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Jorge M Alves-Silva concluded his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2022 by the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, entitled "A novel plant-based approach for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension" . He is a MSc in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology by the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra in 2015 and a BSc in Biotechnology by the Superior School of Agriculture of Coimbra in 2012. Jorge research interests started as the potential of essential oils as food preservatives, due to their antimicrobial and antioxidant potential. During this stage, Jorge was able to do his BSc final project as an ERASMUS student at the Escuela Politecnica de Orihuela - Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche (Alicante, Spain). Starting with his MSc, Jorge interests focused mainly in the antifungal and anti-inflammatory effects of the essential oils as potential new therapies for dermatophytosis and other fungal infections. During his PhD, due to a collaboration between his research group at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra (Dr. Lígia Salgueiro's Lab) and Dr. Henrique Girão's Lab (GUIC) at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Coimbra, Jorge started to assess the cardioprotective effect of essential oils, particularly for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. His research interests now aims at the development of new drug formulations resorting to nano-based formulations, such as nanoparticles. In addition, he aims to apply those formulations into less invasive and more amenable routes of administration such as inhalatory or transdermal. Over the course of his investigation, Jorge have published 24 papers, being first author in 16 of them, in relevant peer-reviewed scientific journals, such as Frontiers in Pharmacology, Industrial Crops and Products and Journal of Ethnopharmacology. In addition, he published 9 book chapters. Jorge has an h-index of 11, with 416 citations and an average citations per year of 41.3 (Web of Science ResearcherID: X-6066-2019). Jorge research activities gave rise to 4 oral communications and 7 posters in international and national conferences, such as Natural Products in Drug Discovery and Human Health and 7th International Congress on Aromatic and Medicinal Plants. In addition, Jorge also actively participates in science outreach activities, namely European Researchers Night since 2018. When possible, Jorge also participates in the supervision of undergraduate and graduate students.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Jorge M Alves-Silva

Citation names

  • Alves-Silva, Jorge

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
7217-6C7A-C1AA
ORCID iD
0000-0002-5270-3993

Email addresses

  • jmasilva@ff.uc.pt (Professional)

Addresses

  • iCBR – Coimbra Institute for Clinical and Biomedical Research, Azinhaga Santa Comba, Celas, 3000-548, Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal (Professional)

Knowledge fields

  • Medical and Health Sciences
  • Medical and Health Sciences - Basic Medicine
  • Natural sciences - Biological Sciences - Botany

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Upper intermediate (B2) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish; Castilian Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1)
Education
Degree Classification
2016 - 2022/11/21
Concluded
 Pharmaceutical Sciences (Doutoramento)
Major in Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Farmácia, Portugal
"A novel plant-based approach for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 Approved with praise and distinction
2017 - 2018
Concluded
 Medicines and Herbal Health Products (Pós-Graduação)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Farmácia, Portugal
 18
2017/09/26 - 2017/10/06
Concluded
 Course of Sciences in Laboratory Animals - Funtion A (23h) (Outros)
CNC.IBILI, Portugal
 18
2017/09/26 - 2017/10/06
Concluded
 Course of Sciences in Laboratory Animals - Funtion C (18.5h) (Outros)
CNC.IBILI, Portugal
2017/09/26 - 2017/10/06
Concluded
 Course of Sciences in Laboratory Animals - Modules 20, 21 and 22 (17.5h) (Outros)
CNC.IBILI, Portugal
2013 - 2015
Concluded
 Master's in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Mestrado)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Farmácia, Portugal
"Study of bioactive properties of Daucus carota subsp. carota extracts and essential oil" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 18
2009 - 2012
Concluded
 Biotechnology Degree (Licenciatura)
Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra Escola Superior Agrária de Coimbra, Portugal
"Determinação das capacidades antioxidantes e antimicrobianas de óleos essenciais de coentro, salsa e manjerico e respectivos encapsulados e posterior aplicação em produtos cárnicos" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
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Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2023/08 - Current Postdoc (Research) Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Inovação em Biomedicina e Biotecnologia, Portugal

