Research group
Chemistry and Bioactivity
Position
Visiting Professor
Ana M. L. Seca has a degree in Chemistry and a MSc in Science and Technology of Paper and Forest Products both obtained at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, where she also received her PhD in Chemistry in 2000. Since then she is Assistant Professor in University of Azores (Portugal). She published more than 45 papers and 8 book chapter in reputed journals/book. She attended numerous international scientific workshops and congresses.
Her main interests concern the isolation and identification of biologically active secondary metabolites, focusing on medicinal plants and seaweeds. She has high interest also in the cytotoxic, antioxidant and anti-acetylcholinesterase evaluation and in the synthesis of natural derivative compounds.
Representative Publications
Plant Secondary Metabolites as Anticancer Agents: Successes in Clinical Trials and Therapeutic Application
10.3390/ijms19010263
Pharmacological and Cosmeceutical Potential of Seaweed Beach-Casts of Macaronesia
10.3390/app10175831
Applications of Sesquiterpene Lactones: A Review of Some Potential Success Cases
10.3390/app10093001
