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Patrícia Pinto de Pinho completed her 1st cycle degree in Biochemistry in July 2016 at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, and her master's degree in Biotechnology for Health Sciences in February 2019, at the Universidade of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD). Her master's dissertation, titled 'Evaluation of the impact of cryopreservation on spermatic quality,' was conducted at the Laboratory of Genetics andAndrology of the Hospital Centre of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (LGA-CHTMAD). During a 1-year and 9-month internship at the same laboratory, she acquired expertise in sperm analysis routine, cryopreservation, and techniques of cytogenetics/molecular genetics. This experience fueled her passion for semen biotechnology, infertility, and Assisted Reproductive Technologies. Currently, Patrícia is enrolled in the doctoral program in Veterinary Sciences (Branch: Biomedical Sciences) at UTAD (since October 2019). Her research project focuses on developing a new rabbit sperm sexing technique, conducted at the research units 'CITAB' (UTAD, Vila Real, Portugal) and 'iBiMED' (UA, Aveiro, Portugal), and at the LGA-CHTMAD. In her professional pursuits, she has authored 7 papers as the first author and co-authored 3 papers. She has delivered 9 oral presentations, including 6 invited talks, presented 19 posters, and has 8 abstracts published in scientific journals. In the academic year 2022/2023, Patrícia has served as a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) tutor at the University of Aveiro, and served as a member of the organizing committee for the ECIU Challenge/Blended Intensive Programme 'Lifestyle Influence on Reproductive Health. Additionally, she actively contributes to two educational innovation projects financed by the University of Aveiro's funding programs, demonstrating her interest in enhancing students' learning experiences. Moreover, she enrolled in the BioSTART Bioentrepreneurship Program - 2nd Edition (16h), organized by BiotechSTARS, to deepen her understanding of bioentrepreneurship and innovation in the biotechnology industry. Recently, her PhD project won the INOV@UTAD Ideas Competition (2023, under the scope of the UI-CAN Project) and she was selected to participate in the Born from Knowledge (BfK) Immersion program and final event (BfK Ideas Competition 2023), promoted by the Portuguese National Innovation Agency. Recently, she joined the Junior Section of SPB as vice-coordinator, as well as a member of the 'Imaging and Outreach' team.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Patrícia Pinto de Pinho

Citation names

  • Pinho, Patrícia
  • Pinto-Pinho, P.

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
D21B-B93A-6001
ORCID iD
0000-0002-1510-4297

Email addresses

  • pat.pinho@ua.pt (Professional)
  • patriciapintopinho@hotmail.com (Personal)

Knowledge fields

  • Medical and Health Sciences - Medical Biotechnology

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1)
French Intermediate (B1) Upper intermediate (B2) Elementary (A2) Upper intermediate (B2) Intermediate (B1)
Education
Degree Classification
2023/01/03 - 2023/01/26
Concluded
 BioSTART Bioentrepreneurship Program - 2nd Edition (Outros)
The Center for Neurosciences and Cell Biology of the University of Coimbra in Consortium with Biocant and IATV, Portugal
2019/10/01 - 2022/09/30
Ongoing
 Doctorate in Veterinary Sciences (Doutoramento)
Major in Veterinary Sciences
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Escola de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias, Portugal
"Separation of rabbit X and Y sperm cells by targeting specific X or Y sperm membrane proteins." (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
2016/10 - 2019/02
Concluded
 Biotechnology for Health Sciences (Mestrado)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
"Evaluation of the impact of cryopreservation on spermatic quality. / Classification: 20 out of 20" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 18
2013/09 - 2016/07
Concluded
 Biochemistry (Licenciatura)
Universidade de Lisboa Faculdade de Ciências, Portugal
 14
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2019/10 - Current Researcher (Research) Biomedicine Institute (iBiMED), Portugal
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2019/10 - Current Researcher (Research) Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, Portugal
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2019/06/01 - 2019/06/30 Research Trainee (Research) Laboratory of Genetics and Andrology, Portugal
Centro Hospitalar de Trás-os-montes e Alto Douro EPE, Portugal
2017/03/01 - 2018/10/31 Research Trainee (Research) Laboratory of Genetics and Andrology, Portugal
Centro Hospitalar de Trás-os-montes e Alto Douro EPE, Portugal
2018/03 - 2018/07 Research Trainee (Research) Centro de Química de Vila Real (CQVR), Portugal
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2020 - Current Sperm sexing by targeting specific X-bearing or Y-bearing sperm membrane proteins.
EPIC-XS-0000186
PhD Student Fellow
European Proteomics Infrastructure Consortium, Netherlands
 EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Euratom
Ongoing
2019/10/01 - Current Rabbit sperm sexing by targeting specific X-bearing or Y-bearing sperm membrane proteins.
SFRH/BD/146867/2019
PhD Student Fellow
Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, Portugal

Biomedicine Institute (iBiMED), Portugal

Centro Hospitalar de Trás-os-montes e Alto Douro EPE, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2022/01 - 2023/12 Sperm sexing by targeting specific Y-bearing or X-bearing sperm membrane proteins.
EXPL/CVT-CVT/1112/2021
PhD Student Fellow
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing

Other

Designation Funders
2023/02/08 - 2024 Desenvolvimento de uma experiência de investigação no primeiro ciclo usando a metodologia Research-based learning: organização e implicações.
N/A
PhD Student Fellow
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
 Universidade de Aveiro
Ongoing
2022/07/19 - 2023 Explorando o Yin e o Yang da integração de diferentes metodologias ativas de ensino-aprendizagem numa única unidade curricular
N/A
PhD Student Fellow
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
 Universidade de Aveiro
Ongoing
Outputs

Publications

Conference abstract
  1. Pinto-Pinho, P.; Fardilha, M.; Pinto-Leite, R.; Colaço, B.. "Proteome analysis of Oryctolagus cuniculus sperm: insights into sex-related proteins". Paper presented in 1st European Symposium on Animal Reproduction. Reproduction in Domestic Animals., Nantes, 2023.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.14442
  2. Pinho, Patrícia; Ana Ferreira; Matos, Bárbara; Santiago, Joana; Henriques, Magda C.; Corda, Pedro O.; Maria de Lourdes Pereira; Fardilha, Margarida. "Exploring Active Teaching and Learning through Diverse World Café Adaptations: a 2-Year Experience.". Paper presented in CNaPPES.23 - 9th National Congress of Pedagogical Practices in Higher Education, Faro, 2023.
    Accepted
  3. Pinto-Pinho, P.; Fardilha, M.; Pinto-Leite, R.; Colaço, B.. "An overview of the rabbit spermatozoa proteome". Paper presented in 25th Congress on Animal Production Science: innovations and sustainability for future generations. In ASPA 25th Congress Book of Abstract. Italian Journal of Animal Science. 22:sup 1. p. 265. doi: 10.1080/1828051X.2023.2210877, Bari, 2023.
    Published
  4. Pinto-Pinho, P.; Fardilha, M.; Pinto-Leite, R.; Colaço, B.. "An assessment of the deamidation and glycosylation sites of rabbit spermatozoa.". Paper presented in 25th Congress on Animal Production Science: innovations and sustainability for future generations. In ASPA 25th Congress Book of Abstract. Italian Journal of Animal Science. 22:sup 1. p. 264-265. doi: 10.1080/1828051X.2023.2210877, Bari, 2023.
    Published
  5. Quelhas, Joana; Pinto-Pinho, P.; Fardilha, Margarida; Colaço, Bruno. "Unraveling bovine sperm membrane proteins.". Paper presented in Proceedings of the 11th International Ruminant Reproduction Symposium (IRRS 2023). In Proceedings of the 11th International Ruminant Reproduction Symposium (IRRS 2023). Animal science proceedings. p. 440. ISSN: 2772-283X. doi: 10.1016/j.anscip.2023.03.01, Galway, 2023.
    Published
  6. Pinto-Pinho, P.; Pinto-Leite, R.; Fardilha, M.; Colaço, B.. "Unveiling the sperm proteome of Oryctolagus cuniculus: shedding light on sex-specific proteins". Paper presented in VI iBiMED Symposium. In VI iBiMED Symposium: from fundamental research to clinical practice: book of abstracts. UA Editora. p. 50. doi: 10.48528/ym5m-v564, Aveiro, 2023.
    Published
  7. Pinto-Pinho, P.; Fardilha, Margarida; Pinto-Leite, Rosário; Colaço, Bruno. "Exploring the Oryctolagus cuniculus' sex-related proteome: a bioinformatic approach". Paper presented in 13th International Symposium of Clinical and Applied Anatomy. In Abstracts - 13th International Symposium Clinical and Applied Anatomy. Argentine Journal of Clinical Anatomy. 14(3). P142. doi: 10.31051/1852.8023.v14.n3., Vila Moura, 2022.
    Published
  8. Pinho, Patrícia; Arantes-Rodrigues, Regina; Gomes, Zélia; Brito, Miguel; Osvaldo, Moutinho; Gaivão, Isabel; Colaço, Bruno; Pinto-Leite, Rosário. "Sperm DNA damage, active mitochondria and spermatic parameters: influence of the lifestyle, body mass index and age". Paper presented in 23rd Annual Meeting of SPGH- Portuguese Society of Human Genetics, Coimbra, 2019.
    Published
  9. Pinho, Patrícia; Arantes-Rodrigues, Regina; Gaivão, Isabel; Gomes, Zélia; Brito, Miguel; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Colaço, Bruno; Pinto-Leite, Rosário. "How rapid freezing affects active mitochondria, DNA integrity and seminal parameters of human sperm?". Paper presented in 35th Annual Meeting - European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), Vienna, 2019.
    Published
  10. Arantes-Rodrigues, Regina*; Pinho, Patrícia*; Gomes, Zélia; Brito, Miguel; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Gaivão, Isabel; Colaço, Bruno; Pinto-Leite, Rosário. "Influence of lifestyle and age on sperm quality: DNA, mitochondria and spermatic parameters". Paper presented in 7th Portuguese Congress of Reproductive Medicine, Porto, 2019.
    Published
  11. Pinho, Patrícia; Arantes-Rodrigues, Regina; Gomes, Zélia; Brito, Miguel; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Gaivão, Isabel; Peixoto, Francisco; Colaço, Bruno; Pinto-Leite, Rosário. "Effects of cryopreservation on spermatic parameters, DNA integrity and mitochondrial activity: a preliminary study.". Paper presented in 22nd Annual Meeting of SPGH- Portuguese Society of Human Genetics, Porto, 2018.
