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Tiago Azevedo completed a Bachelor's degree in Genetics and Biotechnology in 2020 and a Master's degree in Biotechnology for Health Sciences in 2023 at the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD). He is currently a PhD student in Veterinary Sciences (major in Biomedical Sciences) at UTAD since October 2023. He has authored 21 articles in SCOPUS-indexed peer-reviewed journals (71% Q1), including 9 as first author and 3 as corresponding author, with an h-index of 7. He has also contributed to 93 communications at scientific meetings (26 oral and 67 poster presentations) as (co-)author and authored three book chapters. He has received five scientific awards for oral and poster presentations and has contributed to the organization of four scientific events and 13 scientific dissemination activities. He is actively involved in student mentoring, having co-supervised three completed BSc dissertations and currently supervising four BSc projects and one MSc thesis. Since 2025, he also serves as a reviewer for international peer-reviewed journals and has held five committee roles in academic and scientific initiatives. He is currently funded by a PhD fellowship from the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) (2023.01329.BD) and previously held a research fellowship at UTAD within the scope of the Vine & Wine Portugal project (PPP4Vine sub-project). He also participates as a researcher in the projects FEATHER-ACE and EX_MEN:EXERCISE AS MEDICINE, funded by FCT. His research focuses on the valorization of agro-industrial residues and natural compounds, particularly the extraction and characterization of bioactive molecules from plant-derived matrices for biomedical and environmental applications. His work integrates in vivo approaches, particularly animal models of disease, to investigate the biological effects, safety, and therapeutic potential of natural compounds, while also exploring sustainable strategies for agricultural waste management. He has also completed certified training in Laboratory Animal Science (Functions A, B and D).
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Tiago Araújo Azevedo

Citation names

  • Azevedo, Tiago
  • Azevedo, T.

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
1B11-3A49-1A89
ORCID iD
0000-0002-3030-4510
Google Scholar ID
AbRji4wAAAAJ
Scopus Author Id
57999978900

Email addresses

  • tiagoaazevedo99@gmail.com (Professional)

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2)
Education
Degree Classification
2023/09 - 2028
Ongoing
 Veterinary Sciences (Doutoramento)
Major in Biomedical Sciences
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2025/06/23 - 2025/07/02
Concluded
 Course in Laboratory Animal Science – Rodents (Functions A, B and D; former FELASA Cat C) (Outros)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
 18
2020/09 - 2023/01
Concluded
 Biotechnology for Health Sciences (Mestrado)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
"The role of a cotton-lavender (Santolina chamaecyparissus L.) extract in female rats' mammary cancer: from the chemoprevention effects to its genetic study" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 19
2017/09 - 2020/07
Concluded
 Genetics and Biotechnology (Licenciatura)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
 14
Affiliation

Others

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2024/05/01 - Current PhD Student Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal
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Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2024/05/01 - 2028/04/30 Preclinical efficacy of olive pomace whole extract: a strategy to fight inflammation and pruritus associated with atopic dermatitis and valorize byproducts
2023.01329.BD
PhD Student Fellow
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal

Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Ciência Animal e Veterinária, Portugal

Centro de Investigação de Montanha, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2023/05 - 2024/04 Vine & Wine Portugal - Driving Sustainable Growth Through Smart Innovation
Vine & Wine Portugal - Driving Sustainable Growth Through Smart Innovation
Research Fellow
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
Concluded

Contract

Designation Funders
2026/02/02 - Current EX_MEN: EXERCISE AS MEDICINE - Can Exercise Optimize Prostate Cancer Treatment?
2024.15387.PEX
Researcher
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2025/09/01 - Current FEATHER-ACE - Feather-Based Vermicomposting for Enhanced Agronomic Value and Circular
15124
Researcher
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2020/01/01 - 2024/12/31 Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences
UIDP/04033/2020
10.54499/UIDP/04033/2020
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal

Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2020/01/01 - 2024/12/31 Mountain Research Center
UIDP/00690/2020
10.54499/UIDP/00690/2020
Instituto Politécnico de Bragança Centro de Investigação de Montanha, Portugal

Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
Outputs

Publications

Book chapter
  1. Medeiros, Catarina; Azevedo, Tiago; Nascimento-Gonçalves, Elisabete; Morais, Maria Cristina; Sousa, João Ricardo; Oliveira, Paula A.; Roboredo, Marta; Coimbra, Ana M.. "Composting Techniques for Poultry Industry–Based Organic Residues and Their Sustainable Application to Improve Soil Nitrogen Content". In Composting of Farm Residues by Nature-Based Solutions, 115-136. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2026.
    10.1007/978-3-032-12255-1_5
  2. Nascimento-Gonçalves, Elisabete; Azevedo, Tiago; Medeiros, Catarina; Morais, Maria Cristina; Reis, Anabela R.; Sousa, João Ricardo; Oliveira, Paula A.; Coimbra, Ana M.; Roboredo, Marta. "Earthworm-Mediated Bio-composting and Basic Transformation Mechanisms in Organic Matter". In Composting of Farm Residues by Nature-Based Solutions, 59-88. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2026.
    10.1007/978-3-032-12255-1_3
  3. Morais, M.C.; Coimbra, A.M.; Sousa, D.; Teixeira, C.; Azevedo, Tiago; Gonçalves, E.; Lopes, H.; et al. "Valorização de misturas de lamas de depuração e resíduos agro-florestais e urbanos". In Valorização de misturas de lamas de depuração e resíduos agro-florestais e urbanos. 2024.
Conference abstract
  1. Azevedo, Tiago; Silva, Jéssica; Valada, Abigaël; Anjos, Lara; Moura, Tânia; Ferreira, Rafaela; Santos, Marlene; et al. "Effects of an aqueous extract of Santolina chamaecyparissus L. in mammary carcinogenesis: Data from a rat model". Paper presented in 57TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING, Prague, 2023.
    Published
  2. Azevedo, Tiago; Silva, Jessica; Valada, Abigaël; Anjos, Lara; Silvestre-Ferreira, Ana C.; Finimundy, Tiane C.; Barros, Lillian; et al. "Effect of Santolina chamaecyparissus on Physiological Parameters: Data from an Animal Model of Mammary Cancer". Paper presented in 8th International Electronic Conference on Medicinal Chemistry, 2022.
    10.3390/ecmc2022-13441
  3. Azevedo, Tiago; Ferreira, Tiago; Barros, Lillian; Ferreira, Isabel C. F. R.; Pinto, Maria de Lurdes; Oliveira, Paula A.. "Histopathological Evaluation of Mice's Liver and Kidney after Exposure to an Elderberry Extract". Paper presented in 3rd International Electronic Conference on Foods: Food, Microbiome, and Health—A Celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Foods’ Impact on Our Wellbeing, 2022.
    10.3390/foods2022-13031
  4. Azevedo, Tiago; Silva, Jessica; Valada, Abigaël; Anjos, Lara; Finimundy, Tiane C.; Barros, Lillian; Matos, Manuela; Oliveira, Paula A.. "Chemopreventive Potential of Santolina chamaecyparissus against MNU-Induced Mammary Cancer in Female Wistar Rats". Paper presented in 3rd International Electronic Conference on Foods: Food, Microbiome, and Health—A Celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Foods’ Impact on Our Wellbeing, 2022.
    10.3390/foods2022-12981
Conference paper
  1. Azevedo, Tiago; Faustino-Rocha, Ana I.; Barros, Lillian; Finimundy, Tiane C.; Matos, Manuela; Oliveira, Paula A.. "Santolina chamaecyparissus L.: A Brief Overview of Its Medicinal Properties". Paper presented in The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Biomedicines, 2023.
    Published • 10.3390/ecb2023-14281
Conference poster
  1. Elisabete Nascimento-Gonçalves; Medeiros, Catarina; Lopes, Henda; Azevedo, Tiago; João Ricardo Sousa; Roboredo, Marta; Coimbra, Ana Maria; et al. "Microbial safety of vermicomposted agro-industrial residues for organic amendments". Paper presented in XVIII Genetics and Biotechnology Conference | VIII Genetics and Biotechnology Iberian Conference, 2026.
  2. Santos, E.; Azevedo, Tiago; Prata, M.; Botelho, L.; Román, M.; Barros, Lillian; Luís Félix; Oliveira P.A.. "Toxicological evaluation of an olive pomace extract incorporated into the diet of mice: focus on hepatic biochemical and redox responses". Paper presented in XVIII Genetics and Biotechnology Conference | VIII Genetics and Biotechnology Iberian Conference, 2026.
  3. Medeiros, Catarina; Carvalho, M.T.; Teixeira, A.B.; Almeida, B.; Nunes, P.; Elisabete Nascimento-Gonçalves; Azevedo, Tiago; et al. "In vitro growth responses and agronomic safety of cucumber to aqueous vermicompost extracts from vineyard and winery residues". Paper presented in XVIII Genetics and Biotechnology Conference | VIII Genetics and Biotechnology Iberian Conference, 2026.
  4. E. Nascimento-Gonçalves; Azevedo, T.; H. Lopes; Medeiros, Catarina; A.M. Coimbra; Roboredo, M.; P.A. Oliveira; J.R. Sousa; M.C. Morais. "Valorisation of vineyard pruning residues through composting and vermicomposting for sustainable horticultural substrates". Paper presented in IX Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica, 2025.
  5. Morais, Maria; Elisabete Nascimento-Gonçalves; Lopes, Henda; Azevedo, Tiago; Medeiros, Catarina; Coimbra, Ana Maria; João Ricardo Sousa; Roboredo, Marta; Oliveira P.A.. "Integration of composting and vermicomposting processes for sustainable management of vineyard and sewage sludge residues". Paper presented in IX Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica, 2025.
  6. Medeiros, Catarina; Azevedo, Tiago; Elisabete Nascimento-Gonçalves; Maria C. Morais; Marta Roboredo,; Oliveira P.A.; Ana Mª. Coimbra. "Effects of Soil-Applied Fungicide on the Reproductive Performance of Eisenia fetida". Paper presented in IX Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica, 2025.
  7. Lopes, Henda; Elisabete Nascimento-Gonçalves; Morais, Maria; Azevedo, Tiago; Falco, Virgílio; Trindade, H.; Coimbra, Ana Maria; et al. "Preliminary assessment of organic amendment and liming effects in a Ryegrass pot experiment". Paper presented in IX Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica, 2025.
  8. Pinto, J.P.; Correia, P.; Azevedo, Tiago; Elisabete Nascimento-Gonçalves; Medeiros, Catarina; Mateus, Cristiano; Finimundy, T. C.; et al. "Evaluation of hepatic and renal responses to oral exposure of mice to an aqueous acorn shell extract". Paper presented in II Thematic Meeting AL4ANIMALS – Comparative, Translational Medicine and Biotechnology, 2025.
  9. Garcias, I.; Elisabete Nascimento-Gonçalves; Azevedo, Tiago; Medeiros, Catarina; Susana M. Cardoso; Oliveira P.A.. "Evaluation of Cydonia oblonga leaf extract on physiological parameters in HPV16-transgenic mice". Paper presented in II Thematic Meeting AL4ANIMALS – Comparative, Translational Medicine and Biotechnology, 2025.
  10. Carvalho, Teresa; Elisabete Nascimento-Gonçalves; Medeiros, Catarina; Azevedo, Tiago; João Ricardo Sousa; Roboredo, Marta; Coimbra, Ana Maria; et al. "Effects of vermicompost leachate on early growth of Cucumis sativus L.". Paper presented in 3rd Inov4Agro Scholarship Researchers' Day, 2025, Vila Real, UTAD, 2025.
  11. Medeiros, Catarina; Azevedo, Tiago; Salgado, Carla; Elisabete Nascimento-Gonçalves; Ferreira, J; Lopes, Henda; Morais, Maria; et al. "Reproduction test using Eisenia fetida to assess an herbicide under development in artificial soils". Paper presented in em 3rd Inov4Agro Scholarship Researchers' Day, UTAD, Vila Real, 2025.
  12. Medeiros, Catarina; Azevedo, Tiago; Elisabete Nascimento-Gonçalves; Morais, Maria; Roboredo, Marta; Oliveira P.A.; Coimbra, Ana Maria. "Ecotoxicological evaluation of an herbicide under development in artificial soils using the earthworm avoidance test". Paper presented in 3rd Inov4Agro Scholarship Researchers' Day., Vila Real, UTAD, 2025.
  13. Correira, Pedro; Pinto, João Pedro; Azevedo, Tiago; Elisabete Nascimento-Gonçalves; Medeiros, Catarina; Luís Félix; Seixas, Fernanda; Oliveira P.A.. "Evaluation of hepatic and renal function following oral exposure to an aqueous acorn shell extract in mice". Paper presented in I International FoodTec Conference - Shaping the Future of Sustainable Food Ecosystems, 2025.
  14. Azevedo, Tiago; Vieira, Sara F.; Albuquerque, B. R.; Cardoso, Rossana V. C. ; Gama, A; Oliveira P.A.; Barros, Lillian. "From by-product to ingredient: antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of olive pomace extracts for functional foods". Paper presented in I International FoodTec Conference - Shaping the Future of Sustainable Food Ecosystems, 2025.
  15. Lopes, Henda; Elisabete Nascimento-Gonçalves; Morais, Maria; Azevedo, Tiago; Falco, Virgílio; TRINDADE, HENRIQUE; Coimbra, Ana Maria; et al. "Structural and chemical transformation of vine pruning residues during composting". Paper presented in XVI International Agriculture Symposium "AGROSYM“ , Jahorina. Bosnia and Herzegovina., 2025.
  16. Nascimento-Gonçalves, E.; Medeiros, C.; Lopes, H.; Azevedo, Tiago; Sousa, J.R.; Roboredo, M.; Coimbra, A.M.; et al. "From waste to safe fertilizer: Vermicomposting as a strategy for microbial risk mitigation". Paper presented in 7th International Conference of the European College of Veterinary Microbiology, 2025.
  17. Morais, Maria; Elisabete Nascimento-Gonçalves; Lopes, Henda; Azevedo, Tiago; Medeiros, Catarina; Coimbra, Ana Maria; Roboredo, Marta; Oliveira P.A.; João Ricardo Sousa. "Effectiveness of combined composting and vermicomposting in the management of vineyard pruning and sewage sludge.". Paper presented in vii eurosoil 2025 and X Congreso Ibérico de la Ciencia del Suelo. Sevilha, 2025.
  18. Elisabete Nascimento-Gonçalves; Morais, Maria; Azevedo, Tiago; Lopes, Henda; Medeiros, Catarina; Coimbra, Ana Maria; Roboredo, Marta; Oliveira P.A.; João Ricardo Sousa. "Use of vineyard residues and sewage sludge in substrates: a sustainable solution for cucumber production?". Paper presented in VII Eurosoil 2025, 2025.
  19. Azevedo, Tiago; Silva-Reis, R.; Medeiros-Fonseca, B.; Gonçalves, M.; Mendes, G.; Roboredo, M.; Rocha, M.J.; et al. "Stressed but fertile: the isoflavone paradox in Eisenia fetida". Paper presented in XV AIEC – Iberian Association of Comparative Endocrinology, 2025.
  20. Azevedo, Tiago; Vieira, S.F.; Albuquerque, B.R.; Gama, A.; Oliveira, P.A.; Barros, L.. "Toward safer and sustainable ingredients: cytocompatibility of bioactive olive pomace extracts for dermocosmetic formulations". Paper presented in 3rd European Symposium on Phytochemicals in Medicine and Food (3-EuSPMF), 2025.
