Cristina Monteiro | Pharmacovigilance | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Cristina Monteiro | Pharmacovigilance | Best Researcher Award

Pharmacovigilance manager at University of Beira Interior, Portugal

Cristina Sofia de Jesus Monteiro completed her Integrated Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences on July 10, 2010, at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra. She obtained her Doctorate in Pharmaceutical Sciences on December 20, 2022, from the University of Beira Interior. Additionally, she achieved her Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences on April 29, 2003, also from the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra. Currently, she holds the position of Pharmacovigilance Manager at the Pharmacovigilance Unit of Beira Interior. She has authored 19 articles in specialized journals, supervised 1 Master’s dissertation, and co-supervised 21 others. She has been honored with 1 award and/or recognition.

Publication Profile

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Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra Completed: April 29, 2003 Post-Graduation in Herbal Medicines and Health Products Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra Completed: April 23, 2007 Community Pharmacy Specialist Title Order of Pharmacists, Portugal Completed: 2009 Integrated Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra Completed: July 10, 2010 Doctorate in Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Beira Interior ompleted: December 20, 2022 Thesis: “Safety Assessment of Medications in Elderly: Contribution of the Pharmacovigilance System”

Professional Experience:

Pharmacist Farmácia Ançã Castro, PortugalMay 2003 – September 2005 Pharmacist Farmácia Sitália, Portugal
October 2005 – October 2014 Pharmacist Farmácia Social-Associação de Socorros Mútuos Mutualista Covilhanense, Portugal
August 2016 – October 2016 PhD Research Scholarship University of Beira Interior, Faculty of Health Sciences, Portugal March 2017 – March 2022 Pharmacovigilance Manager Pharmacovigilance Unit of Beira Interior, University of Beira Interior, Faculty of Health Sciences, Portugal 2017 – Present

Publication  Top Notes

Monteiro, C.S., Dias, B., Vaz-Patto, M., et al. (2019). “Biological Therapy-Associated Adverse Reactions in Asthma: Analysis of Reporting to the Portuguese Pharmacovigilance System”. Expert Opinion on Drug Safety. DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2020.1686481

Monteiro, C.S., et al. (2020). “Medication Evaluation in Portuguese Elderly Patients According to Beers, STOPP/START Criteria and EU(7)-PIM List – An Exploratory Study”. Patient Preference and Adherence. DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s247013

Monteiro, C.S., et al. (2020). “Suspected Adverse Drug Reactions from Corticosteroids: Analysis of Reported Notifications to the Portuguese Pharmacovigilance System”. The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. DOI: 10.1002/jcph.1630

Monteiro, C.S., et al. (2020). “Adverse Drug Reactions in Elderly: A Five-Year Review of Spontaneous Reports to the Portuguese Pharmacovigilance System”. Expert Opinion on Drug Safety. DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2020.1849137

Monteiro, C.S., et al. (2021). “Inhibitors of 11ß-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 as Potential Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus—A Systematic Review of Clinical and In Vivo Preclinical Studies”. Scientia Pharmaceutica. DOI: 10.3390/scipharm89010005

Monteiro, C.S., Dias, B., Vaz-Patto, M., et al. (2021). “Headache as an Adverse Reaction to the Use of Medication in the Elderly: A Pharmacovigilance Study”. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18052674

Monteiro, C.S., et al. (2021). “Assessment of Suspected Adverse Drug Reactions in Elderly Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Based on a Portuguese Spontaneous Reporting Database: Analysis of Reporting from 2008 to 2018”. Expert Opinion on Drug Safety. DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2021.1928072

Nunes, D., Breton, M.C., Monteiro, C.S., et al. (2021). “Drug-Induced Liver Injury: Perspective of the Adverse Drug Reaction Reports to the Portuguese Pharmacovigilance System from 2010 to 2019”. Healthcare. DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9121630

Fonseca, W., Monteiro, C.S., Barata, L.T. (2021). “Inhaled Drug Therapy-Associated Adverse Reactions in Obstructive Respiratory Diseases: A Review of a Decade of Reporting to the Portuguese Pharmacovigilance System”. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182312411

Nunes, D.R.C.M.A., Monteiro, C.S., et al. (2022). “Herb-Induced Liver Injury—A Challenging Diagnosis”. Healthcare. DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10020278

Conclusion

Cristina Sofia de Jesus Monteiro is a well-rounded candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with significant contributions to pharmacovigilance, particularly regarding medication safety in the elderly. Her leadership in the Pharmacovigilance Unit and her academic output make her a deserving candidate. Expanding her research scope and international collaborations could further solidify her position as an exceptional researcher in her field.