Ms Luana Rosendo |  Forensic Toxicology | Best Researcher Award

PhD student at  Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal

👩‍🔬 Luana May da Silva Rosendo is a dedicated researcher in the field of forensic toxicology, with a passion for advancing scientific knowledge in the detection and analysis of abused substances. Her work focuses on developing innovative techniques for the determination of drugs and toxins in various biological specimens, including urine, hair, and blood samples. With a background in biochemistry and biomedicine, Luana has authored several impactful publications that contribute to the understanding of toxicological science. Her commitment to excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration make her a valuable asset to the scientific community.

Profile:

• Scopus
• ORCID

Education:

🎓 PhD in Biomedicine: University Beira Interior, Portugal, Covilhã (Ongoing, 2023-present) Thesis: “Opioid Monitoring and Assessment of CYP2D6, OPRM1, and COMT Phenotypes in Pain Management: Towards Personalized Therapy” 🔬 MSc in Biochemistry: University Beira Interior, Portugal, Covilhã (2020-2022) Thesis: “Determination of cannabinoids in urine samples by sorbent packed microextraction and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry” 🏥 BSc in Biomedical Science: University Beira Interior Portugal, Covilhã (2016-2020)  These academic achievements showcase a progressive journey in the field of biomedicine, from undergraduate to doctoral level, with research interests spanning from biochemical analysis to personalized therapy in pain management.

Academic Positions:

Co-supervisor: University of Beira Interior Co-supervisor of the undergraduate project in Biochemistry titled “Determination of the quantity of phenolic compounds in natural products using liquid chromatography coupled with a diode array detector” by student João Pedro Teixeira Neves (2023/2024)

Professional Experience:

Internship: National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences (IMNLCF), Lisbon (2024) Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology Service/Department Erasmus+ Program Internship: University of Rovira i Virgili, Spain, Tarragona (2023) Faculty of Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Internships: Various internships including Neuroscience, Medical Imaging, and Electromechanical Engineering (2019) University of Beira Interior: Monitor for the course “Biologia Celular e Molecular” (2023/2024) Universidade de Lisboa-Faculdade de Ciências: Monitor for the course “Curso Avançado em Análises Clínicas – Química Clínica e Toxicologia” (2023/2024)

Research Focus:

• Forensic Toxicology
• Clinical Toxicology
• Analytical Toxicology
• Chromatographic analysis

Citations:

📚 Citations by 30 documents

📄 6 Documents

📊 2 h-index

Publication Top Notes:

📝 Sensors in the Detection of Abused Substances in Forensic Contexts: A Comprehensive Review

• Authors: Rosendo, L.M.; Antunes, M.; Simão, A.Y.; …; Barroso, M.; Gallardo, E.
• Journal: Micromachines, 2023, 14(12), 2249
• Citations: 1

📝 The Therapeutic Potential of Amphetamine-like Psychostimulants

• Authors: Pires, B.; Rosendo, L.M.; Brinca, A.T.; …; Rosado, T.; Gallardo, E.
• Journal: Life, 2023, 13(11), 2180
• Citations: 1

📝 Microextraction by Packed Sorbent as a Clean-up Approach for the Determination of Ketamine and Norketamine in Hair by Gas Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry

• Authors: Simão, A.Y.; Oliveira, P.; Rosendo, L.M.; …; Barroso, M.; Gallardo, E.
• Journal: Journal of Analytical Toxicology, 2023, 47(3), pp. 227–235
• Citations: 1

📝 Miniaturized Solid Phase Extraction Techniques Applied to Natural Products

• Authors: Rosendo, L.M.; Brinca, A.T.; Pires, B.; …; Anjos, O.; Gallardo, E.
• Journal: Processes, 2023, 11(1), 243
• Citations: 1

📝 The Determination of Cannabinoids in Urine Samples Using Microextraction by Packed Sorbent and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

• Authors: Rosendo, L.M.; Rosado, T.; Oliveira, P.; …; Barroso, M.; Gallardo, E.
• Journal: Molecules, 2022, 27(17), 5503
• Citations: 7

📝 An Update on the Implications of New Psychoactive Substances in Public Health

• Authors: Simão, A.Y.; Antunes, M.; Cabral, E.; …; Barroso, M.; Gallardo, E.
• Journal: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022, 19(8), 4869
• Citations: 19