  21. Nascimento-Gonçalves, E.; Seixas, F.; Azevedo, Tiago; Faustino-Rocha, A.I.; Medeiros, C.; Neuparth, M.J.; Ferreira, R.; Oliveira, P.A.. "Influence of age on prostate cancer progression in a hormonal and chemically induced animal model". Paper presented in XXXI Porto Cancer Meeting, 2025.
  22. Nascimento-Gonçalves, E.; Lopes, H.; Azevedo, Tiago; Silva, T.L.; Vieira A.F.; Medeiros, C.; Sousa, J.R.; et al. "Pathogen reduction in vermicomposting of vine pruning residues with sewage sludge". Paper presented in XVII Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia | VII Jornadas Ibéricas de Genética y Biotecnología, 2025.
  23. Medeiros, C.; Cristão, B.; Nascimento-Gonçalves, E.; Morais, M.C.; Azevedo, Tiago; Lopes, H.; Roboredo, M.; et al. "Optimization of DNA extraction and PCR conditions to identify microbial communities in vermicompost". Paper presented in XVII Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia | VII Jornadas Ibéricas de Genética y Biotecnología, 2025.
  24. Medeiros, C.; Azevedo, Tiago; Salgado, C.; Ferreira, J.; Nascimento-Gonçalves, E.; Lopes, H.; Morais, M.C.; et al. "Earthworm avoidance test for ecotoxicological evaluation of a developing herbicide". Paper presented in XVII Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia | VII Jornadas Ibéricas de Genética y Biotecnología, 2025.
  25. Silva, T.L.; Vieira, A.F.; Matos, M.; Afonso, P.; Azevedo, Tiago; Coelho, A.C.; Oliveira, P.A.. "Aspergillus spp. and Hygiene: Evaluating Disinfectant Efficacy Through a Phenotypic Lens". Paper presented in XVII Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia | VII Jornadas Ibéricas de Genética y Biotecnología, 2025.
  26. Vieira, A.F.; Silva, T.L.; Matos, M.; Afonso, P.; Azevedo, Tiago; Coelho, A.C.; Oliveira, P.A.. "Evaluation of a Commercial Disinfectant’s Efficacy Against Bacterial Isolates from Shelters and Households". Paper presented in XVII Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia | VII Jornadas Ibéricas de Genética y Biotecnología, 2025.
  27. Lopes, H.; Nascimento-Gonçalves, E.; Morais, M.C.; Azevedo, Tiago; Falco, V.; Trindade, H.; Coimbra, A.M.; et al. "Different sewage sludge input times in the compost quality assessed by stability and maturity indexes". Paper presented in VIII Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica, 2024.
  28. Morais, M.C.; Nascimento-Gonçalves, E.; Azevedo, Tiago; Lopes, H.; Coimbra, A.M.; Sousa, J.R.; Roboredo, M.; Oliveira, P.. "Avaliação da fitotoxicidade em resíduos de Acacia dealbata e Robinia pseudoacacia vermicompostados". Paper presented in VIII Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica, 2024.
  29. Medeiros, C.; Azevedo, Tiago; Salgado, C.; Ferreira, J.; Nascimento-Gonçalves, E.; Lopes, H.; Morais, M.C.; et al. "Ecotoxicological assessment of an under-development herbicide using the earthworm reproduction test". Paper presented in VIII Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica, 2024.
  30. Morais, M.C.; Nascimento-Gonçalves, E.; Azevedo, Tiago; Lopes, H.; Coimbra, A.M.; Sousa, J.R.; Roboredo, M.; Oliveira, P.. "Potencial de compostados e vermicompostados de resíduos da vinha no cultivo de pepino". Paper presented in VIII Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica, 2024.
  31. Silva, J.; Azevedo, Tiago; Ginja, M.; Oliveira, P.A.; Duarte, J.A.; Faustino-Rocha, A.I.. "Assessing the effects of natural products in rodent models of disease: the role of echocardiography". Paper presented in Tumor targeting, Imaging, RadiotherapieS, 2024.
  32. Nascimento-Gonçalves, E.; Azevedo, Tiago; Lopes, H.; Falco, V.; Coimbra, A.M.; Sousa, J.R.; Roboredo, M.; Oliveira, P.; Morais, M.C.. "Comparative analysis of vermicompost quality using Eisenia fetida and Eisenia andrei for the management of vineyard by-products". Paper presented in Inov4Agro Scholarship Researchers' Day, 2024.
  33. Azevedo, Tiago; Nascimento-Gonçalves, E.; Lopes, H.; Falco, V.; Coimbra, A.M.; Sousa, J.R.; Roboredo, M.; Oliveira, P.; Morais, M.C.. "Vermicomposting of vineyard by-products: a sustainable solution for waste management and soil fertility". Paper presented in Inov4Agro Scholarship Researchers' Day, 2024.
  34. Nascimento-Gonçalves, E.; Lopes, H.; Azevedo, Tiago; Silva, T.L.; Vieira, A.F.; Gonçalves, M.; Sousa, J.R.; et al. "Evaluating E. coli survival during composting: implications for soil and animal safety". Paper presented in 6th International Conference of the European College of Veterinary Microbiology, 2024.
  35. Sousa, D.; Teixeira, C.; Morais, C.; Roboredo, M.; Oliveira, P.; Sousa, J.R.; Azevedo, Tiago; et al. "Desenvolvimento de vermicompostos à base de resíduos urbanos - projeto Greenvalue". Paper presented in Encontro Anual das Ciências do Solo '24, 2024.
  36. Teixeira, C.; Sousa, D.; Morais, C.; Coimbra, A.C.; Oliveira, P.; Sousa, J.R.; Azevedo, Tiago; et al. "Avaliação da qualidade de compostos provenientes da co-compostagem de lamas de depuração". Paper presented in Encontro Anual das Ciências do Solo '24, 2024.
  37. Morais, M.C.; Gonçalves, E.; Azevedo, Tiago; Lopes, H.; Coimbra, A.M.; Sousa, J.R.; Roboredo, M.; Oliveira, P.A.. "Efeito das condições de extração na avaliação da fitotoxicidade do composto através do índice de germinação". Paper presented in Encontro Anual das Ciências do Solo '24, 2024.
  38. Nascimento-Gonçalves, E.; Lopes, H.; Azevedo, Tiago; Silva, T.L.; Vieira, A.F.; Sousa, J.R.; Roboredo, M.; et al. "Control of pathogenic bacteria by composting: survival rates of Escherichia coli and Salmonella sp. in sewage sludge and vine pruning residues compost". Paper presented in XVI Genetics and Biotechnology Conference I VI Genetics and Biotechnology Iberian Conference, 2024.
  39. Silva, J.; Azevedo, Tiago; Valada, A.; Anjos, L.; Moura, T.; Faustino-Rocha, A.I.; Oliveira, P.A.; Duarte, J.A.. "Effect of exercise training on hematological and biochemical parameters: data from a rat model of mammary cancer". Paper presented in IX Clinical Biochemistry Workshop, 2024.
  40. Nascimento-Gonçalves, E.; Azevedo, Tiago; Lopes, H.; Oliveira, P.A.; Sousa, J.R.; Roboredo, M.; Coimbra, A.M.; Morais, M.C.. "Feasibility of pre-composting vine pruning residues and sewage sludge for vermicomposting". Paper presented in Inov4Agro Scholarship Researchers' Day, 2023.
  41. Silva, J.; Azevedo, Tiago; Valada, A.; Faustino-Rocha, A.I.; Oliveira, P.A.; Duarte, J.A.. "Studying humane endpoints in Wistar rats fed with a western diet during resistance training: data from a model of mammary cancer". Paper presented in 9th International Electronic Conference on Medicinal Chemistry, 2023.
  42. Azevedo, Tiago; Faustino-Rocha, A.I.; Silva, J.; Valada, A.; Anjos, L.; Moura, T.; Ferreira, R.; et al. "Effects of an aqueous extract of Santolina chamaecyparissus L. in mammary carcinogenesis: data from a rat model". Paper presented in Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Society for Clinical Investigation, 2023.
  43. Azevedo, Tiago; Faustino-Rocha, A.I.; Silva, J.; Valada, A.; Anjos, L.; Moura, T.; Ferreira, R.; et al. "Chemopreventive effect of a Santolina chamaecyparissus aqueous extract on N-methyl-N-nitrosourea-induced mammary cancer in female rats". Paper presented in XXIX Porto Cancer Meeting, 2023.
  44. Silva, J.; Azevedo, Tiago; Valada, A.; Anjos, L.; Faustino-Rocha, A.I.; Oliveira, P.A.; Duarte, J.A.. "Effects of resistance training in the development of mammary tumors MNU-induced in Wistar rats". Paper presented in XXIX Porto Cancer Meeting, 2023.
  45. Silva, J.; Jota-Baptista, C.; Silva, M.G.; Azevedo, Tiago; Valada, A.; Anjos, L.; Faustino-Rocha, A.I.; et al. "Effects of resistance training on oxidative stress: data from an animal model of mammary cancer". Paper presented in 10º Encontro de Formação da Ordem dos Médicos Veterinários, 2023.
  46. Silva, Jessica; Azevedo, Tiago; Valada, Abigaël; Anjos, Lara; Faustino-Rocha, Ana I.; Silvestre-Ferreira, Ana C.; Queiroga, Felisbina L.; Oliveira, Paula A.; Duarte, José A.. "The effect of resistance training on hematological parameters: data from an animal model of mammary cancer". Paper presented in XV Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia / V Jornadas Ibéricas de Genética y Biotecnología, 2023.
  47. Azevedo, Tiago; Silva, J.; Valada, A.; Anjos, L.; Finimundy, T.C.; Barros, L.; Matos, M.; et al. "Effect of Santolina chamaecyparissus on serum markers: data from an animal model of mammary cancer". Paper presented in I International Congress on Animal and Veterinary Sciences “Under One Health concept”, 2022.
  48. Azevedo, Tiago; Ferreira, Rafaela; Santos, Marlene; Silva, Jessica; Valada, Abigaël; Anjos, Lara; Finimundy, Tiane C.; et al. "The impact of a Santolina chamaecyparissus L. extract on the gene expression of tumour markers". Paper presented in 1st International Congress on Food, Nutrition & Public Health - Towards a sustainable future, 2022.
  49. Azevedo, Tiago; Silva, Jessica; Valada, Abigaël; Anjos, Lara; Silvestre-Ferreira, Ana Cristina; Finimundy, Tiane Cristine; Barros, Lillian; et al. "Effect of Santolina chamaecyparissus on Physiological Parameters: Data from an Animal Model of Mammary Cancer". Paper presented in 8th International Electronic Conference on Medicinal Chemistry, 2022.
    10.3390/ecmc2022-13441
  50. Azevedo, Tiago; Ferreira, Tiago; Barros, Lillian; Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R.; Pinto, Maria de Lurdes; Oliveira, Paula A.. "Histopathological Evaluation of Mice's Liver and Kidney after Exposure to an Elderberry Extract". Paper presented in The 3rd international electronic conference on Foods: Food, Microbiome, and Health - A Celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Foods' Impact on our Wellbeing, session "Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods", 2022.
    10.3390/foods2022-13031
  51. Azevedo, Tiago; Silva, Jessica; Valada, Abigaël; Anjos, Lara; Finimundy, Tiane C.; Barros, Lillian; Matos, Manuela; Oliveira, Paula A.. "Chemopreventive Potential of Santolina chamaecyparissus against MNU-Induced Mammary Cancer in Female Wistar Rats". Paper presented in The 3rd international electronic conference on Foods: Food, Microbiome, and Health - A Celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Foods' Impact on our Wellbeing, session “Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods”, 2022.
    10.3390/foods2022-12981
