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Hire Vânia R.
Portugal
Biomedical Researcher | Expert in Genetics and Epigenetics, Oncology, Gene Regulation | Scientific and Medical writing
Profile Summary
Subject Matter Expertise
Services
Writing
Clinical Trial Documentation,
Technical Writing,
Copywriting
Research
Market Research,
Feasibility Study,
Fact Checking,
Gap Analysis,
Gray Literature Search,
Systematic Literature Review
Consulting
Scientific and Technical Consulting
Data & AI
Statistical Analysis,
Data Visualization,
Big Data Analytics,
Data Insights
Product Development
Product Evaluation
Work Experience
Senior Researcher
Universidade do Algarve
April 2018 - Present 
PostDoc Researcher
Portuguese League Against Cancer
January 2017 - March 2018
PostDoc Researcher
University of Algarve
February 2015 - December 2016
Researcher
Universidade do Algarve
June 2012 - December 2013
FCT PhD Fellowship (SFRH / BD / 38607 / 2007)
Universidade do Algarve
January 2008 - May 2012
Junior Researcher
Universidade do Algarve
May 2006 - December 2007
Consultant in Microbiology, Parasitology and Quality
TiMar, Culturas em Água, Lda
May 2003 - December 2004
Education
PhD in Biomedical Sciences (Department of Biomedical Sciences and Medicine)
University of Algarve
January 2008 - December 2014
European Master in Aquaculture
University of Algarve
September 2004 - May 2006
Graduation in Animal Biology (5Y) (Faculty of Sciences and Technology)
Universidade de Lisboa
September 1997 - October 2002
Certifications
- Certification details not provided.
Publications
JOURNAL ARTICLE
(2021). DNA methylation of PI3K/AKT pathway related genes predicts outcome in patients with pancreatic cancer (Final Revision) . Cancers.
(2021). Identification of colorectal cancer associated biomarkers: an integrated analysis of miRNA expression . Aging (Albany NY).
(2021). Antioxidant, mineralogenic and osteogenic activities of Spartina alterniflora and Salicornia fragilis extracts rich in polyphenols . Frontiers in Nutrition.
(2019). Hot topics in epigenetic regulation of cancer self-renewal for pancreatic tumors: future trends . Future Oncology.
(2019). Circulating small non-coding RNAs provide new insights into vitamin K nutrition and reproductive physiology in teleost fish . BBA-General Subjects.
(2018). Evidences for a New Role of miR-214 in Chondrogenesis . Sientific Reports.
(2017). The TERT Hypermethylated Oncologic Region (THOR) predicts recurrence and survival in pancreatic cancer . Future Oncology.
(2017). The xenobiotic sensor PXR in a marine flatfish species (Solea senegalensis): Gene expression patterns and its regulation under different physiological conditions . Marine Environmental Research.
(2017). Epigenetic regulation of cancer self-renewal differs between endocrine tumors . J Clin Oncol 35.
(2016). Marine green macroalgae: a source of natural compounds with mineralogenic and antioxidant activities . Journal of Applied Phycology.
(2016). miR-214: a novel regulator of chondrogenesis? . Bone Abstracts.
(2015). Evidence for the conservation of miR-223 in zebrafish (Danio rerio): Implications for function . Gene.
(2014). MiR-29a is an enhancer of mineral deposition in bone-derived systems . Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics.
(2014). Teleost fish osteocalcin 1 and 2 share the ability to bind the calcium mineral phase . Fish Physiology and Biochemistry.
(2014). Mir-20a regulates in vitro mineralization and BMP signaling pathway by targeting BMP-2 transcript in fish . Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics.
CONFERENCE POSTER
Implementation of macroalgae supplemented feed rich in vitamin K for Senegalese sole (Solea senegalensis) rearing @misc {
author = {Nádia Silva and Vânia Palma Roberto and Leonardo Mata and Michael Viegas and Graça, Miguel and Paulo Gavaia, CCMAR Researcher},
title = {Implementation of macroalgae supplemented feed rich in vitamin K for Senegalese sole (Solea senegalensis) rearing},
year = {2020},
month = {nov}
}. AquaImprove - Aquaculture Research Workshop.
Using the zebrafish as a screening tool for Senegalese sole Aquaculture Nutrition: Insights from macroalgae ethanolic extracts as a natural source of Vitamin K1 @misc {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto and Nádia Silva and Gil Martins and Leonardo Mata and Michael Viegas and Graça Miguel and Dr. Paulo Gavaia, CCMAR Contracted Researcher},
title = {Using the zebrafish as a screening tool for Senegalese sole Aquaculture Nutrition: Insights from macroalgae ethanolic extracts as a natural source of Vitamin K1},
year = {2020},
month = {nov}
}. 5th AquaImprove - Aquaculture Research Workshop.