Teaching in Higher Education

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2023/10/01 - 2024/02/02 Invited Adjunct Teacher (Polytechnic Teacher) Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Coimbra, Portugal

Others

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2021/08 - 2023/07 Research Fellow Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Farmácia, Portugal
2017/03/01 - 2022 PhD Student CNC.IBILI, Portugal
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Farmácia, Portugal
2021/05 - 2021/11 Research Fellow Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Farmácia, Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2023/08 - Current PLANTS4AGEING - Potential of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants in Cardiovascular Ageing
PD21-00003
Post-doc Fellow
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Inovação em Biomedicina e Biotecnologia, Portugal

Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Farmácia, Portugal

Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Medicina, Portugal
BPI

Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2022/08/01 - 2023/07 Projeto Piloto PP18 - Valorização de material vegetal para Farmacêutica/Cosmética
CENTRO-08-5864-FSE-000031
Research Fellow
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Farmácia, Portugal
Ongoing
2021/05 - 2021/11 TCAPITATABV - Targeting bacterial vaginosis multi-species biofilms through a Thymbra capitata based therapy
POCI-01-0145-FEDER-028271
Research Fellow
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Farmácia, Portugal
Ongoing
2017 - 2021 A novel plant-based approach for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension using extracellular vesicles as drug delivery agents
SFRH/BD/120692/2016
PhD Student Fellow
CNC.IBILI, Portugal
Concluded

Contract

Designation Funders
2023 - Current PATCH - An Innovative Transdermal Heart-targeted Drug Delivery Strategy
022.05810.PTDC
Researcher
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Medicina, Portugal

Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Inovação em Biomedicina e Biotecnologia, Portugal

Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Farmácia, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2023/01/01 - 2024/06/30 An Innovative Transdermal Heart-targeted Drug Delivery Strategy
2022.05810.PTDC
10.54499/2022.05810.PTDC
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing

Other

Designation Funders
2018/07/26 - 2021/07/25 On the right side: unveiling the mechanisms of pulmonary hypertension reversability and the heart failure progression
PTDC/MEC-CAR/32414/2017
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal

Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra EPE, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
Outputs