    Published
  12. Pinho, Patrícia; Arantes-Rodrigues, Regina; Gomes, Zélia; Brito, Miguel; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Colaço, Bruno; Pinto-Leite, Rosário. "Active mitochondria, seminal parameters and cryopreservation: how do they correlate?". Paper presented in ESAU 2018: European Section of Andrological Urology Oporto Meeting, Porto, 2018.
    Published
  13. Pinho, Patrícia; Arantes-Rodrigues, Regina; Gomes, Zélia; Brito, Miguel; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Colaço, Bruno; Pinto-Leite, Rosário. "Spermatic quality: what is the impact of storage time and cryoprotectants usage?". Paper presented in XVI Andrology, Sexual Medicine and Reproduction Portuguese Society National Congress/XIII Andrology, Sexual Medicine and Reproduction Iberian Meeting, Porto, 2018.
    Published
  14. Pinho, Patrícia; Arantes-Rodrigues, Regina; Gomes, Zélia; Brito, Miguel; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Colaço, Bruno; Pinto-Leite, Rosário. "Body Mass Index (BMI): an important risk factor on male infertility?". Paper presented in XXXVI International Conference on Reproduction Medicine in Portugal, Figueira da Foz, 2018.
    Published
  15. Pinho, Patrícia; Arantes-Rodrigues, Regina; Gomes, Zélia; Brito, Miguel; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Colaço, Bruno; Pinto-Leite, Rosário. "Cryopreservation without cryoprotectants: consequences in 31 semen samples.". Paper presented in Genetics and Biotechnology Conference, Vila Real, 2018.
    Published
  16. Pinho, Patrícia; Leite-Pinheiro, Fátima; Ferreira, Rodolfo. "Circadian rhythm: a rhythmicity essential for human health?". Paper presented in X Genetics and Biotechnology Conference, Vila Real, 2018.
    Published
  17. Arantes-Rodrigues, Regina; Pinho, Patrícia; Souto, Marta; Botelho, Pedro; Gomes, Zélia; Brito, Miguel; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Martins, M.; Pinto-Leite, Rosário. "Cytogenetic study in infertile couples: incidence of reciprocal translocations.". Paper presented in 21st Annual Meeting of SPGH- Portuguese Society of Human Genetics, Lisbon, 2017.
    Published
  18. Pinho, Patrícia; Barbosa, Ana; Ferreira, Rodolfo; Leite-Pinheiro, Fátima; Silva, Daniela. "Autophagy: an important process in human diseases.". Paper presented in IX Genetics and Biotechnology Conference, Vila Real, 2017.
    Published
  19. Matos, J.; Pinto-Pinho, P.; Gaivão, I.; Gomes, Z.; Brito, M.; Moutinho, O.; Pinto-Leite, R.. "Fresh vs Cryopreserved Sperm Cells: DNA Damaged analysis in 30 Samples". 2017.
    Published
Conference poster
  1. Correia, F.; Pinto-Pinho, P.; Silva, R.; Helguero, L.; Pereira, M.L.; Neves, B.; Fardilha, M.. "Enhancing Learning in Biomedicine through Research-based Learning: Empowering Students for Future Success". Paper presented in Syposium on Pedagogical Innovation in Biosciences, 2023.
  2. Pinto-Pinho, P.; Pinto-Leite, R.; Fardilha, M.; Colaço, B.. "Proteome analysis of Oryctolagus cuniculus sperm: insights into sex-related proteins.". Paper presented in 1st European Symposium on Animal Reproduction, 2023.
  3. Pinho, Patrícia; Ferreira, Ana; Matos, Bárbara; Santiago, Joana; Henriques, Magda C.; Corda, Pedro O.; Maria de Lourdes Pereira; Fardilha, Margarida. "Exploring the Potential of the World Café Method and Innovative Learning Spaces in Biosciences Education". Paper presented in Teaching & Learning Forum - 5th Edition, 2023.
  4. Pinto-Pinho, Patrícia.; Fardilha, Margarida; Pinto-Leite, Rosário; Colaço, Bruno. "An overview of the rabbit spermatozoa proteome". Paper presented in 25th Congress on Animal Production Science: innovations and sustainability for future generations, 2023.
  5. Pinto-Pinho, P.; Fardilha, Margarida; Pinto-Leite, Rosário; Colaço, Bruno. Corresponding author: Pinto-Pinho, P.. "An assessment of the deamidation and glycosylation sites of rabbit spermatozoa". Paper presented in 25th Congress on Animal Production Science: innovations and sustainability for future generations, 2023.
  6. Quelhas, Joana; Pinto-Pinho, Patrícia; Fardilha, Margarida; Colaço, Bruno. "Unraveling bovine sperm membrane proteins". Paper presented in The 11th International Ruminant Reproduction Symposium, 2023.
  7. Pinto-Pinho, P.; Pinto-Leite, Rosário; Fardilha, Margarida; Colaço, Bruno. Corresponding author: Pinto-Pinho, P.. "Unveiling the sperm proteome of Oryctolagus cuniculus: shedding light on sex-specific proteins". Paper presented in VI iBiMED Symposium, 2023.
  8. Pinho, Patrícia; Fardilha, Margarida; Pinto-Leite, Rosário; Colaço, Bruno. "Exploring the Oryctolagus cuniculus' sex-related proteome: a bioinformatic approach". Paper presented in 13th International Symposium Clinical and Applied Anatomy – ISCAA, 2022.
