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Francisca Monteiro is a Ph.D. student and researcher at the Center for MicroElectroMechanical Systems (CMEMS) and at the ICVS/3B’s - PT Government Associate Laboratory (University of Minho). She worked on a research project dedicated to the design, manufacturing, and mechanical/biological characterization of implant devices for medical applications from July 2019 to August 2020. FCT has funded her Ph.D. project since September 2020 and it comprises the study of the synergistic effect of light and mechanical stimuli to implement in a transcranial stimulation device designed to improve Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology. In the scope of this project, she was the first author of two published systematic reviews regarding the application of the abovementioned stimuli against AD neuropathological features. Francisca has also participated in various collaborations. She is currently working on the optimization of photobiomodulation and ultrasound stimulation protocols to block AD pathomechanisms in vitro. Meanwhile, she participated in multiple international conferences, including the 4th International Brain Stimulation Conference (Charleston, USA), and the 23rd Annual International Symposium on Therapeutic Ultrasound (Taipei, Taiwan), among others. Francisca concluded her Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering in 2019 at the Catholic University of Portugal - Faculty of Biotechnology, and her Degree in Bioengineering in 2016 at the same institution, completing both graduations with optimal success.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Francisca Machado Monteiro

Citation names

  • Monteiro, Francisca

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
BA19-FE3D-6FBA
ORCID iD
0000-0003-4116-6237
Researcher Id
Francisca Monteiro (ResearchGate)

Email addresses

  • id8700@alunos.uminho.pt (Professional)
  • franciscamonteiro@dem.uminho.pt (Professional)

Websites

Knowledge fields

  • Engineering and Technology - Mechanical Engineering
  • Engineering and Technology - Medical Engineering

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
English Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
French Beginner (A1) Intermediate (B1) Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1)
Spanish; Castilian Intermediate (B1) Advanced (C1) Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1)
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
Education
Degree Classification
2019/09 - 2024/08
Ongoing
 Doctoral Program in Mechanical Engineering (Doutoramento)
Major in Mechanical Engineering
Universidade do Minho Escola de Engenharia, Portugal
2021/02/15 - 2021/05
Concluded
 Laboratory Animal Science (Curso de Especialização Tecnológica)
Universidade do Minho Escola de Medicina, Portugal

Direcção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária, Portugal
2021/03/22 - 2021/03/24
Attended
 Training School "Live Cell Imaging" (Curso de Especialização Tecnológica)
Universität Osnabrück, Germany
2020/04 - 2020/07
Attended
 Vibrations and Waves - MIT: 8.03x (Curso de Especialização Tecnológica)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States
2019/05/06 - 2019/05/10
Concluded
 Advanced Neurophysiology and Behavior (Diploma de especialização)
Major in Neuroscience; Electrophysiology; Behavioral testing.
Universidade do Minho Escola de Medicina, Portugal
2017/09 - 2019
Concluded
 Master in Biomedical Engineering (Mestrado)
Major in Biomedical Engineering
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
"Classification of physical condition and sports performance using electrical impedance spectroscopy " (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
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2013/09 - 2016/05
Concluded
 Degree in Bioengineering (Licenciatura)
Major in Engenharia Biomédica
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
"Synthesis of a new ligand for interaction with lectins" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
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Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2020/09/01 - Current Researcher (Research) Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal
Universidade do Minho Escola de Engenharia, Portugal
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2019/06 - Current Visiting Researcher (Research) Laboratório Associado ICVS 3B's, Portugal
Universidade do Minho Escola de Medicina, Portugal
2019 - Current Researcher (Research) Center for MicroElectroMechanical Systems, Portugal
Universidade do Minho - Campus de Azurém, Portugal
2019/07/01 - 2020/08/31 Contracted Researcher (Research) Center for MicroElectroMechanical Systems, Portugal
Universidade do Minho Centro de Sistemas Microeletromecânicos, Portugal
(...)
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2025/01 - 2025/07 FunFibRAI
PTDC/EME-EME/4197/2021
Research Fellow
Center for MicroElectroMechanical Systems, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2021 - 2024 BrainStimMap
PTDC/EME-EME/1681/2021
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
2020 - 2024 Multi-functional photic and mechanical synergistic-based device to restore the healthy mechanobiology in the Alzheimer’s disease brain.
2020.09375.BD
Integration into Research Grant Fellow
Universidade do Minho - Campus de Azurém, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
2019/07 - 2020/06 ImpHib - Desenvolvimento de Implantes Híbridos Avançados
Reference ImpHib_MSc_2019/01b - Project Nº 034074
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Outputs