Publications

Book chapter
  1. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Zuzarte, Mónica; Girao, Henrique; Salgueiro, Lígia. "Can Apiaceae metabolites decrease cardiovascular disease burden?". In Apiaceae: Ecology, Uses and Toxicity, edited by Douglas, Isiah. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2021.
    Published
  2. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Zuzarte, Mónica; Girao, Henrique; Salgueiro, Lígia. "Potential of Salvia officinalis in the management of cardiovascular diseases". In Salvia officinalis: Production, Cultivation and Uses, 167-214. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2021.
    Published
  3. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Monica R. Zuzarte; Girao, Henrique; Ligia Maria Ribeiro Salgueiro. Corresponding author: Monica R. Zuzarte. "4. Potential of Salvia officinalis in the managment of cardiovascular diseases". In Salvia officinalis: Production, Cultivation and Uses, edited by Cameron Asthon, 167-214. 2021.
    Published
  4. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Marques, Carla; Salgueiro, Lígia; Girão, Henrique; Zuzarte, Mónica. "Are Essential Oils Potential Antihypertensive Agents?". In What to Know about Essential Oils. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2020.
    Published
  5. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Catarino, Marcelo D.; Salgueiro, Lígia; Cardoso, Susana; Henriques, Marta. "Edible whey protein coatings with antimicrobial and antioxidant activity: Development, properties and efficacy in meat products". In Edible Films and Coatings: Advances in Research and Applications, 159-187. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2018.
    Published
  6. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Barbeitos, Júlia; Marques, Carla; Salgueiro, Lígia; Girão, Henrique; Zuzarte, Mónica. "Effects on the Cardiovascular System of Terpene-Rich Essential Oils". In Terpenes: Biosynthesis, Applications and Research, 123-171. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2018.
    Published
  7. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Catarino, Marcelo D.; Fernandes, Rui; Salgueiro, Lígia; Cardoso, Susana; Henriques, Marta. "Edible whey protein coatings with antimicrobial and antioxidant activity: development, properties and efficacy in meat products". In Edible Films and Coatings: Advances in Research and Applications, 159-188. New York, United States: Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2018.
    Published
  8. Catarino, Marcelo D.; Alves-Silva, Jorge; Falcão, Soraia I.; Vilas-Boas, Miguel; Jordão, Micaela; Cardoso, Susana. "Chromatography as a Tool for Identification of Bioactive Compounds in Honeybee Products of Botanical Origin". In Chemistry, Biology and Potential Applications of Honeybee Plant- Derived Products, edited by {M. Cardoso, 89-149. Bentham Science Publishers, 2016.
    Published • 10.2174/97816810823701160101
  9. Afonso, Andrea; Alves-Silva, Jorge; Pereira, Olivia; Cardoso, Susana. "Beneficial Effects of Salvia Plants: Correlation with Bioactive Components". In Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants Volume 44: Phytotherapeutics III. Studium Press LLC, 2016.
    Published
  10. Catarino, Marcelo D.; Alves-Silva, Jorge; Pereira, Olivia; Cardoso, Susana. "Mediterranean diet: A precious tool for fighting inflammatory diseases". In Polyphenols: Food Sources, Bioactive Properties and Antioxidant Effects, edited by Cobb, D., 87-112. Nova Science Publishers, 2014.
    Published
  11. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Santos, Sandra M. D.; Pintado, Manuela E.; Pérez-Álvarez, José A.; Viuda-Martos, Manuel; Fernández-López, Juana. "In vitro antimicrobial properties of coriander (Coriandrum sativum) and parsely (Petroselinum crispum) essential oils encapsulated in ß-cyclodextrin". In Worldwide Research Efforts in the Fighting Against Microbial Pathogens: from Basic Research to Technological Developments, edited by Mendez-Vilas, A.. Brownwalker Press, 2013.
    Published
Conference abstract
  1. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Guerra, Inês; Gonçalves, Maria José; Cavaleiro, Carlos; Cruz, Maria Teresa; Figueirinha, Artur; Salgueiro, Lígia. "Chemical characterization of the hydrodistillation residual water and essential oil of Crithmum maritimum". Paper presented in 11º Encontro Nacional de Cromatografia, Lisboa, 2019.
    Published
  2. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Zuzarte, Mónica; Marques, Carla; Salgueiro, Lígia; Girao, Henrique. "Effect of plant metabolites on pressure overload-induced cardiac hypertrophy". Paper presented in Natural Products in Drug Discovery and Human Health, Lisboa, 2019.
    Published
  3. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Zuzarte, Mónica; Marques, Carla; Barbeitos, Júlia; Salgueiro, Lígia; Girao, Henrique. "Cardioprotective effects of plant metabolites on pressure overload-induced cardiac dysfunction". Paper presented in INCOMAM18 - International Conference on Microscopy and Microanalysis, Coimbra, 2018.
