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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Sara Garcia Diogo Gonçalves

Citation names

  • Gonçalves, Sara
  • Gonçalves, S.

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
BA19-FBF5-A2FC
ORCID iD
0000-0002-8287-1357
Google Scholar ID
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=PynSDzQAAAAJ&hl=pt-PT

Websites

Knowledge fields

  • Medical and Health Sciences
  • Natural sciences - Biological Sciences - Other Biological Topics

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
German Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1)
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Upper intermediate (B2)
French Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2)
Education
Degree Classification
2020/09/18 - 2024/10/18
Concluded
 Chemical and Biological Sciences (Doutoramento)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
"Evaluation of cosmetic properties of natural ingredients in the Trás-os-Montes area " (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 Muito Bom
2020
Attended
 Laboratory Clinical Biology (Mestrado)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2019
Concluded
 Marketing, Advertising and Social Media (Pós-Graduação)
Escola de Negócios Europeia de Barcelona, Spain
2019
Concluded
 Advanced Post-University Specialization in Clinical Nutrition (Especialização pós-licenciatura)
WEBSTUDY - CENTRO DE FORMAÇÃO, LDA, Portugal
2018
Concluded
 Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine (Master)
Universidad de los Pueblos de Europa, Spain
"Elaboration and subsequent application of a protocol for measure reduction in patient with Hashimoto Thyroiditis " (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
2013
Attended
 Human Rehabilitation and Accessibility Engineering (Mestrado)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2011
Concluded
 Biomedical Sciences (Licenciatura)
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
"Estudo neurofisiológico das cefaleias cervicogénicas - Proposta da criação de um estimulador periférico para melhoria sintomática" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2023/05/20 - Current Researcher (Research) Centro Académico Clínico de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro: Professor Doctor Nuno Grande , Portugal
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2018/02/01 - 2018/07/31 Researcher (Research) Centro de Investigação em Desporto Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Portugal
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2012/09/03 - 2013/03/02 Researcher (Research) Universidade do Minho Centro de Tecnologias Mecânicas e de Materiais, Portugal
Universidade do Minho, Portugal

Teaching in Higher Education

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2024/09/16 - 2025/02/07 Invited Assistant (University Teacher) Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2022/02/21 - 2022/07/29 Invited Assistant (Polytechnic Teacher) Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Portugal

Others

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2024/03/01 - Current E-Educational Trainer Símbolo Didático, Portugal
2023/01/02 - 2024/02/01 E-Educational Trainer Portal da Qualificação, Portugal
2020/03/09 - 2022/09/30 Educational Trainer Planeta Informático Lda, Portugal
Planeta Informático Lda, Portugal
2014/09/01 - 2022/08/31 Founder/Technical Director Clinica Áurea - Biomedicina Estética, Portugal
Clinica Áurea - Biomedicina Estética, Portugal
2021 - 2022 Educational Trainer Sara Gonçalves - Biomédica, Portugal
2019/10/01 - 2021/08/27 Educational Trainer Evolui.com: Formação Online Certificada, Portugal
2013/03/03 - 2014/03/03 Entrepreneurship Scholarship Instituto de Apoio às Pequenas e Médias Empresas e à Inovação, Portugal
Instituto de Apoio às Pequenas e Médias Empresas e à Inovação, Portugal
2010/10/18 - 2011/08/28 Computer Programmer Accenture Technology Solutions-Soluções Informáticas Integradas, S.A, Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2023/05/20 - 2023/11/17 Skills 4 Pós-COVID- POCH-02-53I2-FSE-000049
POCH-02-53I2-FSE-000049
Bachelor Fellow
Concluded
2018/02/01 - 2018/07/31 NanoSTIMA - Macro-to-Nano Human Sensing: Towards Integrated Multimodal Health Monitoring and Analytics
..
Bachelor Fellow
Centro de Investigação em Desporto Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Portugal
Concluded
2012/09/03 - 2013/03/02 NP Mimetic: Biomimetic Nano Fiber-Based Nucleus Pulposus Regeneration for the Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease
..
Bachelor Fellow
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
Concluded

Contract

Designation Funders
2019/01/01 - 2019/12/31 Centro de Investigação em Desporto, Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano
UID/DTP/04045/2019
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal

Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal

Centro de Investigação em Desporto Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2019/01/01 - 2019/12/31 Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development
UID/DTP/04045/2019
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal

Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal

Centro de Investigação em Desporto Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
Outputs

