Prof. Paula Guedes de Pinho | Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science |Outstanding Scientist Award

Prof. Paula Guedes de Pinho | Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science |Outstanding Scientist Award

professor Paula Guedes de Pinho Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade do Porto, Portugal

Author Profile

Dr. Maria Paula do Amaral Alegria Guedes de Pinho (PGP): Leading Cancer Metabolomics Researcher 🧬🔬

Dr. Maria Paula do Amaral Alegria Guedes de Pinho, commonly known as PGP, is a distinguished researcher and academic in the field of cancer metabolomics. She holds a prominent position at the Faculty of Pharmacy of Porto University (FFUP) and is affiliated with UCIBIO – Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit.

🎓 Education & Training

  • Habilitation in Toxicology: Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, April 2019.
  • Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences: University of Bordeaux II, France, June 1991 – December 1994.
  • M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, September 1989 – July 1990.

🏫 Academic and Research Positions

  • Permanent Contract Researcher: Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, January 2023 – present.
  • Coordinating Researcher: UCIBIO/REQUIMTE (ICETA) at Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, specializing in cancer metabolomics, January 2016 – present.
  • Affiliate Professor: Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, teaching Metabolomics at the Master in Bioinformatics and Computational program, April 2022 – present.
  • Assistant Professor: Portuguese Catholic University, School of Biotechnology – Porto (ESB-UCP), September 2001 – May 2005.

🌟 Research Contributions

PGP has significantly contributed to the field of metabolomics, particularly in cancer biomarker discovery. She has published over 200 papers in international peer-reviewed journals, 13 book chapters, and has received 15 prizes or awards. Her research has notably advanced the understanding of cancer through the application of metabolomics.

📊 Grants and Major Projects

One of her notable projects includes:

  • Project No. 30388-SAICT 2017-ACCUSED: “RenAl Cell Carcinoma Detection Renal Cancer detection: a translational metabolomics research based on Volatile Organic Compounds fingerprinting”, funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and the Portugal 2020 Program, with a budget of €239,499.09 (2018-2021) (Principal Investigator).

📚 Editorial and Evaluator Roles

PGP holds editorial board positions in five international journals and is actively involved as a member of scholarship and research project evaluation committees. She is also part of the Agência de Investigação Clínica e Inovação Biomédica (AICIB) and unCAN.eu Delphi group, contributing to the advancement of biomedical innovation and clinical research.

Publication Top Noted:🏅

Paper Title: Khat and synthetic cathinones: a review

  • Authors: MJ Valente, P Guedes de Pinho, M de Lourdes Bastos, F Carvalho, …
  • Journal: Archives of Toxicology
  • Volume: 88
  • Issue:
  • Pages: 15-45
  • Year: 2014

Paper Title: Metabolomics analysis for biomarker discovery: advances and challenges

  • Authors: MS Monteiro, M Carvalho, ML Bastos, P Guedes de Pinho
  • Journal: Current Medicinal Chemistry
  • Volume: 20
  • Issue: 2
  • Pages: 257-271
  • Year: 2013

Paper Title: The hallucinogenic world of tryptamines: an updated review

  • Authors: AM Araújo, F Carvalho, ML Bastos, P Guedes de Pinho, M Carvalho
  • Journal: Archives of Toxicology
  • Volume: 89
  • Issue:
  • Pages: 1151-1173
  • Year: 2015

Paper Title: Heavy sulphur compounds, higher alcohols and esters production profile of Hanseniaspora uvarum and Hanseniaspora guilliermondii grown as pure and mixed cultures in grape must

  • Authors: N Moreira, F Mendes, PG de Pinho, T Hogg, I Vasconcelos
  • Journal: International Journal of Food Microbiology
  • Volume: 124
  • Issue: 3
  • Pages: 231-238
  • Year: 2008

Paper Title: Identification of key odorants related to the typical aroma of oxidation-spoiled white wines

  • Authors: AC Silva Ferreira, T Hogg, P Guedes de Pinho
  • Journal: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
  • Volume: 51
  • Issue: 5
  • Pages: 1377-1381
  • Year: 2003

Paper Title: Fatty acid composition of wild edible mushrooms species: A comparative study

  • Authors: B Ribeiro, PG de Pinho, PB Andrade, P Baptista, P Valentão
  • Journal: Microchemical Journal
  • Volume: 93
  • Issue: 1
  • Pages: 29-35
  • Year: 2009

Paper Title: Amanita phalloides poisoning: Mechanisms of toxicity and treatment

  • Authors: J Garcia, VM Costa, A Carvalho, P Baptista, PG de Pinho, …
  • Journal: Food and Chemical Toxicology
  • Volume: 86
  • Issue:
  • Pages: 41-55
  • Year: 2015

Paper Title: Correlation between the pattern volatiles and the overall aroma of wild edible mushrooms

  • Authors: PG Pinho, B Ribeiro, RF Gonçalves, P Baptista, P Valentão, RM Seabra, …
  • Journal: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
  • Volume: 56
  • Issue: 5
  • Pages: 1704-1712
  • Year: 2008

Paper Title: Biomarker discovery in human prostate cancer: an update in metabolomics studies

  • Authors: AR Lima, M de Lourdes Bastos, M Carvalho, PG de Pinho
  • Journal: Translational Oncology
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 4
  • Pages: 357-370
  • Year: 2016

Paper Title: Glycine max (L.) Merr., Vigna radiata L. and Medicago sativa L. sprouts: A natural source of bioactive compounds

  • Authors: LR Silva, MJ Pereira, J Azevedo, RF Gonçalves, P Valentão, PG de Pinho, …
  • Journal: Food Research International
  • Volume: 50
  • Issue: 1
  • Pages: 167-175
  • Year: 2013