  9. Pinto-Pinho, P.; Fardilha, Margarida; Pinto-Leite, Rosário; Colaço, Bruno. "Sperm sexing: A (still) challenging tool for a more sustainable future.". Paper presented in Encontro Ciência '22, 2022.
  10. Pinho, Patrícia; Arantes-Rodrigues, Regina; Gomes, Zélia; Brito, Miguel; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Gaivão, Isabel; Colaço, Bruno; Pinto-Leite, Rosário. "Sperm DNA damage, active mitochondria and spermatic parameters: influence of the lifestyle, body mass index and age". Paper presented in 23rd Annual Meeting of SPGH- Portuguese Society of Human Genetics, 2019.
  11. Pinho, Patrícia; Arantes-Rodrigues, Regina; Gomes, Zélia; Brito, Miguel; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Gaivão, Isabel; Colaço, Bruno; Pinto-Leite, Rosário. "How rapid freezing affects active mitochondria, DNA integrity and seminal parameters of human sperm? (e-poster 445)". Paper presented in 35th Annual Meeting - European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), 2019.
  12. Arantes-Rodrigues, Regina*; Pinho, Patrícia*; Gomes, Zélia; Brito, Miguel; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Gaivão, Isabel; Colaço, Bruno; Pinto-Leite, Rosário. "Influence of lifestyle and age on sperm quality: DNA, mitochondria and spermatic parameters". Paper presented in 7th Portuguese Congress of Reproductive Medicine., 2019.
  13. Pinho, Patrícia; Arantes-Rodrigues, Regina; Gomes, Zélia; Brito, Miguel; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Gaivão, Isabel; Peixoto, Francisco; Colaço, Bruno; Pinto-Leite, Rosário. "Effects of cryopreservation on spermatic parameters, DNA integrity and mitochondrial activity: a preliminary study". Paper presented in 22nd Annual Meeting of SPGH- Portuguese Society of Human Genetics, 2018.
  14. Pinho, Patrícia; Arantes-Rodrigues, Regina; Gomes, Zélia; Brito, Miguel; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Colaço, Bruno; Pinto-Leite, Rosário. "Active mitochondria, seminal parameters and cryopreservation: how do they correlate?". Paper presented in ESAU 2018: European Section of Andrological Urology Oporto Meeting, 2018.
  15. Pinho, Patrícia; Arantes-Rodrigues, Regina; Gomes, Zélia; Brito, Miguel; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Colaço, Bruno; Pinto-Leite, Rosário. "Spermatic quality: what is the impact of storage time and cryoprotectants usage?". Paper presented in XVI National Congress of the Portuguese Society of Andrology, Sexual Medicine and Reproduction/XIII Andrology, Sexual Medicine and Reproduction Iberian Meeting, 2018.
  16. Pinho, Patrícia; Arantes-Rodrigues, Regina; Gomes, Zélia; Brito, Miguel; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Colaço, Bruno; Pinto-Leite, Rosário. "Body Mass Index (BMI): an important risk factor on male infertility?". Paper presented in XXXVI International Conference on Reproduction Medicine in Portugal, 2018.
  17. Pinho, Patrícia; Arantes-Rodrigues, Regina; Gomes, Zélia; Brito, Miguel; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Colaço, Bruno; Pinto-Leite, Rosário. "Cryopreservation without cryoprotectants: consequences in 31 semen samples.". Paper presented in X Genetics and Biotechnology Conference, 2018.
  18. Pinho, Patrícia; Leite-Pinheiro, Fátima; Ferreira, Rodolfo. "Circadian rhythm: a rhythmicity essential for human health?". Paper presented in X Genetics and Biotechnology Conference, 2018.
  19. Arantes-Rodrigues, Regina; Pinho, Patrícia; Marta, Souto; Botelho, Pedro; Gomes, Zélia; Brito, Miguel; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Martins, M.; Pinto-Leite, Rosário. "Cytogenetic study in infertile couples: incidence of reciprocal translocations.". Paper presented in 21st Annual Meeting of SPGH- Portuguese Society of Human Genetics, 2017.
  20. Pinho, Patrícia; Barbosa, Ana; Ferreira, Rodolfo; Leite-Pinheiro, Fátima; Silva, Daniela. "Autophagy: an important process in human diseases.". Paper presented in IX Genetics and Biotechnology Conference, 2017.
Journal article
  1. Pinto-Pinho, P.; Soares, João; Esteves, Pedro; Pinto-Leite, Rosário; Fardilha, Margarida; Colaço, Bruno. Corresponding author: Pinto-Pinho, P.. "Comparative Bioinformatic Analysis of the Proteomes of Rabbit and Human Sex Chromosomes". Animals 14 2 (2024): 217. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani14020217.
    10.3390/ani14020217
  2. Quelhas, J. and Pinto-Pinho, P.; Lopes, G.; Rocha, A.; Pinto-Leite, R.; Fardilha, M.; Colaço, B.. Corresponding author: Quelhas, J. and Pinto-Pinho, P.. "Sustainable animal production: exploring the benefits of sperm sexing technologies in addressing critical industry challenges". Frontiers in Veterinary Science 10 (2023): https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2023.1181659/full#h7.
    Open access • Published • 10.3389/fvets.2023.1181659