Publications

Book
  1. Gonçalves, Sara. A Depilação a Laser. Portugal: escrytos. 2021.
  2. Gonçalves, Sara. A Consulta de Biomedicina Estética. Portugal: escrytos. 2021.
Book chapter
  1. Gonçalves, Sara; Isabel O'Neill de Mascarenhas Gaivão. Corresponding author: Gonçalves, Sara. "The Beauty and the Toxic Beast: Use of Comet Assay to Study Antigenotoxicity of Natural Ingredients". In Cosmetic Products and Industry - New Advances and Applications. United Kingdom: IntechOpen, 2023.
    Published • 10.5772/intechopen.109809
Conference abstract
  1. Gonçalves, Sara; 4313-2770-E8B3; F11A-CF66-F288; 3911-5498-3A15; 1E1A-047F-9257. Corresponding author: Gonçalves, Sara. "Prevalence and Impact of Skin Disorders in Palliative Care: A Systematic Review". Paper presented in The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Clinical Medicine, 2024.
    Published
  2. Gonçalves, Sara; Isabel O'Neill de Mascarenhas Gaivão. Corresponding author: Gonçalves, Sara. "Protecting Skin from Environmental Stressors: The Antigenotoxic Benefits of Elderberry Hydrosol". Paper presented in II Seminar in PhD in Chemical and Biological Sciences, Vila Real, 2024.
    Published • 10.5281/zenodo.11399990
  3. Gonçalves, Sara; Isabel O'Neill de Mascarenhas Gaivão. "Investigating the Antigenotoxic Potential of Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells: Shielding Against Streptonigrin- Induced DNA Damage". Paper presented in I Seminar in PhD in Chemical & Biological Sciences, Vila Real, 2023.
    Published • https://zenodo.org/records/10376240
  4. Gonçalves, Sara; Isabel O'Neill de Mascarenhas Gaivão. "NATURAL COSMETICS: HARNESSING THE ANTIGENOTOXIC EFFECTS OF ELDERBERRY IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER AND HUMAN LYMPHOCYTES USING COMET ASSAY". Paper presented in III Congresso Online Nacional de Cosmetologia, 2023.
    Published • 10.54265/eniy9144
  5. Gonçalves, Sara; Isabel O'Neill de Mascarenhas Gaivão. "Antigenotoxicity of Natural Ingredients: an in vivo study in Drosophila melanogaster". Paper presented in CIISA Congress 2022, Lisboa, 2022.
    Published
  6. Gonçalves, Sara; Isabel O'Neill de Mascarenhas Gaivão. "Elderberry (Sambucus nigra): A Potential Antigenotoxic Food for Promoting Health". Paper presented in I International Meeting - Molecules 4 Life, Vila Real, 2022.
    Published • 10.13140/RG.2.2.16715.57121
  7. Gonçalves, Sara; Isabel O'Neill de Mascarenhas Gaivão. "Search for natural ingredients for use in cosmetics: a study in Drosophila melanogaster". Paper presented in II Cosmetinnov, Lisbon, 2022.
    Published
Conference paper
  1. Gonçalves, Sara. "From Medical Image to 3D Entities Creation". Paper presented in 5ºCongresso Nacional de Biomecânica, Espinho, 2013.
    Published
Conference poster
  1. Matos, Rita S.; Catarina Duarte Silva; Licínio Rego; Rui fernandes; Gonçalves, Sara. "Psilocybin and Palliative Medicine: A Systematic Review of Safety and Efficacy". Paper presented in XI Congresso Nacional de Cuidados Paliativos e II Congresso Internacional da APCP, 2024.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.14327.64162
  2. Matos, Rita S.; Catarina Duarte Silva; Licínio Rego; Rui Fernandes; Gonçalves, Sara. "Spirituality and Aromatherapy in Palliative Care: A Systematic Review on Enhancing Well-Being". Paper presented in XI Congresso Nacional de Cuidados Paliativos e II Congresso Internacional da APCP, 2024.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.21877.38884
  3. Ana Rita de Sousa Matos; Natalina Rodrigues; Chyczij, Fabiana; Lília Fernandes; Gonçalves, Sara. Corresponding author: Ana Rita de Sousa Matos. "One year of home palliative care: Characterization of patients and motives for referral to the Community Team of ACES Marão and Douro Norte". Paper presented in 6th International Seminar on Paliative Care, 2023.
    6th International Seminar on Paliative Care
