João Ribeiro
Medicinal Chemist
Coimbra
Summary
Skilled Researcher enthusiastic about supporting advancements in Medicinal Chemistry. Passionate about increasing knowledge to drive growth and needed improvements. Ready to apply knowledge and 5 years of experience in research. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Journal Specialist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Researcher
Coimbra Chemistry Center
Coimbra
2019.11 - Current
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions in the field of Medicinal Chemistry.
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding Medicinal Chemistry.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
Founding Partner, Marketing and IT Director
Ruby Charm Houses, Lda
Porto
2015.01 - Current
- Analyzed department and job-related functionality requirements to align technology priorities with business needs.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales.
- In control of the development of the company's website
Research Collaborator
Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Porto
Porto
2017.09 - 2019.01
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Supervised several Bachelor students in projects across the fields of Medicinal, Organic and Analytical Chemistry.
Education
Ph.D. - Medicinal Chemistry
University of Coimbra
Coimbra, Portugal 2019.02 - Current
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Faculty of Pharmacy of The University of Porto
Porto, Portugal 2015.09 - 2017.10
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Faculty of Sciences of The University of Porto
Porto, Portugal 2010.09 - 2015.09
Skills
Python programming
Spectroscopy
MS Office proficiency
Data Collection
Data analysis
Research grants
Data collection and organization
Certification
Certificado de Competências Pedagógicas - CCP, IEFP
Publications
- João L. P. Ribeiro; Joana B. Loureiro; Susana M. M. Lopes; Lucília Saraiva; Teresa M. V. D. Pinho e Melo. "3-(1,2,3-Triazol-4-yl)-ß-Carbolines and 3-(1H-Tetrazol-5-yl)-ß-Carbolines: Synthesis and Evaluation as Anticancer Agents". Pharmaceuticals (2022): https://doi.org/10.3390/ph15121510
- João L. P. Ribeiro; Cláudia Alves; Ana L. Cardoso; Susana M. M. Lopes; Teresa M. V. D. Pinho e Melo. "Reduction of Oximes and Hydrazones: Asymmetric and Diastereoselective Approaches". Current Organic Chemistry 25 (2021): https://doi.org/10.2174/1385272825666210706151631
- Carla Fernandes; Maria Leticia Carraro; João Ribeiro; Joana Araújo; Maria Elizabeth Tiritan; Madalena M. M. Pinto. "Synthetic Chiral Derivatives of Xanthones: Biological Activities and Enantioselectivity Studies". Molecules (2019): https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/4/791.
- Ribeiro, João; Veloso, Cláudia; Fernandes, Carla; Tiritan, Maria; Pinto, Madalena. "Carboxyxanthones: Bioactive Agents and Molecular Scaffold for Synthesis of Analogues and Derivatives". Molecules 24 1 (2019): 180. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules24010180
- Phyo, Ye’; Ribeiro, João; Fernandes, Carla; Kijjoa, Anake; Pinto, Madalena. "Marine Natural Peptides: Determination of Absolute Configuration Using Liquid Chromatography Methods and Evaluation of Bioactivities". Molecules 23 2 (2018): 306. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules23020306.
- Ribeiro, João; Tiritan, Maria; Pinto, Madalena; Fernandes, Carla. "Chiral Stationary Phases for Liquid Chromatography Based on Chitin- and Chitosan-Derived Marine Polysaccharides". Symmetry 9 9 (2017): 190. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/sym9090190
Event Organisation
- IV National Meeting of Chemistry Students (ENEQUI), entitled "Sentes esta energia?", held in the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto (2016/03/18 - 2016/03/20) - Meeting (Member of the Organising Committee)
- 1st Chemistry Conference Cycle of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto entitled "Química no Mundo" (2012/05/23 - 2012/05/24) - Conference (Member of the Organising Committee)
Awards
Best Panel Communication at the "10th National Chromatography Meeting", held in Bragança, Portugal (Dec, 2017)
Timeline
Certificado de Competências Pedagógicas - CCP, IEFP
2023-04
Researcher
Coimbra Chemistry Center
2019.11 - Current
Ph.D. - Medicinal Chemistry
University of Coimbra
2019.02 - Current
Research Collaborator
Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Porto
2017.09 - 2019.01
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Faculty of Pharmacy of The University of Porto
2015.09 - 2017.10
Founding Partner, Marketing and IT Director
Ruby Charm Houses, Lda
2015.01 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Faculty of Sciences of The University of Porto
2010.09 - 2015.09