Prof. Dr. Sandra Sarrazin | Petroleum Engineering | Best Researcher Award
Professor at Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará | Brazil
Prof. Dr. Sandra Layse Ferreira Sarrazin is a distinguished Brazilian biologist and pharmacologist whose scientific career reflects a profound dedication to research in therapeutic innovation, natural product bioprospecting, and public health within the Amazon region. As a researcher and professor at the Federal University of Western Pará, she has led and collaborated on numerous interdisciplinary projects exploring the pharmacological potential of Amazonian biodiversity, with an emphasis on essential oils, phytopharmaceuticals, and antioxidant compounds derived from native plants. Her studies have significantly advanced understanding of toxicogenomic and antimutagenic mechanisms related to environmental exposure, particularly mercury contamination in vulnerable populations such as pregnant women and indigenous communities. Through leadership in projects like the Rede Bionorte and initiatives focused on biotechnology and environmental health, Prof. Dr. Sandra Sarrazin has contributed to integrating research, education, and extension activities that bridge traditional knowledge with modern pharmacological science. Her prolific academic output includes influential publications in internationally recognized journals such as Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Food Chemistry, and Environmental Science & Technology, with citations reflecting her impact in ethnopharmacology and environmental toxicology. Honored for her work on the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Amazonian plant species, she continues to mentor emerging scientists and promote sustainable development through science-based health innovations. Prof. Dr. Sandra Sarrazin career embodies a commitment to preserving Amazonian biodiversity while transforming its resources into solutions that enhance health and well-being, reinforcing her status as a leading figure in biopharmaceutical research and an advocate for integrating biotechnology into regional and global health strategies.
Featured Publications
Massing, L. T., Mourão, R. H. V., Sarrazin, S. L. F., Suemitsu, C., Figueiredo, P. L. B., Fernandes, C. P., Maia, J., & Guilherme, S. (2025). Citral chemotype of Pectis elongata essential oil: Nanoemulsification and enhanced antimicrobial properties for food safety.
Silva, D. M. da, Silva, L. A. da, Silva, M. D. da, Pinto, M. E. de O., Lima, V. A. de, Sarrazin, S. L. F., Silva, W. T. P. da, & Oliveira, R. B. de. (2025). Efeitos da suplementação nutricional com substâncias antioxidantes em gestantes expostas ao mercúrio na Amazônia Legal.
Amorin, A. P., Sarrazin, S. L. F., da Silva, L. A., Coelho, T. N., Cunha, A. P., de Lima, V. A., da Silva, D. M., Figueiredo, P. L. B., & de Oliveira, R. B. (2025). Opioid and nitrergic pathways mediate antinociception by Kunth essential oil
Pires, P. G. da S., Sarrazin, S. L. F., Souza, D. J. dos A., Mourão, R. H. V., Massing, L. T., Nunes, H. A. S., Barroso, A. S., & de Oliveira, R. B. (2024). Antiedema and antinociceptive potential of the essential oil of Pectis elongata Kunt (Asteraceae) from the Brazilian Amazon.
Macambira, D. V. de C., Almeida Júnior, J. S. de, Silveira, C. F. de M., Sarrazin, S. L. F., Moraes, T. M. P., da Silva, B. A., Minervino, A. H. H., Moraes, W. P., & Barata, L. E. S. (2024). Antimicrobial activity on Streptococcus mutans and Enterococcus faecalis of Cyperus articulatus ethanolic extracts.