  4. Gonçalves, Sara; Isabel O'Neill de Mascarenhas Gaivão. Corresponding author: Gonçalves, Sara. "In vivo evaluation of biological effects of Natural Ingredients common in the Trás-os-Montes area: a study in Drosophila melanogaster". Paper presented in I International Congress on Animal and Veterinary Sciences “Under One Health concept”, 2022.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.31742.66881
  5. Isabel Gaivão; Ana Rita Guedes; Gonçalves, Sara. "Genotoxicidade e reparação de DNA". Paper presented in Ciência2022, 2022.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.30761.06247
  6. Gonçalves, Sara; Isabel Gaivão. "Search for natural ingredients for use in cosmetics: a study in Drosophila melanogaster". Paper presented in II Cosmetinnov, 2022.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.31330.40642
  7. Gonçalves, Sara; Isabel O'Neill de Mascarenhas Gaivão. "ASSESSMENT OF ANTIGENOTOXIC PROPERTIES IN NATURAL INGREDIENTS COMMON IN THE TRÁS-OS-MONTES REGION: A PHD PROJECT". Paper presented in II Jornadas de Biotecnologia pra as Ciências da Saúde, 2021.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.11406.28482
  8. Gonçalves, Sara; Isabel O'Neill de Mascarenhas Gaivão. "Evaluation of Cosmetic Properties of Natural Ingredients in the Trás-os-Montes area: a PhD Project". 2021.
    10.14293/S2199-1006.1.SOR-.PPLZ4CW.v1
Journal article
  1. Gonçalves, Sara; Caramelo, Ana. "The Role of Elderberry Hydrolate as a Therapeutic Agent in Palliative Care". Antioxidants 14 2 (2025): 233. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox14020233.
    10.3390/antiox14020233
  2. Gonçalves, S.; Barros, Cidália. Corresponding author: Gonçalves, S.. "Exploring the dynamic impact of lemon essential oil on anthropometric measurements in a 6-week study". Innovative Medicines & Omics 0 0 (2025): 5893. https://doi.org/10.36922/imo.5893.
    10.36922/imo.5893
  3. Gonçalves, Sara; 201B-F209-7A99; Ana Rita de Sousa Matos. "Exploring the Benefits of Natural Compounds in Palliative Care: A Scoping Review". International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy 13 3 (2024): 49-59.
    Published • 10.5281/zenodo.14756953
  4. Sara Gonçalves; Lisete Fernandes; Ana Caramelo; Maria Martins; Tânia Rodrigues; Rita S. Matos. "Soothing the Itch: The Role of Medicinal Plants in Alleviating Pruritus in Palliative Care". Plants (2024): https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13243515.
    10.3390/plants13243515
  5. Sousa Matos, Ana Rita; Pires, Telma; Martins, Maria; Almeida, Carlos; Gonçalves, Sara. "Spirituality in palliative care: a systematic review of aromatherapy interventions". Palliative Medicine in Practice (2024): https://doi.org/10.5603/pmp.103028.
    10.5603/pmp.103028
  6. Gonçalves, Sara; 4313-2770-E8B3; Caramelo, Ana; 3911-5498-3A15; S. Matos, Rita. "Exploring skin disorders in palliative care: a systematic review". Palliative Medicine in Practice (2024): http://dx.doi.org/10.5603/pmp.101447.
    Published • 10.5603/pmp.101447
  7. Gonçalves, Sara; Francisco Peixoto; Tayse F. F. da Silveria; Barros, Lillian; Isabel Gaivão. "Antigenotoxic and cosmetic potential of elderberry (Sambucus nigra) extract: protection against oxidative DNA damage". Food & Function (2024): http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d4fo03217a.
    10.1039/d4fo03217a
  8. Gonçalves, Sara; Matos, Rita S.. "Effectiveness of cognitive interventions in mitigating mental fatigue among healthcare professionals in hospital settings: A systematic review". International Journal of Population Studies 0 0 (2024): 4276. http://dx.doi.org/10.36922/ijps.4276.
    Published • 10.36922/ijps.4276
  9. Sara Gonçalves; João Castro; António Almeida; Maria Monteiro; Tânia Rodrigues; Rui Fernandes; Rita S. Matos. "A Systematic Review of the Therapeutic Properties of Lemon Essential Oil". Advances in Integrative Medicine (2024): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aimed.2024.10.009.
    10.1016/j.aimed.2024.10.009
  10. Gonçalves, S.. "Reviving the balm of Gilead: A contemporary formulation inspired by historical wisdom". Future Natural Products 9 2 (2024): 82-87. http://dx.doi.org/10.34172/fnp.2308-1256.
    Published • 10.34172/fnp.2308-1256
