Assoc. Prof. Dr Amedea B. Seabra, Universidade Federal do ABC, Brazil
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Amedea B. Seabra is a renowned researcher in Chemistry at Universidade Federal do ABC (UFABC), Brazil. With a Ph.D. from UNICAMP, she specializes in biomaterials, nitric oxide release, and drug delivery systems. Her research includes developing novel materials for medical applications, such as nitric oxide-releasing hydrogels and vascular prostheses. Dr. Seabra has contributed significantly to projects related to wound healing and cardiovascular health. She has received numerous accolades, including recognition in global scientific databases and awards for her work on antimicrobial silver nanoparticles. 🌟🔬💉📚🌍
Publication Profile
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Academic Excellence
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Amedea B. Seabra holds a PhD in Chemistry from Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) and completed postdoctoral research at Concordia University and UNICAMP. Specializing in the controlled release of drugs, biomaterials, and nitric oxide chemistry, she has made significant contributions to both basic and applied sciences. Dr. Seabra’s work bridges the gap between research and practical applications, particularly in advancing drug delivery systems and exploring innovative biomaterials. Her research continues to have a profound impact on the development of therapeutic strategies for various medical challenges. 🧪💊🔬🌍
Professional Engagement
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Amedea B. Seabra is a distinguished academic with a wealth of experience in the field of biotechnology. Currently, she serves as the Vice Coordinator at the UFABC Graduate Program in Biotechnology and works as a collaborative researcher at the University of Edinburgh. Dr. Seabra has actively contributed to various international projects, including the prestigious Newton Advanced Fellowship. Her dedication to advancing research and fostering global collaborations highlights her commitment to scientific progress. 🌍🔬👩🔬💡
Awards and Recognition
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Amedea has made remarkable contributions to the scientific community, earning widespread recognition for her work. She was included in the prestigious Top 100,000 Scientists by C-Score and named among the most influential scientists globally in 2023 by Elsevier and Stanford University. Her exceptional achievements reflect her dedication and impact in her field. 🌍🔬📚🌟 Her ongoing research continues to inspire and drive advancements, solidifying her place as a leading figure in the scientific world. 👩🔬✨
Research Focus
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Amedea B. Seabra’s research focuses on nanotechnology, particularly the toxicology and antimicrobial properties of nanoparticles. Her studies investigate the synthesis, characterization, and biological effects of metal nanoparticles, such as silver and copper, including their cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, and environmental hazards. She has explored the potential of biogenically synthesized nanoparticles and their application in medicine, such as antimicrobial activity and toxicity in model organisms. Her work extends to the use of cellulose nanocrystals in medicine and addresses the risks posed by metal oxide nanoparticles. Overall, her research contributes to the safe application of nanomaterials. 🧬🧪⚛️
Publication Top Notes
Silver nanoparticles: A new view on mechanistic aspects on antimicrobial activity
Nanotoxicity of graphene and graphene oxide
Silver nanoparticles: a brief review of cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of chemically and biogenically synthesized nanoparticles
Green tea extract mediated biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles: Characterization, cytotoxicity evaluation and antibacterial activity
In vitro antifungal efficacy of copper nanoparticles against selected crop pathogenic fungi
Silver nanoparticles: Toxicity in model organisms as an overview of its hazard for human health and the environment
S-nitrosation of the insulin receptor, insulin receptor substrate 1, and protein kinase B/Akt: a novel mechanism of insulin resistance
Antimicrobial activity of biogenic silver nanoparticles, and silver chloride nanoparticles: an overview and comments
Biogenic nanoparticles: copper, copper oxides, copper sulphides, complex copper nanostructures and their applications
Thermal and photochemical nitric oxide release from S-nitrosothiols incorporated in Pluronic F127 gel: potential uses for local and controlled nitric oxide release