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Gabriela V. Martins is an enthusiastic scientist who earned her PhD degree in Nanotechnologies and Nanosciences from the Faculty of Science and Technology at the University of Lisbon (FCT/UNL) in December 2018. Under the guidance of Prof. Goreti Sales and Prof. Elvira Fortunato, she conducted groundbreaking research at BioMark Sensor Research (ISEP/Porto) and CENIMAT (FCT/UNL/Lisboa). Her doctoral work focused on the development of innovative sensing devices for sustainable point-of-care platforms, specifically designed for the detection of oxidative stress biomarkers. With a strong foundation in electrochemical (bio)sensing platforms, Gabriela has demonstrated a keen interest in the rapid diagnosis of various biomarkers. Currently, she serves as a post-doctoral researcher at the LabRISE@CIETI research unit (ISEP/Porto), showcasing her commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. From 2017 to 2020, Gabriela played a pivotal role as the Principal Researcher of the NovSPE project, a collaborative effort within the IBEROS Network (Spain/Portugal) - Bioengineering Institute for Healthy Aging. The project aimed to revolutionize the production of Screen-Printed Electrodes, contributing to research and innovation for improved quality of life, particularly in the context of age-related diseases. Gabriela's leadership skills are evident in her role as the Project Leader for the FCT-funded "SmartBioPatch" project, initiated in January 2022. This 18-month project focuses on the development of innovative biosensors integrated into flexible biomaterial dressings for chronic wound management. More recently, she has secured national funding through FCT projects (2022.07897.PTDC) as the co-Principal Investigator, emphasizing her expertise in biomimetic optical detection systems. Gabriela's impact is reflected in her h-index of 10 (Scopus), along with a remarkable publication record. She has authored 13 scientific papers in international peer-reviewed journals, accumulating 368 citations. Additionally, she has contributed to the writing of four book chapters and presented her research findings at numerous international scientific meetings, delivering eight oral and eight poster presentations. In her commitment to mentorship, Gabriela has guided three students through their master's theses, co-oriented two students in their bachelor's theses, and supervised five students during short-term internships. Her dedication to both research and education underscores her comprehensive approach to advancing scientific knowledge and fostering the next generation of scientists.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Gabriela Ferreira de Vasconcelos Martins

Citation names

  • Martins, Gabriela V.

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
0219-87C9-5E5B
ORCID iD
0000-0001-6739-1526
Google Scholar ID
https://scholar.google.pt/citations?user=SQPLaBcAAAAJ&hl=pt-PT
Scopus Author Id
55918092100

Email addresses

  • gfdvm@isep.ipp.pt (Professional)

Telephones

Telephone
  • 228340544 (Professional)

Addresses

  • Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 431, 4200-072, Porto, Porto, Portugal (Professional)

Websites

Knowledge fields

  • Engineering and Technology - Nano-technology
  • Exact Sciences - Chemical Sciences - Polymer Science

