Professor at Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora – Brazil
👨🏫 Rodrigo Fabri stands as a distinguished academic and researcher in the domain of Natural Products . Holding Ph.d in Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora his professional journey exemplifies dedication and expertise. 📚
Summary :
👨🏫 Associate Professor at UFJF, teaching Basic Biochemistry for Veterinary Medicine. Holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences specializing in Natural Product Biotechnology. Secures research funding, mentors postgraduates in Biology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and guides undergraduates. Researcher at LPNB, UFJF, with projects funded by FAPEMIG and CNPq. Prolific in national and international publications, patents, and book chapters on Natural Products, emphasizing chemistry, pharmacology, and sustainable formulations from plant compounds. Expertise includes Biochemistry, covering antioxidant enzymes, biochemical parameters, hematological analysis, and lipid characterization. Collaborates internationally with institutions in Portugal and Denmark.
🌐 Professional Profiles:
Academic graduation / title 🔬
🎓 Ph.D. in Biological Sciences: Institution: Federal University of Juiz de Fora, UFJF, Juiz De Fora, Brazil, Title: Mitracarpus frigidus (Rubiaceae): pharmacological potential, toxicological evaluation, and identification of bioactive substances, Year Obtained: 2013. 📚 Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences: Institution: Federal University of Juiz de Fora, UFJF, Juiz De Fora, Brazil. Title: Phytochemical study of Mitracarpus frigidus (Willd. ex Reem Schult.) K. Schum biomonitored by antimicrobial activity and evaluation of cytotoxic, leishmanicidal, and antioxidant activities. Year Obtained: 2008, Scholarship From: Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel. 🔬 Degree in Pharmacy and Biochemistry (Industry option):Institution: Federal University of Juiz de Fora, UFJF, Juiz De Fora, Brazil. Year Obtained: 2006. 🎓 Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy:Institution: Federal University of Juiz de Fora, UFJF, Juiz De Fora, BrazilYear Obtained: 2005
🎓 Additional Training
2021 – 2021 Short course on COVID-19 PREVENTION AT WORK. (Duration: 20 hours). Federal University of Juiz de Fora, UFJF, Juiz De Fora, Brazil. 2016 – 2016 Short course on CAPES Journals Portal: Basic Instructions for Use. Federal University of Juiz de Fora, UFJF, Juiz De Fora, Brazil. 2016 – 2016 Short course on Project Prioritization. Federal University of Juiz de Fora, UFJF, Juiz De Fora, Brazil. 2015 – 2015 Short course on the New Complementary Pension System for Public Servants – FUNPRESP. Federal University of Juiz de Fora, UFJF, Juiz De Fora, Brazil
🏫 Professional Experience
Federal University of Juiz de Fora – UFJF Position: Public Servant: 2020 – Present: Permanent Faculty Member, PPgCBio. 2020 – 2022: Head of Department of Biochemistry/ICB. 2019 – Present: Permanent Faculty Member, PPgCF. 2019 – Present: Member of the PPGCF/UFJF Board). Additional Role: Board Member, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, UFJF. 2019 – 2022: Member of PROFBIO/UFJF Board.
🔬 Research Lines
Development of Natural Products with Biological Activity, Applied Microbiology in Dentistry.
🧪 Areas of Expertise
🌿 Chemistry of Natural Products 🔍 Structural Elucidation of Organic Molecules 🧪 Biological Activities of Natural Product⚗️ Biochemistry 🌱 Phytochemistry 🔬 Biotechnology and Plant Bioprospecting.
Awards and Titles 🏆
Editorial Board Member: Event: 1st Edition of International Conference on Global Business, Economics, Finance and Social Sciences (2023) Recognition: Contribution and Honorable Achievement in Innovative Research Honorable Mention for Innovation: Award: Nanostructured herbal formulation with anti-candida action based on hexane fraction of Mitracarpus frigidus with cyclodextrin (2023)Honorable Mention for Innovation:Award: Geilified formulation for vaginal use based on chitosan and Mitracarpus frigidus, obtaining process, compositions, and uses (2023)Honorable Mention for Innovation: Award: Nanostructured herbal formulation based on Mitracarpus frigidus, process of obtaining, compositions, and uses (2023)Best Poster Award: Event: 14th International Congress of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2023)Topic: “Plinia cauliflora specie as modulators PGE2, NO, and TGF-B productions and lipid metabolism in inflammation”1st Place Award in Oral PresentationEvent: IV CONCAF (2023)Topic: Antibacterial activity and antibiofilm of compounds derived from Fe-Cyclam against Staphylococcus aureus resistant to metici3rd Place Award in Banner Presentation: Event: 1st Pharmaceutical Sciences Week of UFJF (2023)Topic: Antibacterial and in silico potential of the complex derived from the base nucleus [Fe(cyclam(ox]PF6)
Antileishmanial and antifungal activity of plants used in traditional medicine in Brazil Paper Published in 2007 Cited by 441
Anti-inflammatory effects of Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Oken ethanol extract in acute and chronic cutaneous inflammation Paper Published in 2014 Cited by 104
Mitracarpus frigidus aerial parts exhibited potent antimicrobial, antileishmanial, and antioxidant effects Paper Published in 2009 Cited by 90
Antibacterial, cytotoxic and phytochemical screening of some traditional medicinal plants in Brazil Paper Published in 2009 Cited by 73
Potencial antioxidante e antimicrobiano de espécies da família Asteraceae Paper Published in 2011 Cited by 69
Antimicrobial Annona muricata L.(soursop) extract targets the cell membranes of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria Paper Published in 2017 Cited by 59
Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Activities of Psychorubrin, a Pyranonaphthoquinone Isolated From Mitracarpus frigidus (Rubiaceae) Paper Published in 2018 Cited by 51
Antifungal Activity of the Natural Coumarin Scopoletin Against Planktonic Cells and Biofilms From a Multidrug-Resistant Candida tropicalis Strain Paper Published in 2020 Cited by 47
Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of some plant extracts Paper Published in 2012 Cited by 43
Vernonia condensata Baker (Asteraceae): A Promising Source of Antioxidants Paper Published in 2013 Cited by 40
Identification of Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Compounds of Lippia Species by Bioautography Paper Published in 2011 Cited by 39
Antitumor, antibiotic and antileishmanial properties of the pyranonaphthoquinone psychorubrin from Mitracarpus frigidus Paper Published in 2012 Cited by 37
Cytotoxicity and bacterial membrane destabilization induced by Annona squamosa L. extracts Paper Published in 2017 Cited by 32
Acaricidal activity of methanol extract of Acmella oleracea L.(Asteraceae) and spilanthol on Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) and Dermacentor nitens (Acari: Ixodidae) Paper Published in 2016 Cited by 32