Graduandos:
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas
Currently, Amanda is a Pharmacy student at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora, She also attends as a project manager at Ecofarma Jr., and a volunteer in the Scientific Initiation project on the preparation and development of lipid nanoparticles for siRNA incorporation at the LD Nano Laboratory. She participated in the Professional Training on Techniques in Chemistry, Biophysics, and Computational Biology Applied to Industry (2024), in Scientific Initiation in Technological Development and Innovation in the project for the production of hydrogels for application in human and animal health in cartilage reconstruction (2023), and as a teaching assistant for Anatomy applied to Pharmacy (2022). She is currently involved in a project on the development of lipid nanoparticles for siRNA incorporation, a promising study in the field of chemotherapy therapy. Behind the scenes, she has a great interest in art. What represents her is being a very creative and innovative person.
Atualmente, Amanda é estudante do curso de Farmácia na Universidade Federal de Juiz de fora, Gerente de Projetos da EcofarmaJr e voluntária no projeto de Iniciação Científica de Preparação e Desenvolvimento de nanopartículas lipídicas para a incorporação de siRNA no Laboratório LD Nano. Atuou no Treinamento Profissional de Técnicas de Química, Biofísica e Biologia Computacionais Aplicadas à Indústria (2024), na Iniciação Científica em Desenvolvimento Tecnológico e Inovação no projeto de Produção de Hidrogéis com Aplicação em Saúde Humana e Animal na Reconstrução de Cartilagens (2023), como monitora de Anatomia aplicada à Farmácia (2022). Atualmente está inserida em um projeto de desenvolvimento de nanopartículas lipídicas para a incorporação de siRNA, estudo promissor na área da terapia quimioterápica. Nos bastidores é possui um grande interesse por arte. O que a representa é ser uma pessoa muito criativa e inovadora.
Clara is currently an undergraduate student in Pharmacy at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF), where she was entitled as Vice President of the Junior Company Ecofarma and worked as a teaching assistant for Applied Physiology. She also participated in the Academic League of Cosmetology (LACOS), where she conducted in-depth studies on the main technological innovations in the field of cosmetology. In the Laboratory of Development of Nanostructured Systems, she joined as a scientific initiation student in the project titled “Preparation of Hybrid Calcium Carbonate and Copolymer Nanoparticles by Gas Diffusion.” Currently, she leads a project at the LDNano Laboratory focused on the development of Lipid Nanoparticles for siRNA Incorporation and is a regular member of the Academic League of Pharmaceutical Industry (LATIF), which is dedicated to research within various branches of the pharmaceutical industry. In her free time, Clara enjoys traveling, going to concerts, and loves listening to music. A passionate Vasco fan, she is also a die-hard Formula 1 enthusiast and loves keeping up with the latest news in the sport.
Graduanda em Farmácia pela Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF), atuou como Diretora Vice-Presidente da Empresa Júnior Ecofarma e ocupou o cargo de monitora de Fisiologia Aplicada à Biologia. Também participou da Liga Acadêmica de Cosmetologia (LACOS) onde desenvolveu estudos aprofundados sobre as principais inovações tecnológicas no ramo da cosmetologia. No laboratório de Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Nanoestruturados, ingressou como aluna de Iniciação Científica no projeto intitulado Preparo de Nanopartículas Híbridas de Carbonato de Cálcio e Copolímero por Difusão a Gás. Atualmente, lidera o projeto no Laboratório LDNano voltado para a elaboração de Nanopartículas Lipídicas para Incorporação de siRNA e é membro efetivo da Liga Acadêmica de Indústria Farmacêutica (LATIF) voltado para pesquisa de estudos dentro dos diferentes ramos da indústria farmacêutica. No seu tempo livre Clara gosta de viajar, sair para shows e ama escutar música. Vascaína de coração é fã de carteirinha de Formula 1 e ama acompanhar as novidades do esporte.