  11. Sara Gonçalves; Francisco Peixoto; Katja Schoss; Nina Kocevar Glavac; Isabel Gaivão. "Elderberry Hydrolate: Exploring Chemical Profile, Antioxidant Potency and Antigenotoxicity for Cosmetic Applications". Applied Sciences (2024): https://doi.org/10.3390/app14146338.
    10.3390/app14146338
  12. Gonçalves, Sara; Francisco Peixoto; Isabel Gaivão. "Unlocking Nature's Shield: Elderberry Hydrosol's Antigenotoxicological and Antioxidant Potential for Sustainable Skincare". Spanish Journal of Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics 288 1 (2024): 27.
    Published
  13. Sara Gonçalves; Mafalda Monteiro; Isabel O'Neill de Mascarenhas Gaivão; Ana Rita de Sousa Matos. Corresponding author: Isabel O'Neill de Mascarenhas Gaivão. "Preliminary Insights into the Antigenotoxic Potential of Lemon Essential Oil and Olive Oil in Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells". Plants (2024): https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13121623.
    10.3390/plants13121623
  14. Ana Rita de Sousa Matos; Chyczij, Fabiana; Lília Fernandes; Gonçalves, Sara. Corresponding author: Gonçalves, Sara. "Medication Strategies: Enhancing Symptom Management and Quality of Life in Palliative Care". International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 11 5 (2024): 1796-1801. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/380209202_Medication_strategies_enhancing_symptom_management_and_quality_of_life_in_palliative_care.
    Published • 10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20241170
  15. Sara Gonçalves; Marques, Pedro; Ana Rita de Sousa Matos. Corresponding author: Sara Gonçalves. "Exploring Aromatherapy as a Complementary Approach in Palliative Care: A Systematic Review". Journal of Palliative Medicine (2024): https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2024.0019.
    Published • 10.1089/jpm.2024.0019
  16. Gonçalves, Sara; Isabel Gaivão. Corresponding author: Gonçalves, Sara. "Natural Ingredients in Skincare: A Scoping Review of Efficacy and Benefits". Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Research 20 2 (2024): 1-18.
    Published • 10.19277/bbr.20.2.328
  17. Gonçalves, Sara; Isabel O'Neill de Mascarenhas Gaivão. "In vivo evaluation of Trás-os-Montes natural cosmetic ingredients: Impacts on Drosophila melanogaster longevity and genotoxicity". Research, Society and Development (2024): https://doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v13i1.44803.
    10.33448/rsd-v13i1.44803
  18. Gonçalves, Sara; Isabel O'Neill de Mascarenhas Gaivão. "Revitalizing the hair ends: Formulation and evaluation of the elderflower (Sambucus nigra) hair mask for enhanced hair health". Our Dermatology Online (2024): https://doi.org/10.7241/ourd.20241.2.
    10.7241/ourd.20241.2
  19. Sara Gonçalves; Francisco Peixoto; Tayse F. F. da Silveria; Lillian Barros; Isabel Gaivão. "Antigenotoxic and cosmetic potential of elderberry (Sambucus nigra) extract: protection against oxidative DNA damage". Food & Function (2024): https://doi.org/10.1039/D4FO03217A.
    10.1039/D4FO03217A
  20. Sara Gonçalves; Isabel Gaivão. "Beneficial properties of olive tree leaves concerning personal care ingredients: Herbal tincture". Our Dermatology Online (2023): https://doi.org/10.7241/ourd.20234.3.
    10.7241/ourd.20234.3
  21. Gonçalves, Sara. "Reviving the balm of Gilead: A contemporary formulation inspired by historical wisdom". Future Natural products 9 2 (2023): 82-87. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/383539695_Reviving_the_balm_of_Gilead_A_contemporary_formulation_inspired_by_historical_wisdom.
    Open access • Published • https://doi.org/10.34172/fnp.2308-1256
  22. Gonçalves, Sara; Isabel Gaivão. Corresponding author: Gonçalves, Sara. "Almond shells as a gel exfoliant". Our Dermatology Online 14 3 (2023): 249-252.
    Published • 10.7241/ourd.20233.2
  23. Sara Gonçalves; Isabel Gaivão. "Natural Ingredients in Skincare: A Scoping Review of Efficacy and Benefits". Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Research (2023): https://doi.org/10.19277/bbr.20.2.328.
