Directory Board

Director

Luis Monteiro Rodrigues holds a MSc and a PhD in cardiovascular physiology. He is the head of the research unit CBIOS (Universidade Lusófona, Lisboa).

The most recent research reveals the interest on the modelling (human as animal) of the neuroregulatory cross-talk evoked by a) functional testing interventions (e.g. active hyperemia),  b) movement and posture biomechanics (gait, exercise) and c) baseline perfusion assymetries.  Also relevant, the study of the interactions of diferent lasers with tissues and perfusion data analysis.

He has also a broad and extensive experience in advanced training in these domains.

Founder and current Chairman of the Portuguese Physiological Society.

Vice Director | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Catarina Rosado has a degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Coimbra University, Portugal) and a PhD in Pharmaceutical Technology (Cardiff University, UK). She is currently Associate Professor at Universidade Lusófona and a researcher at CBIOS, leading the Formulation Strategies and Nanosolutions lab.

Her research is focused on the impact of formulations on transcutaneous penetration and in natural ingredients for pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, particularly those obtained through sustainable/upcycling strategies. Catarina is also interested the development of non-invasive strategies to assess efficacy and safety of topical and cosmetic formulations, and in the impact of nutrition on human skin.

Vice Director | Digital Transformation

João Gregório has a degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a Ph.D. in International Health, specializing in Health and Development Policies, from Nova University Lisbon. He is an Assistant Researcher at CBIOS. His diverse interests in health sciences encompass health policy, primary healthcare, pharmaceutical care and digital health.

His role as a principal investigator in various research projects highlights his dedication to advancing health policy and services through multidisciplinary approaches, digital health initiatives, and public health strategies underscoring his commitment to addressing complex health challenges that make a lasting impact on global health.

Vice Director | Internationalization & Networks Strategies

Patrícia Rijo, an Associate Professor at Lusófona University, is a leading researcher in medicinal chemistry and natural products. With a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and over 150 publications, she leads the Laboratory of Natural Bioactives at CBIOS and serves as the international coordinator.

As the vice-chair of COST action CA21145, she plays a pivotal role in shaping global discussions on natural product research. Patrícia is recognized by Stanford University's as 'World's Top 2% Scientists list' (2022 and 2023). Her engagement extends to coordinating 14 science outreach projects, organizing 23 national and international scientific events, and contributing as an associate editor for prestigious journals such as Phytomedicine (Elsevier) and Frontiers in Pharmacology. Additionally, she holds three registered patents.

Vice Director | Societal Impact & Community Engagement

Regina Menezes holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Nova University Lisbon and serves as an Assistant Researcher at CBIOS, where she coordinates the Diabetes research team and oversees the Center's Societal Impact and Community Engagement initiatives.
Her research is motivated by a deep curiosity about the genetic reprogramming that orchestrates cellular adaptation to environmental stimuli, in the areas of Genetics and Molecular Biology. She is currently dedicated to elucidating the health- promoting attributes of dietary (poly)phenolic metabolites in mitigating IAPP- induced β-cell dysfunction and promoting the maintenance of β-cell mass through pancreatic α-cells transdifferentiation.