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
English Intermediate (B1) Advanced (C1) Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1)
Spanish; Castilian Intermediate (B1) Advanced (C1) Beginner (A1) Intermediate (B1)
Education
Degree Classification
2023/03/19 - 2023/03/24
Concluded
 SupraLife First School - Functional Supramolecular Polymeric Biomaterials (Outros)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2021/07/05 - 2021/07/09
Concluded
 1st Training Workshop "Organoids systems for the study of infection" (Outros)
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Portugal
2019/10/21 - 2019/10/25
Concluded
 3rd Training School ENBA - Bioinspired Adhesive Hydrogels and Polymers (Outros)
European Network of Bioadhesion Expertise, Portugal
2019/05/01 - 2019/05/29
Concluded
 Time and Stress Management - PROFESSIONAL FORMATION (Outros)
Major in Consultoria - Investigação - Intervenção
Manuel Firmino & Associados, Lda., Portugal
2019/01/16 - 2019/01/19
Concluded
 Winter School 2019 - Nanotechnology for Theraphy and Diagnostics (Outros)
Instituto de Nanociencia e Nanotecnologia, Portugal
2018/12/18
Concluded
 Nanotechnologies and Nanosciences (Doutoramento)
Universidade Nova de Lisboa Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Portugal
"New devices to monitor oxidative stress biomarkers in point-of-care: a new tool for cancer prevention" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 Approved
2018/04/01 - 2018/05/31
Concluded
 On-line Course - Biomateriales, del concepto à la clínica (Outros)
Universidade de Vigo, Spain
2013/12/01 - 2014/01/31
Concluded
 Formation in Entrepreneurship - PROFESSIONAL FORMATION (Outros)
Euveo - Consultoria para os Negócios e a Gestão, Lda., Portugal
2011/11/18
Concluded
 Chemistry (Mestrado)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências, Portugal
"Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Indoor Air: development and optimization of a method of sampling and analysis" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 16
2006/09/01 - 2007/03/31
Concluded
 Integrated Formation in Quality, Environment, Health, Hygiene and Safety Management - PROFESSIONAL FORMATION (Outros)
Major in Innovation
SPI - Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação, Portugal
2005/07/21
Concluded
 Chemistry - scientific domain (Licenciatura)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências, Portugal
"n/a" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
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Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2019/04/01 - Current Postdoc (Research) Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Portugal
2013/01/01 - 2013/12/31 Researcher (Research) Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
2010/11/01 - 2012/12/31 Researcher (Research) Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
2007/09/01 - 2010/08/31 Researcher (Research) Universidade do Minho Departamento de Engenharia de Polímeros - 3Bs, Portugal

Others

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2014/02/01 - 2018/12/31 PhD student (FCT) under the scope of "New devices to monitor oxidative stress biomarkers in point-of-care: a new tool for cancer prevention" - Doctoral Programme in Nanotechnologies and Nanosciences Instituto Politécnico do Porto Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Portugal
2007/01/01 - 2007/03/31 Internship under the scope of the Professional Formation concerning "Quality, Environment, Health, Hygiene and Safety Management" (with a period of training of 50 days) Sociedade Portuguesa da Inovacao - SPI, Portugal
Hidurbe - Gestão de Resíduos, S.A., Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2023/09 - 2025/02 Following up cancer biomarkers with new biomimetic optical systems
176116PRJ
Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2019/04/01 - 2020/01/31 BIO4DIA - Early detection and monitoring of metabolic progression of type 2 diabetes
NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-024325
Post-doc Fellow
Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Portugal
Concluded
2018/06/01 - 2019/03/31 CANCER - Advancing cancer research: from basic knowledgment to application
NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-000029
Research Fellow
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Patologia e Imunologia Molecular, Portugal
Concluded
2013/01/01 - 2013/12/31 Synthesis of solar-activated materials for the controlled release of volatile compounds
info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT/COMPETE/119979/PT
Research Fellow
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2007/06/01 - 2010/08/31 QCM_Model - Modelling and new protocols of quartz crystal microbalance measurements for biomedical applications
info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT/5876-PPCDTI/68209/PT
Research Fellow
Universidade do Minho Departamento de Engenharia de Polímeros - 3Bs, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded

Contract

Designation Funders
2022/01/01 - 2023/06/30 SmartBioPatch - Self-signalled biosensors integrated in flexible biomaterial dressings for chronic wound management
EXPL/CTM-REF/1095/2021
Principal investigator
Instituto Politécnico do Porto Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing

Other

Designation Funders
2020/02/01 - 2022/06/30 MindGAP - Bridging the gap between Mind, Brain and Body: exosome role and monitoring
H2020/FET-Open-829040
Post-doc Fellow
Instituto Politécnico do Porto Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Portugal
Ongoing
2016/07/01 - 2020/04/01 3C´s - Cellulose and Cork to Control antimicrobial drugs in water
P2020-PTDC/AAG-TEC/5400/2014
Researcher
Instituto Politécnico do Porto Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Portugal
Ongoing
2017/01/01 - 2019/12/31 IBEROS – Instituto de Bioingeniería en Red para el Envejecimiento Saludable
POCTEP/0245_IBEROS_1_E
Principal investigator
Universidade de Vigo, Spain

Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Portugal
Programa Interreg V-A España-Portugal (POCTEP) 2014-2020
Concluded
Outputs

