{"id":4319,"date":"2020-05-09T08:31:41","date_gmt":"2020-05-09T10:31:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.usp.br\/fcfrp\/?page_id=4319"},"modified":"2026-05-14T09:34:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T11:34:41","slug":"pcf-areas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fcfrp.usp.br\/en\/ensino\/pos-graduacao\/ciencias-farmaceuticas\/pcf-areas\/","title":{"rendered":"Faculty and Concentration Areas"},"content":{"rendered":"
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CONCENTRATION AREA: Drug and Cosmetics<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Carolina Patr\u00edcia Aires Garbelini<\/strong>
\nEmail: airescp@fcfrp.usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nBiofilms Study Group: Focuses on the research of polymicrobial biofilm control and extracellular matrix, with a particular interest in natural products and sustained-release systems.<\/div>\n

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Fabiana Rossi Varallo<\/strong>
\nEmail: frvarallo@fcfrp.usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nPharmaceutical Services and Clinical Pharmacy Research Center (CPAFF)<\/strong>: Pharmaceutical Assistance and Clinical Pharmacy & Therapeutics: we develop work on Pharmaceutical Care, Palliative Care, Pharmacoepidemiology, Pharmacovigilance, Pharmacogenetics, and Pharmacoeconomics.<\/div>\n

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Fabiana Testa Moura de Carvalho Vicentini<\/strong>
\nEmail: fabtesta@fcfrp.usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nLab. of Pharmacotechnical R&D of Delivery Systems(SisLibe)<\/strong>: Research and Development in delivery systems for vaccinology and Research and Development in nanostructured delivery systems of biological origin.<\/div>\n

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Leonardo R\u00e9gis Leira Pereira<\/strong>
\nEmail: lpereira@fcfrp.usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nPharmaceutical Services and Clinical Pharmacy Research Center (CPAFF)<\/strong>: Pharmaceutical Assistance and Clinical Pharmacy & Therapeutics: we develop work on Pharmaceutical Care, Palliative Care, Pharmacoepidemiology, Pharmacovigilance, Pharmacogenetics, and Pharmacoeconomics.<\/div>\n

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Lorena Rigo Gaspar Cordeiro<\/strong>
\nEmail: lorena@fcfrp.usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nCosmetic Technology and Photoprotection Lab: Stability, safety, and efficacy of sunscreens and multifunctional cosmetics: Formulation development and evaluation of stability, efficacy, and toxicity through New Approach Methodologies (NAMs). The scope includes the study of protection against environmental pollution and the preservation of skin microbiota, alongside the search for new compounds with antioxidant and photoprotective potential, using in vitro assays in monolayer cell cultures and different reconstructed human skin models.<\/div>\n

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Maria Ol\u00edvia Barboza Zanetti<\/strong>
\nEmail: maria.zanetti@usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nPharmaceutical Services and Clinical Pharmacy Research Center (CPAFF)<\/strong>: Pharmaceutical Assistance and Clinical Pharmacy & Therapeutics: we develop work on Pharmaceutical Care, Palliative Care, Pharmacoepidemiology, Pharmacovigilance, Pharmacogenetics, and Pharmacoeconomics.<\/div>\n

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Maria Vit\u00f3ria Lopes Badra Bentley<\/strong>
\nEmail: vbentley@usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nNanotechnology and Gene Therapy in Skin Disorders (NanoGeneSKin)<\/strong>: Research group focused on formulations based on liquid crystals and other lipid nanoparticles as a delivery system to enables therapies with biopharmaceuticals and genes for a wide range of diseases. In the area of Gene Therapy, the research group is developing nanoparticles for application to the skin containing siRNA and miRNA, aiming to treat diseases such as psoriasis, vitiligo, skin cancer, leprosy, among others. Following research in the area of gene vaccines, we are developing nanoparticles for the nasal delivery of mRNA-based vaccines.<\/div>\n

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Patr\u00edcia Maria Berardo Gon\u00e7alves Maia Campos<\/strong>
\nEmail: pmcampos@usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nCenter of Advanced Studies in Cosmetic Technology (NEATEC): The research group focuses on formulation development alongside developing evaluation methods aimed at obtaining innovative, safe, and proven effective cosmetic and dermocosmetic formulations.
\nThe formulations are developed using raw materials obtained through sustainable processes, of natural origin, and from Brazilian biodiversity. The methods for evaluating the clinical efficacy of the developed formulations involve advanced biophysical techniques and image analysis, which allow the skin evaluation in a non-invasive way and real-time skin. These techniques are also applied in studies of skin and hair knowledge.<\/div>\n

