Patrícia C. Pires
University of Aveiro, RISE - Health Research Network, University of Beira Interior, Rede de Química e Tecnologia
Research areas: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics · Pharmaceutical Science · Advanced Drug Delivery Systems · Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery · Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery
About
Assistant Professor at the Department of Medical Sciences of the University of Aveiro since 2026.
Invited Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra from 2021 to 2026, with previous teaching experience at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Beira Interior.
Experience in teaching Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Technology, Bioanalytical Sciences, Biomedical Pharmacy, and Biomedical Sciences graduate and undergraduate students.
Lecture, theoretical-practical and laboratory-type classes. Past and current subjects include (alphabetical order):
- Applied Pharmaceutical Development;
- Clinical Research;
- Clinical Trials;
- Dermopharmacy and Cosmetics;
- Drugs and Medicines;
- Galenic Pharmacy;
- Galenic Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology;
- Human Pharmacology Studies
- Medical Devices;
- Metrology and Analytical Validation;
- Nanotechnology;
- Pharmaceutical Development of Medicines;
- Pharmaceutical Quality Control;
- Pharmaceutical Technology I;
- Pharmaceutical Technology II;
- Pharmaceutical Technology III;
- Quality Management;
- Veterinary Medicines.
Academic scientific research focused on the pharmaceutical sciences field, more specifically on nanotechnology, pharmaceutical technology, pharmacology and analytical chemistry.
Employment
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University of Aveiro Assistant Professor2026 - Present
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RISE - Health Research Network Researcher/Collaborator2025 - Present
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Rede de Química e Tecnologia Integrated Researcher2022 - Present
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University of Coimbra Invited Professor2021 - 2026
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Universidade da Beira Interior Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde Graduate Teaching Assistant in Galenic Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology2017 - 2021
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Universidade da Beira Interior Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde Researcher/Collaborator2014 - 2025
Education
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Universidade da Beira Interior PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences2016 - 2021
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Universidade da Beira Interior Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences2011 - 2016
Projects & Funding
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Intranasal Delivery of Simvastatin in Stroke – IDSS CICS-UBI Collaborative Project Award 20212021 - 2022
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ICON: Interdisciplinary Challenges On Neurodegeneration Universidade da Beira Interior2018 - 2020
Publications (185)
- Eudragit-Based Nanoparticles for Oral Drug Delivery Save
- Biomembrane-Derived vesicles for targeted cancer Therapies: Novel treatment avenues from Cells, Bacteria, and extracellular sources Save
- Introduction and Overview of Liposomes Save
- Development and characterization of novel intranasal in situ thermoreversible ketoprofen-loaded nanoemulgels for the treatment of glioblastoma Save
- Ectoine as a multifunctional molecule: biotechnological production and pharmaceutical applications Save
- Dual drug co-encapsulation into liposomes and liposome-derived nanosystems for improved synergistic treatment of skin diseases Save
- Anti-inflammatory drug repurposing in skin diseases: ketoprofen-loaded nanoemulsion development and characterization for topical administration Save
- Propolis-Loaded Niosomes for Dermopharmaceutic and Cosmetic Applications: Development, Stability, Safety, and In Vitro Bioactivity Studies Save
- Injectable nanocomposite hydrogels for targeted intervention in cancer, wound healing, and bone and myocardial tissue engineering Save
- Promoting health and sustainability: exploring safer alternatives in cosmetics and regulatory perspectives Save
- Simvastatin is delivered to the brain by high-strength intranasal cationic SMEDDS and nanoemulsions Save
- Engineered biomimetic cell membrane-coated polymeric nanostructures for cancer therapy Save
- Evaluation of a Norcantharidin Nanoemulsion Efficacy for Treating B16F1-Induced Melanoma in a Syngeneic Murine Model Save
- Co-encapsulation of phytocompounds in liposomes for enhanced wound healing: development and physicochemical characterization Save
- Co-encapsulation of phytocompounds in liposomes for enhanced wound healing: development and physicochemical characterization Save
- Development and characterization of novel plant extract-loaded liposomes for dermopharmaceutical and cosmetic applications Save
- Development and characterization of novel plant-extract-loaded liposomes for dermopharmaceutical and cosmetic applications Save
- Innovative nanoplatforms with simultaneous triple drug co-delivery for improved synergistic therapeutic effects Save
- Innovative nanoplatforms with simultaneous triple drug co-delivery for improved synergistic therapeutic effects Save
- Nanoemulgels: nanoemulsion and hydrogel hybrids as polymeric nanocomposites for improved drug delivery Save