    10.19277/bbr.20.2.328
  24. Gonçalves, Sara; Isabel Gaivão. Corresponding author: Gonçalves, Sara. "From farm to skin: Proposal of a simple grape hydro-glycerol extract method for use in natural cosmetics". CosmEthically Active 2 1 (2022): 24-31. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/366792133_From_farm_to_skin_Proposal_of_a_simple_grape_hydro-glycerol_extract_method_for_use_in_natural_cosmetics.
    Open access • Published
  25. Gonçalves, Sara; Isabel O'Neill de Mascarenhas Gaivão. "Searching for antigenotoxic properties in Natural Ingredients common in the Trás-os-Montes region in Drosophila melanogaster for use in natural cosmetic formulation". XIV Jornada de Bioquímica (2022): https://rgdoi.net/10.13140/RG.2.2.10628.40320.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.10628.40320
  26. Gonçalves, Sara. "Effects of plaster therapy on thigh fat". Our Dermatology Online 13 1 (2022): 32-35. http://www.odermatol.com/issue-in-html/2022-1-6-plaster_therapy/.
    Open access • Published • 10.7241/ourd.20221.6
  27. Gonçalves, Sara. "Use of enzymes in cosmetics: proposed enzymatic peel procedure". Cosmethically Active 1 (2021): 29-35. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/356086576_Use_of_enzymes_in_cosmetics_proposed_enzymatic_peel_procedure.
    Published
  28. Gonçalves, Sara. "Properties and parameters for effective laser hair removal: A review". Our Dermatology Online 12 4 (2021): 452-457. http://www.odermatol.com/issue-in-html/2021-4-25-laser_hair_removal/.
    Open access • Published • 10.7241/ourd.20214.25
  29. Gonçalves, Sara; Gaivão, Isabel. "Natural Ingredients Common in the Trás-os-Montes Region (Portugal) for Use in the Cosmetic Industry: A Review about Chemical Composition and Antigenotoxic Properties". Molecules 26 17 (2021): 5255. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules26175255.
    Published • 10.3390/molecules26175255
  30. Sara Gonçalves. "Sculpt plaster therapy for abdominal circumference reduction". Our Dermatology Online 12 1 (2021): 79-81. https://doi.org/10.7241/ourd.20211.22.
    Published • 10.7241/ourd.20211.22
  31. Gonçalves, Sara. "Elaboration and subsequent application of a protocol for measuring reduction in a patient with Hashimoto thyroiditis". Our Dermatology Online (2020): http://www.odermatol.com/issue-in-html/2020-3-4-thyroiditis/.
    Published • 10.7241/ourd.20203.4
Online resource
  1. Gonçalves, Sara. Comprehensive Guide to Crafting, Quality Control, and Safety in Homemade Cosmetics. 2024. https://www.google.com/search?q=Comprehensive+Guide+to+Crafting%2C+Quality+Control%2C+and+Safety+in+Homemade+Cosmetics&rlz=1C1CHZN_pt-PTPT931PT931&oq=Comprehensive+Guide+to+Crafting%2C+Quality+Control%2C+and+Safety+in+Homemade+Cosmetics&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBBzUxOWowajeoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8.
  2. Gonçalves, Sara. Entre o Caseiro e o Comercial: A Jornada da Cosmética Natural. 2024. https://www.revistaminerva.pt/entre-o-caseiro-e-o-comercial-a-jornada-da-cosmetica-natural/?utm_source=brevo&utm_campaign=Edio%20Abril%202024&utm_medium=email.
Preprint
  1. Gonçalves, Sara; Isabel O'Neill de Mascarenhas Gaivão. "Do It Yourself: how can we use Almonds and Almond Shells in cosmetics? Easy body exfoliant and facial mask". 2022. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2353949/v1.
    10.21203/rs.3.rs-2353949/v1
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. "Evaluation of cosmetic properties of natural ingredients in the Trás-os-Montes area". PhD, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 2024.
  2. "Elaboration and subsequent application of a protocol formeasure reduction in patient with Hashimoto Thyroiditis". Master, Universidad de los Pueblos de Europa, 2018.
  3. "Estudo neurofisiológico das cefaleias cervicogénicas - Proposta da criação de um estimulador periférico paramelhoria sintomática". Degree, Universidade da Beira Interior Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, 2011.

