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1 Curriculum vitae Personal/contact information Name: Nelson Santos Monteiro Date of birth: 6/5/1984 Nationality: Cape Verdean/Portuguese LinkedIn contact: pt.linkedin.com/pub/nelson-monteiro/21/664/162/ Research Gate: Research areas Stem Cells; Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine; Scaffolds; Electrospinning; Drug Delivery Devices; Nanoparticles; Medical and Molecular Imaging Summary Nelson Santos Monteiro was born in 6 th of May 1984, in São Vicente, Cape Verde. Nelson defended his PhD in Bioengineering Systems from the MIT Portugal PhD Program at the University of Minho, 17 th of December During his scientific career he has published 1 peer reviewed article, 7 submitted articles in international journals, and participated in several international conferences. In September 2009, he started his PhD under MIT Portugal Program. He attended the Advanced Studies Course, 1 st year of PhD in Bioengineering Systems, and he received training in Portuguese laboratories, namely, the Centre for Neuroscience and Cell Biology (CNC) at University of Coimbra (Drug Delivery Carriers for cancer and neurodegenerative disorders), the 3B s Research Group at University of Minho (Stem cells, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine) and the Faculty of Science and Technology University Nova de Lisboa (Biomedical Engineering). During the Advanced Studies Course, he gained experiences on market research and technology based entrepreneurship, promotion of market-oriented projects in Bioengineering and conversion of biotechnologies into economic values. He received his Master degree in Biomedical Engineering from the Faculty of Science and Technology University Nova de Lisboa in He received his Bachelor degree in Biomedical Engineering also from the Faculty of Science and

2 Technology University Nova de Lisboa, Portugal in He left Cape Verde, after finishing the high school, to continue his studies in Portugal in Current position Researcher at University of Minho, 3B s Research Group, Braga, Portugal. Development of multifunctional nanoparticles for imaging or delivery of therapeutic agents, to allow the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer s disease. Education 1/9/ /12/2013 PhD in Bioengineering Systems MIT Portugal Program. Development of Advanced Release Systems for Stem Cell Based Therapies. University of Minho 3B s Research Group-Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Department of Polymer Engineering, University of Minho. Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine AvePark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, S. Cláudio do Barco Caldas das Taipas, Guimarães, Portugal. ICVS/3B s Laboratório Associado, PT Government Associate Laboratory. 1/9/2009 1/9/2010 Advanced Studies Course, MIT Portugal Program, 1 st year of PhD in Bioengineering Systems. Bio-team & bio-innovation: RefineStraw. Experience on market research and technology based entrepreneurship, promotion of market-oriented projects in Bioengineering and conversion of biotechnologies into economic value. University of Coimbra, Portugal - Visiting doctoral student, Final grade of 16 (0-20 scale) 1/9/ /12/2008 Integrated MSc on Biomedical Engineering at Faculty of Science and Technology University Nova de Lisboa. Portugal. 2

3 Master thesis Characterization of Scaffolds from Chitosan for Tissue Regeneration Produced by TIPS Technique. Final grade of 16 (0-20 scale). 1/9/2003 1/9/2006 Bachelor Degree in Biomedical Engineering at Faculty of Science and Technology University Nova de Lisboa. Portugal. Final grade of 14 (0-20 scale). 25/06/2003 High School - José Augusto Pinto, Cabo Verde São Vicente. Final grade of 17 (0-20 scale) Awards Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) - Doctoral fellowship, Languages Portuguese, English, Spanish Skills Liposome production, High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), electrospinning (nanofiber mesh production), scaffold production and characterization, cell culture, factorial experimental design, market research and technology based entrepreneurship, MATLAB and LABVEIW. Papers in Scientific Journals 1. N. Monteiro, A. Martins, D. Ribeiro, S. Faria, N. A. Fonseca, J. N. Moreira, R. L. Reis, N. M. Neves. On the Use of Dexamethasone Loaded Liposomes to Induce the Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, 2013, doi /term

