  41. Bernardino, Raquel L.; Martins, Ana D; Jesus, Tito T; Sá, Rosália; Sousa, Mário; Socorro, Sílvia; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Regulation by estrogens of bicarbonate secretion mechanisms in Sertoli cell". Paper presented in 37th IUPS, 2013.
    Published
Conference poster
  1. Topete, Marcelo; Andrade, Sara; Bernardino, Raquel; GUIMARÃES, MARTA; Pereira Ana M; Costa Lima, Madalena; Oliveira Sofia; et al. "Metabolic profile of visceral adipose tissue in patients with different classes of obesity". Paper presented in 26º Congresso Português de Obesidade, 2023.
  2. Moreira, Sílvia; Martins, Ana Dias; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Alves, Marco G.; Pastor, Luis Miguel; Seco-Rovira, Vicente; Pereira, Maria de Lourdes; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Aminocarb elicits a biphasic effect on murine Leydig cells". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2023, 2023.
  3. Matos, Bárbara; Monteiro, Maria V.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Gaspar, Vitor; Mano, Joao F.; et al. "Modulação de complexos da proteína fosfatase 1 usando péptidos para tratamento do cancro da próstata". Paper presented in 5º ENJIO - 5º Encontro nacional de jovens investigadores em oncologia, 2023.
  4. Matos, Bárbara; Monteiro, Maria V.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Alves, Marco; Oliveira, Pedro; Gaspar, Vitor; Mano, Joao F.; et al. "CAVPENET-induced modulation of PP1 activity suppresses the growth of 2D and 3D prostate cancer cultures by inducing metabolic reprogramming". Paper presented in Signal regulation by protein phosphatases: Mechanisms and pathways, 2023.
  5. Pereira, Sara C. ; Freire-Brito, Laís; Guerra-Carvalho, Bárbara; Carrageta, David F; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Crisóstomo, Luís; Terzo, Simona; et al. "Epididymosomes' 3'mt-tiRNAMet and a possible correlation with obesity-related infertility". Paper presented in 2nd Meeting of the Portuguese Society Network on Extracellular Vesicles, 2023.
  6. Matos, Beatriz C; Guerra-Carvalho, Bárbara; Carrageta, David F; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Oliveira, Pedro F; Alves, Marco G. "Inhibition of Mitochondrial Uncoupling Proteins (UCPs) impairs mouse Leydig cells mitochondrial function". Paper presented in 16º IJUP, 2023.
  7. Gomes-Andrade, Daniela; Guerra-Carvalho, Bárbara; Carrageta, David F; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Oliveira, Pedro F; Pereira, Maria de Lourdes; Alves, Marco G. "Atrazine impairs the nutritional support of spermatogenesis by suppressing glycolysis of mouse Sertoli cells". Paper presented in 16º IJUP, 2023.
  8. Pereira, Sara C. ; Brito-Freire, Laís; Guerra-Carvalho, Bárbara; Carrageta, David F; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Crisóstomo, Luís; Terzo, Simona; et al. "Obesity-associated male infertility: exploring the role epididymosomes’ mitochondrial tiRNAs as modulators of sperm-quality". Paper presented in III Meeting PhD in Biomedical Sciences, 2023.
  9. Rodrigues, Beatriz; Sara Pereira; Rato, Luis; Bernardino, Raquel; Pedro Oliveira; Marco Alves. "Transgenerational high-fat diet mouse model shows elevated expression of obesity-related genes and impaired mitochondrial performance in seminal vesicles". Paper presented in 16º IJUP, 2023.
  10. Topete, Marcelo; Andrade, Sara; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Santos, Madalena; Guimarães, Marta; Monteiro, Mariana P.; Pereira, Sofia S.. "Visceral adipose tissue bioenergetic varies according to individuals¿ obesity class and glycemic status". Paper presented in International Diabetes Federation (IDF) - World Diabetes Congress Lisbon, 2022.
  11. Topete, Marcelo; Andrade, Sara; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Santos, Madalena; Oliveira, Sofia; Guimarães, Marta; Monteiro, Mariana P.; Pereira, Sofia S.. "Perfil metabólico do tecido adiposo visceral em pacientes com diferentes classes de obesidade". Paper presented in 26º Congresso Português de Obesidade Coimbra, 2022.
  12. Carrageta, David F; Freire-Brito L; Monteiro BS; Bárbara Guerra-Carvalho; Bernardino, Raquel; Oliveira PF; Monteiro MP; Alves MG. "Mitochondrial uncoupling proteins (UCPs) regulate the mitochondrial activity of human sertoli cells". Paper presented in 24th European Congress of Endocrinology, 2022.
  13. Carrageta, David F; Freire-Brito, Laís; Monteiro, Bruno S; Guerra-Carvalho, Bárbara; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Monteiro, Mariana P.; Alves, Marco G.. "Mitochondrial Uncoupling Proteins (UCPs) are central regulators of Human Sertoli cells metabolism". Paper presented in Cell Symposia: Metabolites in Signaling and Disease, 2022.
  14. Bruno Lopes; João C Ribeiro; Alves MG; Bernardino, Raquel; Oliveira PF. "Dysregulation of FSH and testosterone in mouse Sertoli cells: impact in glycerol permeability". Paper presented in WebRepro: I Reproductive Science and Fertility Virtual Summit, 2021.
  15. "CFTR and Estrogen modulates aquaglyceroporins in mouse Sertoli cells: implications to male fertility". Paper presented in WebRepro:I Reproductive Science and Fertility Virtual Summit, 2021.
  16. Sara Pereira; Bernardino, Raquel; Martins, Ana D; Moreira, Bruno P; Barros, Alberto; Sousa, Mário; Paiva, Sandra; Oliveira, Pedro F; Alves, Marco G. "Expression of Obesity-related genes is altered by Leptin-Ghrelin stimuli, in Human Sertoli Cells". Paper presented in VII AEIBAS Biomedical Congress, 2019.
  17. Bernardino, Raquel L.; D’Souza, W.N.; Rato, Luis; Rothstein, J.L.; Dias, Tania Rodrigues; Chui, Daniel; Wannberg, S.; et al. "MCT1-knockout mice present morphological alterations in the testis, sex hormones dysregulation and arrested spermatogenesis". Paper presented in SEHIT 2019, 2019.
  18. Bernardino, Raquel L.; Carrageta, David F; Silva, Ana M.; Alves, Marco G.; Soveral, Graça; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Aquaglyceroporins expression and glycerol permeability are modulated by estradiol in mouse Sertoli cells". Paper presented in SEHIT 2019, 2019.
  19. Carrageta, David F; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Alves, Marco G.; Soveral, Graça; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "CFTR modulates aquaporin-mediated glycerol permeability in mouse sertoli cells". Paper presented in SEHIT 2019, 2019.
