Maria Isabel da Silva Carvalho

Maria Isabel da Silva Carvalho is a veterinary researcher at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FMV), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro. She holds a PhD in Veterinary Sciences (2017) and a Master's in Veterinary Medicine (2009). Her work bridges clinical practice (companion animal oncology, surgery) with translational research on molecular biomarkers in canine models of human breast cancer.

• PhD (2017): Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
• Master's (2009): Veterinary Medicine, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro

Research focuses on:

• Canine mammary tumors as models for human breast cancer
• Angiogenesis and immune microenvironment interactions
• Cyclooxygenase (COX) pathways in cancer progression
• Interleukin-35's role in tumor immunology
• TGFβ signaling in carcinogenesis
• Macrophage-cancer cell bidirectional regulation

Recent publications (2018-2024) demonstrate expertise in tumor microenvironment dynamics, inflammation-driven cancer growth, and immunological markers. Key themes include comparative oncology, biomarker validation, and cross-species translational research.