  3. Pinto-Pinho, Patrícia; Pinto, Maria de Lurdes; Monteiro, José; Fardilha, Margarida; Pinto-Leite, Rosário; Colaço, Bruno. "Pregnancy Complications and Feto-Maternal Monitoring in Rabbits". Veterinary Sciences 10 10 (2023): 622. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10100622.
    Open access • 10.3390/vetsci10100622
  4. Pinto-Pinho, P.; Ferreira, A.; Matos, B.; Santiago, J.; Henriques, M.; Corda, P.; Lima, T.; et al. "The World Café method and spaces dedicated to active teaching & learning: A dynamic combo that motivates students for biosciences learning". Innovations in Education and Teaching International (2023): 1-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14703297.2023.2259384.
    10.1080/14703297.2023.2259384
  5. Pinto-Pinho, Patrícia; Ferreira, Ana F.; Pinto-Leite, Rosário; Fardilha, Margarida; Colaço, Bruno. "The History and Prospects of Rabbit Sperm Sexing". Veterinary Sciences 10 8 (2023): 509. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10080509.
    10.3390/vetsci10080509
  6. Pinto-Pinho, Patrícia; Arantes-Rodrigues, Regina; Gaivão, Isabel; Peixoto, Francisco; Gomes, Zélia; Brito, Miguel; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Colaço, Bruno; Pinto-Leite, Rosário. "Mitochondrial Effects, DNA Damage, and Antioxidant Enzyme Activity in Cryopreserved Human Sperm Samples: A Pilot Study". Physiologia 2 3 (2022): 80-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/physiologia2030008.
    10.3390/physiologia2030008
  7. Neves, Fabiana; Marques, João Pedro; Areal, Helena; Pinto-Pinho, Patrícia; Colaço, Bruno; Melo-Ferreira, José; Fardilha, Margarida; Abrantes, Joana; Esteves, Pedro José. "TLR7 and TLR8 evolution in lagomorphs: different patterns in the different lineages". Immunogenetics (2022): http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00251-022-01262-9.
    10.1007/s00251-022-01262-9
  8. Lopes, Fernando; Pinto-Pinho, P.; Gaivão, Isabel; Martins-Bessa, Ana; Gomes, Zélia; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Oliveira, Maria Manuel; Peixoto, Francisco; Pinto-Leite, Rosário. "Sperm DNA damage and seminal antioxidant activity in subfertile men". Andrologia 53 5 (2021): http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/and.14027.
    10.1111/and.14027
  9. Pinto-Pinho, P.; Matos, Joana; Arantes-Rodrigues, Regina; Gomes, Zélia; Brito, Miguel; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Colaço, Bruno; Pinto-Leite, Rosário. "Association of lifestyle factors with semen quality: A pilot study conducted in men from the Portuguese Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro region followed in fertility support consultations". Andrologia 52 4 (2020): http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/and.13549.
    10.1111/and.13549
  10. Pinho, P.; Arantes-Rodrigues, R.; Gaivão, I.; Gomes, Z.; Brito, M.; Osvaldo, M.; Colaço, B.; Pinto-Leite, R.. "How rapid freezing affects active mitochondria, DNA integrity and seminal parameters of human sperm? (Conference Abstract)". Human Reproduction 34 Supplement (2019): i345-i346. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/34.supplement_1.1.
    Open access • Published • 10.1093/humrep/34.supplement_1.1
  11. Pinho, Patrícia; Arantes-Rodrigues, Regina; Gomes, Zélia; Brito, Miguel; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Gaivão, Isabel; Peixoto, Francisco; Colaço, Bruno; Pinto-Leite, Rosário. "Effects of cryopreservation on spermatic parameters, DNA integrity and mitochondrial activity: a preliminary study (Conference Abstract)". Medicine 98 26 (2019): 23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000015772.
    Open access • Published • 10.1097/md.0000000000015772
  12. "Genetics of personalized medicine: cancer and rare diseases". Cellular Oncology (2018): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29633150.
  13. Alves, Inês Teles Siefers; Condinho, Manuel; Custódio, Sónia; Pereira, Bruna F.; Fernandes, Rafael; Gonçalves, Vânia; da Costa, Paulo J.; et al. "Genetics of personalized medicine: cancer and rare diseases". Cellular Oncology 41 3 (2018): 335-341. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13402-018-0379-3.
    Published • 10.1007/s13402-018-0379-3
  14. Matos, Joana; Pinho, Patrícia; Gaivão, Isabel; Gomes, Zélia; Brito, Miguel; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Pinto-Leite, Rosário. "Fresh vs Cryopreserved Sperm Cells: DNA Damaged analysis in 30 Samples (Conference abstract published in SciELO indexed journal)". Nascer e Crescer - Birth and Growth Medical Journal. Suplement II. XXVI Sup. II (2017): S30.
    Open access • Published
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. Pinho, Patrícia. "Avaliação do Impacto da Criopreservação na Qualidade Espermática". Master, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Escola de Ciências da Vida e do Ambiente, 2019.