  4. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Zuzarte, Mónica; Gonçalves, Maria José; Cavaleiro, Carlos; Cruz, Maria Teresa; Salgueiro, Lígia. "Óleos essenciais de Daucus carota: marcadores quimiotaxonómicos e agentes bioativos". Paper presented in V Congresso Ibérico de Apicultura, Coimbra, 2018.
  5. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Zuzarte, Mónica; Carla Marques; Barbeitos Julia; Salgueiro, Lígia; Girao, Henrique. "Impact of plant metabolites on pressure overload-induced cardiac dysfunction. International Conference on Microscopy and Microananlysis". Paper presented in 52 Congress of the Portuguese Microscopy Society, 12-13 October 2018, Coimbra, Portugal, 2018.
Conference poster
  1. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Zuzarte, Mónica; Marques, Carla; Salgueiro, Lígia; Girão, Henrique. "Unveiling the protective effects of plant metabolites on pressure overload-induced cardiac hypertrophy". Paper presented in FCVB 2021 - Frontiers in CardioVascular Biology, 2021.
  2. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Zuzarte, Mónica; Marques, Carla; Salgueiro, Lígia; Girão, Henrique. "Effect of plant metabolites on pressure overload-induced cardiac hypertrophy". Paper presented in SINAL 2019 - 10th Meeting of Signal Transduction, 2019.
  3. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Marques, Carla; Salgueiro, Lígia; Girão, Henrique; Zuzarte, Mónica. "A new in vitro model of pressure overload-induced cardiac hypertrophy". Paper presented in SPAOM 2019 - Spanishand Portuguese Advanced Optical Microscopy, 2019.
  4. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Zuzarte, Mónica; Marques, Carla; Salgueiro, Lígia; Girão, Henrique. "Unveiling the protective effects of plant metabolites on pressure overload-induced cardiac hypertrophy". Paper presented in CIBB Meeting 2019, 2019.
  5. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Guerra, Inês; Gonçalves, Maria José; Cavaleiro, Carlos; Figueirinha, Artur; Salgueiro, Lígia. "Chemical characterization of the hydrodistillation residual water and essential oil of Crithmum maritimum". Paper presented in 11º Encontro Nacional de Cromatografia, 2019.
  6. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Zuzarte, Mónica; Marques, Carla; Barbeitos, Júlia; Costa Pereira, Ricardo; Pinero, Marta; Salgueiro, Lígia; Girão, Henrique. "Extracellular vesicles as an efficient strategy to improve terpene’s drugability". Paper presented in MVB 2018 - 1st Meeting on Vesicular Biology, 2018.
  7. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Zuzarte, Monica; Gonçalves, Maria José; Cruz, Maria Teresa; Cavaleiro, Carlos; Salgueiro, Lígia. "Unveiling the bioactive potential of the essential oil of a Portuguese endemism, Santolina impressa". Paper presented in CIPAM 2018 - 7th International Congress on Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, 2018.
  8. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Zuzarte, Mónica; Marques, Carla; Barbeitos, Julia; Pineiro, Marta; Salgueiro, Lígia; Girão, Henrique. "Extracellular vesicles as an efficient strategy to improve terpen’s drugability". Paper presented in 1st Meeting on Vesicular Biology 2018, 2018.
  9. Catarino, Marcelo D.; Alves-Silva, Jorge; Fernandes, Rui Pedro; Gonçalves, Maria José; Salgueiro, Lígia; Henriques, Marta H F; Susana M. Cardoso; Fernandes, Rui P.; Cardoso, Susana. Corresponding author: Cardoso, Susana. "Atividades antioxidante e antimicrobiana de extratos polares e óleos essenciais de sete plantas aromáticas". Paper presented in 13th National Meeting of Food Chemistry, 2016.
Journal article
  1. Monica Zuzarte; Cátia Sousa; Jorge Miguel Alves-Silva; Salgueiro L.. "Plant Monoterpenes and Essential Oils as Potential Anti-Ageing Agents: Insights from Preclinical Data". Biomedicines (2024): https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/2/365.
    10.3390/biomedicines12020365
  2. Jorge Miguel Alves-Silva; Patrícia Moreira; Carlos Cavaleiro; C Pereira; Cruz MT; Salgueiro L.. "Effect of Ferulago lutea (Poir.) Grande Essential Oil on Molecular Hallmarks of Skin Aging". Plants (2023): https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/21/3741.
    10.3390/plants12213741
  3. Jorge Miguel Alves-Silva; Sónia Pedreiro; Cruz MT; Salgueiro L.; Artur Figueirinha. "Exploring the Traditional Uses of Thymbra capitata Infusion in Algarve (Portugal): Anti-Inflammatory, Wound Healing, and Anti-Aging". Pharmaceuticals (2023): https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/16/9/1202.
    10.3390/ph16091202
  4. Jorge Miguel Alves-Silva; Monica Zuzarte; Carlos Cavaleiro; Salgueiro L.. "Antibiofilm Effect of Lavandula multifida Essential Oil: A New Approach for Chronic Infections". Pharmaceutics (2023): https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/15/8/2142.
    10.3390/pharmaceutics15082142