  20. Pereira, Sara C; Martins, Ana; Moreira, Bruno P; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Barros, Alberto; Sousa, Mário; Paiva, Sandra; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Alves, Marco G.. "Ghrelin and Leptin stimuli alter the expression of Obesity-related genes in Human Sertoli Cells". Paper presented in 12th Meeting of Young Researchers of University of Porto, 2019.
  21. Dias, Tania Rodrigues; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Alves, Marco Gouveia; Silva, Joaquina; Barros, Alberto; Sousa, Mário; Casal, Susana; Silva, Branca Maria. "L-theanine modulates human Sertoli Cells metabolic and mitochondrial function while maintaining redox homeostasis". Paper presented in 19th Meeting of the International Society for Free Radical Research (SFRRI), 2018.
  22. Bernardino, Raquel L.; D’Souza, W.N.; Rato, Luis; Rothstein, J. L.; Dias, Tania Rodrigues; Chui, Daniel; Wannberg, S.; Alves, Marco Gouveia; Oliveira, Pedro Fontes. "Knockout MCT1 mice present several damages in reproductive parameters that lead to male infertility". Paper presented in I NoTeS Congress, 2018.
  23. Carrageta, David F; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Silva, Ana Maria; Alves, Marco G.; Soveral, Graça; Oliveira, Pedro Fontes. "17ß-Estradiol modulates aquaglyceroporin 9 expression and glycerol permeability in mouse Sertoli cells". Paper presented in I NoTeS Congress, 2018.
  24. De Oliveira, Patricia; Silva, Ana Maria; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Jarak, Ivana; Abrantes, M; Botelho, M. F; Figueiredo, A.; et al. "Metabolic commitment of SIRT1 and mTOR interaction in a bladder cancer stage IV cells: mitochondria as an indirect road to a therapeutical target". Paper presented in I NoTeS Congress, 2018.
  25. Bernardino, Raquel L.; Carrageta, David F; Silva, Ana M.; Alves, Marco G.; Soveral, Graça; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Aquaglyceroporin 9 expression and glycerol permeability are modulated by estrogens in mouse Sertoli cells". Paper presented in 1º Encontro do 3º Ciclo de Ciências Biomédicas, 2018.
  26. Bernardino, Raquel L.; Dias, Tania Rodrigues; Oliveira, Elsa; Barros, Alberto; Sousa, Mário; Alves, Marco Gouveia; Oliveira, Pedro Fontes. "Morphological and metabolic alterations in human Sertoli cells induced by inhibition of carbonic anhydrase". Paper presented in 42nd Federation of European Biochemical Societies Congress, 2017.
  27. Bernardino, Raquel L.; Dias, Tânia R.; Oliveira, Elsa; Barros, Alberto; Sousa, Mário; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Inhibition of carbonic anhydrase induces alterations in morphology and metabolism of human Sertoli cells". Paper presented in 6th i3S Annual Meeting, 2017.
  28. Bernardino, Raquel L.; Alves, Marco Gouveia; Silva, Joaquina; Barros, Alberto; Ferraz, luis; Sousa, Mário; Sá, Rosália; Oliveira, Pedro Fontes. "Men with Klinefelter syndrome present altered testicular expression of estrogen receptors". Paper presented in 50th Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Society for Clinical Investigation, 2016.
  29. Bernardino, Raquel L.; Alves, Marco Gouveia; Silva, Joaquina; Barros, Alberto; Ferraz, luis; Sousa, Mário; Sá, Rosália; Oliveira, Pedro Fontes. "Expression of estrogen receptors in testicular tissue of individuals with Klinefelter syndrome". Paper presented in 2nd International Workshop on Klinefelter Syndrome, 2016.
  30. Meneses, Maria J; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Sá, Rosália; Silva, Joaquina; Barros, Alberto; Sousa, Mário; Silva, Branca Maria; Oliveira, Pedro Fontes; Alves, Marco Gouveia. "Pioglitazone alone alters the metabolic support of spermatogenesis but not in combination with metformin: in vitro evidence". Paper presented in III AEICBAS Biomedical Congress, 2015.
  31. Jesus, Tito T.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Martins, Ana D; Sá, Rosália; Sousa, Mário; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro Fontes. "Aquaporins-4 and -9 are expressed in rat Sertoli cells and interact with the CFTR". Paper presented in IV Encontro Nacional de Pós-graduação em Ciências Biológicas, 2015.
  32. Bernardino, Raquel L.; Alves, Marco Gouveia; Silva, Joaquina; Barros, Alberto; Ferraz, luis; Sousa, Mário; Sá, Rosália; et al. "Estrogen receptors alpha (ER-a), beta (ER-ß) and G protein-coupled receptor 30 (GPR30) in the testicular tissue of individuals with Klinefelter syndrome". Paper presented in UMIB Summit 2015, 2015.
    10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2012.185.1_meetingabstracts.a4751
  33. Alves, Marco G.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Martins, Ana D; Jesus, Tito T.; Sousa, Mário; Sá, Rosália; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Estrogenic regulation of bicarbonate transporters from SLC4 family in rat Sertoli cells". Paper presented in 31st Annual Meeting of ESHRE, 2015.
  34. Dias, Tânia R.; Alves, Marco G.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Martins, Ana D; Moreira, Ana C.; Silva, Joaquina; Barros, Alberto; et al. "Caffeine-induced alterations in human Sertoli cells metabolism and oxidative profile". Paper presented in 40th Congress of The Federation of the European Biochemical Societies (FEBS), 2015.
  35. Bernardino, Raquel L.; Martins, Ana D; Costa, Ana R.; Silva, Joaquina; Barros, Alberto; Sá, Rosália; Sousa, Mário; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Estrogenic regulation of Na+-dependent bicarbonate transporters from SLC4 family in human Sertoli Cells". Paper presented in 40th FEBS Congress, 2015.
  36. Bernardino, Raquel L.; Martins, Ana; Jesus, Tito T; Sá, Rosália; Sousa, Mário; Socorro, Sílvia; Alves, Marco G; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Regulation by estrogens of bicarbonate secretion mechanisms in Sertoli cells". Paper presented in XXVII IUPS Congress 2013, 2013.
  37. Alves, Marco G.; Jesus, Tito T.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Martins, Ana D; Sá, Rosália; Sousa, Mário; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Water transport in seminiferous tubule: aquaporins identification in Sertoli cells". Paper presented in 37th IUPS, 2013.