4 2. N. Monteiro, A. Martins, R. A. Pires, S. Faria, N. A. Fonseca, J. N. Moreira, R. L. Reis, N. M. Neves. Immobilization of bioactive factor-loaded liposomes at the surface of electrospun nanofibers targeting tissue engineering strategies. Submitted for publication. 3. N. Monteiro, M. Martins, A. Martins, N. A. Fonseca, J. N. Moreira, R. L. Reis, N. M. Neves. Advanced antibacterial wound dressing produced with natural materials. Submitted for publication. 4. N. Monteiro, D. Ribeiro, A. Martins, S. Faria, N. A. Fonseca, J. N. Moreira, R. L. Reis, N. M. Neves. Instructive nanofibrous scaffold comprising RUNX2 gene delivery for bone tissue engineering. Submitted for publication. 5. N. Monteiro, A. Martins, R. A. Pires, S. Faria, N. A. Fonseca, J. N. Moreira, R. L. Reis, N. M. Neves. Dual Release of a Hydrophilic and a Hydrophobic Osteogenic Factor from a Single Liposome. Submitted for publication. 6. N. Monteiro, A. Martins, R. L. Reis, N. M. Neves. Liposomes in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine approaches. Review paper. Submitted for publication. 7. N. Monteiro, A. Martins, R. L. Reis, N. M. Neves. Nanoparticle-based bioactive agents release systems for bone and cartilage Tissue Engineering approaches. Review paper. Submitted for publication. 8. M.L. Alves da Silva, A. Martins, A. R. Costa-Pinto, N. Monteiro, R. L. Reis, and N. M. Neves, "Indirect co-cultures of stem cells with chondrocytes for cartilage tissue engineering using PCL electrospun nanofiber meshes". Submitted for publication. Oral Communications 1. N. Monteiro, M. Martins, A. Martins, N. A. Fonseca, J. N. Moreira, R. L. Reis, N. M. Neves Advanced Antibacterial Wound Dressing Produced with Natural-origin Materials. Annual Meeting of the Society For Biomaterials (SFB) Conference, April 16-19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado, USA at the Colorado Convention Center. Accepted for oral presentation. 2. N. Monteiro, A. Martins, R. A. Pires, S. M. A. Faria, N. A. Fonseca, J. N. Moreira, R. L. Reis, N. M. Neves. Immobilization of bioactive factor-loaded liposomes at the surface of electrospun nanofibers targeting tissue engineering strategies Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, POLARIS Workshop, held in Porto, Portugal, 7-9 October Doi /term N. Monteiro, A. Martins, R. A. Pires, S. M. A. Faria, N. A. Fonseca, J. N. Moreira, R. L. Reis, N. M. Neves. Immobilization of bioactive factor-loaded liposomes at the surface of electrospun 4

