MOUNTAIN
RESEARCH
CENTER
Polytechnic Institute
of Bragança
FROM NATURE TO PRODUCTS, TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY.
Olívia Rodrigues Pereira
Auxiliary ProfessorGroup: Sustainable Processes and Products
Phone: 273330972
E-mail: oliviapereira@ipb.pt
ORCID: 0000-0002-6275-3134
Scopus Author ID: 52264387000
Career
- Since 2015: Auxiliary Professor, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
- 2007 - 2015: Assistant Professor, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
- 2004 - 2007: Pharmacy Technician, Pharmaceutical Services of Hospital Distrital de Chaves and of Hospital Central (Hospital dos Covões) do Centro Hospitalar de Coimbra
Roles
- Since 2017: Subdirector of School of Health Sciences, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
- Since 2016: Vice-director of Pedagogical Council of School of Health Sciences, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
- 2014 - 2016: Coordinator of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologies Department, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
- Since 2013: Member of Scientific Technical Council of School of Health Sciences, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
- Since 2012: Director of Bachelor in Pharmacy, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
Qualifications
- 2013 - PhD. Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular pathophysiology and its pharmacological implications, Faculty Pharmacy, University of Salamanca
- 2012 - MSc. M.Sc. in Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Cellular and Molecular, Faculty Pharmacy, University of Salamanca
- 2005 - First degree First degree in Pharmacy, College of Health Technology of Coimbra, Coimbra
Awards and Honors
- 2009 - PhD grant SFRH/PROTEC/49600/2009 (Characterization of phenolic compounds from medicinal plants and study of their neuroprotective effects)
Interests
- Chemistry of Natural Products: Extraction, identification and isolation of chemical compounds in natural matrice
- Bioactivity of chemical compounds of natural matrices (antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial)
- Pharmacoepidemiology
Projects:
Aquavitae - Thermal water as a source of life and health
Funding body: LA CAIXA
Reference: PD20-00003
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2021-09-01
End: 2024-05-31
Funding body: LA CAIXA
Reference: PD20-00003
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2021-09-01
End: 2024-05-31
Total results: 27
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Pereira O.R.,Santos G.,Sousa M.J.
Hop By-Products: Pharmacological Activities and Potential Application as Cosmetics
Cosmetics, 9, , 2022
Hop By-Products: Pharmacological Activities and Potential Application as Cosmetics
Cosmetics, 9, , 2022
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Quetglas-Llabrés M.M.,Quispe C.,Herrera-Bravo J.,Catarino M.D.,Pereira O.R.,Cardoso S.M.,Dua K.,Chellappan D.K.,Pabreja K.,Satija S.,Mehta M.,Sureda A.,Martorell M.,Satmbekova D.,Yeskaliyeva B.,Sharifi-Rad J.,Rasool N.,Butnariu M.,Bagiu I.C.,Bagiu R.V.,Calina D.,Cho W.C.
Pharmacological Properties of Bergapten: Mechanistic and Therapeutic Aspects
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2022, , 2022
Pharmacological Properties of Bergapten: Mechanistic and Therapeutic Aspects
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2022, , 2022
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Afonso A.F.,Pereira O.R.,Cardoso S.M.
Salvia species as nutraceuticals: Focus on antioxidant, antidiabetic and anti-obesity properties
Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 11, , 2021
Salvia species as nutraceuticals: Focus on antioxidant, antidiabetic and anti-obesity properties
Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 11, , 2021
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Haile T.,Cardoso S.M.,de Oliveira Raphaelli C.,Pereira O.R.,Pereira E.d.S.,Vizzotto M.,Nora L.,Asfaw A.A.,Periasamy G.,Karim A.
Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Potential, and Blood Glucose Lowering Effect of Aqueous Extract and Essential Oil of Thymus Serrulatus Hochst. Ex Benth
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 12, , 2021
Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Potential, and Blood Glucose Lowering Effect of Aqueous Extract and Essential Oil of Thymus Serrulatus Hochst. Ex Benth
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 12, , 2021
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Pinto I.C.,Pereira O.R.,Fernandes A.,Nogueira J.,Costa R.
Psychoactive substance consumption: A Portuguese cross-sectional study
Work, 70, 335-344, 2021
Psychoactive substance consumption: A Portuguese cross-sectional study
Work, 70, 335-344, 2021
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Sharifi-Rad J.,Quispe C.,Zam W.,Kumar M.,Cardoso S.M.,Pereira O.R.,Ademiluyi A.O.,Adeleke O.,Moreira A.C.,Živković J.,Noriega F.,Ayatollahi S.A.,Kobarfard F.,Faizi M.,Martorell M.,Cruz-Martins N.,Butnariu M.,Bagiu I.C.,Bagiu R.V.,Alshehri M.M.,Cho W.C.