  52. Reis, Rita; Faustino-Rocha, Ana I.; Silva, Jessica; Valada, Abigaël; Azevedo, Tiago; Anjos, Lara; Silva, Artur; et al. "Studying and analyzing humane endpoints in the rat model of diabetes induced by streptozotocin". Paper presented in EXPOBIOTERIOS, 2022.
  53. Azevedo, Tiago; Silva, Jessica; Valada, Abigaël; Anjos, Lara; Finimundy, Tiane C.; Barros, Lillian; Matos, Manuela; et al. "Efeito do extrato de Santolina chamaecyparissus em parâmetros fisiológicos de um modelo animal de cancro da mama induzido quimicamente". Paper presented in 4º Encontro Nacional de Jovens Investigadores em Oncologia (ENJIO), 2022.
  54. Silva, Jessica; Azevedo, Tiago; Valada, Abigaël; Anjos, Lara; Faustino-Rocha, Ana I. ; Oliveira, Paula A.; Duarte, José Alberto. "Efeito da dieta ocidental em parâmetros morfométricos: resultados preliminares de um modelo animal de cancro da mama". Paper presented in 4º Encontro Nacional de Jovens Investigadores em Oncologia (ENJIO), 2022.
  55. Valada, Abigaël; Miranda, Maria; Silva, Jessica; Azevedo, Tiago; Silva, Rafaela; Matos, Manuela; Seixas, Fernanda ; et al. "Modelo animal de cancro da mama induzido pela N-metil-N-nitrosureia: sua caracterização citogenética e expressão génica, resultados preliminares". Paper presented in 4º Encontro Nacional de Jovens Investigadores em Oncologia (ENJIO), 2022.
  56. Azevedo, Tiago; Silva, Jessica; Valada, Abigaël; Anjos, Lara; Moura, Tânia; Ferreira, Rafaela; Góis, Magda; et al. "Murinometric parameters determined during Santolina chamaecyparissus administration in female Wistar rats". Paper presented in XIV Jornadas de Bioquímica, 2022.
  57. Valada, Abigaël; Miranda, Maria; Silva, Jessica; Azevedo, Tiago; Matos, Manuela; Pinto-Leite, Rosário; Oliveira, Paula A.. "From The Tumour To Its Cytogenetic Classification". Paper presented in Jornadas de Biologia 2022, 2022.
  58. Silva-Reis, R.; Valada, A.; Anjos, L.; Azevedo, Tiago; Silva, J.; Silva, A.M.S.; Ferreira, R.; Cardoso, S.M.; Oliveira, P.A.. "Refinement of humane endpoints from a type 2 diabetes rat model: the reality of research". Paper presented in Jornadas de Biologia, 2022.
  59. Azevedo, Tiago; Ferreira, Tiago; Ferreira, João; Barros, Lillian; Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R.; Gaivão, Isabel; Oliveira, Paula A.. "Safety of an elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) extract: an oxidative DNA damage study". Paper presented in XIV Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia / IV Jornadas Ibéricas de Genética y Biotecnología, 2022.
  60. Azevedo, Tiago; Ferreira, Tiago; Pires, Maria João; Neuparth, Maria João; Barros, Lillian; Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R.; Rosa, Eduardo; Oliveira, Paula A.. "Hematological and biochemical profile of FVB/n mice supplemented with an anthocyanin-rich elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) extract". Paper presented in 7th International Electronic Conference on Medicinal Chemistry session Round table on natural products, 2021.
    10.3390/ecmc2021-11562
  61. Lopes, Diana; Félix, Luís; Azevedo, Tiago; Dias, Maria Inês; Barros, Lillian; Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R.; Ferreira, Tiago; et al. "A baga de sabugueiro como moduladora da atividade da SOD em rim de murganhos". Paper presented in XIII Encontro Nacional de Estudantes de Bioquímica, 2021.
  62. Teixeira, Filipa; Félix, Luís; Azevedo, Tiago; Dias, Maria Inês; Barros, Lillian; Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R.; Ferreira, Tiago; et al. "Administração crónica de extrato de sabugueiro interfere com a SOD e CAT em fígado de murganho". Paper presented in XIII Encontro Nacional de Estudantes de Bioquímica, 2021.
  63. Lopes, Diana ; Félix, Luís; Azevedo, Tiago; Dias, Maria Inês; Barros, Lillian; Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R.; Ferreira, Tiago; et al. "Efeito da baga do sabugueiro no rim de murganho: avaliação do stresse oxidativo". Paper presented in III Jornadas Ibéricas de Toxicologia, 2021.
  64. Teixeira, Filipa; Félix, Luís; Azevedo, Tiago; Dias, Maria Inês; Barros, Lillian; Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R.; Ferreira, Tiago; et al. "Avaliação de parâmetros de stresse oxidativo hepático após administração da baga de sabugueiro em murganhos". Paper presented in III Jornadas Ibéricas de Toxicologia, 2021.
  65. Azevedo, Tiago; Ferreira, Tiago; Oliveira, Paula A.. "Elderberry's medicinal properties: a brief overview". Paper presented in II Jornadas de Biotecnologia para as Ciências da Saúde, 2021.
  66. Azevedo, Tiago; Ferreira, Tiago; Pires, Maria João; Barros, Lillian; Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R.; Rosa, Eduardo; Oliveira, Paula A.. "Morphometric and microhematocrit evaluation in FVB/n mice supplemented with anthocyanin-rich elderberry extract". Paper presented in IBERPHENOL International Conference: “Advances in the role of phenols in health effects and other uses, 2020.
  67. Azevedo, Tiago; Ferreira, Tiago; Pires, Maria João; Barros, Lillian; Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R.; Rosa, Eduardo; Oliveira, Paula A.. "Evaluation of physiological parameters in FVB/n mice supplemented with an anthocyanin-rich elderberry extract". Paper presented in XII Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia / II Jornadas de Genética y Biotecnología, 2020.
Journal article
  1. Aires, Inês; Silva, Jessica; Azevedo, Tiago; Ferreira, Rita; Faustino-Rocha, Ana I.; Duarte, José Alberto; Oliveira, Paula A.. "Strengthening animal welfare: monitoring humane endpoints in a rat model of mammary tumorigenesis undergoing a ladder resistance training protocol". Laboratory Animals (2026): https://doi.org/10.1177/00236772261444916.
    10.1177/00236772261444916
  2. Tiago Azevedo; Jessica Silva; Maria J. Pires; Mário Ginja; Tiane C. Finimundy; Maria J. Neuparth; Manuela Matos; et al. "Cardiac Modulation by Santolina chamaecyparissus Aqueous Extract in a Rat Model of Mammary Carcinogenesis". Current Issues in Molecular Biology (2026): https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb48060599.
    10.3390/cimb48060599
  3. Catarina Medeiros; Tiago Azevedo; Elisabete Nascimento-Gonçalves; Maria Teresa Carvalho; Ana Beatriz Teixeira; Bárbara Almeida; Paulo Nunes; et al. "In Vitro Assessment of Cucumis sativus L. Growth Responses to Aqueous Extracts Derived from Vermicompost Produced from Vineyard, Winery and Sewage Sludge Residues". Horticulturae (2026): https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae12060695.
    10.3390/horticulturae12060695
  4. Correia, Pedro; Mateus, Cristiano; Pinto, João Pedro; Azevedo, Tiago; Finimundy, Tiane; Babo, Pedro; Nascimento-Gonçalves, Elisabete; et al. "Preserved organ function and redox homeostasis following repeated oral exposure to Quercus suber acorn shell extract in female FVB/n mice". Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology (2026): 104070. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2026.104070.
    10.1016/j.bcab.2026.104070
  5. Maia, Carolina; Pereira, Sandra; Moura, Renata; Brito, Cátia; Baltazar, Miguel; Martins, Sandra; Branco, Zélia; et al. "Modulation of Grapevine Physiological Performance by Compost and Vermicompost Obtained from Vine Pruning Residues". Plants 15 4 (2026): 558. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants15040558.
    10.3390/plants15040558
  6. Nascimento-Gonçalves, Elisabete; Azevedo, Tiago; Lopes, Henda; Medeiros, Catarina; Falco, Virgílio; Coelho, Ana; Sousa, João; et al. "Vermicompost and Leachate from Sewage Sludge and Vineyard Pruning Residues: An Exploratory Assessment of Cucumber Germination and Early Seedling Growth". Environments 13 1 (2026): 59. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments13010059.
    10.3390/environments13010059
  7. Nascimento-Gonçalves, Elisabete; Azevedo, Tiago; Medeiros, Catarina; Faustino-Rocha, Ana I.. "In Vivo Prostate Cancer Modelling: From the Pre-Clinical to the Clinical Setting". Life 16 1 (2026): 111. https://doi.org/10.3390/life16010111.
    10.3390/life16010111
  8. Morais, Maria Cristina; Azevedo, Tiago; Lopes, Henda; Coimbra, Ana Maria; Sousa, João Ricardo; Roboredo, Marta; Oliveira, Paula Alexandra; Nascimento-Gonçalves, Elisabete. "Compost and Vermicompost from Vine Pruning and Sewage Sludge as Peat Alternatives in Cucumber Seedling Production". Agronomy 15 11 (2025): 2519. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15112519.
    10.3390/agronomy15112519
  9. Azevedo, Tiago; Roboredo, Marta; Barros, Ana I. R. N. A.; Gouvinhas, Irene; Anjos, Lara; Araújo, Rafael; Sousa, João R.; et al. "Unveiling the Secret: Effect of Grape Stems as Soil Amendments in Earthworm Tail Regeneration and Reproductive Success". Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition (2025): https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-025-02547-0.
    10.1007/s42729-025-02547-0
  10. Morais, Maria C.; Nascimento-Gonçalves, Elisabete; Azevedo, Tiago; Lopes, Henda; Ferreira, Helena; Coimbra, Ana M.; Gonçalves, Berta; et al. "Valorization of Underused Biomass of Acacia dealbata and Acacia melanoxylon Through Vermicomposting as an Alternative Substrate for Cucumber Production". Recycling 10 3 (2025): 120. https://doi.org/10.3390/recycling10030120.
    10.3390/recycling10030120
  11. Azevedo, Tiago; Nascimento-Gonçalves, Elisabete; Lopes, Henda; Medeiros, Catarina; Falco, Virgílio; Sousa, João R.; Coimbra, Ana M.; et al. "Valorization of Vineyard By-Products Through Vermicomposting: A Comparative Pilot-Scale Study with Eisenia fetida and Eisenia andrei". Agronomy 15 6 (2025): 1340. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15061340.
    10.3390/agronomy15061340
  12. Azevedo, Tiago; Silva-Reis, Rita; Medeiros-Fonseca, Beatriz; Gonçalves, Mariana; Mendes, Gabriel; Roboredo, Marta; Rocha, Maria J.; et al. "Do (xeno)estrogens pose a risk to earthworms? Soy isoflavones and estradiol impact gonad structure and induce oxidative stress in Eisenia fetida". Chemosphere 377 (2025): 144315. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2025.144315.
    10.1016/j.chemosphere.2025.144315
  13. Jesus, T. M.; Azevedo, Tiago; Silva-Reis, R.; Ferreira, T.; Nascimento-Gonçalves, E.; Medeiros, C.; Ferreira, J.; et al. "Exploring the Chemopreventive and Antioxidant Effects of Spearmint Leaf Hydroethanolic Extract in HPV16-transgenic Mice". In Vivo 39 3 (2025): 1303-1313. https://doi.org/10.21873/invivo.13934.