  38. Bernardino, Raquel L.; Martins, Ana D; Jesus, Tito T.; Sá, Rosália; Sousa, Mário; Socorro, Sílvia; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Regulation by estrogens of bicarbonate secretion mechanisms in Sertoli cell". Paper presented in 37th IUPS, 2013.
Journal article
  1. Ribeiro, João C.; Rodrigues, Bernardo C.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "The interactome of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator and its role in male fertility: A critical review". Journal of Cellular Physiology (2024): http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jcp.31422.
    Published • 10.1002/jcp.31422
  2. Matos, Bárbara; Gomes, Antoniel A. S.; Bernardino, Raquel; Alves, Marco G.; Howl, John; Jerónimo, Carmen; Fardilha, Margarida. "CAVPENET Peptide Inhibits Prostate Cancer Cells Proliferation and Migration through PP1¿-Dependent Inhibition of AKT Signaling". Pharmaceutics 16 9 (2024): 1199. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics16091199.
    Published • 10.3390/pharmaceutics16091199
  3. Gomes-Andrade, Daniela; Guerra-Carvalho, Bárbara; Carrageta, David F.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Braga, Patrícia C.; Oliveira, Pedro F.; de Lourdes Pereira, Maria; Alves, Marco G.. "Exposure to toxicologically relevant atrazine concentrations impair the glycolytic function of mouse Sertoli cells through the downregulation of lactate dehydrogenase". Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 486 (2024): 116929. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.taap.2024.116929.
    Published • 10.1016/j.taap.2024.116929
  4. Carrageta, David F; Freire-Brito, Laís; Guerra-Carvalho, Bárbara; Bernardino, Raquel L; Monteiro, Bruno S; Barros, Alberto; Oliveira, Pedro F; Monteiro, Mariana P; Alves, Marco G. "Mitochondrial uncoupling proteins regulate the metabolic function of human Sertoli cells". Reproduction 167 2 (2023): http://dx.doi.org/10.1530/rep-23-0229.
    10.1530/rep-23-0229
  5. Ribeiro, João C.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Gonçalves, Ana; Barros, Alberto; Calamita, Giuseppe; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Aquaporin-7-Mediated Glycerol Permeability Is Linked to Human Sperm Motility in Asthenozoospermia and during Sperm Capacitation". Cells 12 15 (2023): 2003. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cells12152003.
    Published • 10.3390/cells12152003
  6. Braga, Patrícia C.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Guerra-Carvalho, Bárbara; Carrageta, David F.; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Rodrigues, Anabela S.; Alves, Marco G.. "The progression from mild to severe hyperglycemia coupled with insulin resistance causes mitochondrial dysfunction and alters the metabolic secretome of epithelial kidney cells". Experimental Cell Research (2023): 113744. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.yexcr.2023.113744.
    Published • 10.1016/j.yexcr.2023.113744
  7. Moreira, Mafalda V.; Vale, Fernandes Emidio; Bernardino, Raquel; Alves, Marco; P, Monteiro Mariana. "Unveiling follicular fluid oxidative stress biomarkers at polycystic ovary syndrome". Endocrine Abstracts (2023): http://dx.doi.org/10.1530/endoabs.90.p470.
    10.1530/endoabs.90.p470
  8. Monteiro, João; Marks, Clive A.; Braga, Patrícia C.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Alves, Marco G.; Lobo-da-Cunha, Alexandre; Videira, Arnaldo; Pereira, Filipe. "The role of ion homeostasis imbalance due to citrate accumulation in fluoroacetic acid (FAA) toxicity in Neurospora crassa". Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Toxicology & Pharmacology (2023): 109661. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpc.2023.109661.
    Published • 10.1016/j.cbpc.2023.109661
  9. Bessa, Cláudia; Loureiro, Joana B.; Barros, Matilde; Isca, Vera M. S.; Sardão, Vilma A.; Oliveira, Paulo J.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; et al. "Counteracting Colon Cancer by Inhibiting Mitochondrial Respiration and Glycolysis with a Selective PKCd Activator". International Journal of Molecular Sciences 24 6 (2023): 5710. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms24065710.
    10.3390/ijms24065710
  10. Nunes, Diana C.; Ribeiro, João C.; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Bernardino, Raquel L.. "Male Sex Hormones, Metabolic Syndrome, and Aquaporins: A Triad of Players in Male (in)Fertility". International Journal of Molecular Sciences 24 3 (2023): 1960. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms24031960.
    10.3390/ijms24031960
  11. Topete, Marcelo V.; Andrade, Sara; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Guimarães, Marta; Pereira, Ana M.; Oliveira, Sofia B.; Costa, Madalena M.; et al. "Visceral Adipose Tissue Bioenergetics Varies According to Individuals’ Obesity Class". International Journal of Molecular Sciences 24 2 (2023): 1679. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms24021679.
    Published • 10.3390/ijms24021679
  12. Ribeiro, João C.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Carrageta, David F.; Soveral, Graça; Calamita, Giuseppe; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "CFTR modulates aquaporin-mediated glycerol permeability in mouse Sertoli cells". Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences 79 12 (2022): http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00018-022-04619-1.
    10.1007/s00018-022-04619-1
  13. Silva, Ana M.; Ribeiro, Carina T.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Jarak, Ivana; Carvalho, Rui A.; Pereira-Sampaio, M. A.; de Souza, Diogo B.; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Stress Hormone Corticosterone Controls Metabolic Mitochondrial Performance and Inflammatory Signaling of In Vitro Cultured Sertoli Cells". Biomedicines 10 9 (2022): 2331. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines10092331.
    Published • 10.3390/biomedicines10092331
  14. Ribeiro, João C.; Carrageta, David F.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Aquaporins and Animal Gamete Cryopreservation: Advances and Future Challenges". Animals 12 3 (2022): 359. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani12030359.
    Published • 10.3390/ani12030359