  5. Jorge Miguel Alves-Silva; Sónia Pedreiro; Carlos Cavaleiro; Cruz MT; Artur Figueirinha; Salgueiro L.. "Effect of Thymbra capitata (L.) Cav. on Inflammation, Senescence and Cell Migration". Nutrients (2023): https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/8/1930.
    10.3390/nu15081930
  6. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Maccioni, Delia; Cocco, Emma; Gonçalves, Maria José; Porcedda, Silvia; Piras, Alessandra; Cruz MT; Salgueiro L.; Maxia, Andrea. "Advances in the Phytochemical Characterisation and Bioactivities of Salvia aurea L. Essential Oil". Plants (2023): https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/6/1247.
    Published • 10.3390/plants12061247
  7. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Maria José Gonçalves; Silva, Ana; Cavaleiro, Carlos; Cruz MT; Salgueiro L.. "Chemical Profile, Anti-Microbial and Anti-Inflammaging Activities of Santolina rosmarinifolia L. Essential Oil from Portugal". Antibiotics (2023): https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/1/179.
    10.3390/antibiotics12010179
  8. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Cocco, Emma; Piras, Alessandra; Gonçalves, Maria José; Silva, Ana; Falconieri, Danilo; Porcedda, Silvia; et al. "Unveiling the Chemical Composition and Biological Properties of Salvia cacaliifolia Benth. Essential Oil". Plants (2023): https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/2/359.
    10.3390/plants12020359
  9. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Zuzarte, Monica; Girao H; Salgueiro, Lígia. "Natural Products in Cardiovascular Diseases: The Potential of Plants from the Allioideae Subfamily (Ex-Alliaceae Family) and Their Sulphur-Containing Compounds". Plants (2022): https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/11/15/1920.
    10.3390/plants11151920
  10. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Zuzarte, Mónica; Marques, Carla; Viana, Sofia; Preguiça, Inês; Baptista, Rui; Ferreira, Cátia; et al. "1,8-cineole Ameliorates Right Ventricle Dysfunction Associated With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension by Restoring Connexin 43 and Mitochondrial Homeostasis". Pharmacological Research (2022): 106151. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.phrs.2022.106151.
    Published • 10.1016/j.phrs.2022.106151
  11. Piras, Alessandra; Maccioni, Alfredo; Falconieri, Danilo; Porcedda, Silvia; Gonçalves, Maria José; Alves-Silva, Jorge; Silva, Ana; et al. "Chemical composition and biological activity of essential oil of Teucrium scordium L. subsp. scordioides (Schreb.) Arcang. (Lamiaceae) from Sardinia Island (Italy)". Natural Product Research (2021): 1-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2021.2018432.
    10.1080/14786419.2021.2018432
  12. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Zuzarte, Mónica; Girao H; Salgueiro, Lígia. "The Role of Essential Oils and Their Main Compounds in the Management of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors". Molecules (2021): https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/12/3506.
    10.3390/molecules26123506
  13. Zuzarte, Mónica; Correia, Pedro M.P. ; Alves-Silva, Jorge; Gonçalves, Maria J.; Cavaleiro, Carlos; Cruz MT; Salgueiro, Lígia. "Antifungal and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Bupleurum rigidum subsp. paniculatum (Brot.) H.Wolff Essential Oil". Antibiotics (2021): https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/10/5/592.
    10.3390/antibiotics10050592
  14. Roxo, Mariana; Zuzarte, Mónica; Gonçalves, Maria José; Alves-Silva, Jorge; Cavaleiro, Carlos; Cruz, Maria Teresa; Salgueiro, Lígia. "Antifungal and anti-inflammatory potential of the endangered aromatic plant Thymus albicans". Scientific Reports 10 1 (2020): http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-75244-w.
    10.1038/s41598-020-75244-w
  15. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Guerra, Inês; Gonçalves, Maria José; Cavaleiro, Carlos; Cruz, Maria Teresa; Figueirinha, Artur; Salgueiro, Lígia. "Chemical composition of Crithmum maritimum L. essential oil and hydrodistillation residual water by GC-MS and HPLC-DAD-MS/MS, and their biological activities". Industrial Crops and Products 149 (2020): http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.112329.
    Accepted • 10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.112329
  16. Alves-Silva, J.M.; Piras, A.; Porcedda, S.; Falconieri, D.; Maxia, A.; Gonçalves, M.J.; Cruz, M.T.; Salgueiro, L.. "Chemical characterization and bioactivity of the essential oil from Santolina insularis, a Sardinian endemism". Natural Product Research (2020): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85086880740&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/14786419.2020.1774764
  17. Maccioni, A.; Falconieri, D.; Porcedda, S.; Piras, A.; Gonçalves, M.J.; Alves-Silva, J.M.; Salgueiro, L.; Maxia, A.. "Antifungal activity and chemical composition of the essential oil from the aerial parts of two new Teucrium capitatum L. chemotypes from Sardinia Island, Italy". Natural Product Research (2020): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85089961910&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/14786419.2020.1813136
