Prof Dr. Romeu Videira, REQUIMTE/LAQV, University of Porto, Portugal.
Publication profile
Education and Experience
- Ph.D. in Biochemistry
University of Coimbra, 2003
Thesis: “Toxicidade de Pesticidas: Alterações Biofísicas nas Biomembranas”
- B.Sc. in Biochemistry
University of Coimbra, 1993
Thesis: “Efeito de Insecticidas Organofosforados na Biofísica Membranar”
- Senior Investigator
LAQV@REQUIMTE, University of Porto (2022 – Present)
- Assistant Investigator
University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (2009 – 2015)
- Teaching Assistant
Polytechnic Institute of Viseu (1998 – 2009)
Suitability For The Award
Prof Dr. Romeu António Videira is an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his extensive contributions to the field of biochemistry, particularly in understanding the molecular mechanisms associated with neurodegenerative diseases. Graduating in Biochemistry from the University of Coimbra and obtaining a Ph.D. in Biochemical Toxicology, he has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and expertise over his career.
Professional Development
Awards and Honors
- Winner of 9th National Poliempreende Competition
A national competition for entrepreneurship project ideas, supported by a Portuguese Governmental Agency. 
- Various Grants and Contracts
Recognized for contributions to research and development in biochemistry and toxicology. 
- Supervision of Successful Graduate Students
Supervising M.Sc. and Ph.D. students with completed theses and ongoing projects. 
Publications
- Mexican calea (Calea zacatechichi Schltdl.) interferes with cholinergic and dopaminergic pathways and causes neuroglial toxicity – Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2025. DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118915
- Carbon Nanomaterials with SOD-like Activity: The Effect of the Ionic Strength – Molecules, 2024. DOI: 10.3390/molecules29174098
- Onion (Allium cepa L.) Skin Waste Valorization: Unveiling the Phenolic Profile and Biological Potential for the Creation of Bioactive Agents through Subcritical Water Extraction – Preprint, 2024. DOI: 10.20944/preprints202402.0001.v1
- Mitochondria as a toxicological target for fungicides – Mitochondrial Intoxication, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-88462-4.00012-2
- Structural effects induced by dialysis-based purification of carbon nanomaterials – Nano Materials Science, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2023.12.002
- Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Skeletal Muscle of Rotenone-Induced Rat Model of Parkinson’s Disease: SC-Nanophytosomes as Therapeutic Approach – International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023. DOI: 10.3390/ijms242316787
- Boosting the intrinsic SOD-like activity of carbon nanomaterials – Molecules 4 Life – I Internacional Meeting 2023, 2023.
- Contribution of oleacein and its metabolites for the anti-inflammatory activity of olive oil polyphenols – XXXI International Conference on Polyphenols, 2023.