DNA methylation signatures of Vitamin K-related genes as Cancer Biomarkers: lessons from the Zebrafish. @misc {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto and Gil Martins and Michael Viegas and Dr. Paulo Gavaia, CCMAR Contracted Researcher},
title = {DNA methylation signatures of Vitamin K-related genes as Cancer Biomarkers: lessons from the Zebrafish. },
year = {2020},
month = {oct}
}. 11th European Zebrafish Meeting.
Zebrafish dietary supplementation as a screening tool for Aquaculture Nutrition and Human disease: Insights from macroalgae ethanolic extracts as a natural source of Vitamin K1 @misc {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto and Gil Martins and Leonardo Mata and Michael Viegas and Graça Miguel and Dr. Paulo Gavaia, CCMAR Contracted Researcher},
title = {Zebrafish dietary supplementation as a screening tool for Aquaculture Nutrition and Human disease: Insights from macroalgae ethanolic extracts as a natural source of Vitamin K1},
year = {2020},
month = {oct}
}. 11th European Zebrafish Meeting.
Phylloquinone content of macroalgae from the Portuguese coastal areas. @misc {
author = {Gavaia, P and Vânia Palma Roberto and Mata, Leonardo},
title = {Phylloquinone content of macroalgae from the Portuguese coastal areas. },
year = {2019},
month = {nov}
}. International Conference and Exposition LACQUA19.
THOR: A DNA methylation-based marker for breast cancer @misc {
author = {Apolonio, Joana Dias and Valadas, Gabriela and Dias, João Silva and Vânia Palma Roberto and Tabori, Uri and Pedro Castelo-Branco},
title = {THOR: A DNA methylation-based marker for breast cancer},
year = {2019},
month = {oct}
}. XVIII Senology Symposium (XVIII Jornadas de Senologia 2019). Portimão, Portugal.
DNA methylation affects the expression of genes encoding vitamin K related proteins @misc {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto and Cancela, M.L. and Laizé, Vincent and Gavaia, P},
title = {DNA methylation affects the expression of genes encoding vitamin K related proteins},
year = {2019},
month = {jun}
}. 3rd International Symposium on Frontiers in Molecular Science.
Assessing bone anabolic properties of marine extracts in fish @misc {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto and Tarasco, Marco and Surget, Gwladys and Stiger-Pouvreau, Valerie and Fernández, Ignacio and Gavaia, P and Guérard, Fabienne and et al.},
title = {Assessing bone anabolic properties of marine extracts in fish},
year = {2018},
month = {apr}
}. 5th Interdisciplinary Approaches in Fish Skeletal Biology.
Identification of twenty-one miRNAs as novel potential biomarkers in colorectal cancer @misc {
author = {André Fonseca and Ramalhete, Sara and Marreiros, Ana and Vânia Palma Roberto and Castelo-Branco, Pedro},
title = {Identification of twenty-one miRNAs as novel potential biomarkers in colorectal cancer},
year = {2018},
month = {mar}
}. 2as Jornadas of Algarve Biomedical Center.
THOR: A DNA methylation-based biomarker for breast cancer management @misc {
author = {Apolonio, Joana Dias and Vânia Palma Roberto and Tabori, Uri and Castelo-Branco, Pedro},
title = {THOR: A DNA methylation-based biomarker for breast cancer management},
year = {2018},
month = {feb}
}. Keystone Symposia in Cancer Epigenetics: New mechanisms, New Therapies. Breckenridge, Colorado USA.
A DNA methylation-based biomarker for breast cancer management @misc {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto and Apolónio, Joana Dias and Castelo-Branco, Pedro},
title = {A DNA methylation-based biomarker for breast cancer management},
year = {2017},
month = {sep}
}. 2nd CBMR/ProRegeM Meeting.
Uncovering new epigenetic biomarkers in colorectal cancer @misc {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto and Apolonio, Joana Dias and Castelo-Branco, Pedro},
title = {Uncovering new epigenetic biomarkers in colorectal cancer},
year = {2017},
month = {sep}
}. 2nd CBMR/ProRegeM Meeting.
Uncovering the potential of a DNA methylation-based biomarker for breast cancer @misc {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto and Apolonio, Joana Dias and Tabori, Uri and Castelo-Branco, Pedro},
title = {Uncovering the potential of a DNA methylation-based biomarker for breast cancer},
year = {2017},
month = {may}
}. Genetics and Genome Biology Annual Retreat, PGCRL, Sickkids Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
miR-214, a novel regulator of chondrogenesis? @misc {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto and Conceicao, Natercia and Nunes, Maria Joao and Rodrigues, Elsa and Cancela, M. Leonor and Tiago, Daniel Martins},
title = {miR-214, a novel regulator of chondrogenesis?},
year = {2016},
month = {may}
}. 43rd Annual European Calcified Tissue Society Congress, Rome, Italy.
