Isabel Margarida Pinto Da Silva Ribeiro

Isabel Margarida Pinto Da Silva Ribeiro is a Professor at Escola Superior da Saúde Ribeiro Sanches (ERISA), Universidade Lusófona, where she has been a faculty member since 2001. She serves as Coordinating Professor and has held leadership roles including President of the Pedagogical Council (2010–2019) and Director of the Clinical Analysis and Public Health degree (2006–2015). She teaches Biochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, and Genetics.

Education:

• PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Clinical Biochemistry), Faculty of Pharmacy of Lisbon (1996)
• Licentiate in Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Teaching Aptitude and Scientific Capacity Certification

Her research focuses on oxidative stress, metabolic changes, and nutritional biochemistry. She investigates dietary supplements, functional foods like jenipapo, mental health in students, and lipid metabolism. Her interdisciplinary work bridges pharmaceutical sciences, public health, and clinical biochemistry.

Her recent publications (2020–2025) show a strong trend in nutritional science, public health, and functional food development, with increasing emphasis on student well-being, supplement efficacy, and post-pandemic metabolic changes. She frequently publishes in health sciences journals and participates in Lusophone academic networks.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Referee, Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Research (2006–2013)
• Member, CBIOS – Research Center in Biosciences and Health Technologies (2006–2016)
• Scientific Coordinator, Postgraduate Training in Health Area
• Member, NICiTeS – Nucleus of Research in Health Technologies

She supervises master's theses in the Integrated Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences and leads academic initiatives such as the SiCiSalus project to integrate health sciences across Lusophone institutions. She has been involved in curriculum development and educational leadership, particularly in promoting research and academic collaboration. Her grants and projects focus on nutrition, student health, and innovative food applications.

Research Groups and Teams:

• NICiTeS – Núcleo de Investigação em Tecnologias da Saúde
• Former member of CBIOS (2006–2016)
• Active participant in RACS (Reunião Internacional da Saúde da Lusofonia)