Phenolic Bioactives as Antiplatelet Aggregation Factors: The Pivotal Ingredients in Maintaining Cardiovascular Health
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2021, , 2021
Phenolic Bioactives as Antiplatelet Aggregation Factors: The Pivotal Ingredients in Maintaining Cardiovascular Health
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2021, , 2021
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Afonso A.F.,Pereira O.R.,Cardoso S.M.
Health-promoting effects of thymus phenolic-rich extracts: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antitumoral properties
Antioxidants, 9, 1-24, 2020
Health-promoting effects of thymus phenolic-rich extracts: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antitumoral properties
Antioxidants, 9, 1-24, 2020
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Salehi B.,Konovalov D.A.,Fru P.,Kapewangolo P.,Peron G.,Ksenija M.S.,Cardoso S.M.,Pereira O.R.,Nigam M.,Nicola S.,Pignata G.,Rapposelli S.,Sestito S.,Anil Kumar N.V.,de la Luz Cádiz-Gurrea M.,Segura-Carretero A.,P. Mishra A.,Sharifi-Rad M.,Cho W.C.,Taheri Y.,Setzer W.N.,Sharifi-Rad J.
Areca catechu—From farm to food and biomedical applications
Phytotherapy Research, 34, 2140-2158, 2020
Areca catechu—From farm to food and biomedical applications
Phytotherapy Research, 34, 2140-2158, 2020
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Favero Y.,da Silva L.T.S.,de Almeida D.S.,Pereira O.,Sousa M.J.
DEVELOPMENT AND STABILITY OF AN ANTI-AGING GEL WITH HYDROALCOHOLIC EXTRACT FROM SALVIA SP
Millenium: Journal of Education, Technologies, and Health, 2, 39-47, 2020
DEVELOPMENT AND STABILITY OF AN ANTI-AGING GEL WITH HYDROALCOHOLIC EXTRACT FROM SALVIA SP
Millenium: Journal of Education, Technologies, and Health, 2, 39-47, 2020
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Afonso A.F.,Pereira O.R.,Fernandes Â.,Calhelha R.C.,Silva A.M.S.,Ferreira R.C.F.,Cardoso S.M.
Phytochemical composition and bioactive effects of Salvia africana, salvia officinalis 'Icterina' and Salvia mexicana aqueous Extracts
Molecules, 24, , 2019
Phytochemical composition and bioactive effects of Salvia africana, salvia officinalis 'Icterina' and Salvia mexicana aqueous Extracts
Molecules, 24, , 2019
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Pereira O.R.,Macias R.I.R.,Domingues M.R.M.,Marin J.J.G.,Cardoso S.M.
Hepatoprotection of mentha aquatica L., lavandula dentata L. and leonurus cardiaca L
Antioxidants, 8, , 2019
Hepatoprotection of mentha aquatica L., lavandula dentata L. and leonurus cardiaca L
Antioxidants, 8, , 2019
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Afonso A.F.,Pereira O.R.,Fernandes Â.S.F.,Calhelha R.C.,Silva A.M.S.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Cardoso S.M.
The health-benefits and phytochemical profile of salvia apiana and salvia farinacea var. Victoria blue decoctions
Antioxidants, 8, , 2019
The health-benefits and phytochemical profile of salvia apiana and salvia farinacea var. Victoria blue decoctions
Antioxidants, 8, , 2019
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da Silva L.P.,Pereira E.,Pires T.C.S.P.,Alves M.J.,Pereira O.R.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Rubus ulmifolius Schott fruits: A detailed study of its nutritional, chemical and bioactive properties
Food Research International, 119, 34-43, 2019
Rubus ulmifolius Schott fruits: A detailed study of its nutritional, chemical and bioactive properties
Food Research International, 119, 34-43, 2019
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Pereira O.R.,Catarino M.D.,Afonso A.F.,Silva A.M.S.,Cardoso S.M.
Salvia elegans, salvia greggii and salvia officinalis decoctions: Antioxidant activities and inhibition of carbohydrate and lipid metabolic enzymes
Molecules, 23, , 2018
Salvia elegans, salvia greggii and salvia officinalis decoctions: Antioxidant activities and inhibition of carbohydrate and lipid metabolic enzymes
Molecules, 23, , 2018
15
Afonso A.F.,Pereira O.R.,Válega M.,Silva A.M.S.,Cardoso S.M.
Metabolites and biological activities of thymus zygis, thymus pulegioides, and thymus fragrantissimus grown under organic cultivation
Molecules, 23, , 2018
Metabolites and biological activities of thymus zygis, thymus pulegioides, and thymus fragrantissimus grown under organic cultivation
Molecules, 23, , 2018
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Afonso A.,Pereira O.,Neto R.,Silva A.,Cardoso S.