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Priscyla Daniely Marcato Gaspari<\/strong>
\nEmail: pmarcato@fcfrp.usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nThe Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Nanobiotechnology Group (GNanoBio)<\/strong>: is dedicated to innovative research in nanotechnology aimed at enhancing the therapeutic potential of drugs and natural products. Our focus centers on the development, optimization, and characterization of biodegradable polymeric and lipid nanoparticles for encapsulating or co-encapsulating molecules with anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiviral properties. We aim to comprehend the mechanisms of action of both free and nanoencapsulated natural and synthetic products through in vitro and alternative biological assays. Additionally, our group is involved in the development of nanostructured natural cosmetic formulations and the preparation and characterization of metallic nanoparticles with potential applications in the pharmaceutical field.<\/div>\n

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Renata Fonseca Vianna Lopez<\/strong>
\nEmail: rvianna@fcfrp.usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nCenter for Innovation in Nanostructured Systems and Topical Administration (NANOTOP):<\/strong> The main focus of the research group is to investigate the cutaneous and ocular penetration of drugs and the influence of nanoparticulate delivery systems and physical methods on this penetration.<\/div>\n

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Wanderley Pereira Oliveira<\/strong>
\nEmail: wpoliv@fcfrp.usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nLaboratory of Pharmaceutical Processes (LAPROFAR):<\/strong> The LAPROFAR Group’s research lines focus on innovative technologies for drying, agglomerating, and encapsulating pharmaceutical and biological products. The Group expertise lies in coating processes for pharmaceutical forms in suspended state (fluidized and spouted beds), micro and nanoencapsulation of pharmaceutical actives, volatile oils, and plant extracts, drying of proteins and enzymes, and phytopharmaceutical technology. The research team places particular emphasis on the development and standardisation of herbal medicines, the evaluation of the stability and biological activity of fluid and dry extracts of medicinal and aromatic plants, and the production of nanofibres by electrospinning for pharmaceutical applications.<\/div>\n

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CONCENTRATION AREA: Natural and Synthetic Products<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Daniel Gedder Silva<\/strong>
\nEmail: danielgedder@usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nGrupo de Pesquisas Gedder Lab<\/strong>: Discovery and Development of Trypanocidal and Leishmanicidal Agents for the Treatment of Neglected Diseases.<\/div>\n

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Fl\u00e1vio da Silva Emery<\/strong>
\nEmail: flavioemery@fcfrp.usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nCentre for the Research and Advancement of Fragments and molecular Targets (CRAFT)<\/strong>: Synthesis and reactivity of new heterocyclic systems; Library development of heterocycles and natural products for the discovery of therapeutic candidates; Fragment-based drug discovery; Medicinal chemistry of infectious diseases and cancer.<\/div>\n

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Fernando Batista Costa<\/strong>
\nEmail: febcosta@fcfrp.usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nAsterBioChem:<\/strong> Metabolomics applied to the niche of premium beverages such as coffee, craft beer and wine: from plant characterization to the investigation of terroirs.<\/div>\n

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Giuliano Cesar Clososki<\/strong>
\nEmail: gclososki@fcfrp.usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nClososki Research Group<\/strong>: Our research comprises the development of new synthetic methods aimed at the preparation of bioactive substances, development and application of new organometallic reagents and the synthesis of drugs and pharmochemicals.<\/div>\n

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Hosana Maria Debonsi<\/strong>
\nEmail: hosana@fcfrp.usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nLaboratory of Marine Environment Organic Chemistry<\/strong>: Works in the field of Natural Products Chemistry, focusing on marine organisms, particularly those of Antarctic origin. Coordinates projects aimed at the isolation, purification, and structural elucidation of bioactive substances \u2014 with photoprotective, antioxidant, antitumor, insecticidal, and antimicrobial properties \u2014 obtained from cyanobacteria, marine algae, and mangroves. Research expertise includes the cultivation of algae-associated microorganisms with significant biological potential, including the use of bioreactors.<\/div>\n

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Jairo Kenupp Bastos<\/strong>
\nEmail: jkbastos@fcfrp.usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nPharmacognosy research group<\/strong>: We study Brazilian medicinal plants and propolis chemically, analytically, and pharmacologically. The extracts, their fractions, and isolated compounds are used to develop validated analytical methods and screened in various biological and safety assays to corroborate their traditional uses. Additionally, we pursue the development of pharmaceutical products in collaboration with our research partners.<\/div>\n

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Jonas Augusto Rizzato Paschoal<\/strong>
\nEmail: paschoal@usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nNIRA – One Health: Interdisciplinary Research Group on Food Residues and Contaminants: Analytical development for monitoring drugs and metabolites in biological matrices.<\/div>\n

