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Ana de Freitas is Vice-Rector for Quality, Planning and Education, University of Algarve, since December 2021 , and was Vice-Rector for Institutional Development (2017-2021), Vice-Rector for Community, Evaluation and Quality (2014-2017) and also for Teaching (2014-2015). Between 2009 and 2013 she was director of School of Health Sciences, University of Algarve. She represents the University of Algarve at the Regional Commission for the Safeguarding of the Mediterranean Diet in the Algarve Region (since 2014) and at the Competence Centre for the Mediterranean Diet (since 2018). She was Head of the Coordinating Committee of the Portuguese Network of Higher Education Institutions for the Safeguarding of Mediterranean Diet (2019-2021) and coordinates the working group for safeguarding the Mediterranean Diet at the University of Algarve since 2014. Her main current interests are: strategic planning, evaluation and quality in Higher Education; strategic planning and safeguarding the Mediterranean Diet as a promoter of sustainable development and territorial cohesion.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Ana de Freitas

Citation names

  • Freitas, A.M.M.S.
  • Freitas, A.
  • Freitas, Ana de

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
D51F-27A9-1C3A
ORCID iD
0000-0002-0480-1214
Scopus Author Id
7102314242

Email addresses

  • afreitas@ualg.pt (Professional)

Addresses

  • Universidade do Algarve Campus de Gambelas , 8005-139 , Faro, Faro, Portugal (Professional)

Knowledge fields

  • Natural sciences - Biological Sciences
  • Engineering and Technology

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
English Advanced (C1) Proficiency (C2) Upper intermediate (B2) Proficiency (C2)
French Intermediate (B1) Proficiency (C2) Intermediate (B1) Proficiency (C2)
Spanish; Castilian Intermediate (B1) Proficiency (C2) Intermediate (B1) Proficiency (C2)
Education
Degree Classification
2001
Concluded
 Biologia (Doutoramento)
Major in Especialidade: Bioquímica
Universidade do Algarve, Portugal
"Caracterização de Óleos Especialmente Ricos em Ácidos Gordos Essenciais e Ensaio Preliminar da Sua Potencial Aplicação em Piscicultura" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
1994
Concluded
 Estudos Marinhos e Costeiros (Mestrado)
Universidade do Algarve, Portugal
1985 - 1990
Concluded
 Engenharia Zootécnica (Licenciatura)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
Affiliation

Positions / Appointments

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2013/12/18 - Current Vice-Rector Universidade do Algarve, Portugal
2009 - 2013 Organic Unit Director Universidade do Algarve Escola Superior de Saúde, Portugal
2003 - 2013 Directora do curso de Análises Clínicas e Saúde Pública Universidade do Algarve Escola Superior de Saúde, Portugal
2004 - 2006 Vice-Presidente do Departamento de Tecnologias da Saúde Universidade do Algarve Escola Superior de Saúde, Portugal
Projects

Contract

Designation Funders
2022/09/22 - 2023/12/31 ALG-04-2114-FEDER-000061- O Algarve na Dieta Mediterrânica
ALG-04-2114-FEDER-000061
Ongoing
2020 - 2022 QUALIFICA+ UALG
ALG-08-5763-FSE-000006
 Programa Operacional Regional CRESC Algarve 2020
2019 - 2021 Salvaguarda da Dieta Mediterrânica para a promoção de um estilo de vida saudável e modelo de sociedade sustentável
PDR2020-20.2.4-FEADER-049953
 Programa de Desenvolvimento Rural 2014-2020
2019 - 2021 Territorial MED: Salvaguarda e Valorização da Dieta Mediterrânica”
PDR2020-20.2.4-FEADER-055385
 Programa de Desenvolvimento Rural 2014-2020
2018 - 2021 MD.net. - Mediterranean Diet: When Brand Meets People
GRANT_NUMBER: Projeto nº 3026
 Interreg
2013 - 2015 Articular para intervir - Plano de Ação e Salvaguarda da Dieta Mediterrânica
ALG-01-0627-FEDER-000013
 PO Algarve 21 - QREN
Outputs

Publications

Conference abstract
  1. Lobo, S; Melo, P; Rodrigues, L; Serrano, S; Raposo, RP; Freitas, AMMS. "GLUCOSE MONITORING: COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN ACCU-CHEK (R) AVIVA AND THE LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS DIMENSION VISTA (R) 1500, COBAS (R) 6000 AND SYNCHRON LX (R) 20 PRO". 2011.
  2. Rodrigues, MC; Stebbeds, WJD; Barracha, AS; Lapa, AS; Vassal, R; Silva, E; Freitas, AMMS. "COMPARISON OF ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE METHODOLOGIES: ALIFAX TEST 1 THL, VES-MATIC 20 AND WESTERGREN". 2011.
  3. Soares, FMR; Gago Rodrigues, I; Sousa, V; Monteiro, A; Camacho, J; Freitas, AMMS. "LEGIONELLA SPP. IN 8 HOTELS OF ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, PORTUGAL". 2011.
Edited book
  1. Freitas, A.M.M.S.. Dimensões da dieta mediterrânica: património cultural imaterial da humanidade. Portugal: Universidade do Algarve. 2015.
    Published • Editor
  2. Freitas, A.M.M.S.. Dimensions of Mediterranean Diet: world cultural heritage. Portugal: Universidade do Algarve. 2015.
    Published • Editor
Journal article
  1. Modesto, T; Freitas, AMMS; Canario, AVM. "Steroidogenesis by testis and accessory glands of the Lusitanian toadfish, Halobatrachus didactylus, during reproductive season". GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY (2015):
    10.1016/j.ygcen.2015.09.026
  2. Petkam, R; Renaud, RL; Freitas, AMMS; Canario, AVM; Raeside, JI; Kime, DE; Leatherland, JF. "In vitro metabolism of pregnenolone to 7 alpha-hydroxypregnenolone by rainbow trout embryos". GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY (2003):
    10.1016/s0016-6480(02)00641-x
  3. Petkam, R; Renaud, RL; Freitas, AMMS; Canario, AVM; Leatherland, JF. "In vitro metabolism of progesterone, androgens and estrogens by rainbow trout embryos". FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY (2002):
    10.1023/B:FISH.0000021867.71729.22