Other

Other output
  1. As Zonas Azuis: a dieta de uma das populações mais velhas do mundo - Okinawa, Japão. Monografia da Especialização Avançada Pós-Universitária em Nutrição Clínica. 2019. Gonçalves, Sara.
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2024/11/14 Prevalence and Impact of Skin Disorders in Palliative Care: A Systematic Review The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Clinical Medicine
MDPI
2024/06/26 PhD Thesis Summary: Evaluation of antigenotoxic properties of common natural ingredients in the Trás-os-Montes area (Portugal) for use in cosmetics XXVIII Scientific Meeting of the Spanish Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society
2024/06/24 Unlocking Nature's Shield: Elderberry Hydrosol's Antigenotoxicological and Antioxidant Potential for Sustainable Skincare XXVIII Scientific Meeting of the Spanish Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society
2024/05/27 Protecting Skin from Environmental Stressors: The Antigenotoxic Benefits of Elderberry Hydrosol II Seminar in PhD in Chemical & Biological Sciences
(Vila Real, Portugal)
2024/03/21 Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Unveiling Beauty Beyond Reflection - Natural Cosmetic Solutions from Trás-os-Montes XIV Jornadas Nacionais de Ciências Biomédicas
Universidade da Beira Interior (Covilhã, Portugal)
2023/12/13 Investigating the Antigenotoxic Potential of Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells: Shielding Against Streptonigrin-Induced DNA Damage I Seminar in PhD in Chemical and Biological Sciences
(Vila Real, Portugal)
2021/02/05 Evaluation of Cosmetic Properties of Natural Ingredients in the Trás-os-Montes area: a PhD Project Natural Products Application: Health, Cosmetic and Food – 1st Online Edition
Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (Bragança, Portugal)
2013/02/08 From Medical Image to 3D Entities Creation 5ºCongresso Nacional de Biomecânica
Sociedade Portuguesa de Biomecânica (Espinho, Portugal)

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2025/02/17 - Current Óleo Essencial de Sálvia (Salvia sclarea): Um Aliado Natural na Proteção do DNA? Uma Análise com o Teste de Cometa
Supervisor
 Genética e Biotecnologia (Degree)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2025/02/17 - Current Investigação do Impacto Antigenotóxicos dos Óleo Essencial de Cedro (Cedrus atlantica) em PBMC usando o Teste de Cometa
Supervisor
 Genética e Biotecnologia (Degree)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2025/02/17 - Current Óleo Essencial de Frankincense (Boswellia carterii): Um Escudo Natural Contra Danos Genéticos
Supervisor
 Genética e Biotecnologia (Degree)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2025/02/01 - Current Impacto da Aromaterapia no Bem-estar Emocional e Espiritual dos Utentes Acompanhados em Cuidados Paliativos
Co-supervisor
 Palliative Care (PhD)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina, Portugal
2024/02/06 - 2024/06/02 Análise da Atividade Antigenotóxica de Azeite (Olea europaea) e Óleo Essencial de Limão (Citrus limon) em Células Mononucleares do Sangue Periférico Humano
Co-supervisor
 Genetics and Biotechnology (Degree)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Ciência Animal e Veterinária, Portugal
2021/12/13 - 2022/09/10 Professional Internship – Medida ativar.pt
Supervisor
Instituto de Emprego e Formação Profissional, Portugal
2020/11/11 - 2021/05/31 Estágio curricular
Supervisor
 Curso Profissional de Massagem de Estética e Bem-estar (Other)
Escola Profissional de Murça, Portugal

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role) 		Institution / Organization
2023/11/08 - 2024/06/28 XXVIII Scientific Meeting (2024/06/26 - 2024/06/28)
Congress (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Sociedad Española de Mutagénesis y Genómica Ambiental, Spain
2023/05/19 - 2023/11/03 I Congresso Internacional de Cuidados Continuados e Paliativos (2023/11/03 - 2023/11/03)
Congress (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal

Centro Académico Clínico de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro: Professor Doctor Nuno Grande , Portugal
2022/06/03 - 2022/06/03 Consulta de Saúde Estética (2022/06/03 - 2022/06/03)
Other (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Clinica Áurea - Biomedicina Estética, Portugal
2022/03/18 - 2022/03/18 Open Day de Depilação a Laser (2022/03/18 - 2022/03/18)
Other (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Clinica Áurea - Biomedicina Estética, Portugal
2017/12/04 - 2017/12/04 I Rastreio de Nutrição (2017/12/04 - 2017/12/04)
Other (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Clinica Áurea - Biomedicina Estética, Portugal
2016/08/08 - 2016/08/08 III Rastreio de Discromias de Pele (2016/08/08 - 2016/08/08)
Other (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Clinica Áurea - Biomedicina Estética, Portugal
2016/06/01 - 2016/06/01 II Rastreio de Discromias de Pele (2016/06/01 - 2016/06/01)
Other (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Clinica Áurea - Biomedicina Estética, Portugal
2016/05/19 - 2016/05/19 I Rastreio de Discromias de Pele (2016/05/19 - 2016/05/19)
Other (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Clinica Áurea - Biomedicina Estética, Portugal
2013/09/17 - 2013/09/17 Workshop em Língua Gestual Portuguesa (2013/09/17 - 2013/09/17)
Workshop (Member of the Organising Committee)
2013/04/20 - 2013/04/30 II Formação em Língua Gestual Portuguesa (2013/04/20 - 2013/04/30)
Other (Member of the Organising Committee)
2013/04/15 - 2013/04/29 I Formação em Língua Gestual Portuguesa (2013/04/15 - 2013/04/29)
Other (Member of the Organising Committee)
2007/11/09 - 2007/11/09 Comissão Organizadora das I Jornadas de BioMédicas - A ponte para o futuro (2007/11/09 - 2007/11/09)
Congress (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Núcleo de Estudantes de Ciências Biomédicas da UBI, Portugal