Health-promoting effects of Thymus herba-barona, Thymus pseudolanuginosus, and Thymus caespititius decoctions
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 18, , 2017
Health-promoting effects of Thymus herba-barona, Thymus pseudolanuginosus, and Thymus caespititius decoctions
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 18, , 2017
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Cardoso S.M.,Pereira O.R.,Seca A.M.L.,Pinto D.C.G.A.,Silva A.M.S.
Seaweeds as preventive agents for cardiovascular diseases: From nutrients to functional foods
Marine Drugs, 13, 6838-6865, 2015
Seaweeds as preventive agents for cardiovascular diseases: From nutrients to functional foods
Marine Drugs, 13, 6838-6865, 2015
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Catarino M.D.,Alves-Silva J.M.,Pereira O.R.,Cardoso S.M.
Antioxidant capacities of Flavones and benefits in Oxidative-Stress related Diseases
Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry, 15, 105-119, 2015
Antioxidant capacities of Flavones and benefits in Oxidative-Stress related Diseases
Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry, 15, 105-119, 2015
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Cardoso S.M.,Catarino M.D.,Semião M.S.,Pereira O.R.
Virgin Olive Oil As A Source Of Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Virgin Olive Oil: Production, Composition, Uses and Benefits for Man, 186-209, 2014
Virgin Olive Oil As A Source Of Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Virgin Olive Oil: Production, Composition, Uses and Benefits for Man, 186-209, 2014
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Catarino M.D.,Alves-Silva J.M.,Pereira O.R.,Cardoso S.M.
Mediterranean diet: A precious tool for fighting inflammatory diseases
Polyphenols: Food Sources, Bioactive Properties and Antioxidant Effects, 87-112, 2014
Mediterranean diet: A precious tool for fighting inflammatory diseases
Polyphenols: Food Sources, Bioactive Properties and Antioxidant Effects, 87-112, 2014
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Cardoso S.M.,Carvalho L.G.,Silva P.J.,Rodrigues M.S.,Pereira O.R.,Pereira L.
Bioproducts from seaweeds: A review with special focus on the Iberian Peninsula
Current Organic Chemistry, 18, 896-917, 2014
Bioproducts from seaweeds: A review with special focus on the Iberian Peninsula
Current Organic Chemistry, 18, 896-917, 2014
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Pereira O.R.,Peres A.M.,Silva A.M.S.,Domingues M.R.M.,Cardoso S.M.
Simultaneous characterization and quantification of phenolic compounds in Thymus x citriodorus using a validated HPLC-UV and ESI-MS combined method
Food Research International, 54, 1773-1780, 2013
Simultaneous characterization and quantification of phenolic compounds in Thymus x citriodorus using a validated HPLC-UV and ESI-MS combined method
Food Research International, 54, 1773-1780, 2013
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Pereira O.R.,Macias R.I.R.,Perez M.J.,Marin J.J.G.,Cardoso S.M.
Protective effects of phenolic constituents from Cytisus multiflorus, Lamium album L. and Thymus citriodorus on liver cells
Journal of Functional Foods, 5, 1170-1179, 2013
Protective effects of phenolic constituents from Cytisus multiflorus, Lamium album L. and Thymus citriodorus on liver cells
Journal of Functional Foods, 5, 1170-1179, 2013
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Pereira O.R.,Cardoso S.M.
Overview on mentha and thymus polyphenols
Current Analytical Chemistry, 9, 382-396, 2013
Overview on mentha and thymus polyphenols
Current Analytical Chemistry, 9, 382-396, 2013
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Pereira O.R.,Domingues M.R.M.,Silva A.M.S.,Cardoso S.M.
Phenolic constituents of Lamium album: Focus on isoscutellarein derivatives
Food Research International, 48, 330-335, 2012
Phenolic constituents of Lamium album: Focus on isoscutellarein derivatives
Food Research International, 48, 330-335, 2012
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Ferreira F.M.,Dinis L.T.,Azedo P.,Galhano C.I.C.,Simões A.,Cardoso S.M.,Domingues M.R.M.,Pereira O.R.,Palmeira C.M.,Peixoto F.P.
Antioxidant capacity and toxicological evaluation of Pterospartum tridentatum flower extracts
CYTA - Journal of Food, 10, 92-102, 2012
Antioxidant capacity and toxicological evaluation of Pterospartum tridentatum flower extracts
CYTA - Journal of Food, 10, 92-102, 2012
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Pereira O.R.,Silva A.M.S.,Domingues M.R.M.,Cardoso S.M.
Identification of phenolic constituents of Cytisus multiflorus
Food Chemistry, 131, 652-659, 2012
Identification of phenolic constituents of Cytisus multiflorus
Food Chemistry, 131, 652-659, 2012