Publications

Book chapter
  1. Ângela Cunha; Ana Marques; Francisca Monteiro; José Silva; Mariana Silva; Bruno Trindade; Rita Ferreira; et al. "Tribological Behavior of 316L Stainless Steel Reinforced with CuCoBe + Diamond Composites by Laser Sintering and Hot Pressing: A Comparative Statistical Study". 231-246. Springer International Publishing, 2020.
    10.1007/978-3-030-58808-3_18
Conference abstract
  1. Monteiro, Francisca; Oliveira, Sofia; Gasik, Michael; Sousa, Nuno; Sotiropoulos, Ioannis; Filipe S. Silva; Carvalho, Oscar. "How does the Alzheimer's disease brain respond to optomechanical stimuli? A narrative review". Paper presented in 4th International Brain Stimulation Conference, Charleston, 2021.
    Published • 10.1016/j.brs.2021.10.253
Journal article
  1. Catarino, S O; Fernandes, Nuno; Monteiro, Francisca; Oliveira, Sofia; Fernandes, Filipa; Silva, Filipe; Carvalho, Óscar. Corresponding author: Fernandes, Nuno. "Unraveling the potential of transcranial photobiomodulation and ultrasound stimulation for brain therapeutics: an introduction". Brain Stimulation 18 1 (2025): 254. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brs.2024.12.121.
    10.1016/j.brs.2024.12.121
  2. Monteiro, Francisca; Oliveira, Sofia; Marques, Carlos; Papadimitriou, Georgia; Silva, Joana; Padrão, Jorge; Catarino, Susana O.; et al. Corresponding author: Monteiro, Francisca. "In vitro optimization of photobiomodulation and ultrasound stimulation protocols for Alzheimer’s disease therapy". Brain Stimulation 18 1 (2025): 255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brs.2024.12.124.
    Published • 10.1016/j.brs.2024.12.124
  3. Carvalho, Óscar; Monteiro, Francisca; Oliveira, Sofia; Fernandes, Filipa; Silva, Filipe; Catarino, S O. "Mapping and modeling ultrasound propagation for tailored brain therapies". Brain Stimulation 18 1 (2025): 254-255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brs.2024.12.123.
    Published • 10.1016/j.brs.2024.12.123
  4. Selma Pascoal; Francisca Monteiro; Sofia Oliveira; Arianna Simoni; Óscar Carvalho; Teresa Pinho. "Biomodulation effects induced by ultrasound stimulation in periodontal cells implicated in orthodontic tooth movement: A systematic review". Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research (2024): https://doi.org/10.1111/ocr.12845.
    10.1111/ocr.12845
  5. Gonçalves, Aline; Monteiro, Francisca; Brantuas, Sara; Basset, Priscilla; Estevez, Alejandro; Silva, Filipe S.; Pinho, Teresa. "Clinical and preclinical evidence on the bioeffects and movement-related implications of photobiomodulation in the orthodontic tooth movement: A systematic review". Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research (2024): http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ocr.12841.
    Published • 10.1111/ocr.12841
  6. Gonçalves, Aline; Mathelié-Guinlet, Quitterie; Ramires, Fátima; Monteiro, Francisca; Carvalho, Óscar; Silva, Filipe S.; Resende, Albina D.; Pinho, Teresa. "Biological alterations associated with the orthodontic treatment with conventional appliances and aligners: A systematic review of clinical and preclinical evidence". Heliyon 10 12 (2024): e32873. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32873.
    Published • 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32873
  7. Fernandes, Filipa; Oliveira, Sofia; Monteiro, Francisca; Gasik, Michael; Silva, Filipe S.; Sousa, Nuno; Carvalho, Óscar; Catarino, Susana O.. "Devices used for photobiomodulation of the brain—a comprehensive and systematic review". Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 21 1 (2024): http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12984-024-01351-8.
    Published • 10.1186/s12984-024-01351-8