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Leonardo Gobbo Neto<\/strong>
\nEmail: gobbo@fcfrp.usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nResearch Center for Natural and Synthetic Products (NPPNS)<\/strong>: 1) Metabolomics and chemical ecology: studies of plant-insect ecochemical interactions and chemotaxonomy of Asteraceae and Orquidaceae plants using metabolomical tools and bioassays. Identification of secondary metabolites and their derivatives directly in biological matrices by LC-MS and GC-MS.\u000b2) Beer Production: chemical and metabolomics studies of hop varietals and beer production processes.<\/div>\n

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Mar\u00edlia Valli<\/strong>
\nEmail: marilia.valli@usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nBiodiversity and Medicinal Chemistry Group<\/strong>: Research group in the area of \u200b\u200bpharmaceutical chemistry and drug design focused on the use of strategies in medicinal chemistry, artificial intelligence and natural product databases.<\/div>\n

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M\u00f4nica Tallarico Pupo<\/strong>
\nEmail: mtpupo@fcfrp.usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nLaboratory of Microbial Chemistry (LQMo)<\/strong>: The central interest of our laboratory are the natural products biosynthesized by symbiotic microorganisms. With a focus on Chemical Ecology, we seek to understand a function of natural microbial products in modulating interactions between microorganisms and between these and their hosts. Our research group applies different experimental approaches, including field trips to get biological samples and methods in the areas of microbiology, molecular biology, analytical chemistry, and organic chemistry.<\/div>\n

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Niege Ara\u00e7ari Jacometti Cardoso Furtado<\/strong>
\nEmail: niege@fcfrp.usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nCenter for Studies on Intestinal Permeability and Biotransformations of Bioactive Compounds (NEPIBIo-USP)<\/strong>: Biotransformations of bioactive compounds by filamentous fungi and bacteria from the gastrointestinal tract; Bioaccessibility and intestinal permeability studies of bioactive compounds; Antimicrobial activity of secondary metabolites obtained from higher plants, microorganisms and marine organisms<\/div>\n

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Norberto Peporine Lopes<\/strong>
\nEmail: npelopes@fcfrp.usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nCenter for Research in Natural and Synthetic Products<\/strong>: Our group\u2019s research line focuses on the investigation of Natural Products through metabolomic approaches. We seek to value biodiversity by exploring its chemical and biotechnological potential, with an emphasis on ecological interaction processes.<\/div>\n

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Paulo Cezar Vieira<\/strong>
\nEmail: paulocezarv@gmail.com\"\"<\/a>
\nNatural Products Laboratory (Pclab)<\/strong>: Study of the chemical diversity of phytopathogenic fungi from fruits with high protease.<\/div>\n

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Renata Galv\u00e3o de Lima <\/strong>
\nEmail: renatagalvao@fcfrp.usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nBioinorganic Laboratory LABBIO<\/strong>: Synthesis of metal complexes for biological application: Evaluation in cellular, placental and antiviral models; – Fluorescent carbon dot markers: Photophysical studies and applications; – Studies of anchoring of metal complexes in biological macromolecules: Experimental and theoretical interaction mechanisms.<\/div>\n

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Roberto Santana da Silva<\/strong>
\nEmail: silva@usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nBioinorganic Chemistry and Bioinorganic Photochemistry Laboratory<\/strong>: The LafQbio has encompassed topics related to the photochemistry, photobiology and mechanisms of transition metal complexes as possible new class of drugs. our interest are currently reflected in studies related to (i) quantitative reactions of coordinated nitrogen oxides relevant to mammalian biology, (ii) the photochemical delivery of small molecule bioregulatory molecules to physiological targets and (iii) nanoparticle as metal-based drugs carriers, (IV) MOFs as drug delivery agents, (V) X-ray as excitation process in the production of active biomolecules against cancer.<\/div>\n

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Sabrina Francesca de Souza Lisboa<\/strong>
\nEmail: sabrinalisboa@usp.br
\nLinha de Pesquisa: Investiga\u00e7\u00e3o de mecanismos neurais envolvidos nas consequ\u00eancias da exposi\u00e7\u00e3o a situa\u00e7\u00f5es estressantes\/traum\u00e1ticas em roedores e efeitos de psicof\u00e1rmacos.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Ricardo Roberto da Silva<\/strong>
\nEmail: ridasilva@usp.br\"\"<\/a>
\nComputational Chemical Biology Laboratory<\/strong>: The Computational Chemical Biology Laboratory conducts research in the field of data science, aiming to integrate different sources of information and use computational statistics to elucidate metabolic pathways altered under different sampling conditions in various organisms, particularly plants and microorganisms<\/div>\n

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