Rúben J. Moreira, MSc

PhD Student

Supervision: Prof. Marco G. Alves (DCM-UA; PT)

Co-supervision: Prof. Rita Ferreira (DQ-UA; PT), Prof. David J. Stensel (LU; UK)

Short Biography

Rúben Moreira holds a Licenciatura in Biomedical Sciences and a Master’s in Biochemistry with specialization in Biomolecular Methods from the University of Aveiro (UA). Rúben completed his master’s dissertation titled "Impact of Chromium Picolinate on Leydig Cell and Testicular Steroidogenesis" with a remarkable 20/20 grade, under the supervision of Professor Pedro F. Oliveira and Professor Maria de Lourdes Pereira.

Currently, Rúben is a PhD student in the Doctorate in Biochemistry at UA, under the supervision of Professor Marco G. Alves (University of Aveiro), Professor Rita Ferreira (University of Aveiro), and Professor David J. Stensel (Loughborough University)

Publications

8. Bicalho-Silva S, et al. β-caryophyllene mitigates metabolic dysfunction in the testes of gerbils perinatally exposed to BPA. Reproductive Toxicology, 2025. 109155. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reprotox.2025.109155

7. Patanè GT, Moreira RJ, Almeida-Santos Md, Putaggio S, Barreca D, Oliveira PF, Alves MG. Anthocyanins and metabolic disease: a new frontier in precision nutrition. Antioxidants, 2026. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox15010061

6. Spadella MA, Moreira RJ, Braga PC, Chies AB, Oliveira PF, Alves MG. Losartan protects against radiation-induced testicular damage by modulating oxidative stress, testosterone levels, and metabolic profile. Pharmaceuticals, 2026. https://doi.org/10.3390/ph19010076

5. Patanè GT, Moreira RJ, Russo A, Pereira ML, Oliveira PF, Barreca D, Alves MG. Lifestyle implications of the paradox and management of oxidative stress in sperm. Journal of Physiology, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1113/JP289694

4. Oliveira JS, Moreira RJ, Martins AD, Alves MG, Oliveira PF. Glycerol kinase 2 as a metabolic sentinel for human sperm motility and male fertility. Biomolecules, 2025. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15091249

3. Moreira RJ, Oliveira PF, Spadella M A, Ferreira R, Alves MG. Do lifestyle interventions mitigate the oxidative damage and inflammation induced by obesity in the testis?. Antioxidants, 14(2), 150, 2025. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox14020150

2. Moreira R, Martins AD, Ferreira R, Alves MG, Pereira MdL, Oliveira PF. Impact of Chromium Picolinate on Leydig Cell Steroidogenesis and Antioxidant Balance Using an In Vitro Insulin Resistance Model. Antioxidants. 2024; 13(1):40. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox13010040

1. Moreira R, Martins AD, Alves MG, de Lourdes Pereira M, Oliveira PF. A Comprehensive Review of the Impact of Chromium Picolinate on Testicular Steroidogenesis and Antioxidant Balance. Antioxidants. 2023; 12(8):1572. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox12081572

Funded projects

Rúben J. Moreira, Rui Vitorino, Rita Ferreira, Marco G. Alves. “Reversing childhood obesity-induced changes in sperm protamine profile through lifestyle interventions – a transgenerational proteomics study”. Funding: Instruct tech-sci. Proposal ID: 36192. Date of acceptance: 11/02/2025.

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