Publications

Book chapter
  1. G.V. Martins; Y. Castaño-Guerrero; S. Santos; M.G.F. Sales. "Molecularly imprinted electropolymerized carbon electrodes". 2024.
    10.1016/b978-0-323-95105-0.00004-8
  2. Gabriela V. Martins; M. Azizur R. Khan; Ana Margarida L. Piloto; Joana R.L. Guerreiro; Yuselis Castaño-Guerrero; Felismina T.C. Moreira; M Goreti F. Sales. "Molecularly imprinted polymers in electrochemical sensing—A step closer to achieving technology readiness". 143-215. Elsevier, 2023.
    10.1016/b978-0-323-91925-8.00017-x
  3. Martins, Gabriela V.. "Non-enzymatic lab-on-paper devices for biosensing applications". 2020.
    10.1016/bs.coac.2020.05.001
  4. Martins, Gabriela V.. "Innovative sensors for age-related diseases". In AVANCES DE LA BIOINGENIERÍA PARA EL ENVEJECIMIENTO SALUDABLE. 2020.
    Published • 10.5281/ZENODO.3961372
Conference paper
  1. Raquel L. Pereira; Gabriela V. Martins. "Biocompatible and Flexible Transparent Electrodes for Skin-Inspired Sensing". 2023.
    10.3390/IECB2023-14588
Conference poster
  1. Martins, Gabriela V.. "Carbon-based electrodes on paper substrate for biosensing purposes". Paper presented in iBEM - International Biomedical Engineering Meeting (Porto, Portugal), 2016.
  2. Martins, Gabriela V.. "A molecularly imprinted sensor for sensitive detection of 8-hydroxy-2´-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) oxidative stress biomarker". Paper presented in 6th Graduate Student Symposium on Molecular Imprinting (Kent, England), 2015.
  3. Martins, Gabriela V.. "A biomimetic sensor for monitoring oxidative stress biomarker in point-of-care". Paper presented in 1st ASPIC International Congress (Lisboa, Portugal), 2014.
  4. Martins, Gabriela V.. "Smart multilayer films for biomedical applications". Paper presented in 3rd TERMIS World Congress (Viena, Austria), 2012.
  5. Martins, Gabriela V.. "Smart nanostructured polymeric coatings for biomedical applications". Paper presented in ICVS/ 3B's Associate Laboratory Meeting (Braga, Portugal), 2011.
  6. Martins, Gabriela V.. "Protein adsorption and cellular interactions on nano-structured polyelectrolyte multilayer films". Paper presented in 2nd Scientific Meeting of IBB (Braga, Portugal), 2010.
  7. Martins, Gabriela V.. "Crosslinking natural multilayer films: protein adsorption and cellular adhesion studies". Paper presented in TERMIS EU-Meeting (Galway, Ireland), 2010.
  8. Martins, Gabriela V.. "Native versus crosslinked films: protein adsorption and cell adhesion studies". Paper presented in TERMIS World Congress (Seoul, South Korea), 2009.
Journal article
  1. Bianca Ferreira; Miguel Correa-Duarte; Arcelina Marques; Felismina Moreira; Gabriela Martins. "Bioinspired host-tailored polymers based on molecular imprinting for cytokine assessment". Microchemical Journal (2024): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microc.2024.110345.
    10.1016/j.microc.2024.110345
  2. G.V. Martins; A. Riveiro; S. Chiussi; M.G.F. Sales. "Flexible sensing devices integrating molecularly-imprinted polymers for the detection of 3-nitrotyrosine biomarker". Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X 10 (2022): 100107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosx.2022.100107.
    Published • 10.1016/j.biosx.2022.100107
  3. Samuel da Costa Miguéis; Ana P. M. Tavares; Gabriela V. Martins; Manuela F. Frasco; Maria Goreti Ferreira Sales. "Biosensors for European Zoonotic Agents: A Current Portuguese Perspective". Sensors 21 13 (2021): 4547-4547. https://doi.org/10.3390/s21134547.
    10.3390/s21134547
  4. Martins, Gabriela V.; Martins, G.V.; Marques, A.C.; Fortunato, E.; Sales, M.G.F.. "Paper-based (bio)sensor for label-free detection of 3-nitrotyrosine in human urine samples using molecular imprinted polymer". Sensing and Bio-Sensing Research 28 (2020): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85082410570&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    Accepted • 10.1016/j.sbsr.2020.100333
  5. Gabriela V. Martins; Ana C. Marques; Elvira Fortunato; M. Goreti F. Sales. "Wax-printed paper-based device for direct electrochemical detection of 3-nitrotyrosine". Electrochimica Acta 284 (2018): 60-68. https://doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.electacta.2018.07.150.
    10.1016/j.electacta.2018.07.150
  6. Martins, G.V.; Tavares, A.P.M.; Fortunato, E.; Sales, M.G.F.. "Paper-Based Sensing Device for Electrochemical Detection of Oxidative Stress Biomarker 8-Hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) in Point-of-Care". Scientific Reports 7 1 (2017): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85032952855&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1038/s41598-017-14878-9
