Dr. Adriana Lopes | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award | Research scientist at Butantan university | Brazil
Dr. Adriana Lopes is an accomplished biochemist and senior scientific researcher recognized for her contributions to insect biochemistry, venom biology, proteomics, and enzyme-mediated biological interactions. Her educational background includes formal training in Biological Sciences at the Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo, followed by advanced graduate studies in Biochemistry at the Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, where she completed both her master’s and doctoral research focusing on insect digestive enzymes, protease characterization, and insect–plant interactions under expert academic supervision. She has authored 33 documents, received 761 citations, and maintains a 14 h-index, reflecting sustained scholarly impact and visibility within the global scientific community. Her publication portfolio includes open-access articles in reputed international journals such as Scientific Reports and Toxins, highlighting both fundamental and applied research outcomes.
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Molecular Mechanisms of Venom Diversity
– Review Article | Open Access
Digestion in the arachnid Mischonyx squalidus as a probable source of lipids to synthesize opiliones defense and communication molecules
– Scientific Reports | Open Access
Functional and Proteomic Characterization of Acanthophis antarcticus Venom: Evidence of Fibrinogenolytic and Serine Peptidase Inhibitory Activities
– Toxins | Open Access