Gabriela is an undergraduate student in Pharmacy at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF) with an interest in clinical research. She served as Administrative Manager at the Junior Company Ecofarma, was a member of the Academic League LATOX (Academic League of Toxicology), and was a scientific initiation scholarship holder in Photodynamic Therapy, co-authoring the article “Characterization of Photophysical, Photobiological, and DNA/HSA Binding Properties of Corroles Containing Carbazole and Phenothiazine Portions.” Currently, she is a member of the academic league LAITA (Academic League of Food Industry and Technology) and is interning at Captamed Cuidados Continuados, engaging in activities in the Pharmacy sector, such as Pharmaceutical Care and Quality Management Systems. Additionally, she is a scientific initiation student at the LDNANO laboratory, working on the project “Targeting Superparamagnetic Nanoparticles (SPION) by Dual Magnetic Field and Optimization of a 3D Printing Device.” Outside the laboratory, she enjoys practicing self-care, is a book lover, and values gatherings with family and friends.
Gabriela is an undergraduate student in Pharmacy at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF) with an interest in clinical research. She served as Administrative Manager at the Junior Company Ecofarma, was a member of the Academic League LATOX (Academic League of Toxicology), and was a scientific initiation scholarship holder in Photodynamic Therapy, co-authoring the article “Characterization of Photophysical, Photobiological, and DNA/HSA Binding Properties of Corroles Containing Carbazole and Phenothiazine Portions.” Currently, she is a member of the academic league LAITA (Academic League of Food Industry and Technology) and is interning at Captamed Cuidados Continuados, engaging in activities in the Pharmacy sector, such as Pharmaceutical Care and Quality Management Systems. Additionally, she is a scientific initiation student at the LDNANO laboratory, working on the project “Targeting Superparamagnetic Nanoparticles (SPION) by Dual Magnetic Field and Optimization of a 3D Printing Device.” Outside the laboratory, she enjoys practicing self-care, is a book lover, and values gatherings with family and friends.
CV: Maria Fernanda Cobucci Soares de Moura
Maria Fernanda joined the Academic League of Cosmetology as a member for two terms (2021.2 and 2022.1). In 2021, she was a trainee at Ecofarma (Junior Company), and in 2023, she worked as a scientific initiation scholarship holder at LDNano, participating in the project titled “Standardization of Drying Conditions for Nanoparticles Containing Dexamethasone for Pulmonary Application.” Continuing her involvement at LDNano, she is currently developing the project “Standardization of Preparation Conditions for Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles for Pulmonary Application.” This project aims to standardize preparation conditions, including the chitosan solution’s concentration and pH, varying parameters such as the crosslinker (sodium tripolyphosphate), and the time and speed of agitation, among others. Besides her academic activities, she enjoys spending time with family, going out with friends, traveling to new places, and spending hours watching series and listening to music.
Integrou a Liga Acadêmica de Cosmetologia como ligante durante duas gestões (2021.2 e 2022.1). Em 2021, foi trainee da Ecofarma (Empresa Júnior) e, em 2023, atuou como bolsista de iniciação científica no LDNano, participando do projeto intitulado “Padronização das condições de secagem de nanopartículas contendo dexametasona visando aplicação pulmonar”. Dando continuidade em sua participação no LDNano, atualmente, desenvolve o projeto “Padronização das condições de preparo de nanopartículas constituídas por quitosana visando aplicação pulmonar”, que tem por objetivo padronizar as condições de preparo entração da solução de quitosana, a concentração e o pH da solução do agente redas nanopartículas de quitosana, variando parâmetros como a concticulante (tripolifosfato de sódio), e o tempo e a velocidade de agitação do sistema, entre outros. Além de suas atividades acadêmicas, gosta de passar tempo com a família, sair com amigos, viajar e conhecer novos lugares, além de passar horas assistindo a séries e ouvindo música.
Lais de Souza Lacerda is an undergraduate student in Pharmacy at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF). She worked at the Junior Pharmaceutical Consulting Company (Ecofarma Jr.) as a sales consultant, project coordinator, and administrative manager (2020-2021). She also attended as an teaching assistant for the Pharmaceutics course (2023-2024). Lais participated in the Academic League of Pharmaceutical Technology and Industry (LATIF) for one year as a member and for another year as the Administrative and Financial Director. Currently, she is a teaching assistant for the Quality Control course and a scientific initiation scholarship holder at the Laboratory of Development of Nanostructured Systems (LDNano), where she is involved in the project on the development of lipid nanoparticles containing atorvastatin for application in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, reading books, spending time with friends, and supporting Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas.