Identification of mineralogenic properties of seaweeds and halophytes extracts using zebrafish as model organism @misc {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto and Sara Mira and Le Diouron, Glawdys and Laizé, Vincent and Gavaia, P and Le Lann, Klervi and Stiger-Pouvreau, Valerie and et al.},
title = {Identification of mineralogenic properties of seaweeds and halophytes extracts using zebrafish as model organism},
year = {2015},
month = {apr}
}. 4th Interdisciplinary Approaches in Fish Skeletal Biology, Tavira, Portugal.
Original bioactivities of Codium fragile and Cladophora rupestris: proliferative, mineralogenic and antioxidant activities @misc {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto and Le Diouron, Glawdys and Mira, Sara and Stiger-Pouvreau, Valerie and Poupart, Nathalie and Le Lann, Klervi and Laizé, Vincent and Cancela ML and Guérard, Fabienne},
title = {Original bioactivities of Codium fragile and Cladophora rupestris: proliferative, mineralogenic and antioxidant activities},
year = {2013},
month = {dec}
}. Journées de la Société Phycologique de France.
Proliferative and mineralogenic activities of seaweeds and marine plants extracts in a fish in vitro cell system @misc {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto and Mira, Sara and Le Diouron, Glawdys and Laizé, Vincent and Parameswaran V and Le Lann, Klervi and Stiger-Pouvreau, Valérie and et al.},
title = {Proliferative and mineralogenic activities of seaweeds and marine plants extracts in a fish in vitro cell system},
year = {2013},
month = {dec}
}. Portuguese Congress of Microbiology and Biotechnology MicroBiotec’13.
Molecular cloning, gene characterization and expression analysis of zebrafish miR-223 @misc {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto and Tiago, Daniel Martins and Gautvik, K. and Cancela, ML},
title = {Molecular cloning, gene characterization and expression analysis of zebrafish miR-223},
year = {2013},
month = {apr}
}. 3rd Interdisciplinary Approaches in Fish Skeletal Biology, Tavira, Portugal.
Uncovering the regulatory role of miR-214 in bone formation @misc {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto and Tiago, Daniel Martins and Cancela, Maria Leonor},
title = {Uncovering the regulatory role of miR-214 in bone formation},
year = {2012},
month = {sep}
}. FEBS, RNA Satellite Meeting.
MicroRNA-214 function in skeletogenesis @misc {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto and Tiago, Daniel Martins and Cancela, Maria Leonor},
title = {MicroRNA-214 function in skeletogenesis},
year = {2012},
month = {jan}
}. Portuguese RNA meeting.
Fish models to unveil microRNA-20a role in bone formation @misc {
author = {Tiago, Daniel Martins and Vânia Palma Roberto and Laizé, Vincent and Cancela, Maria Leonor},
title = {Fish models to unveil microRNA-20a role in bone formation},
year = {2011},
month = {apr}
}. 2nd Interdisciplinary Approaches in Fish Skeletal Biology, Tavira, Portugal.
MicroRNAs as regulators of skeletogenesis and mineralization in fish @misc {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto and Tiago, Daniel Martins and Cancela, Maria Leonor},
title = {MicroRNAs as regulators of skeletogenesis and mineralization in fish},
year = {2011},
month = {apr}
}. 2nd Interdisciplinary Approaches in Fish Skeletal Biology, Tavira, Portugal.
New insights into regulatory role of microRNAs in bone formation: bone morphogenetic protein 2 transcript is targeted by microRNA-20a @misc {
author = {Tiago, Daniel Martins and Vânia Palma Roberto and Laizé, Vincent and Cancela, Maria Leonor},
title = {New insights into regulatory role of microRNAs in bone formation: bone morphogenetic protein 2 transcript is targeted by microRNA-20a},
year = {2010},
month = {dec}
}. XVII National Congress of Biochemistry.
Zebrafish as an in vivo and in vitro model to study microRNAs in bone @misc {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto and Tiago, Daniel Martins and Kaare Gautvik (MD) and Cancela, Maria Leonor},
title = {Zebrafish as an in vivo and in vitro model to study microRNAs in bone},
year = {2010},
month = {oct}
}. EMBO/EMBL Symposium: “The Non-Coding Genome”, Heidelberg, Germany.
miR-20a regulates BMP-2 gene expression during differentiation of fish bone-derived cells @misc {
author = {Tiago, Daniel Martins and Vânia Palma Roberto and Laizé, Vincent and Cancela, Maria Leonor},
title = {miR-20a regulates BMP-2 gene expression during differentiation of fish bone-derived cells},
year = {2010},
month = {oct}
}. EMBO/EMBL Symposium: “The Non-Coding Genome”, Heidelberg, Germany.
