Assoc Prof Dr, Patricia Rijo, Universidade LusĆ³fona, Portugal
Publication profile
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Education
PhD in Pharmacy (specialty in Medicinal Chemistry and Therapeutics) with Distinction, Faculdade de FarmĆ”cia da Universidade de Lisboa, 2003.,Master’s Degree (MSc) in Medicinal Chemistry, Faculdade de FarmĆ”cia da Universidade de Lisboa, 2003.,Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Faculdade de CiĆŖncias da Universidade de Lisboa, 1999.
Professional Experience
Dr. Hyunsook Lee has had a distinguished professional career in academia and research š©āš¬. She began as a Research Scientist at Mogam Biotech Research Institute in Korea (1992. Mar – 1994. May) š¬ and was promoted to Senior Research Scientist (1994. May – 1996. Aug) š§¬. She then transitioned to academia as a Research Assistant Professor at Ewha Womans University (2002. Sept – 2003) š§Ŗ. In 2004, she joined the Dept. of Biological Sciences at Seoul National University (SNU) as an Assistant Professor š, advancing to Associate Professor in 2008 and earning early tenure in 2010 š. By 2012, she became a full Professor at SNU š. Dr. Lee has also served in several key administrative roles, including Vice Dean of Planning for the College of Natural Sciences (2015 July – 2017 June) š
, and Dean for Research Affairs at SNU (2021. Feb – 2023. Feb) š. She has been the Head of the AI-Bio Research Center since 2023 š§ š¬ and co-founded Next & Bio in 2019, which later merged with Kolmar Holdings in 2022 š¼. Her visiting scientist positions include stints at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute (2010. Aug – 2011. July) š§¬ and Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (2020. Aug – 2021. Feb) š„.
Academic Positions:
Associate Professor at Universidade LusĆ³fona de Humanidades e Tecnologias (ULHT), since June 2020.,Assistant Professor at ULHT (2011-2020).,Coordinator Professor at Escola Superior de CiĆŖncias da SaĆŗde (2011-2016).,Assistant at ULHT (2005-2010).,Invited Assistant Professor at Escola Superior de SaĆŗde Ribeiro Sanches (2002-2011).,Monitor at Faculdade de FarmĆ”cia da Universidade de Lisboa (2001-2005).
Awards and Honors:
Egon Stahl-Award in Bronze from Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research (2022).,Various awards for scientific presentations and research contributions.
Additional Skills and Activities:
- Languages: Proficiency in Portuguese (C2), English (B2), Spanish (B1), French (A2).
- Supervision: Supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students.
- Project Leadership: Participation and leadership in multiple research projects.
Publications:
- Anticancer diterpenes of African natural products: Mechanistic pathways and preclinical developments
- Authors: Bangay, G., Brauning, F.Z., Rosatella, A., Efferth, T., Rijo, P.
- Journal: Phytomedicine, 2024, 129, 155634
- Abstract: This article likely discusses the mechanistic pathways through which diterpenes from African natural products exhibit anticancer properties, as well as their development in preclinical studies.
- Glycyrrhizic Acid Nanoparticles Subside the Activity of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Suppressing PBP2a
- Authors: Rijo, P., Abuamara, T.M.M., Ali Lashin, L.S., Abd El Maksoud, A.I., Hassan, A.
- Journal: Pharmaceuticals, 2024, 17(5), 589
- Abstract: This article likely explores the use of glycyrrhizic acid nanoparticles to combat methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by targeting the penicillin-binding protein PBP2a.
- Halimane Derivatives from Plectranthus ornatus Codd. as Novel Anti-cancer Agents
- Authors: Bangay, G., Brauning, F.Z., Kowalczyk, T., Sitarek, P., Rijo, P.
- Journal: Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy, 2024, 174, 116516
- Abstract: This article likely investigates the anticancer potential of halimane derivatives from Plectranthus ornatus.
- Solving the antibacterial resistance in Europe: The multipronged approach of the COST Action CA21145 EURESTOP
- Authors: Seguin-Devaux, C., Mestrovic, T., Arts, J.J., Rijo, P., Mori, M.
- Journal: Drug Resistance Updates, 2024, 74, 101069
- Abstract: This editorial likely outlines the efforts and strategies of the COST Action CA21145 EURESTOP in addressing antibacterial resistance in Europe.
- Biological Activity of 6,7-Dehydroxyroyleanone and Derivatives Obtained from Plectranthus aliciae (Codd) A.J.Paton
- Authors: Filipe, M.S., DomĆnguez-MartĆn, E.M., Pires, T.C.S.P., Barros, L., Rijo, P.
- Journal: ACS Omega, 2024, 9(16), pp. 18113ā18118
- Abstract: This article likely details the biological activities of 6,7-dehydroxyroyleanone and its derivatives sourced from Plectranthus aliciae.
- Exploring the Anticancer Potential of Semisynthetic Derivatives of 7Ī±-Acetoxy-6Ī²-hydroxyroyleanone from Plectranthus sp.: An In Silico Approach
- Authors: Merecz-Sadowska, A., Isca, V.M.S., Sitarek, P., Rijo, P., Zajdel, R.
- Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024, 25(8)
- Abstract: This article likely explores the anticancer potential of semisynthetic derivatives of a specific compound from Plectranthus species using computational methods.
- Anticancer Effects of Abietane Diterpene 7Ī±-Acetoxy-6Ī²-hydroxyroyleanone from Plectranthus grandidentatus and Its Semi-Synthetic Analogs: An In Silico Computational Approach
- Authors: Isca, V.M.S., Sitarek, P., Merecz-Sadowska, A., Rijo, P., Kowalczyk, T.
- Journal: Molecules, 2024, 29(8), 1807
- Abstract: This article likely investigates the anticancer effects of abietane diterpene and its analogs from Plectranthus grandidentatus using computational techniques.
- Antibiotic Coordination Frameworks against Antibiotic Resistance: How to Involve Students through Experimental Practices in the Search for Solutions to Public Health Problems
- Authors: DomĆnguez-MartĆn, E.M., Ntungwe, E., Isca, V.M.S., AndrĆ©, V., Rijo, P.
- Journal: Journal of Chemical Education, 2024, 101(5), pp. 2045ā2051
- Abstract: This article likely discusses educational strategies to involve students in experimental practices to address antibiotic resistance.
- The Precious Potential of the Sacred Tree Chamaecyparis obtusa (Siebold & Zucc.) Endl. as a Source of Secondary Metabolites with Broad Biological Applications
- Authors: GĆ³rski, K.M., Kowalczyk, T., Picot, L., Ghorbanpour, M., Sitarek, P.
- Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024, 25(5), 2723
- Abstract: This review likely highlights the various biological applications of secondary metabolites derived from Chamaecyparis obtusa.
- Enhancement of Vitamin Cās Protective Effect against Thimerosal-Induced Neurotoxicity in the Cerebral Cortex of Wistar Albino Rats: An In Vivo and Computational Study
- Authors: Hassan, A., Mohsen, R., Rezk, A., Abd El Maksoud, A.I., Mohamed, A.F.
- Journal: ACS Omega, 2024, 9(8), pp. 8973ā8984
- Abstract: This article likely explores the neuroprotective effects of vitamin C against thimerosal-induced toxicity using both in vivo and computational methods.