Cell Biology

Researcher Name: Santos, Nuno C. (He / Him)

Research Area(s): Cell Biology, Membrane Biology, Methods and Resources, Microbiology, Molecular Biophysics

Affiliation: Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa

Country: Portugal

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Scientific Interests:

Biochemical and biophysical processes occurring in membranes of human cells, and their viral, fungal and bacterial pathogens. Study of the infection cycle and strategies for the inactivation of enveloped viruses, namely SARS-CoV-2, HIV-1, dengue, West Nile, Zika and pediatric respiratory viruses. Collaboration with (inter)national industrial and academic partners, on the development of COVID-19 management and marketable strategies with different applications. Study of fibrinogen-erythrocyte and erythrocyte-erythrocyte binding as a risk determinant in different cardiovascular diseases. Pre-clinical evaluation of membrane activity and mechanism of action of antimicrobial (AMP) and anticancer (ACP) peptides, by themselves or combined with metal nanoparticles. Development of biosensor systems using innovative protein-ligand interactions (e.g. amyloid-based biosensors). Study of cell nucleus biomechanics in human physiological aging and protein-lipid interactions in the nuclear compartment.

This offer applies to trainees/researchers eligible for the following fellowships

All fellowships (not restricted to fellowship holders)

Contact:

nsantos@fm.ul.pt