Ad Hoc journal article review

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2025/01/01 - Current Nutrients MDPI
2025/01/01 - Current Genes MDPI
2025/01/01 - Current Cells MDPI
2025/01/01 - Current Microbiology Research MDPI
2025/01/01 - Current Plants MDPI
2024/08/01 - 2024/12/31 Molecules (1420-3049) MDPI
2024/08/01 - 2024/12/31 Cosmetics (2079-9284) MDPI
2024/08/01 - 2024/12/31 Plants (2223-7747) MDPI
2024/08/01 - 2024/12/31 International Journal of Molecular Science MDPI
2024/08/01 - 2024/12/31 Pharmaceuticals MDPI
2024/08/01 - 2024/12/31 Foods MDPI
2024/08/01 - 2024/12/31 Microbiology Research MDPI
2024/08/01 - 2024/12/31 Genes MDPI
2024/08/01 - 2024/12/31 Nutrients MDPI
2024/08/01 - 2024/12/31 Life MDPI
2024/05/01 - 2024/05/01 Innovative Medicines & Omics AccScience Publishing
2024/04/03 - 2024/04/03 Pain Management Taylor & Francis
2024/03/04 - 2024/03/04 Oriental Journal of Physical Sciences
2024/02/01 - 2024/02/01 Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology Dove Medical Press
2024 - 2024 Risk Management and Healthcare Policy Dove Medical Press
2023 - 2023 Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology Dove Medical Press

Association member

Society Organization name Role
2025/01/01 - Current Sociedad Española de Mutagéneses y Genómica Ambiental – New Investigators Multitasking
2024/05/28 - Current Associação Nacional de Cuidados Paliativos Sócio
2024/04/24 - Current Associação Internacional de Aromaterapeutas Profissionais
2021/07/05 - Current Sociedade Portuguesa de Ciências Cosmeteológicas
2015/08/13 - Current Associação Nacional de Cuidados Paliativos Sócio
2015 - Current Associação Nacional de Ciências Biomédicas Sócio

Committee member

Activity description
Role 		Institution / Organization
2025/01/01 - Current Dedicado a apoiar e conectar jovens investigadores na área da mutagénese e genómica ambienta
Other
 Spanish Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society – New Investigators, Spain
2006/09 - 2007/07 Secretária do BioMedUBI
Other
 Universidade da Beira Interior Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Portugal

Conference scientific committee

Conference name Conference host
2025/01/01 - 2025/05/10 I Congresso Ibérico de Medicina Paliativa

Consulting

Activity description Institution / Organization
2025/02/01 - 2025/11/05 Depressão, Ansiedade e Stress em Cuidados de Saúde Primários: o Impacto da Pandemia por Covid-19 Unidade de Saúde Familiar Fénix da Unidade Local de Saúde de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal

Course / Discipline taught

Academic session Degree Subject (Type) Institution / Organization
2023/04/01 - Current Cosmética Natural
2023/01/03 - Current Peelings Químicos
2023/01/03 - Current Limpeza Profunda de Pele
2022/02/21 - 2022/07 Biologia do Envelhecimento Gerontologia (Licenciatura) Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Portugal
2021 - 2022 Curso de Depilação a Laser Sara Gonçalves - Biomédica, Portugal
2021 - 2022 Peelings Químicos Sara Gonçalves - Biomédica, Portugal
2021 - 2022 Limpeza Profunda de Pele Sara Gonçalves - Biomédica, Portugal
2021 - 2022 Estratégias de vendas em estética - online Sara Gonçalves - Biomédica, Portugal
2021 - 2022 Diretrizes para as práticas na estética e cosmética na era COVID-19: online Sara Gonçalves - Biomédica, Portugal
2020/05/11 - 2022 Prevenção de doenças e de acidentes na infância - online Assistente Operacional de Ação Educativa: e-learning Planeta Informático Lda, Portugal
2020/05/11 - 2022 Primeiros Socorros - tipos de acidentes e formas de atuação - online Assistente Operacional de Ação Educativa: e-learning Planeta Informático Lda, Portugal
2020/05/11 - 2022 Saúde do Idoso: Conceitos Básicos - online Auxiliar de Geriatria. e-learning Planeta Informático Lda, Portugal
2020/05/11 - 2022 Noções Básicas de Primeiros Socorros Auxiliar de Geriatria: e-learning Planeta Informático Lda, Portugal
2020/05/11 - 2022 Suporte Básico de Vida Auxiliar de ação médica:. e-learning Planeta Informático Lda, Portugal
2020/05/11 - 2022 Primeiros Socorros - tipos e formas de atuação Primeiros Socorros no Apoio a Crianças: e-learning Planeta Informático Lda, Portugal
2020/05/11 - 2022 Prevenção de doenças e de acidentes na infância Assistente Operacional de Ação Educativa: e-learning Planeta Informático Lda, Portugal
2020/05/11 - 2022 Primeiros Socorros - tipos de acidentes e formas de atuação Assistente Operacional de Ação Educativa Planeta Informático Lda, Portugal
2020/05/11 - 2022 Saúde no Idoso - Conceitos Básicos Auxiliar de Geriatria: e-learning Planeta Informático Lda, Portugal
2020/05/11 - 2022 Noções Básicas de Primeiros Socorros Auxiliar de Geriatria: e-learning Planeta Informático Lda, Portugal
2020/05/11 - 2022 Anatomia e Fisiologia Auxiliar de ação médica: e-learning Planeta Informático Lda, Portugal
2020 - 2022 Primeiros Socorros - 7 horas Formação Complementar de Motoristas de Transporte Coletivo de Crianças Planeta Informático Lda, Portugal
2020 - 2022 Primeiros Socorros - 6 horas Formação Inicial de Motoristas de Transporte Coletivo de Crianças Planeta Informático Lda, Portugal
2019/10/01 - 2021/08/27 Marketing Digital Evolui.com: Formação Online Certificada, Portugal
2019/10/01 - 2021 Socorrismo Pediátrico Evolui.com: Formação Online Certificada, Portugal

Interview (tv / radio show)

Program Topic
2024/09/06 - Current UTAD TV Aromas de Serenidade. Descomplicar a ciência
2022/06/29 - 2022/06/29 Jornal Universitário - UTAD TV Proteção de genoma através de fitocompostos

Mentoring / Tutoring

Topic Student name
2022/06/04 - Current Avaliação das propriedades cosméticas de ingredientes naturais na zona de Trás-os-Montes Daniel Alexandre Louro Dias
2022/06/04 - Current Ensaio de Cometa em células de pacientes com cancro colorretal e da mama Tomás Miguel Henriques Calado

Other jury / evaluation

Activity description Institution / Organization
2021/07/23 - 2021/07/23 Invited Specialist for the Assessment of Professional Aptitude Tests (12 students) of the Professional Massage Technique, Aesthetics and Well-being Course Escola Profissional de Murça, Portugal
Distinctions

Award

2025 Best Slogan Award
Spanish Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society – New Investigators, Spain
2024 Best Presentation Award
Sociedad Española de Mutagénesis y Genómica Ambiental, Spain
2023 Best Poster Award
2022 Best Poster in Conference
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2014 Winner of the IET Business Incubator
Instituto Empresarial do Tâmega, Portugal
2013 Merit Scholarship
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2013 Passport to Entrepreneurship
Instituto de Apoio às Pequenas e Médias Empresas e à Inovação, Portugal

Other distinction

2023 Member of the Spanish Society of Mutagénesis and Environmental Genómica
Sociedad Española de Mutagénesis y Genómica Ambiental, Spain
2023 Member of the Clinical Academic Center of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro Professor Doctor Nuno Grande: CACTMAD
Centro Académico Clínico de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro: Professor Doctor Nuno Grande , Portugal
2021 Member of the Portuguese Society of Cosmeteological Sciences
Sociedade Portuguesa de Ciências Cosmetológicas, Portugal
2016 Member of the World Society of Interdisciplinary Anti-aging Medicine
World Society of Interdisciplinary Anti-aging Medicine, United States
2015 Member of the National Association of Biomedical Sciences
Associação Nacional de Ciências Biomédicas, Portugal
2013 Trainer Registration Certificate in area A11: Health Sciences
Conselho Científico-Pedagógico de Formação Contínua, Portugal