  15. Pereira, Sara C.; Martins, Ana C.; Moreira, Bruno P.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Barros, Alberto; Monteiro, Mariana P.; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Alves, Marco G.. "Obesity-related genes are expressed in human Sertoli cells and modulated by energy homeostasis regulating hormones". Journal of Cellular Physiology (2021): http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jcp.30230.
    Published • 10.1002/jcp.30230
  16. Rabaça, Ana; Ferreira, Carolina; Bernardino, Raquel; Alves, Marco; Oliveira, Pedro; Viana, Paulo; Barros, Alberto; Sousa, Mário; Sá, Rosália. "Use of antioxidant could ameliorate the negative impact of etoposide on human sperm DNA during chemotherapy". Reproductive BioMedicine Online 40 6 (2020): 856-866. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmo.2020.01.029.
    Published • 10.1016/j.rbmo.2020.01.029
  17. Carrageta, David F.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Soveral, Graça; Calamita, Giuseppe; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Aquaporins and male (in)fertility: Expression and role throughout the male reproductive tract". Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics 679 (2020): 108222. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.abb.2019.108222.
    Published • 10.1016/j.abb.2019.108222
  18. Dias, Tânia R.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Alves, Marco G.; Silva, Joaquina; Barros, Alberto; Sousa, Mário; Casal, Susana; Silva, Branca M.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "l-Theanine promotes cultured human Sertoli cells proliferation and modulates glucose metabolism". European Journal of Nutrition 58 7 (2019): 2961-2970. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00394-019-01999-2.
    10.1007/s00394-019-01999-2
  19. Bernardino, Raquel L.; Carrageta, David F.; Sousa, Mário; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "pH and male fertility: making sense on pH homeodynamics throughout the male reproductive tract". Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences 76 19 (2019): 3783-3800. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00018-019-03170-w.
    Published • 10.1007/s00018-019-03170-w
  20. Bernardino, Raquel L.; D’Souza, Warren N.; Rato, Luis; Rothstein, Jay L.; Dias, Tânia R.; Chui, Daniel; Wannberg, Sharon; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Knockout of MCT1 results in total absence of spermatozoa, sex hormones dysregulation, and morphological alterations in the testicular tissue". Cell and Tissue Research 378 2 (2019): 333-339. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00441-019-03028-4.
    Published • 10.1007/s00441-019-03028-4
  21. Bernardino, Raquel L.; Dias, Tânia R.; Moreira, Bruno P.; Cunha, Mariana; Barros, Alberto; Oliveira, Elsa; Sousa, Mário; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Carbonic anhydrases are involved in mitochondrial biogenesis and control the production of lactate by human Sertoli cells". The FEBS Journal 286 7 (2019): 1393-1406. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/febs.14779.
    Published • 10.1111/febs.14779
  22. Bernardino RL; Carrageta DF; Silva AM; Calamita G; Alves MG; Soveral G; Oliveira PF. "Estrogen Modulates Glycerol Permeability in Sertoli Cells through Downregulation of Aquaporin-9.". Cells (2018): http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/30274223.
    10.3390/cells7100153
  23. Bernardino RL; Alves MG; Oliveira PF; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Evaluation of the Purity of Sertoli Cell Primary Cultures.". Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) (2018): 9-15. http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/29453561.
    Published • 10.1007/978-1-4939-7698-0_2
  24. Maggio, Anna; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Gena, Patrizia; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Calamita, Giuseppe. "A Stopped-Flow Light Scattering Methodology for Assessing the Osmotic Water Permeability of Whole Sertoli Cells". Methods in Molecular Biology (2018): 279-286. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-7698-0_19.
    Published • 10.1007/978-1-4939-7698-0_19
  25. Bernardino, Raquel L.; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Establishment of Primary Culture of Sertoli Cells". Methods in Molecular Biology (2018): 1-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-7698-0_1.
    Published • 10.1007/978-1-4939-7698-0_1
  26. Meneses, M.J.; Bernardino, R.L.; Sá, R.; Silva, J.; Barros, A.; Sousa, M.; Silva, B.M.; Oliveira, P.F.; Alves, M.G.. "Pioglitazone increases the glycolytic efficiency of human Sertoli cells with possible implications for spermatogenesis". The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology 79 (2016): 52-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biocel.2016.08.011.
    Published • 10.1016/j.biocel.2016.08.011
  27. Dias TR; Bernardino RL; Meneses MJ; Sousa M; Sá R; Alves MG; Silva BM; Oliveira PF. "Emerging Potential of Natural Products as an Alternative Strategy to Pharmacological Agents Used Against Metabolic Disorders.". Current drug metabolism (2016): http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/26923396.
    10.2174/1389200217666160229113629
  28. Bernardino, R.L.; Alves, M.G.; Silva, J.; Barros, A.; Ferraz, L.; Sousa, M.; Sá, R.; Oliveira, P.F.. "Expression of Estrogen Receptors Alpha (ER-a), Beta (ER-ß), and G Protein-Coupled Receptor 30 (GPR30) in Testicular Tissue of Men with Klinefelter Syndrome". Hormone and Metabolic Research 48 6 (2016): 413-415. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84967018557&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1055/s-0042-105151
  29. Bernardino, R.L.; Marinelli, R.A.; Maggio, A.; Gena, P.; Cataldo, I.; Alves, M.G.; Svelto, M.; Oliveira, P.F.; Calamita, G.. "Hepatocyte and sertoli cell aquaporins, recent advances and research trends". International Journal of Molecular Sciences 17 7 (2016): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84979057658&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3390/ijms17071096
  30. Bernardino, R.L.; Costa, A.R.; Martins, A.D.; Silva, J.; Barros, A.; Sousa, M.; Sá, R.; Alves, M.G.; Oliveira, P.F.. "Estradiol modulates Na+-dependent HCO3- transporters altering intracellular pH and ion transport in human Sertoli cells: A role on male fertility?". Biology of the Cell 108 7 (2016): 179-188. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84990852254&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1111/boc.201500094
