Ana M. S. Soares

Ana M. S. Soares is a researcher at the Centre for Biotechnology and Fine Chemistry (CBQF) affiliated with the University of Minho. Her work spans biochemistry, pharmacology, and sustainable food technology.

• PhD in Photoactivable prodrugs (2017)
• MSc in Fluorescent bioconjugates (2010)

Research focuses on:

• Lipid chemistry and bioactive compounds
• Sustainable synthesis from industrial waste
• In silico QSAR modeling for drug development
• Obesity and brain function regulation

Recent publications (2021-2025) emphasize lipid research, sustainable chemistry, and computational modeling applications in obesity and neuropharmacology.

Collaborated in the National Day of Scientific Culture 2023 event.