    10.21873/invivo.13934
  14. Silva, Jessica; Azevedo, Tiago; Aires, Inês; Medeiros, Catarina; Neuparth, Maria J.; Seixas, Fernanda; Ferreira, Rita; et al. "Effects of Ladder-Climbing Exercise on Mammary Cancer: Data from a Chemically Induced Rat Model". Veterinary Sciences 12 4 (2025): 303. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci12040303.
    10.3390/vetsci12040303
  15. Silva, Jessica; Azevedo, Tiago; Ferreira, Rita; Neuparth, Maria J.; Seixas, Fernanda; Ginja, Mário; Pires, Maria J.; et al. "The Impact of a Western Diet and Resistance Training in a Rat Model of Mammary Cancer". Life 15 2 (2025): 250. https://doi.org/10.3390/life15020250.
    10.3390/life15020250
  16. Silva, J.; Azevedo, Tiago; Aires, I.; Peixoto, F.; Neuparth, M.J.; Queiroga, F.L.; Seixas, F.; et al. "Interplay Between Western Diet and Mammary Cancer: Data from a Chemically-induced Model in Wistar Rats". Anticancer Research 44 11 (2024): 4843-4856. https://doi.org/10.21873/anticanres.17310.
    10.21873/anticanres.17310
  17. Jessica Silva; Tiago Azevedo; Mário Ginja; Paula A. Oliveira; José Alberto Duarte; Ana I. Faustino-Rocha. "Realistic Aspects of Cardiac Ultrasound in Rats: Practical Tips for Improved Examination". Journal of Imaging (2024): https://doi.org/10.3390/jimaging10090219.
    10.3390/jimaging10090219
  18. Tiago Azevedo; Mariana Gonçalves; Rita Silva-Reis; Beatriz Medeiros-Fonseca; Marta Roboredo; João R. Sousa; Paula A. Oliveira; et al. "Do endocrine disrupting compounds impact earthworms? A comprehensive evidence review". Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology (2024): https://doi.org/10.1007/s11157-024-09698-z.
    10.1007/s11157-024-09698-z
  19. Azevedo, Tiago; Ferreira, Tiago; Peña-Corona, Sheila I.; Cortes, Hernán; Silva-Reis, Rita; da Costa, Rui M. Gil; Faustino-Rocha, Ana I.; et al. "Natural products-based antiangiogenic agents: New frontiers in cancer therapy". Food Frontiers (2024): http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/fft2.466.
    10.1002/fft2.466
  20. Nascimento-Gonçalves, Elisabete; Azevedo, Tiago; Lopes, Henda; Sousa, João Ricardo; Oliveira, Paula Alexandra; Roboredo, Marta; Coimbra, Ana Maria; Morais, Maria Cristina. "Vermicomposting as a Valorization Solution to the Winery Sector By-Products". Agronomy 14 6 (2024): 1111. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14061111.
    10.3390/agronomy14061111
  21. Oliveira, P.A.; Gonçalves, L.; Gonçalves, M.; Venâncio, C.; Azevedo, Tiago; Ribeiro, C.; Reis, R.; Faustino-Rocha, A.I.. "Relation between Infrared Thermometry and Thermal Imaging for Assessment of Rodents’ Body Temperature: A Way to Improve Animal Welfare". International Journal of Veterinary Science (2024): 391-400. https://doi.org/10.47278/journal.ijvs/2024.133.
    10.47278/journal.ijvs/2024.133
  22. Ferreira, Tiago; Azevedo, Tiago; Silva, Jessica; Faustino-Rocha, Ana I.; Oliveira, Paula A.. "Current views on in vivo models for breast cancer research and related drug development". Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery (2023): 1-19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17460441.2023.2293152.
    10.1080/17460441.2023.2293152
  23. Azevedo, Tiago; Silva, Jessica; Faustino-Rocha, Ana I.; Valada, Abigaël; Anjos, Lara; Moura, Tânia; Ferreira, Rafaela; et al. "The role of natural compounds in rat mammary cancer: the beneficial effects of a Santolina chamaecyparissus L. aqueous extract". Veterinarska stanica 55 1 (2023): 45-61. https://doi.org/10.46419/vs.55.1.3.
    Open access • Published • 10.46419/vs.55.1.3
  24. Silva-Reis, Rita; Faustino-Rocha, Ana I.; Silva, Jéssica; Valada, Abigaël; Azevedo, Tiago; Anjos, Lara; Gonçalves, Lio; et al. "Studying and Analyzing Humane Endpoints in the Fructose-Fed and Streptozotocin-Injected Rat Model of Diabetes". Animals 13 8 (2023): 1397. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani13081397.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/ani13081397
  25. Azevedo, Tiago; Ferreira, Tiago; Ferreira, João; Teixeira, Filipa; Ferreira, Diana; Silva-Reis, Rita; Neuparth, Maria João; et al. "Supplementation of an Anthocyanin-Rich Elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) Extract in FVB/n Mice: A Healthier Alternative to Synthetic Colorants". Applied Sciences 12 23 (2022): 11928. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app122311928.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/app122311928
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. "The role of a cotton-lavender (Santolina chamaecyparissus L.) extract in female rats' mammary cancer: from the chemoprevention effects to its genetic study". Master, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 2023.
  2. Azevedo, Tiago. "Propriedades do Sabugueiro (Sambucus nigra L.): Breve revisão da sua aplicação médica". Degree, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 2020.
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2026/02/06 Soil-dependent variability in reproductive toxicity of two pesticides to Eisenia fetida 56ª Reunião da Sociedade Portuguesa de Farmacologia, 44ª Reunião de Farmacologia Clínica e 25ª Reunião de Toxicologia
(Coimbra, Portugal)
2026/02/06 Comprehensive assessment of Cydonia oblonga leaf extract in an HPV animal model 56ª Reunião da Sociedade Portuguesa de Farmacologia, 44ª Reunião de Farmacologia Clínica e 25ª Reunião de Toxicologia
(Coimbra, Portugal)
2026/02/06 Toward the valorisation of Quercus suber acorn shells: a preclinical safety study in female FVB/n mice 56ª Reunião da Sociedade Portuguesa de Farmacologia, 44ª Reunião de Farmacologia Clínica e 25ª Reunião de Toxicologia
(Coimbra, Portugal)
2025/12/10 Recovery of bioactive compounds from olive pomace: a comparative study of polyphenol extraction methods for dermo-pharmaceutical applications 2nd Edition of the Seminar Cycle on Sustainable Agrifood Production
(Vila do Conde, Portugal)
2025/03/24 Endocrine Disruption Underground: From Broad EDC Risks to Estradiol Effects in Earthworms XV AIEC – Iberian Association of Comparative Endocrinology
(Porto, Portugal)
2025/03/11 Effect of vermicompost from vine and wine industry by-products on growth and photosynthetic parameters of garden cress XVII Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia | VII Jornadas Ibéricas de Genética y Biotecnología
(Vila Real, Portugal)
2024/11/20 Vermicomposting of vine prunings and sewage sludge: A sustainable strategy for a greener agriculture VIII Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica
(Vila Real, Portugal)
2024/10/07 Assessment of co-composting maturity indices of sewage sludge and vineyard pruning residues Inov4Agro Scholarship Researchers' Day
(Porto, Portugal)
2024/02/08 Biofertilizantes Enotécnica 2024 | Gestão de biodiversidade e ecossistemas em vinhas
(Portugal)
2023/12/18 (Vermi)compostagem de resíduos urbanos e florestais Jornada Técnica "Utilização de lamas e águas tratadas de ETAR’s no restauro de zonas florestais em riscos de desertificação"
(Alfândega da Fé, Portugal)
2023/11/23 Promoting sustainable vineyards: exploring bacterial isolates for disease management and enhanced plant growth VII Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica
(Vila Real, Portugal)
2023/11/17 Evaluating the impact of a western diet on biochemical parameters in an animal model of breast cancer Inov4Agro Scholarship Researchers' Day
(Vila Real, Portugal)
2023/11/17 Impact of "Tinta Barroca" grape stem exposure on oxidative stress parameters of Eisenia fetida Inov4Agro Scholarship Researchers' Day
(Vila Real, Portugal)
2023/06/19 Feeding efficiency of western and standard diets in Wistar rats exercised with resistance training 4th Edition of International Nutrition Research Conference
(Virtual)
2023/05/17 Impact of a Western Diet on Oxidative Stress: Data from An Animal Model of Mammary Cancer 3rd International Conference on Cancer
(Lisba, Portugal)
2023/03/23 Chemopreventive potential of a Santolina chamaecyparissus aqueous extract in a rat model of breast cancer XV Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia / V Jornadas Ibéricas de Genética y Biotecnología (Internacional)
Universidad de León, Espanha; Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (Vila Real, Portugal)
2023/03/22 Santolina chamaecyparissus L.: a brief overview of its medicinal properties The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Biomedicines (Internacional)
(Virtual)
2023/03/20 Animal Welfare in Diabetes Research: A Humane Endpoint Scoring System 3rd International Conference on Diabetes, Endocrinoly & Obesity
2023/02/03 Animal model of breast cancer induced by N-methyl-N-nitrosourea (MNU): cytogenetic characterization SPF Meeting 2023 (Nacional)
(Coimbra, Portugal)
2023/02/03 Chemopreventive effect of a Santolina chamaecyparissus extract: data from an animal model of breast cancer SPF Meeting 2023 (Nacional)
(Coimbra, Portugal)
2022/09/28 Monitoring animal welfare during resistance training: data from a rat model of mammary cancer XIX Foro internacional sobre la Evaluación de la Calidad de la Investigación y de la Educación Superior (FECIES) (Internacional)
(Virtual)
2022/09/28 Effects of diet and resistance training on urinary and fecal characteristic XIX Foro internacional sobre la Evaluación de la Calidad de la Investigación y de la Educación Superior (FECIES) (Internacional)
(Virtual)
2022/08/28 Studying and analyzing humane endpoints in the rat model of diabetes induced by streptozotocin 32nd Congress ESCPB (Internacional)
(Napóles, Italy)
2022/06/27 Cytogenetic analysis of N-Methyl-N-Nitrosourea (MNU) induced Mammary tumour in female Wistar rat III International Meeting of the Portuguese Society of Genetics (Internacional)
Universidade de Évora (Évora, Portugal)
2022/02/10 Supplementation of an anthocyanin rich elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) extract in FVB/n mice: the rise of natural colorants? SPF Meeting 2022 (Nacional)
Abel Salazar Biomedical Sciences Institute - University of Porto (Porto, Portugal)
2022/02/10 Effects of N-methyl-N-nitrosourea administration: comparing data between Wistar and Sprague-Dawley female rats SPF Meeting 2022 (Nacional)
Abel Salazar Biomedical Sciences Institute - University of Porto (Porto, Portugal)