5 nanofibers targeting tissue engineering strategies Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Term Stem 2013 Conference, held in Porto, Portugal, October Poster Communications 1. M.L. Alves da Silva, A. Martins, A. R. Costa-Pinto, N. Monteiro, R. L. Reis, and N. M. Neves, "Indirect co-cultures of stem cells with chondrocytes for cartilage tissue engineering using PCL electrospun nanofiber meshes", TERM STEM 2013, (Supp. 1), vol. 7, issue 6-52, pp. 22, doi: /term.1822, M. Martins, N. Monteiro, A. Martins, R. L. Reis, and N. M. Neves, "Functionalization of fibrous 3D structures with a liposome multi- functional release system: validation with an antimicrobial agent", TERM STEM 2013 Nanotechnology as a Tool for Improving Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, N. Monteiro, A. Martins, R. A. Pires, S. M. A. Faria, N. A. Fonseca, J. N. Moreira, R. L. Reis, N. M. Neves. Dual Release of Ascorbic Acid and Dexamethasone Loaded Liposomes to Induce Osteogenic Differentiation of human Bone Marrow Stem Cells III ICVS/3B's - Associate Laboratory Meeting, held in Braga, Portugal, 28 th June 2013 (Abs nº 23). Poster presentation. 4. N. Monteiro, A. Martins, R. A. Pires, S. Faria, N. A. Fonseca, J. N. Moreira, R. L. Reis, N. M. Neves. Release of growth factors from liposomes immobilized on electrospun nanofibers targeting tissue engineering applications, Annual Meeting of the Society For Biomaterials (SFB) Conference, Boston, USA, April 2013 (P nº 684). Poster presentation. 5. N. Monteiro, A. Martins, D. Ribeiro, S. Faria, N. A. Fonseca, J. N. Moreira, R. L. Reis, N. M. Neves. On the Use of Dexamethasone Loaded Liposomes to Induce the Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Annual Meeting of the Society For Biomaterials (SFB) Conference, Boston, USA, April 2013 (P nº 683). Poster presentation. 6. N. Monteiro, A. Martins, D. Ribeiro, N. A. Fonseca, J. N. Moreira, R. L. Reis, N. M. Neves. Induction of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells Osteogenesis by Bioactive Agent-Releasing Liposomes. Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Term Stem 2012 Conference, held in Guimarães, Portugal, 9-13 October 2012 (Abs nº TS052, vol.6, page 33-33). Poster presentation. 7. N. Monteiro, A. Martins, D. Ribeiro, R. A. Pires, N. A. Fonseca, J. N. Moreira, R. L. Reis, N. M. Neves. Development of Advanced Release Systems for Stem Cells Based Therapies. E3 - Education, Employment & Entrepreneurship Conference, Lisbon at Pavilhão do Conhecimento Ciência Viva, Portugal, 28 th June. Poster presentation. 5

6 8. N. Monteiro, A. Martins, D. Ribeiro, R. A. Pires, N. A. Fonseca, J. N. Moreira, R. L. Reis, N. M. Neves. Release of growth factors from liposomes immobilized on electrospun nanofibers targeting tissue engineering applications, 3 rd MIT Portugal Program Conference, Guimarães, Portugal, May 2012 (Abs nº 10 page 18). Poster presentation. 9. N. Monteiro, A. Martins, D. Ribeiro, R. A. Pires, N. A. Fonseca, J. N. Moreira, R. L. Reis, N. M. Neves. Release of growth factors from liposomes immobilized on electrospun nanofibers targeting tissue engineering applications II ICVS/3B's - Associate Laboratory Meeting, held in Braga, Portugal, 18 th May 2012 (Abs nº 60). Poster presentation. Project participation OSTEOGRAPHY - 3D patterned co-culture system to develop vascularized engineered bone (ref PTDC/EME-MFE/108892/2008). MAXBONE - Maxillofacial reconstruction using regenerative therapies: from stem cells to pre-clinical trials (ref PTDC/SAU-ENB/115179/2009). Organization of events TERM STEM 2013 Porto, Portugal. POLARIS workshop 2013 Porto, Portugal. Referees Dr. Nuno Neves, University of Minho, 3B s Research Group, Polymer Department. nuno@dep.uminho.pt Dr. Rui Reis, University of Minho, 3B s Research Group, Polymer Department. rgreis@dep.uminho.pt Dr. Albino Martins, Asssistant Researcher at 3B s Research Group. amartins@dep.uminho.pt Dr. João Nuno Moreira, Principal Investigator at CNC. jmoreira@ff.uc.pt Dr. João Paulo Borges, Faculty of Science and Technology University Nova de Lisboa, Science of Materials Department. jpb@fct.unl.pt Dr. Eduardo Ascenso Pires, Ceramed - Estrada do Paço do Lumiar, nº 22 Edifício Q, Campus do INETI Lisboa, Portugal. e.pires@ceramed.pt 6