Zebrafish as an in vivo and in vitro model to analyse miR-223 target genes @misc {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto and Tiago, Daniel Martins and Kaare Gautvik (MD) and Cancela, Maria Leonor},
title = {Zebrafish as an in vivo and in vitro model to analyse miR-223 target genes},
year = {2009},
month = {nov}
}. V National RNA Meeting, Carcavelos, Portugal.
(2009). Mgp Expression and Accumulation in Heart and Kidney of Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus). 1st Interdisciplinary Approaches in Fish Skeletal Biology, Tavira, Portugal.
Mgp Expression and Accumulation in Heart and Kidney of Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) @misc {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto and Cavaco, Sofia and Simes, Dina C and Gavaia, P and Cancela, Maria Leonor},
title = {Mgp Expression and Accumulation in Heart and Kidney of Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus)},
year = {2009},
month = {apr}
}. 1st Interdisciplinary Approaches in Fish Skeletal Biology, Tavira, Portugal.
Histological characterization of vertebral deformities in Sparus aurata: Pathological formation of chondroid bone @misc {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto and Gavaia, P and Cancela, Maria Leonor},
title = {Histological characterization of vertebral deformities in Sparus aurata: Pathological formation of chondroid bone},
year = {2007},
month = {oct}
}. Aquaculture Europe 07, Istanbul, Turkey.
Gla Proteins in skeletal Deformed Fish @misc {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto and Gavaia, Paulo and Cancela, Maria Leonor},
title = {Gla Proteins in skeletal Deformed Fish},
year = {2006},
month = {dec}
}. XV National Congress of Biochemistry, Aveiro, Portugal.
Vertebral deformities and local accumulation of Gla proteins in Sparus aurata @misc {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto and Gavaia, P and Cancela, Maria Leonor},
title = {Vertebral deformities and local accumulation of Gla proteins in Sparus aurata},
year = {2006},
month = {may}
}. Aquaculture Europe (AQUA2006), Florence, Italy.
DISSERTATION THESIS
Cloning and in silico characterisation of the GPRC6A receptor in sole @phdthesis {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto},
title = {Cloning and in silico characterisation of the GPRC6A receptor in sole},
year = {2020},
school = {Universidade do Algarve Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia}
}. Universidade do Algarve Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia.
Identification and Molecular Characterization of Bone-related microRNAs: Functional Implications. @phdthesis {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto},
title = {Identification and Molecular Characterization of Bone-related microRNAs: Functional Implications.},
year = {2014},
month = {dec},
school = {Universidade do Algarve},
keywords = {MicroRNAs; Bone-formation; Zebrafish Danio-Rerio}
}. Universidade do Algarve.
Transcriptional Regulation of the miR-199/214 cluster by the transcription factor TFAP2a in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) @phdthesis {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto},
title = {Transcriptional Regulation of the miR-199/214 cluster by the transcription factor TFAP2a in Zebrafish (Danio rerio)},
year = {2011},
school = {Universidade do Algarve Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia}
}. Universidade do Algarve Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia.
Study of the efficiency of two biological filters in an Intensive Aquaculture facility of gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) and seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax). @phdthesis {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto},
title = {Study of the efficiency of two biological filters in an Intensive Aquaculture facility of gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) and seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax).},
year = {2002},
month = {oct},
school = {Universidade de Lisboa Faculdade de Ciências}
}. Universidade de Lisboa Faculdade de Ciências.
CONFERENCE PAPER
TERT methylation: a potential diagnostic and prognostic tool for the management of colorectal cancer @inproceedings {
author = {Vânia Palma Roberto and Apolónio, Joana Dias and Castelo-Branco, Pedro},
title = {TERT methylation: a potential diagnostic and prognostic tool for the management of colorectal cancer},
year = {2018},
month = {may},
booktitle = {3rd ASPIC International Congress - Proceedings Book}
}. 3rd ASPIC International Congress.
Marine macrophytes: a source of natural compounds with proliferative, mineralogenic antioxidant and antibacterial activities @inproceedings {
author = {Klervi Le Lann and Gwladys Le Diouron and Vânia Palma Roberto and Valérie Stiger-Pouvreau and Sara Mira and Nathalie Poupart and Laizé, Vincent and Cancela, M. Leonor and Fabienne Guérard},
title = {Marine macrophytes: a source of natural compounds with proliferative, mineralogenic antioxidant and antibacterial activities},
year = {2014},
month = {may}
}. 5th European Symposium on Health Molecules & Ingredients congress.
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