Graduate at Pharmacy from Universidade de São Paulo (1996), master's in Toxicology from Universidade de São Paulo (2000) and PHD at Toxicology from Universidade de São Paulo (2004). He is Associate Professor of Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Sao Paulo. Has experience in Pharmacy, focusing on Toxicology, acting on the following subjects: development of new methods for detection of toxic agents in biological samples, solid-phase microextraction (SPME), liquid-phase microextraction (LPME), accelerated solvent extraction (ASE), dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction (DLLME), alternative biological matrices (hair, sweat, oral fluid, meconium) in aspects related to Forensic Toxicology. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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The new psychoactive substances (NPS) are a global and emerging phenomenon, with 111 countries having reported seizures and identification of more than 800 compounds, among which are synthetic cannabinoids, stimulants, hallucinogens and synthetic opioids. NPS have challenged the traditional approaches in monitoring, surveillance, control and public health protection measures in relation t…
Ayahuasca is an indigenous hallucinogenic beverage used for shamanic and spiritual purposes, that dates from the pre-Columbian period in the Amazon basin region. This beverage is usually prepared by decoction of the Psicotria viridis and Banisteriopsis caapi plants. The ²-carboline alkaloids present in B. Caapi vine are responsible for inhibition of the enzyme monoamine oxidase-A (MAO-A),…
The increase of childbearing age women who abuse illicit drugs leads to concerns about the child exposure during gestational and lactation period, due to obstetric, neonatal and infant effects after acute and chronic use by the mother. The abuse of drugs such as cocaine and marijuana by pregnant and lactating women may cause short and long term harmful effects to the infant, and can contr…
Cocaine and cannabis consumption during pregnancy is a relevant public health problem. The number of women users in fertile age is increasing, which leads to a growing concern regarding fetal drug exposure. Adverse outcomes such as low birth weight, intra-uterine growth restriction, preterm birth, neonatal abstinence, neurobehavioral and developmental effects are associated with alcohol, …
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Ayahuasca is an indigenous hallucinogenic beverage used for shamanic and spiritual purposes, the use of which dates from the pre-columbian period in the Amazon basin region. This beverage is usually prepared by decoction of the Psicotria viridis and Banisteriopsis caapi plants. The ²-carboline alkaloids present in B. Caapi vine are responsible for inhibition of the enzyme monoamine oxidas…
Over the years, clinical toxicologists were shifting their primary focus of treatment of acutely intoxicated patients for hazard identification and risk assessment of toxic environmental and occupational exposures in humans. According to Pan American Health Organization, any approach to be successful, health experts, policymakers, program managers and others need reliable information. The…
Maternal breastfeeding is related with nutritional, immunological, affective, economic, and social benefits. Most licit and illicit substances consumed by the nursing mother might be excreted in breast milk, which may cause potential harmful effects to the breastfed infant at short and long terms. Although the knowledge about the psychoactive substances during lactation is increasing, the…
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