Intellectual property

Patent
  1. Colaço, B.; Fardilha, M.; Pinto-Pinho, P.; Quelhas, J.. 2024. "Sex-specific sperm membrane proteins for sperm sexing". Portugal.
    Pending
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2023/11/17 Sperm sexing: an innovative tool for more sustainable systems I Seminar in Embriology
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (Vila Real, Portugal)
2023/07/07 Exploring Active Teaching and Learning through Diverse World Café Adaptations: a 2-Year Experience. CNaPPES.23 - 9th National Congress of Pedagogical Practices in Higher Education
University of Algarve (Faro, Portugal)
2022/12/16 Tecnologias reprodutivas ao serviço da produção animal sustentável (Reproductive technologies for more sustainable animal production systems) Webinar | Sexagem de sémen: Aplicações na produção animal
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, and University of Aveiro (Portugal)
2022/07/15 A World Café experience: dynamizing classes to engage students in learning reproductive biology CNaPPES.22 - 8th National Congress of Pedagogical Practices in Higher Education
Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra (Coimbra, Portugal)
2021/05/11 The management of Oryctolagus cuniculus as an animal model. Seminar on Animal experimentation and experimental design
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (Vila Real, Portugal)
2020/05/22 The reproductive tract anatomy of Oryctolagus cuniculus applied to reproductive technologies. III seminar on Clinical Anatomy
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (Vila Real, Portugal)
2020/01/17 Cryopreservation: what is the impact on spermatic quality? I Conference of Biotechnology for Health Sciences.
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (Vila Real, Portugal)
2018/02/28 Avaliação do Impacto da Criopreservação na Qualidade Espermática. Divulgation session of the master's degree in Biotechnology for the Health Sciences
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (Vila Real, Portugal)
2017/09/30 Fresh vs Cryopreserved Sperm Cells: DNA Damaged analysis in 30 Samples. CMIN Summit’17- Innovations and Controversies in Women and Children Health
Centro Hospitalar do Porto, Centro Materno Infantil do Norte Dr. Albino Aroso (Porto, Portugal)

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role) 		Institution / Organization
2023/11 - Current XXII National Congress of Biochemistry. Responsible for the graphic design, dissemination, accommodation reservation, and registration desk. (2023 - 2024/10/26)
Congress (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Sociedade Portuguesa de Bioquímica, Portugal

Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2023/05 - 2023/10 Symposium On Pedagogical Innovation In Biosciences (Federation of European Biochemical Societies and Portuguese Biochemical Society workshop). Responsible for the graphic design and registration desk. (2023/10/12 - 2023/10/13)
Symposium (Other)
 International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Netherlands

Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal

Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2023/01 - 2023/10 ECIU Challenge/Blended Intensive Program 'Lifestyle Influence on Reproductive Health'. Responsible for logistics, graphic design, and instruction in a laboratory class. (2023/06/12 - 2023/09/08)
Other (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal

Technische Universität Hamburg, Germany

Kauno technologijos universitetas, Lithuania
2022/12/01 - 2023/05/31 Member of the organizing committee (logistics) of the VI Symposium of iBiMED. (2023/05/25 - 2023/05/26)
Symposium (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Biomedicine Institute (iBiMED), Portugal
2022/11/01 - 2022/12/16 Webinar with round table "Sexagem de sémen: Aplicações na produção animal". (2022/11 - 2022/12)
Seminar (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2017/10 - 2018/06 Local committe member: Work in accounting (check registrations, payments, expenses and passed receipts/invoices), deliver the receipts to the participants, make registrations and payments on time, and help with what was needed during the congress. (2017/11/16 - 2017/11/18)
Congress (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Portuguese Society of Human Genetics (SPGH), Portugal

