Ana Clara Guerreiro de Oliveira Ribeiro

Ana Clara Guerreiro de Oliveira Ribeiro is an Associate Professor at Egas Moniz University Institute, Portugal, with over 20 years of experience in teaching and research. She holds a PhD in Pharmacy from the University of Lisbon and has been a key figure in the fields of Human Genetics, Pharmacogenetics, and Molecular Virology. Her academic roles include serving as President of the Scientific Committee for the Integrated Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences and as a member of the Pedagogical Council.

Education:

• PhD in Pharmacy (Microbiology), University of Lisbon, Faculty of Pharmacy (2005)
• MSc in Oncobiology, University of Porto, Faculty of Medicine (1993)
• BSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Coimbra, Faculty of Pharmacy (1989)

Research Interests:

Her research spans human molecular genetics, pharmacogenomics, and virology, with a focus on:

• Genetic polymorphisms in inflammatory diseases
• HIV-2 Vif protein function and host restriction
• Pharmacogenetics of antiretroviral therapy
• Oncobiology and cancer genetics
• Periodontal disease genomics

Publications & Trends:

Her recent work (2021–2024) reflects a strong emphasis on gene-environment interactions in oral and systemic diseases, particularly involving IL-1 polymorphisms and APOBEC3 antiviral mechanisms. She has also contributed to COVID-19 public health research and dental biomaterial safety.

Awards & Honors:

• 2023 – Pedagogical Innovation Award, Egas Moniz
• 2005 – Basic Research Award, Dr. José Luís Champalimuaud
• 2002 – Honorable Mention in Basic Research, Dr. José Luís Champalimuaud

Advising & Projects:

She has supervised over 25 master’s and doctoral students across multiple disciplines including pharmaceutical sciences, dentistry, biology, and veterinary medicine. Her research projects have been funded by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), and she is currently leading or co-leading studies on metalloproteinase gene polymorphisms, peri-implantitis, and breast cancer therapeutics.

Labs & Teams:

She is a member of the Interdisciplinary Research Centre at Egas Moniz and has served as coordinator of research units. Her team collaborates across disciplines including pharmacology, molecular biology, and clinical dentistry.