Patricia Fernandes | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Patricia Fernandes | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro | Brazil

Patricia Dias Fernandes is a distinguished Full Professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, recognized for her pioneering contributions to pharmacology and inflammation research.  she has established herself as a leading figure in experimental pharmacology. Her academic background and research career focus on preclinical models of chronic inflammatory diseases, including Crohn’s disease, endometriosis, cancer, and SARS-CoV-2-induced pneumonia. She leads several multidisciplinary projects exploring novel diagnostic markers and therapeutic agents through integrative biochemical and omics approaches. Prof. Fernandes has registered multiple patents on innovative antiviral compounds, highlighting her translational impact from laboratory to clinical relevance. As an Associate Editor of the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, she actively promotes scientific excellence and innovation in drug discovery. Her collaborations with prominent researchers worldwide, including Pierre Sirois, Fabio Boylan, and Claudio Viegas, strengthen her global scientific network. Recipient of numerous national and institutional recognitions, Prof. Fernandes continues to advance the field of pharmacology by searching for new bioactive and synthetic compounds to treat chronic inflammatory diseases, shaping the next generation of therapeutic strategies.

Profiles : Orcid

Featured Publications

Franco, G. D. R. R., Gontijo, V. S., Viegas, F. P. D., Silva, M. D. F., Ortiz, C. J. C., Damásio, C. M., Silva, I. M. F., Campos, T. G., Reis, E. V. S., Clarindo, F. A., et al. (2025). Novel multifunctional cannabidiol-based analogues with in silico, in vitro, and in vivo anti-SARS-CoV-2 effect. Pharmaceuticals, 18(10), 1565.

Moraes, R. S. M., Botelho, A. B. M., Pinto, G. T. A., Rodrigues, S. C., Martins, M. T. M., Soares, D. L. A., Cruz, C. C., Pinto, A. D. A., Dias, F. R. F., Fernandes, P. D., et al. (2025). Chemistry, applications, and synthesis methods of indole derivatives: A comprehensive review. The Chemical Record. Advance online publication.

Guerra, F. S., Freitas, R. H. C. N., Moldovan, F., Rocha, D. R. D., Carvalho, R. S., & Fernandes, P. D. (2025). Design, synthesis, and bioactivity assessment of modified vemurafenib analog. Pharmaceuticals, 18(8), 1161.

de Souza, M. L., de Paiva, J. P. B., Franco, G. D. R. R., Gontijo, V. S., Alves, M. A., de Souza, H. M. R., Lontra, A. C. P., de Oliveira, E. A., Giorno, T. B. S., Guedes, I. A., et al. (2025). Design, synthesis, and evaluation of antinociceptive properties of novel CBD-based terpene-cinnamoyl-acyl-hydrazone analogues. Pharmaceuticals, 18(5), 755.

França, P. R. C., de Paiva, J. P. B., de Carvalho, R. R., Figueiredo, C. P., Sirois, P., & Fernandes, P. D. (2024). R-954, a bradykinin B1 receptor antagonist, as a potential therapy in a preclinical endometriosis model. Peptides, 171, 171294.

Yogesh Bhola | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yogesh Bhola | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Shri m.p pandya Science college | India

Dr. Yogesh O. Bhola is an accomplished researcher and academic in the field of synthetic organic chemistry, with a research focus on aromatic heterocyclic chemistry including pyrazolyl, triazole, and thiazole derivatives. He earned his Ph.D. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry from Saurashtra University, where his thesis explored pharmacologically active compounds through novel catalytic cyclization methods. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Applied and Interdisciplinary Science Department at Sardar Patel University, he has previously held teaching and leadership roles at various academic institutions across Gujarat. His research contributions includeh-index of 2, and 27 citations, reflecting his growing impact in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. Dr. Bhola’s work encompasses total synthesis, parallel synthesis, catalysis, and green chemistry, with applications in antimicrobial and pharmacological studies. He has authored and co-authored several academic books on spectroscopy, polymer chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and laboratory safety, contributing to both knowledge dissemination and laboratory best practices. Recognized with multiple awards, including clearing CSIR-NET twice, GSET, and GATE, as well as prizes in national competitions and conferences, he has established himself as a dedicated scholar. With his strong academic background and interdisciplinary approach, Dr. Bhola continues to advance innovative research in medicinal and applied chemistry.

Profiles : Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

Bhola, Y., & Socha, B., et al. (2020). Molecular structure, DFT studies, Hirshfeld surface analysis, energy frameworks and molecular docking studies of novel (E)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-5-methyl-N-((3-methylene)-1H-1,2,3-triazole-4-carbohydrazide) molecular crystal and liquid crystals. Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals.

Bhola, Y., Dodeja, K., Dholariya, P., & Naliapara, Y. (2019). Synthesis of formic acid catalyzed and cyclized novel modified route for N,7-diphenyl-7H-benzo[7,8]chromeno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-8-amine derivatives and study of their antimicrobial profile. Asian Journal of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry.

Kapadiya, K., Dubal, G., Bhola, Y., & Dholaria, P. (2019). Synthesis and antimicrobial evaluation of 1,3,4-oxadiazole bearng Schiff base moiety. Asian Journal of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry.

Bhola, Y., & Naliapara, Y. T. (2019). Microwave synthesis and antibacterial activities of some 2-amino-6-(phenylthio)pyridine-3,5-dicarbonitrile derivatives containing 1,3,4-oxadiazole moiety. World Scientific News, 117, 221–227.

Bhola, Y., Naliapara, A., Modi, J., & Naliapara, Y. (2019). Synthesis and biological activity of pyrazole and 1,2,3-triazole containing heterocyclic compounds. World Scientific News, 117, 29–43.