  8. Pascoal, Selma; Oliveira, Sofia; Monteiro, Francisca; Padrão, Jorge; Costa, Rita; Zille, Andrea; Catarino, Susana O.; et al. "Influence of Ultrasound Stimulation on the Viability, Proliferation and Protein Expression of Osteoblasts and Periodontal Ligament Fibroblasts". Biomedicines 12 2 (2024): 361. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12020361.
    Published • 10.3390/biomedicines12020361
  9. Aline Gonçalves; Francisca Monteiro; Sofia Oliveira; Inês Costa; Susana O. Catarino; Óscar Carvalho; Jorge Padrão; et al. "Optimization of a Photobiomodulation Protocol to Improve the Cell Viability, Proliferation and Protein Expression in Osteoblasts and Periodontal Ligament Fibroblasts for Accelerated Orthodontic Treatment". Biomedicines (2024): https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12010180.
    10.3390/biomedicines12010180
  10. A. Gonçalves; S. Ayache; Monteiro, Francisca; F. S. Silva; T. Pinho. Corresponding author: T. Pinho. "Efficiency of Invisalign First® to promote expansion movement in mixed dentition: a retrospective study and systematic review". European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry (2023): https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2023.1754.
    Published • 10.23804/ejpd.2023.1754
  11. Aline Gonçalves; Athénaïs Collard; Francisca Monteiro; David Matos; Óscar Carvalho; Rui Azevedo; Filipe S. Silva; Teresa Pinho. Corresponding author: Teresa Pinho. "Accuracy of Invisalign® on Upper Incisors: A Systematic Review". Turkish Journal of Orthodontics (2023): https://doi.org/10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2022.2021.0254.
    10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2022.2021.0254
  12. Monteiro, Francisca; Carvalho, Óscar; Sousa, Nuno; Silva, Filipe S.; Sotiropoulos, Ioannis. Corresponding author: Silva, Filipe S.. "Photobiomodulation and visual stimulation against cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease pathology: A systematic review". Alzheimer's & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions 8 1 (2022): http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/trc2.12249.
    Published • 10.1002/trc2.12249
  13. Selma Pascoal; Aline Gonçalves; Andreia Brandão; Duarte Rocha; Sofia Oliveira; Francisca Monteiro; Óscar Carvalho; Susana Coimbra; Teresa Pinho. Corresponding author: Teresa Pinho. "Human Interleukin-1ß Profile and Self-Reported Pain Monitoring Using Clear Aligners with or without Acceleration Techniques: A Case Report and Investigational Study". International Journal of Dentistry 2022 (2022): https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/8252696.
    Open access • Published • 10.1155/2022/8252696
  14. Pinho, Teresa; Rocha, Duarte; Ribeiro, Sofia; Monteiro, Francisca; Pascoal, Selma; Azevedo, Rui. "Interceptive Treatment with Invisalign® First in Moderate and Severe Cases: A Case Series". Children 9 8 (2022): 1176. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/children9081176.
    Open access • 10.3390/children9081176
  15. Diogo Cruz; Monteiro, Francisca; Maria Paço; Vaz-Silva, Manuel; Carolina Lemos; Alves-Ferreira, Miguel; Pinho, Teresa. Corresponding author: Pinho, Teresa. "Genetic overlap between temporomandibular disorders and primary headaches: A systematic review". Japanese Dental Science Review 58 (2022): 69-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jdsr.2022.02.002.
    Published • 10.1016/j.jdsr.2022.02.002
  16. Francisca Monteiro; Ioannis Sotiropoulos; Óscar Carvalho; Nuno Sousa; Filipe S. Silva. Corresponding author: Francisca Monteiro. "Multi-mechanical waves against Alzheimer’s disease pathology: a systematic review". Translational Neurodegeneration (2021): https://doi.org/10.1186/s40035-021-00256-z.
    Published • 10.1186/s40035-021-00256-z
Preprint