  31. Ferreira, Carolina; Gonçalves, Ana; Rabaça, Ana; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Barros, Alberto; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Sousa, Mário; Alves, Marco G.; Sá, Rosália. "Metformin preserves human sperm DNA integrity during short-term incubation.". Medicine 95 10 (2016): e2371-7.
    Published • 10.1097/MD.0000000000002371
  32. Rabaça, Ana; Gonçalves, Ana; Ferreira, Catarina; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Barros, Alberto; Alves, Marco G.; Sousa, Mário; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Sá, Rosália. "Protective effects of N-acetylcysteine on human sperm DNA during short-term etoposide exposure.". Medicine 95 10 (2016): e2371-6-7.
    Published • 10.1097/MD.0000000000002371
  33. Meneses, Maria João; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Sá, Rosália; Silva, Joaquina; Barros, Alberto; Sousa, Mário; Silva, Branca M.; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Alves, Marco G.. "The antidiabetic drug Pioglitazone alters human Sertoli cells metabolism by increasing its glycolitic efficiency.". Medicine 95 1 (2016): e2371-6.
    Published • 10.1097/MD.0000000000002371
  34. J. Meneses, Maria; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Sá, Rosália; Silva, Joaquina; Barros, Alberto; Sousa, Mário; Silva, Branca M.; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Alves, Marco G.. "Os antidiabéticos Pioglitazona e Metformina alteram a cooperação metabólica no testículo.". Revista Captar: Ciência e Ambiente para Todos 6 1 (2016): 47-48.
    Published
  35. Jesus, Tito T.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Martins, Ana D; Sá, Rosália; Sousa, Mário; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "As aquaporinas-4 e -9 são expressas em células de Sertoli de rato e interagem com o CFTR.". Revista Captar: Ciência e Ambiente para Todos 6 1 (2016): 38-39.
    Published
  36. Meneses, Maria J.; Bernardino, Raquel L.; Sa, Rosalia; Silva, Joaquina; Barros, Alberto; Sousa, Mario; Silva, Branca M.; Oliveira, Pedro F.; Alves, Marco G.. "The antidiabetic drug Pioglitazone alters human Sertoli cells metabolism by increasing its glycolytic efficiency". Medicine (2016): https://publons.com/wos-op/publon/6295702/.
  37. Bernardino, Raquel L.; Martins, Ana D.; Jesus, Tito T.; Sá, Rosália; Sousa, Mário; Alves, Marco G.; Oliveira, Pedro F.. "Estrogenic regulation of bicarbonate transporters from SLC4 family in rat Sertoli cells". Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry 408 1-2 (2015): 47-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11010-015-2481-4.
    10.1007/s11010-015-2481-4
  38. Dias, T.R.; Alves, M.G.; Bernardino, R.L.; Martins, A.D.; Moreira, A.C.; Silva, J.; Barros, A.; et al. "Dose-dependent effects of caffeine in human Sertoli cells metabolism and oxidative profile: Relevance for male fertility". Toxicology 328 (2015): 12-20. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84920261927&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.tox.2014.12.003
  39. Jesus, T.T.; Bernardino, R.L.; Martins, A.D.; Sá, R.; Sousa, M.; Alves, M.G.; Oliveira, P.F.. "Aquaporin-9 is expressed in rat Sertoli cells and interacts with the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator". IUBMB Life 66 9 (2014): 639-644. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84964224984&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/iub.1312
  40. Oliveira, P.F.; Alves, M.G.; Martins, A.D.; Correia, S.; Bernardino, R.L.; Silva, J.; Barros, A.; et al. "Expression pattern of G protein-coupled receptor 30 in human seminiferous tubular cells". General and Comparative Endocrinology 201 (2014): 16-20. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84897952706&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.ygcen.2014.02.022
  41. Jesus, T.T.; Bernardino, R.L.; Martins, A.D.; Sá, R.; Sousa, M.; Alves, M.G.; Oliveira, P.F.. "Aquaporin-4 as a molecular partner of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator in rat Sertoli cells". Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 446 4 (2014): 1017-1021. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84899491788&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.bbrc.2014.03.046
  42. Martins, A.D.; Bernardino, R.L.; Neuhaus-Oliveira, A.; Sousa, M.; Sá, R.; Alves, M.G.; Oliveira, P.F.. "Physiology of Na+/H+ exchangers in the male reproductive tract: Relevance for male fertility". Biology of Reproduction 91 1 (2014): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84906281793&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1095/biolreprod.114.118331
  43. Martins, A.D.; Alves, M.G.; Bernardino, R.L.; Dias, T.R.; Silva, B.M.; Oliveira, P.F.. "Effect of white tea (Camellia sinensis (L.)) extract in the glycolytic profile of Sertoli cell". European Journal of Nutrition 53 6 (2014): 1383-1391. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84906937880&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s00394-013-0640-5
  44. Bernardino, R.; Jesus, T.; Martins, A.; Sousa, M.; Barros, A.; Cavaco, J.; Socorro, S.; Alves, M.; Oliveira, P.. "Molecular Basis of Bicarbonate Membrane Transport in the Male Reproductive Tract". Current Medicinal Chemistry 20 32 (2013): 4037-4049. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/15672050113109990200.
    Published • 10.2174/15672050113109990200
  45. Bernardino, R.L.; Martins, A.D.; Socorro, S.; Alves, M.G.; Oliveira, P.F.. "Effect of prediabetes on membrane bicarbonate transporters in testis and epididymis". Journal of Membrane Biology 246 12 (2013): 877-883. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84888216253&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    Published • 10.1007/s00232-013-9601-4
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. Bernardino, Raquel L.. "Hormonal control of membrane transporters in male reproductive tract". PhD, Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, 2019. https://repositorio-aberto.up.pt/bitstream/10216/118410/2/308009.pdf.
  2. Bernardino, Raquel Alexandra Lages. "Bicarbonate transporters in male fertility: Identification and functionality in testicular cells". Master, Universidade da Beira Interior Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.6/1347.