Lais de Souza Lacerda é graduanda em Farmácia pela Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF), atuou na Empresa de Consultoria Farmacêutica Júnior (Ecofarma Jr.) como consultora de vendas, projetos e gerente administrativa (2020-2021). Atuou também como monitora da disciplina de Farmacotécnica (2023-2024). Participou da Liga Acadêmica de Tecnologia e Indústria Farmacêutica (LATIF) por um ano como ligante e por um ano como Diretora Administrativa e Financeira. Atualmente, é monitora da disciplina de Controle de Qualidade e bolsista de iniciação científica do Laboratório de Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Nanoestruturados (LDNano) no qual desempenha estudos no projeto de Desenvolvimento de nanopartículas lipídicas contendo atorvastatina para aplicação no tratamento da candidíase vulvovaginal. Em seu tempo livre, gosta de ouvir música, ler livros, estar com seus amigos e apoiar o Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas.
CV: João Octavio Carneiro Abdu
Graduating in Pharmacy since 2020 at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora, he is a scholarship student for an undergraduate research project at LDNano and a teaching assistant for the Pharmaceutics course. Between 2022 and 2023, he was part of the Bioinorganic Chemistry and Crystallography Laboratory as a scientific initiation student, in addition to serving as a teaching assistant for the Pharmacognosy II course (2023-2024). He is involved in the project “Development of an inhalable powder containing nanostructured dexamethasone aimed at treating Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) related to COVID-19.” Outside the academic environment, João is considered a passionate fan of Fluminense and enjoys leisure time with family and friends on trips.
Graduando em Farmácia desde 2020 pela Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, é bolsista de Iniciação Científica no LDNano e monitor da disciplina de Farmacotécnica. Entre 2022 e 2023, compôs o Laboratório de Química BioInorgânica e Cristalografia como aluno de iniciação científica, além de ter sido monitor na disciplina de Farmacognosia II (2023-2024). Está inserido no projeto “Desenvolvimento de pó inalatório contendo dexametasona nanoestruturada visando o tratamento da Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave (SRAG) relacionada à COVID-19”. Fora do ambiente acadêmico, João é considerado um fanático torcedor do fluminense e aprecia os momentos de lazer com viagens em família e amigos.
He enrolled in the Pharmacy program, broadening his horizons in the health field. During this period, he worked for one year at Medquímica, gaining experience in the pharmaceutical industrial sector. In the academic environment, he served as a teaching assistant for the Water Quality course and actively participated in several academic leagues, such as the Academic League of Cosmetology (LACOS), the Academic League of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Startups (LEIS), and the Academic League of Pharmaceutical Technology and Industry (LATIF), where he held the position of president for one year. Currently, he is in the 8th semester of the Pharmacy program and is involved in scientific initiation at the Laboratory of Development of Nanostructured Systems (LDNano). He is part of a project titled “Development and Characterization of an Inhalable Powder Containing Nanostructured Methylprednisolone.” Guilherme is a naturally quiet and reserved person with a passion for reading, watching series, movies, and listening to music. However, he also has an energetic side: he enjoys going out, chatting, and having fun.
Ingressou na faculdade de Farmácia, ampliando seu horizonte na área da saúde. Durante esse período, trabalhou por 1 ano na Medquímica, adquirindo experiência no setor industrial farmacêutico. No ambiente acadêmico, foi monitor da disciplina de Qualidade de Águas e participou ativamente de diversas ligas acadêmicas, como a Liga Acadêmica de Cosmetologia (LACOS), a Liga Acadêmica de Empreendedorismo, Inovação e Startup (LEIS) e a Liga Acadêmica de Tecnologia e Indústria Farmacêutica (LATIF), na qual ocupou a posição de presidente por 1 ano. Atualmente, está no 8º período do curso de Farmácia e faz iniciação científica no Laboratório de Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Nanoestruturados (LDNano). O projeto do qual faz parte, intitulado “Desenvolvimento e caracterização de pó inalatório contendo metilprednisolona nanoestruturada”, Guilherme é uma pessoa naturalmente mais quieta e reservada, com uma paixão por ler, assistir séries, filmes e ouvir música. Mas também possui seu lado animado: gosta de sair, conversar e se divertir.