Research group
Molecular Synthesis
Position
Researcher
Joana L. C. Sousa graduated in Chemistry from FCUP in 2006 and finished her Master’ studies at UA in 2009. In 2016, she earned her PhD in Organic Chemistry from UA, under Prof Artur Silva’ scientific guidance. After that, she held a postdoc grant within the MultiBiorefinery project at QOPNA and CICECO (UA). Now, she is a researcher of REQUIMTE-LAQV (UA). Her current research interests include the development of new synthetic methodologies of C-glycosylated oxygen heterocyclic compounds and their evaluation as epigenetic drugs for cancer therapy. Joana L. C. Sousa is co-author of 15 SCI papers (2 as corresponding author, 10 as first author, h-index of 8), 2 SCI conference proceedings, and presented 3 oral communications and 24 posters.
Representative Publications
Microwave-assisted tandem reactions towards a new synthesis of cyclohepta[b]chromene-9,11-diones
10.1055/s-0036-1588116
Catalytic One-Pot Diastereoselective Michael-Initiated Ring-Closure of Methyl Ketones with 3-Bromochromones: Synthesis of Cyclopropa[b]chromanones
10.1002/ejoc.201600413
Recent Developments in the Functionalization of Betulinic Acid and Its Natural Analogues: A Route to New Bioactive Compounds
10.3390/molecules24020355
Functionalization of Betulinic Acid with Polyphenolic Fragments for the Development of New Amphiphilic Antioxidants
10.3390/antiox10020148