Other

Other output
  1. Identificação das isoformas Aquaporina 4 e 9 e a sua interação com o CFTR (regulador de condutância trans-membranar de fibrose cística) em células de Sertoli de rato. Resumo no IV Encontro Nacional de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas. 2016. Bernardino, Raquel. http://revistas.ua.pt/index.php/captar/article/view/3597.
  2. Cafeína e fertilidade masculina: efeitos metabólicos e perfil oxidativo em células de Sertoli humanas. Resumo IV Encontro Nacional de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas in CAPTAR. 2016. Bernardino, Raquel. http://revistas.ua.pt/index.php/captar/article/view/3592.
  3. Os antidiabéticos Pioglitazona e Metformina modulam a cooperação metabólica testicular. Resumo no IV Encontro Nacional de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas in CAPTAR 6 (1): 47-48, ISSN 1647-323X. 2016. Bernardino, Raquel. http://revistas.ua.pt/index.php/captar/article/view/3602.
  4. Influência do estradiol nos transportadores membranares de bicarbonato dependentes de sódio da família SLC4 em células de Sertoli humanas. Resumo no IV Encontro Nacional de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas in CAPTAR. 6 (1): 4-6, ISSN 1647-323X. 2016. Bernardino, Raquel. http://revistas.ua.pt/index.php/captar/article/view/3581.
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2024/04 Exposure to aminocarb promotes androstenedione production 4th Workshop on Human Biomonitoring in Portugal
(Portugal)
2022/12/05 Visceral adipose tissue bioenergetic varies according to individuals’ obesity class and glycemic status. IDF Congress
IDF (Lisbon, Portugal)
2022/11/24 Metabolic profile of visceral adipose tissue in patients with different classes of obesity. 26º Congresso Português de Obesidade
Sociedade Portuguesa de Obesidade (Coimbra, Portugal)
2022/11/04 The impact of insulin resistance on metabolic and mitochondrial performance of human kidney cells. 1st conference of DPMCE
University of Porto (Porto, Portugal)
2022/09/14 Hyperestrogenism modulates aquaglyceroporins function in mouse Sertoli cells: implications for male fertility 72nd SIF National Congress - The Italian Society of Physiology
The Italian Society of Physiology (Bari, Italy)
2022/09/14 CFTR as a modulator of AQP7-mediated membrane permeability in human sperm. 72nd SIF National Congress - The Italian Society of Physiology
The Italian Society of Physiology (Bari, Portugal)
2022/06/08 Aquaporins and CFTR interaction: the channel for understanding male (in)fertility 56th Annual Scientific Meeting of European Society for Clinical Investigation
European Society for Clinical Investigation (Bari, Italy)
2022/06/08 Mitochondrial uncoupling proteins (UCPs) are metabolic modulators in human Sertoli cells 56th Annual Scientific Meeting of European Society for Clinical Investigation
European Society for Clinical Investigation (Bari, Italy)
2022/05/04 Aquaglyceroporins in Sertoli cella: A Target on Male Hypogonadism? IJUP
University of Porto (Portugal)
2022/05/04 The impact of chromium picolinate on Sertoli cells’ viability IJUP
University of Porto (Portugal)
2022/04/03 Mitochondrial Uncoupling Proteins (UCPs) are central regulators of Human Sertoli cells metabolism. Cell Symposia: Metabolites in Signaling and Disease
(Portugal)
2022/03/10 Proteínas desacopladoras (UCPs) regulam o metabolismo da glucose em células de Sertoli humanas. 18º Congresso Português de Diabetes
SPD (Portugal)
2020/09 Activation of SIRT1 enhances metabolic and bioenergetic performance of mouse Sertoli cells ESCI Virtual Meeting 2020 - COVID Edition September 2020
European society of clinical investigation
2020/09 Activation of mTOR pathway during short-term preservation increases spermatozoa glycolytic activity ESCI Virtual Meeting 2020 - COVID Edition September 2020
European society of clinical investigation
2017/11/10 "Inhibition of carbonic anhydrase induces alterations in morphology and metabolism of human Sertoli cells" 6th i3S Annual Meeting
i3S (Póvoa do varzim, Portugal)
2017/07 Mitochondrial biogenesis and morphological alterations in human Sertoli cells after carbonic anhydrase inhibition 10th MiPschool 2017 MITOEAGLE
University Center Obergurgl (Obergurgl, Austria)
2017/07 Differential effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate and L-theanine on the proliferation and mitochondrial functionality of human Sertoli cells 10th MiPschool 2017 MITOEAGLE
University of Obergurgl (Obergurgl, Austria)
2015/09/25 Protective effects of n-acetylcysteine on human sperm DNA during short-term etoposide exposure UMIB Summit
ICBAS - University of Porto (Porto, Portugal)
2015/09/25 Metformin preserves human sperm DNA integrity during short-term incubation UMIB Summit
ICBAS - University of Porto (Porto, Portugal)
2015 Influence of estradiol in sodium-dependent bicarbonate membrane transporters from SLC4 family in human Sertoli Cells IV Encontro Nacional de Pós-graduação em Ciências Biológicas
University of Aveiro (Aveiro, Portugal)
2015 Caffeine and male fertility: Metabolic effects and oxidative profile in human Sertoli cells IV Encontro Nacional de Pós-graduação em Ciências Biológicas
University of Aveiro (Aveiro, Portugal)
2015 The antidiabetic drugs Pioglitazone and Metformin alter the metabolic cooperation in the testis IV Encontro Nacional de Pós-graduação em Ciências Biológicas
University of Aveiro (Aveiro, Portugal)
2013 Effect of Pre-diabetes on Membrane Bicarbonate Transporters in Testis and Epididymis Male Reproductive Conferences 2013
University of Aveiro (Aveiro, Portugal)