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2026/09 - 2027/08 Toxicological evaluation of an olive pomace extract incorporated into the diet of mice: effects on physiological and biochemical parameters
Co-supervisor
 Biologia Clínica Laboratorial (Master)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2026/02 - 2026/06 Assessment of the immune response in normal and tumorous prostate tissue: CD8+ cell infiltration and mast cell quantification
Co-supervisor
 Biomedical and Health Sciences (Degree)
Universidade de Évora, Portugal
2026/02 - 2026/06 VEGF Expression in Normal and Tumorous Prostate Tissue: A Histological Study
Co-supervisor
 Biomedical and Health Sciences (Degree)
Universidade de Évora, Portugal
2026/02 - 2026/06 Expression of the estrogen receptor in normal and tumorous prostate tissue: a histological study
Co-supervisor
 Biomedical and Health Sciences (Degree)
Universidade de Évora, Portugal
2026/02 - 2026/06 Impact of a high-protein plant-based diet on FVB/n mice
Co-supervisor
 Biochemistry (Degree)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2025/09 - 2026/02 Neurological and cardiac effects of intravenous administration of an indole alkaloid in FVB/n mice
Supervisor
 Biochemistry (Degree)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2025/02 - 2025/06 Evaluation of two vermicomposts on radish seedlings
Co-supervisor
 Biochemistry (Degree)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2024/09 - 2025/06 Effect of soil copper and glyphosate concentrations and the role of biochar in mitigation: a study of leaching and behavior using Eisenia fetida
Co-supervisor
 Biology and Geology (Degree)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2024/09 - 2025/02 Effect of biochar application on the phytotoxicity of olive pomace: an avoidance study using Eisenia fetida
Co-supervisor
 Biology and Geology (Degree)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role) 		Institution / Organization
2026/01/15 - Current “Minhocas em ação: a aventura da vermicompostagem!” | Workshop at the “EB/JI do Corgo” (2026/01/15)
2025/11/27 - Current “Minhocas em ação: a aventura da vermicompostagem!” | Semana da Ciência e Tecnologia 2025 (2025/11/27) Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2025/11/26 - Current “A importância dos animais de laboratório na Ciência” | Semana da Ciência e Tecnologia 2025 (2025/11/26) Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2025/11/25 - Current Inov4Agro Scholarship Researchers' Day 2025 (2025/11/25) Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal

Universidade do Porto GreenUPorto Centro de Investigação em Produção Agroalimentar Sustentável, Portugal
2024/01/17 - Current “Pequenos cientistas do solo: explorar a vermicompostagem?” | Workshop at the “JI e EB1 de Torneiros” (2024/01/17)
2025/06/06 - 2025/06/23 “Minhocas, mais do que os olhos vêm” | BioBlitz UTAD 2025 (2025/06/06 - 2025/06/23) Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2024/11/27 - 2024/12/03 “Animais de laboratório na Ciência: qual o seu papel?” | Workshop at the “JI e EB1 de Torneiros” (2024/11/27 - 2024/12/03)
2024/11/18 - 2024/11/24 “Biofertilizantes - Best Friends Forever” | Semana da Ciência e Tecnologia 2024 (2024/11/18 - 2024/11/24) Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2024/11/18 - 2024/11/24 “A importância dos Animais de Laboratório na Ciência” | Semana da Ciência e Tecnologia 2024 (2024/11/18 - 2024/11/24) Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2024/09/27 - 2024/09/27 “À descoberta da importância dos produtos naturais e as suas aplicações” | Noite Europeia dos Investigadores 2024 (2024/09/27 - 2024/09/27) Universidade de Évora, Portugal
2023/09/23 - 2023/09/23 "Animais e o progresso científico: qual a sua importância?" | Noite Europeia dos Investigadores 2023 (2023/09/23 - 2023/09/23)
Workshop (Co-organisor)
 Universidade de Évora, Portugal
2022/11/21 - 2022/11/25 "Animais e o progresso científico: qual a sua importância?" | Semana da Ciência & Tecnologia 2022 (2022/11/21 - 2022/11/25)
Workshop (Co-organisor)
 Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2022/09/30 - 2022/09/30 "Qual a importância dos animais no progresso científico?" | Noite Europeia dos Investigadores 2022 (2022/09/30 - 2022/09/30)
Workshop (Co-organisor)
 Universidade de Évora, Portugal
2022/07/04 - 2022/07/08 Avaliação e valorização de produtos naturais no tratamento da doença | Ciência Viva no Laboratório 2022 (2022/07/04 - 2022/07/08)
Workshop (Co-organisor)
 Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal
2020/12 - 2021/04/30 II Jornadas de Biotecnologia para as Ciências da Saúde (2021/04/30 - 2021/04/30)
Conference (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2020 - 2020 XII Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia / II Jornadas Ibéricas de Genética y Biotecnología (2020/02/20 - 2020/02/22)
Congress (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal

