Helena Tomás Marcelino Lopes

Helena Tomás Marcelino Lopes serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Beira Interior. She teaches Clinical Biochemistry and Chemical-Biological Analysis for Clinical Application courses scheduled through 2025, demonstrating her ongoing active role within the institution.

Her research spans multiple critical areas of biomedical science with particular focus on neurodegenerative diseases and metabolic disorders. Dr. Marcelino Lopes investigates the role of sex hormones in Alzheimer's disease neuroprotection, mechanisms of glucose homeostasis during catch-up growth, and the effects of environmental endocrine disruptors like bisphenol A on vascular function. Her work consistently examines gender-specific responses and hormone-dependent mechanisms across various biological systems.

Analysis of her publication record from 2010-2023 reveals a strong trajectory in neuroscience and metabolic research, with increasing focus on cancer biology in recent years. Her work appears in reputable journals including International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, and Neuroscience, demonstrating both disciplinary breadth and scientific impact.

Dr. Marcelino Lopes participates in significant research initiatives including the Health Sciences Research Center (UID/Multi/00709/2019) and has contributed to projects examining metabolic syndrome risk factors and the serological survey of academic communities. Her collaborative approach is evident through co-authorship with researchers across multiple institutions on studies ranging from molecular mechanisms to population-level investigations.