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2024/09 - Current Assessing the Impact of Glutaminolysis on Sperm Metabolism
Supervisor
 Mestrado em Biologia Celular e Molecular (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2024/09 - Current Interplay between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and spermatozoa: hormonal and metabolic factors affecting human (in)fertility
Co-supervisor
 Bioquímica (Master)
Universidade do Porto, Portugal
2023 - Current Unveiling the Inflammatory Influence on Aquaporins' Function in Leydig Cells
Supervisor
 Bioquímica (Master)
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal
2023 - Current Establishment and modulation of an ex vivo model of the bone metabolism and regeneration in hyperglycemic conditions
Co-supervisor
 Ciências Biomédicas (PhD)
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal
2023 - Current Role of DNA repair genes in female fertility in search of a tool with clinical utility
Co-supervisor
 Doutoramento Ciencias Biomédicas (PhD)
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal
2022 - Current InPCOS: Role of incretin hormones in ovarian function and fertility-related features of polycystic ovary syndrome
Co-supervisor of Mafalda Moreira
 Ciências Biomédicas (PhD)
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal
2020/09/01 - Current SpermChannels: Association of CFTR/Aquaglyceroporin interaction and (dys)function in spermatozoa to male fertility
Supervisor of João P. Ribeiro
 Doutoramento em Ciências Biomédicas (PhD)
Universidade do Porto Unidade Multidisciplinar de Investigação Biomédica, Portugal
2022/09/01 - 2023 Impact of antidiabetics on Leydig cells function
Supervisor
 Biologia Celular e Molecular (Master)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências, Portugal
2022 - 2023 Evaluation of oxidative stress parameters in the reproductive tract of mice subjected to childhood obesity
Supervisor of Beatriz Gonzalez Rodrigues
 Biomedicina Molecular (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2021/09/01 - 2022/11/11 Hypogonadism and aquaglyceroporins in human Sertoli cells
Supervisor of Diana Nunes
 Biomedicina Molecular (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2021 - 2022 Male Oxidative Stress Infertility: The impact of Chromium Picolinate Supplementation on Sertoli Cells
Supervisor
 Bioquímica (Degree)
Universidade do Porto, Portugal
2021 - 2022 Reproductive parameters and mitochondrial evaluation in men from the north of Portugal
Supervisor of José Franco
 Biologia Molecular e Celular (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2020/01/09 - 2021/07 Impact of dysregulation of testosterone and FSH concentrations on the expression and function of aquaporins in the human Sertoli cell
Supervisor of Bruno Lopes
 Biologia (Scientific initiation)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências, Portugal
2019/09 - 2020/07 Relevance of aquaglyceroporins in reproduction of male with Klinefelter syndrome
Supervisor

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role) 		Institution / Organization
2023/11/29 - 2023/11/29 UMIB Summit 2023 (2023/11/29)
Symposium (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal
2019/04/11 - 2019/04/12 Member of the organization committee of the workshop “Biochemistry and Biophysics in the Post-Genomic Era”, with the editorial staff of the journal Archives in Biochemistry and Biophysics (Elsevier), 11-12 April, Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto (ICBAS-UP), Porto, Portugal. (2019/04/11 - 2019/04/12)
Workshop
 Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal
2016/09/22 - 2016/09/23 “I Simpósio de Diabesidade e Fertilidade”, Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS), Porto, Portugal. (22-23 September) (2016/09/22 - 2016/09/23)
Congress (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event 		Event name
Institution / Organization
2023/04/20 - 2023/04/23 Mostra UP 2023
Exhibition
 Mostra UP 2023
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal
2021/03/17 - 2021/03/17 Whorkshop "From in silico to animal models for the study of human diseases"
Workshop
 From in silico to animal models for the study of human diseases
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2021/01/12 - 2021/01/12 ART Training in Human Assisted Reproduction: Ancillary semen tests
Workshop
 ART training
Cleveland Clinic, United States

American Center for Reproductive Medicine, United States
2020/12/08 - 2020/12/08 ART Training in Human Assisted Reproduction: Sperm morphology
Workshop
 ART training
Cleveland Clinic, United States

American Center for Reproductive Medicine, United States
2020/11/19 - 2020/11/19 ART Training in Human Assisted Reproduction: Manual Semen Analysis
Workshop
 ART training
Cleveland Clinic, United States

