Ana Isabel Rocha Faustino
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal
Biography
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The scientific interests are centered on veterinary medicine, namely in cancer experimental animal models and pharmacology:<br />
a) chemical induction of tumours in laboratory animals (mammary gland and urinary bladder) and the evaluation of different treatments (anti-inflammatory drugs and physical exercise) on tumors' development;<br />
b) study of the tumor angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis;<br />
c) assessment of mammary tumors vascularization by ultrasonography.</p>
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Collaboration in the project PTDC/DES/114122/2009; “Biochemical, morphological and functional evaluation of breast cancer-induced muscle wasting: the role of exercise training” Responsible researcher Professor Rita Ferreira (University of Aveiro) (147000€).</p>