Catarina Xavier

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  • About me

    Advisor Research and Education at HollandPTC

  • Education

    • University of lisbon

      1997 - 2002
      Licentiate degree chemistry
    • University of lisbon

      2004 - 2009
      Phd chemistry, radiochemistry
  • Experience

    • University of lisbon

      Nov 2004 - Feb 2009
      Phd researcher
    • University of zurich

      Jan 2005 - Sept 2005
      Phd researcher
    • Università degli studi di milano

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2007
      Phd researcher
    • Vrije universiteit brussel

      Apr 2009 - Dec 2021

      Senior Scientist at ICMI Lab at VUB.Radiochemist/Chemist responsible for the development of radiolabeling techniques to produce Nanobody (Nb) based probes for Imaging and Targeted Radionuclide Therapy (TRNT). At ICMI/VUB and UZ Brussels we were the pioneers in developing Nb based probes for Imaging and TRNT and were the first to perform clinical translation. • Clinical translation of two Nb probes for PET Molecular Imaging• Pre-clinical validation of probes• Validation of process and techniques • Writing of Investigator's Brochure (IB) and Investigational Medicinal Product Dossier (IMPD)• Preparation of PET probes under GMP conditions, and performed Quality control• Development of Nb based kits for 68Ga labeling • Supervising and training of master and PhD students• Project Management, including financial part, reporting and documentation• Writing grant proposals and acquired funding • Writing scientific articles and presenting at (inter)national conferences• Design, set-up of new radiochemistry labs Show less

      • Assistant Professor (10% ZAP)

        Jan 2016 - Dec 2021
      • Postdoctoral researcher at ICMI Lab

        Apr 2009 - Jan 2020
    • Hollandptc

      Jun 2021 - now
      Advisor research & education
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