  7. Martins, G.V.; Marques, A.C.; Fortunato, E.; Sales, M.G.F.. "8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) biomarker detection down to picoMolar level on a plastic antibody film". Biosensors and Bioelectronics 86 (2016): 225-234. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84976863902&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.bios.2016.06.052
  8. Rosa, N.; Martins, G.V.; Bastos, M.M.S.M.; Gois, J.R.; Coelho, J.F.J.; Marques, J.; Tavares, C.J.; Magalhães, F.D.. "Preparation of robust polyamide microcapsules by interfacial polycondensation of p-phenylenediamine and sebacoyl chloride and plasticization with oleic acid". Journal of Microencapsulation 32 4 (2015): 349-357. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84938871972&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3109/02652048.2015.1028494
  9. Martins, G.V.; Martins, S.; Martins, A.O.; Basto, M.C.P.; Silva, G.V.. "Determination of gaseous polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by a simple direct method using thermal desorption-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry". Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 185 8 (2013): 6447-6457. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84879838478&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s10661-012-3036-8
  10. Caridade, S.G.; Merino, E.G.; Martins, G.V.; Luz, G.M.; Alves, N.M.; Mano, J.F.. "Membranes of poly(dl-lactic acid)/Bioglass® with asymmetric bioactivity for biomedical applications". Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers 27 5 (2012): 429-440. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84866416049&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1177/0883911512448753
  11. Martins, G.V.; Mano, J.F.; Alves, N.M.. "Dual responsive nanostructured surfaces for biomedical applications". Langmuir 27 13 (2011): 8415-8423. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79959802918&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1021/la200832n
  12. Martins, G.V.; Mano, J.F.; Alves, N.M.. "Nanostructured self-assembled films containing chitosan fabricated at neutral pH". Carbohydrate Polymers 80 2 (2010): 571-574. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77649104853&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.carbpol.2009.10.030
  13. Martins, G.V.; Merino, E.G.; Mano, J.F.; Alves, N.M.. "Crosslink Effect and Albumin Adsorption onto Chitosan/Alginate Multilayered Systems: An in situ QCM-D Study". Macromolecular Bioscience 10 12 (2010): 1444-1455. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-78649851478&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/mabi.201000193
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2023/09/12 Flexible 2D and 3D conductive hydrogel platforms for wearable applications NanoBio2023 - 2nd International Conference on Nanotechnologies & Bionanoscience
(Heraklion, Greece)
2023/02/14 Towards flexible electrochemical biosensors for point-of-care testing IV International Congress in Health Science Research – Challenges from Research to Clinics
Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde - Universidade da Beira Interior (Covilhã, Portugal)
2021/02/20 A molecular imprinting approach for exosome-driven biosensing applications 9º Congresso Nacional de Biomecânica
(Portugal)
2019/07/19 Biomimetic electrochemical sensor integrated in flexible polymeric devices for cancer diagnosis 8th Iberian Meeting on Colloids and Interfaces (RICI8)
Universidade de Aveiro (Aveiro, Portugal)
2018/07/11 Fabrication of flexible sensing devices for application in cancer diagnosis IV Jornada Científica IBEROS
(Lugo, Portugal)
2018/04/17 Electrochemical paper-based sensor integrated with molecular imprinting towards point-of-care diagnosis 6th World Congress and Expo on Nanotechnology and Materials Science
(Valência, Spain)
2017/06/08 An imprinted paper-based biosensor designed towards point-of-care diagnosis 5th Graduate Student Symposium on Molecular Imprinting
MIP Society (Porto, Portugal)
2016/02/16 Chip-on-paper for sensoring 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine oxidative stress biomarker in point-of-care NanoPT2016 International Conference
(Braga, Portugal)
2008/06/26 Study of protein adsorption onto biodegradable marine origin polyelectrolyte multilayer films followed in-situ with QCM-D TERMIS-EU 2008 Annual Meeting
(Porto, Portugal)