American Center for Reproductive Medicine, United States
2019/07 - 2019/07 Monitor of the activity “Será que a tua alimentação tem efeito no desenvolvimento das células cancerígenas?” included in the “Junior University” of University of Porto, Porto, Portugal. (20 participants)
Other
 Junior University
Universidade do Porto, Portugal
2018 - 2018 Laboratory animal science course, Accredited FELASA Category C - Persons responsible for directing animal experiments. i3S, University of Porto, Portugal (7-18 May)
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Portugal
2017 - 2017 Participation in the “MITOEAGLE Working groups workshop 2017”, Univeristy Center Obergurgl, Tyrol, Austria (28-29 July)
Workshop
 10th MiPschool 2017 MITOEAGLE
Univeristy Center Obergurgl, Austria
2016/07/11 - 2016/07/22 Monitor of the activity “Será que a tua alimentação tem efeito no desenvolvimento das células cancerígenas?” included in the “Junior University” of University of Porto, 11-22 July, Porto, Portugal. (20 participants)
Other
 Junior University
Universidade do Porto, Portugal
2016 - 2016 Participation in the “V Ciclo de Conferências de Divulgação Científica ICBAS/FFUP”, Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS), Porto, Portugal
Conference
 V Ciclo de Conferências de Divulgação Científica ICBAS/FFUP
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal
2016 - 2016 Participation in “I Simpósio de Diabesidade e Fertilidade”, Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS), Porto, Portugal.
Symposium
 I Simpósio de Diabesidade e Fertilidade
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal
2016 - 2016 Participation in the “GABBA Annual Symposium – Breaking Boundaries in Science”, Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS), Porto, Portugal.
Symposium
 GABBA Annual Symposium – Breaking Boundaries in Science
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal
2016 - 2016 Participation in the weekly “Seminários de pós-graduação”, Unit of Multidisciplinary Research in Biomedicine (UMIB), Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS), Porto, Portugal. (19 February-3 June; 7 hours).
Seminar
Universidade do Porto Unidade Multidisciplinar de Investigação Biomédica, Portugal
2016 - 2016 Participation in the theoretical course “II curso de reproducción asistida para técnicos de laboratorio”, (3 hours), El Institut Universitari IVI, Vigo, Spain. (26 May)
Other
 II curso de reproducción asistida para técnicos de laboratorio
Institut Universitari IVI, Spain
2016 - 2016 Participation in the “50th Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Society for Clinical Investigation (ESCI)”, Cochin Hospital and Paris Medical University, Paris, France. (27-29 April)
Congress
 50th Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Society for Clinical Investigation (ESCI)
Université Paris Descartes Faculté de Médecine, France
2016 - 2016 Participation in the “Open Innovation day”, Unit of Multidisciplinary Research in Biomedicine (UMIB), Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS), Porto, Portugal. (20 January)
Conference
 Open Innovation day
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal
2015 - 2015 Participation in the First “UMIB Summit”, Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS), Porto, Portugal. (24-25 September)
Congress
Universidade do Porto Unidade Multidisciplinar de Investigação Biomédica, Portugal
2015 - 2015 Participation in the “IV Encontro Nacional de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas”, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal. (30 March-2 April)
Conference
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2015 - 2015 Monitor of the activity “Queres ser cientista? Vem descobrir o que o álcool e o tabaco fazem ao DNA das células” included in the “Junior University” of University of Porto, 13-24 July, Porto, Portugal. (34 participants)
Other
 Junior University
Universidade do Porto, Portugal
2015 - 2015 Representation of the Integrated Masters in Medicine of Institute of Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar. 13ª Show of University of Porto.
Exhibition
 13ª Show of University of Porto
Universidade do Porto, Portugal
2014 - 2014 Monitoring “10.ª Escola de Ciências da Vida e da Saúde”, Institute of Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, University of Porto.
Other
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal
2013 - 2013 Participation on the VIII Annual CICS Symposium, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior.
Congress
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
2013 - 2013 Participation on the Workshop of Flow cytometry, Faculty of Health Science, University of Beira Interior.
Workshop
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
2012 - 2012 “Advanced Course in Reproduction: Molecular and Biotechnological Perspectives”, (2 days), Health Sciences Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior.
Conference
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
2012 - 2012 Participation on the VII Annual CICS Symposium, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior.
Symposium
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
2012 - 2012 Participation in the III National Conferences of Biomedical Sciences, Section of the Health sciences, University of Algarve.
Conference
Universidade do Algarve - Campus de Gambelas, Portugal
2012 - 2012 Participation on the II Symposium “Employment and Opportunities in Biomedical Sciences”, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior.
Symposium
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
2011 - 2011 Organization of the II National Conferences of Biomedical Sciences, Section of the Health sciences, University of Beira Interior.
Conference
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal

Jury of academic degree

Topic
Role 		Candidate name (Type of degree)
Institution / Organization
2023 Adipose tissue mitochondrial metabolism of patients with different glycaemic profiles
(Thesis) Arguer
 Daniel Silva (Other)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2023 Impact of antidiabetics on Leydig cellsfunction
Supervisor
 Bruno Lopes (Master)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências, Portugal
2022 Male Oxidative Stress Infertility: The impact of Chromium Picolinate Supplementation on Sertoli Cells
Supervisor
 Oleksandra Fomichova (Other)
Universidade do Porto, Portugal
2022 Spermatogenesis protection by P-Glycoprotein modulation
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Maria Dias (Master)
Universidade do Porto, Portugal
2022 Hypogonadism and Aquaglyceroporins in Sertoli cells
Supervisor
 Diana Nunes (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2021/12/06 Pathophysiologic pathway of obstructive airways diseases. A preliminary study on the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Mariana Silva (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2021/12/03 Expression of obesity-related genes in testes and sperm of rats subjected to caloric restriction and to GLP-1 administration
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Ana Catarina Silva Correia (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2021/09/10 Mitochondrial Uncoupling Proteins (UCPs) in Human Spermatozoa
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Laís Brito (Other)
Universidade do Porto, Portugal
2019/10/24 Novel Biomarkers for metabolic inheritance of obesity through male gametes
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Sara Catarina Fernandes Pereira (Master)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2019 Separation of X and Y sperm cells targeting specific X or Y sperm membrane proteins
(Thesis) Arguer
 Joana Leal Freire Quelhas Reis (PhD)
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal

Association member

Society Organization name Role
2016 - 2017 Founding member of the association “People4Science”. (Scientific association created on 9 March in Porto, Portugal) Founding member

Course / Discipline taught

Academic session Degree Subject (Type) Institution / Organization
2023 - 2024 Cell culture fundamentals (Fundamentos de culturas celulares) Ciências do Meio Aquático (Licenciatura) Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal
2022 - 2023 Cell culture fundamentals (Fundamentos de culturas celulares) Ciências do Meio Aquático (Licenciatura) Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal
2021 - 2022 Cell culture fundamentals (Fundamentos de culturas celulares) Ciências do Meio Aquático (Licenciatura) Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal
2020 - 2021 Fundamentos de culturas celulares Ciências do Meio Aquático (Licenciatura) Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Portugal

Journal scientific committee

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2021 - Current Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences - Cellular Biochemistry Frontiers
2020 - Current Reproduction (1741-7899) Bioscientifica
2020 - Current Cells (2073-4409) MDPI
2020 - Current Journal of Clinical Medicine (2077-0383) MDPI
2020 - Current Genes (2073-4425) MDPI
2020 - Current Vaccines (2076-393X) MDPI
2020 - Current Reproductive Sciences Springer Nature
2019 - Current International Journal of Molecular Sciences (1422-0067) MDPI AG
2019 - Current Nutrients (2072-6643) MDPI AG
Distinctions

Award

2023 Fellowship to participate in European Congress of Endocrinology
European Society of Endocrinology, United Kingdom
2020 Best Poster presentation - ESCI 2020

Other distinction

2017 MiPschool 2017 MITOEAGLE and MITOEAGLE workshop extended scholarship, for presenting her work at the 10th MiPschool and attend the MITOEAGLE workshop, Obergurgl, Austria, 23-30 July 2017
2016 Fellowship to participate in the 2nd International Workshop on Klinefelter Syndrome. 10-12 March, 2016, Munster, Germany.
2015 4-year PhD fellowship from the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal
2015 Fellowship to participate in the 40th Congress of The Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS). July 4-9, Berlin, Germany
FEBS, Germany
2014 Young scientist fellowship from Santander/UBI
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal

Banco Santander Totta, Portugal