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event 		Event name
Institution / Organization
2023/11/16 - 2023/11/16 Finals of the Born from Knowledge (BfK) Ideas 2023 in the category of "Health, Biotechnology, and Food" | Pitch of the project "RabbitXYSort"
Meeting
 COLAB, CTI and TTO Annual Meeting & BfK Ideas National Competition
Agência Nacional de Inovação SA, Portugal
2023/10/25 - 2023/10/26 The teams selected to participate in the BfK Ideas competition, a national competition for the best business ideas originating from Portuguese educational institutions, have the opportunity to participate in an immersion program, aiming to refine the development of the idea and empower the promoters for the pitch to be held at the BfK Ideas 2023 Final Event (16 h)
Workshop
 Immersion Program - BfK Ideas 2023
Agência Nacional de Inovação SA, Portugal
2023/06/27 - 2023/06/27 Improving scientific literacy: strategies and approaches for basic level scientific skills of university students.
Workshop
 Teaching & Learning Forum - 5th Edition
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2022/07/22 - 2022/07/22 4th INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP within APM NAWA project ScienceNet Spermatozoa (Online)
Workshop
 Spermatozoa Function and Conservation in Large and Small Animals
Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien, Austria
2022/04/20 - 2022/04/20 Online event
Workshop
 From in silico to animal models for the study of human diseases - 2nd Edition
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2021/11/03 - 2021/11/05 World rabbit congress that happens all 4 years to share recent scientific research on all aspects of rabbit science and rabbit industry. The 12th WRC was held in Nantes, France.
Congress
 12th World Rabbit Congress 2021
World Rabbit Science Association (WRSA) , France
2021/10/20 - 2021/10/20 Webinar. Labchip and its application in genomics and proteomics.
Seminar
 Introduction to LabChip - microfluidics “No Gel” technology
PerkinElmer Inc, United States

The European Society for Domestic Animal Reproduction, Netherlands
2021/10/11 - 2021/10/16 Lectures about research in the field of reproduction, especially for clinical aspects, biotechnology, and physiology of reproduction.
Conference
 Annual ESDAR Conference 2021
The European Society for Domestic Animal Reproduction, Netherlands
2021/07/26 - 2021/07/27 Internationally renowned experts in reproductive medicine addressed current developments and issues in this field, like infertility and lifestyles, aging, contraception and new tools / advanced techniques in assisted reproductive technology, and the role of antioxidants.
Congress
 WebRePRO – I Reproductive Science & Fertility Virtual Summit
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Ciências Médicas, Portugal

Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal

Unidade Multidisciplinar de Investigação em Biomedicina (UMIB/ICBAS/UPorto), Portugal

Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2021/06/15 - 2021/06/15 Webinar
Seminar
 Immunoprecipitation Troubleshooting - Online Training
ChromoTek, Germany
2021/05/06 - 2021/05/06 Communicating Animal Experimentation, promoted by the Health Communication Laboratory of the FMUC.
Workshop
 Comunicação de Experimentação Animal
Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2021/03/17 - 2021/03/17 Online event.
Workshop
 From in silico to animal models for the study of human diseases
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2021/02/25 - 2021/02/25 EPIC-XS workshop
Workshop
 Protein N-terminal Processing and Proteolysis
European Proteomics Infrastructure Consortium, Netherlands
2021/02/24 - 2021/02/24 Webinar Series on Biomedicine, by Professor Bruce Alberts
Seminar
 Webinar Series on Biomedicine: Meet the Professor Bruce Alberts
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2021/02/18 - 2021/02/18 Webinar Cycles of Debates on Reproductive Medicine, by Anja Pinborg & Samuel Ribeiro
Seminar
 Natural versus artificial frozen embryo transfer: Is the debate over?
Sociedade Portuguesa da Medicina da Reprodução, Portugal
2020/11/25 - 2020/11/26 Lectures about: a new immunological method of bovine sperm sexing; sexing technologies in the lab; the french experience with mobile biotechnology laboratory applied to the natural mating bull; the International vision of dairy and beef cattle fertility situation; an objective view on the profitability of monitoring systems and different alternatives; and the ultrasonic evaluation of body composition and its relation to fertility in the beef cow.
Conference
 X Jornada Internacional Online Científico-Técnica de Reproducción Bovina
Humeco, Spain
2020/11/18 - 2020/11/19 Uncover the habits, performance strategies, philosophies and life hacks for success from World-Class Scientific Leaders in academia, biotech, pharma, STEM & mental health.
Conference
 PhD Summit
2020/07/10 - 2020/07/10 One-day workshop. Introduction to Data Management Plans: good data management practices and compliance with FAIR data principles, in the context of research activities. It comprised a hands-on DMP exercise: to fill in a DMP for a mock research project on their custom canvas, followed by a presentation, discussion, and evaluation.
Workshop
 BioData Management – Introduction to Data Management Plans
BioData.pt, Portugal
2020/06/04 - 2020/06/04 Webinar by Ashlee Dunne
Seminar
 FISH Troubleshooting 101
Empire Genomics, United States
2020/05/11 - 2020/05/11 Webinar
Seminar
 COVID-19 and ART
ESHRE Cental Office, Belgium
2019/05/27 - 2019/05/27 Health management, review of bioexclusion principles and practices & Health monitoring in IVC systems.
Seminar
 Health management & monitoring with IVC systems: update & optimisation of practices
Dias de Sousa SA, Portugal
2019/04/30 - 2019/04/30 Webinar
Seminar
 How to make a poster.
ESHRE Central Office, Belgium
2018/12/08 - 2018/12/08 Demonstrations and Hands on: Live Blastocyst Biopsy Masterclass - Engin Enginsu and Sally Loyd.
Workshop
 Clinical Embryology Section: annual meeting.
Clinical Embryology Section (SEC), Portugal
2018/11/15 - 2018/11/16 Lectures about Epigenetics (in spermatogenic cells/cancer/development and pluripotency), CLN2, Immunotherapy, Neurogenetics and Genome Editing (bioethics debate).
Congress
 22nd Annual Meeting of SPGH
Portuguese Society of Human Genetics (SPGH), Portugal
2018/09/21 - 2018/09/22 Lectures on conjugal infertility, hormonal and genetic study, sperm analysis, ART, selection of gametes, the influence of the lifestyle, diseases and drugs on the spermatic quality, and current research and surgical procedures in reproductive medicine.
Conference
 II International Conference of Reproductive Andrology
Unidade de Andrologia, Portugal
2018/03/07 - 2018/03/09 Lectures in areas such as Human Genetics, Plant Biotechnology, Genotoxicity and Nanotechnology, among others.
Conference
 X Genetics and Biotechnology Conference
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2017/11/16 - 2017/11/18 Lectures on "Genetics of Personalized Medicine: Cancer and Rare Diseases".
Congress
 21st Annual Meeting of SPGH
Portuguese Society of Human Genetics (SPGH), Portugal
2017/10/03 - 2017/10/03 Lectures: "Natural Killer Cell-based Therapy: a potential immunological approach to target stem-like cells in bladder cancer"; "Role of plant-derived polyphenois in cellular protection", "mTOR inhibitors against urinary bladder cancer: in vitro evaluation", "Multifunctional biomaterials based on silk fibroin"; and "Propriedades bioativas de produtos de montanha: estudos de casos com cogumelos".
Conference
 VIII Forum on Pharmacological Research: from isolation to in vitro evaluation
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2017/09/29 - 2017/09/30 Congress accreditation: 10 European CME credits - Joint meeting of the Departments of Women and Reproductive Medicine and the Department of Children and Adolescents of CMIN - From infertility and cryopreservation of human gametes and embryos to obstetrics.
Congress
 CMIN Summit’17- Innovations and Controversies in Women and Children Health
Associação para o Desenvolvimento do Ensino Materno Infantil (ADEMI), Portugal
2017/06/03 - 2017/06/03 Lectures on male infertility that covered male factors involved in infertility, routine sperm analysis limitations, the importance of genetic study, ART, testicular biopsies, antioxidant efficiency and current research and surgical procedures in male reproduction.
Conference
 I International Conference of Reproductive Andrology
Unidade de Andrologia, Portugal
2017/03/08 - 2017/03/10 Lectures in areas such as Clinical Genetics, Forensic Genetics, Biotechnology, Genetics of evolution and populations, among others.
Conference
 IX Genetics and Biotechnology Conference
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2016/11/19 - 2016/11/19 Lectures and debates on the most varied subjects related to Bioethics (environment, health, animal ethics, among others).
Meeting
 II Bioethical Meeting
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal

Association member

Society Organization name Role
2024/01 - Current Junior Section of the Portuguese Biochemical Society Vice Coordinator and member of the 'Image and Outreach' team
2016/03 - Current CAOMIO (Centre for the Reception and Orientation of Women of the Oblatas Sisters) Development and Support of Initiatives/Events
2013/10 - 2016/07 BioqUL (Association of Biochemistry Students of Lisbon University) BioqUL’s President (September 2015-July 2016); BioqUL’s Vice-President (September 2014-September 2015); BioqUL’s Secretary (October 2013-September 2014); Member of the BioqUL’s recreation department (October 2013-July 2016)

Committee member

Activity description
Role 		Institution / Organization
2016/10 - 2018/09 Student representative of the masters in of Biotechnology for Health Sciences Biotechnology for Health Sciences Master's Course Committee, Portugal

Course / Discipline taught

Academic session Degree Subject (Type) Institution / Organization
2023/02/01 - 2023/06/30 Problem-based learning (PBL) tutor Organic and Functional Systems IV Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2022/09 - 2023/01 Problem-based learning (PBL) tutor Biopathology 1 Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Ciências Médicas, Portugal
Distinctions

Award

2023 1st place - INOV@UTAD Idea Contest 2023
UI-CAN, Portugal
2023 Best Student Poster
European Society for Domestic Animal Reproduction, European Veterinary Society for Small Animal Reproduction, and European College of Animal Reproduction, France
2017 Honorable Mention- Oral presentation: "Fresh vs Cryopreserved Sperm Cells: DNA Damaged analysis in 30 Samples”. CMIN Summit’17- Innovations and Controversies in Women and Children Health. ICBAS. Porto, Portugal.
Centro Hospitalar do Porto Centro Materno-Infantil do Norte Dr Albino Aroso, Portugal