Fernanda Santos, PhD

Fernanda santos, phd

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  • Timeline

    Aug 2017 - Dec 2018

    Visiting PHD Student

    Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
    Jan 2019 - Aug 2021

    Guest Researcher

    Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
    Brazil
    Feb 2020 - Sept 2020

    Visiting PHD Student

    Universidad de Granada
    Sept 2021 - Aug 2022

    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Leiden University
    Current Company
    Oct 2022 - now

    Scientist - Analytical Biochemistry

    Yara International
  • About me

    Scientist | Metabolomics Specialist | Mass Spectrometry | Natural Product Chemistry | Project Management

  • Education

    • Universidade federal do rio grande do norte

      2016 - 2021
      Doctor's degree technological development and innovation in medicines

      Major in Natural Products Chemistry

    • Universidade estadual paulista júlio de mesquita filho

      2017 - 2018
      Doctor of philosophy - phd natural products chemistry

      Activities and Societies: Guest PhD Candidate

    • Universidade federal do rio grande do norte

      -
      Bachelor's degree pharmacy
    • Universidad de granada

      2020 - 2020
      Doctor of philosophy - phd pharmaceutical technology

      Guest Ph.D. Candidate

    • Universidade federal do rio grande do norte

      -
      Master's degree pharmaceutical sciences

      Major in Natural Products Chemistry

  • Experience

    • Universidade estadual paulista júlio de mesquita filho

      Aug 2017 - Dec 2018
      Visiting phd student

      -Isolated and elucidated secondary metabolites from plants. Untargeted and targeted metabolomics by mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS, GC-MS).-Developed analytical protocols for extraction, fractionation, and isolation of bioactive molecules.-Characterized and identified bioactive molecules by mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS, GC-MS) and spectroscopic methods (NMR).-Provided isolation and structural elucidation of secondary metabolites from plants. LC-MS/MS-based metabolomics and data analysis involving molecular networking approach.-Developed analytical protocols for the extraction, fractionation, and isolation of bioactive molecules.-Provided structural elucidation of bioactive molecules by mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS, GC-MS) and spectroscopic methods (NMR). -Supported findings in events and scientific conferences with posters and oral presentations.-Achievements: -Organized and employed analytical tests to independently write the data interpretation as a report or manuscript.-Mastered in 6 months LC-MS-based on metabolomics (development and optimization methods and data analysis of big datasets), opening opportunities to cross-collaborate with four projects publishing 4 manuscripts and three others under preparation. Show less

    • Universidade federal do rio grande do norte

      Jan 2019 - Aug 2021

      -Research & Development (Analytical method development & Structural elucidation of bioactive molecules)-Knowledge and hands-on experience in HPLC, LC/MS, GC/MS, UV.-Developed chromatographic methods for complex samples: metabolomics analysis (including pre-treatments of samples), fractionation, and isolation of bioactive molecules.-Applied chemical structures and physical properties in the development of sample pre-treatments.-Conducted scientific studies; observed, documented, analyzed, and reported the results. Planned and executed experiments using the design of experiment techniques.-Developed, characterized, and validated system test methods. Coordinated and assisted the formal creation of system test methods in conjunction with other researchers.-Worked closely with scientists and other research associates in multiple project teams in research projects.-Knowledge in multivariate data analysis. Show less Achievements: -Organized and employed analytical tests to independently write the data interpretation as a report or manuscript.-Managed and crossed-collaboration 4 projects (plant metabolomics research) with different teams resulting in 4 published manuscripts and three others under preparation.-Provided analytical development method advice on experimental design and conducted data analysis of complex data sets for various projects related to Plant metabolomics research.-Presented research results at three national conferences (poster and oral presentation) in the fields of pharmaceutical sciences and Natural products chemistry; one Honors and Awards for one of the best poster session presentations.-Contributed to the supervision of the research project of 3 undergraduate students, which improved my leadership and project management skills.-Embraced a part-time lecturing role in the faculty of pharmacy (Pharmacognosy).-POSTER SESSION – NATURAL PRODUCTS: QPN091 - Metabolomic fingerprint at different hydration states and structural identification of anabasine in Selaginella convoluta, 42 Reunião Anual da Sociedade Brasileira Química. 2019 Show less

      • Guest Researcher

        Mar 2021 - Aug 2021
      • Researcher PHD Student

        Oct 2016 - Mar 2021
      • Assistant Lecturer

        Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
    • Universidad de granada

      Feb 2020 - Sept 2020
      Visiting phd student

      -Researched pharmaceutical technology applied to natural products.-Achievements: -Developed pharmaceutical formulations based on clays (laponite).

    • Leiden university

      Sept 2021 - Aug 2022
      Postdoctoral researcher

      - Researched metabolomics of medicinal plants; GC-MS and LC-MS/MS-based metabolomics multivariate analysis and molecular networking approach.- Troubleshooting LC-MS/MS, GC-MS.- Performed metabolomics experiments with a focus on untargeted metabolomics, follow analytical workflows and quality control systems from sample preparation to LC-MS analysis and for reporting results.- Advising users on the experimental design, sample collection and processing to ensure validity and reliability of metabolomics results.- Prepare literature review, scientific papers, abstracts, posters, and slide sets working from various data sources- Perform quality control (QC) checking/proof reading several academic and researching documents.- Achievements: - Prepared reports and slide sets working from various data from Mass spectrometry analysis based GNPS - Computational Approaches for Metabolite identification and multivariate data analysis.- Worked with a cross-functional team (national and international) which improved my teamwork, communication, and management skills.- Supported project teams to create technical insights using appropriate design of experiments.- Met management and wrote scientific report projects/results for international collaborators. Show less

    • Yara international

      Oct 2022 - now
      Scientist - analytical biochemistry

      R&D Unit: MS-based Metabolomics

  • Licenses & Certifications