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2022/09/15 - Current Bioinspired electrochemical platform for detection of inflammation-related biomarkers
Supervisor
 Biomedical Engineering (Master)
Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Portugal
2021/11/01 - 2022/12/10 Development of a skin-like sensor for simultaneous monitoring of inflammatory biomarker and temperature for wound care application
Supervisor
 Biomedical Engineering (Master)
Fundação da Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
2021/01/01 - 2021/07/31 Development of a biosensor for the detection and monitoring of Diabetes disease
Co-supervisor
 Integrated Masters in Bioengineering - molecular technology (Degree)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
2020/11/01 - 2021/07/31 Desenvolvimento de um biossensor eletroquímico para a deteção de um biomarcador associado a doenças neurodegenerativas
Co-supervisor
 Engenharia Biomédica (Master)
Instituto Politécnico do Porto Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Portugal
2019/03/01 - 2019/06/30 Development of a biosensor sensitive to Glycated Human Serum Albumin for diabetes
Co-supervisor
 Biotecnologia Medicinal (Degree)
Instituto Politécnico do Porto Escola Superior de Saúde, Portugal

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role) 		Institution / Organization
2018/11/22 - 2018/11/26 Science & Technology Week 2018 @ CEB - BioMark: Under the scope of this initiative promoted by the Program "Ciência Viva", BioMark (ISEP/Porto) has been invited by CEB (University of Minho) to develop a set of activites/ workshops with the main purpose of bringing students closer to the environment of scientific research groups. (2018/11/26 - 2018/11/26)
Workshop
 Instituto Politécnico do Porto Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Portugal
2017/04/01 - 2017/06/09 Member of the Local Organizing Committee of the 5th Graduate Student Symposium on Molecular Imprinting (2017/06/07 - 2017/06/08)
Symposium (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Portugal

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event 		Event name
Institution / Organization
2022/09/05 - 2022/09/08 Attendance in 12th Ibero-American Congress on Sensors
Congress
 12th Ibero-American Congress on Sensors
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2017/09/26 - 2017/09/29 Participation as Delegate in the PORTO WATER INNOVATION WEEK
Conference
 PORTO WATER INNOVATION WEEK

Ad Hoc journal article review

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2021/01/01 - 2022/01/31 Biosensors and Bioelectronics
2020/05/01 - 2020/05/31 Materials Today Bio
2017/10/01 - 2017/10/31 Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry

Committee member

Activity description
Role 		Institution / Organization
2019/02/26 - 2019/02/26 Scientific jury as an external member of the Committee of Examiners related to the final project of Katrin Neubauerivá concerning "TEMPO - Oxidated Microcrystalline Cellulose used for Colorimetric Biosensing Devices" during ERASMUS Project
Member
 Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Portugal

Journal scientific committee

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2023/02/01 - Current Frontiers In Lab On A Chip Technologies
2023/01/01 - Current Sensors (1424-8220) MDPI

Mentoring / Tutoring

Topic Student name
2023/02/01 - Current Fabrication of biopolymeric microneedles for biomedical applications Maria Leonor Aguiar
2021/02/01 - 2021/07/31 Engineering enzyme-mimetic nanomaterials for biosensing purposes Rita Inês Fernandes Gomes
2019/02/01 - 2019/07/31 Development of smart nanoparticles for application in sensing devices for early cancer diagnosis Miguel Filipe Marques
2018/08/01 - 2018/08/31 Development of an electrochemical immunosensor for early cancer detection Inês Simões da Silva

Scientific expedition

Activity description Institution / Organization
2022/11/22 - 2022/11/25 Invited talk to the undergraduate and postgraduate students at Swansea University University of Wales Swansea, United Kingdom
Distinctions

Other distinction

2018 Merit Certificate - Scientific Publication
Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Portugal