  1. Faria, D.; Sahoo, N.; Monteiro, F.; Garrett, G.; Silva, Filipe; Carvalho, O.. "Direct Laser Writing (Dlw)-Based Biofunctionalization of Ti6al4v for Enhanced Osseointegration of Implants". 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4562312.
    10.2139/ssrn.4562312
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. Monteiro, Francisca. "Classification of Physical Condition and Sports Performance Using Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy". Master, Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, 2019.
  2. Monteiro, Francisca. "Synthesis of a new ligand for interaction with lectins". Degree, Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, 2016.
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2025/02 6th International Brain Stimulation Conference (Kobe, Japan) - In vitro optimization of photobiomodulation and ultrasound stimulation protocols for Alzheimer’s disease therapy 6th International Brain Stimulation Conference
Brain Stimulation (Kobe, Japan)
2024/10/04 International Workshop on Additive Manufacturing and Sustainability (Bragança, Portugal) - Development of a helmet device for transcranial optomechanical stimulation to treat Alzheimer’s disease International Workshop on Additive Manufacturing and Sustainability
Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (Bragança, Portugal)
2024/09/19 23rd Annual International Symposium on Therapeutic Ultrasound (Taipei, Taiwan) - Assessing the influence of ultrasound stimulation parameters in neuronal-like cells expressing Alzheimer’s disease-related mutations 23rd Annual International Symposium on Therapeutic Ultrasound
International Society of Therapeutic Ultrasound (Taipei, Taiwan)
2021/12/08 4th International Brain Stimulation Conference (Charleston, USA) - How does the Alzheimer's disease brain respond to optomechanical stimuli? A narrative review 4th International Brain Stimulation Conference
Brain Stimulation (Elsevier's Journal) (Charleston, United States)
2021/03/26 Webinar on National Science Day 2021 (India) - Restoring the healthy mechanobiology in the Alzheimer's disease brain using light and mechanical waves in synergism Webinar on National Science Day 2021
Division of Veterinary Biochemistry - Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry - (Srinagar, India)
2020/04/06 International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications (Cagliari, Italy) - Tribological Behavior of 316L Stainless Steel Reinforced with CuCoBe + Diamond Composites by Laser Sintering and Hot Pressing: A Comparative Statistical Study ICCSA 2020: International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications
University of Cagliari (Cagliari, Italy)

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event 		Event name
Institution / Organization
2016/01 - 2016/06 ERASMUS+ Mobility Program: Final Project in the scope of Bioengineering Degree in Prague, Czech Republic (1 semester)
Other
 ERASMUS+ Mobility Program
Vysoká skola chemicko-technologická v Praze Fakulta chemické technologie, Czech Republic
2014/09/04 - 2014/09/08 ERAMUS+ Mobility Program: Cultural Exchange dedicated to Arts and Expression in Milan, Italy. This exchange was organized by the "Grupo de Ação e Intercâmbio Artístico Cultural" and Francisca have participated in many workshops in the scope of this program (dance, percussion, circus, origami, restauration, among others).
Workshop
 Intercâmbio Vagalume
Grupo de Ação e Intercâmbio Artístico Cultural,, Portugal

Mentoring / Tutoring

Topic Student name
2015/09 - Current Secondary Teacher Several trainees

Other jury / evaluation

Activity description Institution / Organization
2022/03 - 2022/03 Invited reviewer of the Journal of Behavioral and Brain Science Journal of Behavioral and Brain Science , United States