  18. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Zuzarte, Mónica; Gonçalves, Maria José; Cruz, Maria Teresa; Cavaleiro, Carlos; Salgueiro, Lígia. "Unveiling the bioactive potential of the essential oil of a Portuguese endemism, Santolina impressa". Journal of Ethnopharmacology 244 (2019): 112-120. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2019.112120.
    Accepted • 10.1016/j.jep.2019.112120
  19. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Zuzarte, Mónica; Marques, Carla; Girão, Henrique; Salgueiro, Lígia. "Protective effects of phenylpropanoids and phenylpropanoid-rich essential oils on the cardiovascular system". Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 19 17 (2019): 1459-1471. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85075098416&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.2174/1389557519666190620091915
  20. Alves, Melissa; Gonçalves, Maria José; Zuzarte, Mónica; Alves-Silva, Jorge; Cavaleiro, Carlos; Cruz, Maria Teresa; Salgueiro, Lígia. "Unveiling the antifungal potential of two iberian thyme essential oils: Effect on C. albicans germ tube and preformed biofilms". Frontiers in Pharmacology 10 MAY (2019): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85068820197&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3389/fphar.2019.00446
  21. Zuzarte, Mónica; Alves-Silva, Jorge; Alves, Melissa; Cavaleiro, Carlos; Salgueiro, Lígia; Cruz, Maria Teresa. "New insights on the anti-inflammatory potential and safety profile of Thymus carnosus and Thymus camphoratus essential oils and their main compounds". Journal of Ethnopharmacology 225 (2018): 10-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2018.06.025.
    Accepted • 10.1016/j.jep.2018.06.025
  22. Piras, Alessandra; Gonçalves, Maria José; Alves-Silva, Jorge; Falconieri, Danilo; Porcedda, Silvia; Maxia, Andrea; Salgueiro, Ligia. "Ocimum tenuiflorum L. and Ocimum basilicum L., two spices of Lamiaceae family with bioactive essential oils". Industrial Crops and Products 113 (2018): 89-97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.01.024.
    Accepted • 10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.01.024
  23. Catarino, Marcelo D.; Alves-Silva, Jorge; Fernandes, Rui P.; Gonçalves, Maria José; Salgueiro, Lígia R.; Henriques, Marta F.; Cardoso, Susana. "Development and performance of whey protein active coatings with Origanum virens essential oils in the quality and shelf life improvement of processed meat products". Food Control 80 (2017): 273-280. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2017.03.054.
    Accepted • 10.1016/j.foodcont.2017.03.054
  24. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Romane, Abderrahmane; Efferth, Thomas; Salgueiro, Lígia. "North African Medicinal Plants Traditionally Used in Cancer Therapy". Frontiers in Pharmacology 8 (2017): 1-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2017.00383.
    Accepted • 10.3389/fphar.2017.00383
  25. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Zuzarte, Monica; Marques, Carla; Salgueiro, Lígia; Girão, Henrique. "Protective Effects of Terpenes on the Cardiovascular System: Current Advances and Future Perspectives". Current Medicinal Chemistry 23 40 (2016): 4559-4600. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0929867323666160907123559.
    Accepted • 10.2174/0929867323666160907123559
  26. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Gonçalves, Maria José; Cavaleiro, Carlos; Cruz, Maria Teresa; Cardoso, Susana; Salgueiro, Lígia. "New Claims for Wild Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. carota) Essential Oil". Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2016 (2016): 1-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/9045196.
    Accepted • 10.1155/2016/9045196
  27. Catarino, Marcelo D.; Alves-Silva, Jorge; Pereira, Olivia; Cardoso, Susana. "Antioxidant Capacities of Flavones and Benefits in Oxidative-Stress Related Diseases". Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry 15 2 (2015): 105-119. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1568026615666141209144506.
    Accepted • 10.2174/1568026615666141209144506
  28. Alves-Silva, Jorge; Dias dos Santos, Sandra M; Pintado, Manuela E.; Pérez-Álvarez, José; Fernández-López, Juana; Viuda-Martos, Manuel. "Chemical composition and in vitro antimicrobial, antifungal and antioxidant properties of essential oils obtained from some herbs widely used in Portugal". Food Control 32 2 (2013): 371-378. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2012.12.022.
    Accepted • 10.1016/j.foodcont.2012.12.022
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2018 Potencial bioativo de óleos essenciais da flora portuguesa Simposium Lusophone
Academia Lusófona de Ciências Farmacêuticas (Lisboa, Portugal)