ADNGB - Núcleo de Estudantes de Genética e Biotecnologia - UTAD, Portugal

Universidad de León, Spain
2019 - 2019 XI Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia / I Jornadas Ibéricas de Genética y Biotecnología. (2019/03/13 - 2019/03/17)
Congress (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal

ADNGB - Núcleo de Estudantes de Genética e Biotecnologia - UTAD, Portugal

Universidad de León, Spain
2018 - 2018 Dia Aberto UTAD - 2018 (2018/03/21 - 2018/03/21)
Exhibition (Other)
 Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal

Jury of academic degree

Topic
Role 		Candidate name (Type of degree)
Institution / Organization
2026/02/13 Neurological and cardiac effects of intravenous administration of an indole alkaloid in FVB/n mice
Supervisor
 Matilde Garcia Prata (Other)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal

Ad Hoc journal article review

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2026 - Current Livers (2673-4389) Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
2026 - Current Applied Sciences (2076-3417) Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
2026 - Current BMC Cancer (1471-2407) Springer Nature
2025 - Current Current Issues in Molecular Biology (1467-3045) Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
2025 - Current Biology (2079-7737) Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
2025 - Current Frontiers in Environmental Science (2296-665X) Frontiers
2025 - Current Food Bioscience (2212-4306) Elsevier
2025 - Current International Journal of Molecular Sciences (1422-0067) Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)

Committee member

Activity description
Role 		Institution / Organization
2025 - Current Member of the CITAB PhD Students Committee
Member
 Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal
2024/10/14 - Current Member of the CITAB PhD Students Panel in the Avaliação de Unidades de I&D 2023/2024 in the external panel evaluation from FCT Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal
2018/09 - 2020/07 Student representative of the academic year 2017/2018 for the BSc in Genetics and Biotechnology Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Escola de Ciências da Vida e do Ambiente, Portugal
2019/06 - 2020/06 Member of the Assembly Board in the Núcleo de Estudantes de Genética e Biotecnologia – ADNGB Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Escola de Ciências da Vida e do Ambiente, Portugal
2018/06 - 2019/06 Member of the Recreation Department in the Núcleo de Estudantes de Genética e Biotecnologia – ADNGB Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Escola de Ciências da Vida e do Ambiente, Portugal

Course / Discipline taught

Academic session Degree Subject (Type) Institution / Organization
2026/04/15 - 2026/04/15 Animal experimentation and experimental design (Mestrado) Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
Distinctions

Award

2026 Editor’s Choice Award (Agronomy, MDPI) for the article “Compost and Vermicompost from Vine Pruning and Sewage Sludge as Peat Alternatives in Cucumber Seedling Production”
2025 2nd Prize in the 2nd Edition of the Seminar Cycle on Sustainable Agrifood Production
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal

Universidade do Porto GreenUPorto Centro de Investigação em Produção Agroalimentar Sustentável, Portugal
2023 Best Oral Communication in the XV Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia / V Jornadas Ibéricas de Genética y Biotecnología
Universidad de León, Spain

Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2022 Honorable Mention Award for poster in the XIV Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia / IV Jornadas Ibéricas de Genética y Biotecnología
Universidad de León, Spain

Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2022 Best Poster Award in the Jornadas de Biologia
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2020 Honorable Mention Award for poster in the XII Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia / II Jornadas Ibéricas de Genética y Biotecnología
Universidad de León, Spain

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