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2023/01/16 - 2023/02/10 Lab rotation entitled "Antibiofilm activity against dermatophytes of Lavandula multifida essential oil"
Co-supervisor
 Cellular and Molecular Biology (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Vida, Portugal

Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role) 		Institution / Organization
2022 - Current PicNic com Saúde (2022)
Festival (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Medicina, Portugal

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event 		Event name
Institution / Organization
2018 - Current European Researchers' Night
Exhibition
 European Researchers' Night
CNC.IBILI, Portugal
2022 - 2022 FIC.A 2022
Festival

Association member

Society Organization name Role
2019 - Current Working Group of Cellular Biology of the Heart of European Society of Cardiology Membro

Course / Discipline taught

Academic session Degree Subject (Type) Institution / Organization
2023/03/16 - 2023/03/16 Invited Lecture entitled "Potential of essential oils in the management of fungal infections" at the course "Efficacy and Safety of Natural Products" Medicine (Mestrado integrado) Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Medicina, Portugal
2023/03 - 2023/03 Invited Lecture entitled "Potential of essential oils in the management of cardiovascular diseases" at the course "Applied Research in Pharmacy " Farmácia Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Coimbra, Portugal

Journal scientific committee

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2020 - Current Antioxidants (2076-3921) MDPI, Basel, Switzerland
2020 - Current Planta Medica (1439-0221) Georg Thieme Verlag KG
2020 - Current Processes (2227-9717) MDPI, Basel, Switzerland
2020 - Current Metabolites MDPI, Basel, Switzerland
2020 - Current Natural Products Research
2019 - Current Molecules (1420-3049) MDPI, Basel, Switzerland
2019 - Current Natural Product Communications (1555-9475) SAGE Publications

Mentoring / Tutoring

Topic Student name
2019 - 2019 Effect of 1,8-cineole in autophagy Jessica Alexandra Nunes Castanheira
2019 - 2019 Efeito do 1,8-cineol na Autofagia Ana Catarina R. C. F. Marques
2018 - 2018 Efeito do monoterpeno 1,8-cineol na hipertrofia cardíaca associada à Hipertensão Arterial Pulmonar Ana Catarina R. C. F. Marques
Distinctions

Award

2023 DDL Career Development Grant
Aerosol Society, United Kingdom
2014 3rd place in 11ª Edição do Concurso Regional Poliempreende
Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Portugal

Other distinction

2014 Support Grant in "Passaporte para o Empreendorismo"
Agência para a Competitividade e Inovação IP, Portugal
2012 Merit Award IPC - CGD
Caixa Geral de Depositos, Portugal

Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra Escola Superior Agrária de Coimbra, Portugal