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health economics, health technology assessment, economic evaluation, data science, forensic sciences, forensic toxicology, analytical chemistry, analytical toxicology
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Biography

I primarily teach pharmacology and forensic toxicology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. I hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) degree from the Federal University of Paraná, Brazil, a Master of Research (MRes) in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the same institution, and a PhD in Forensic Medicine and Science from the University of Glasgow, which I completed in 2018.

With over 8 years of experience in Forensics, including 4 years working at the Scientific Police in Brazil, I have been involved in hundreds of forensic toxicology cases.

In addition to my teaching roles, I am a collaborator lecturer at the University of West of Paraná, Brazil, where I lead and teach the courses Foundations of Health Technology Assessment and Decision Modelling for Health Economics. I also work as a Health Technology Assessment (HTA) consultant, specialising in decision modelling for major pharmaceutical companies.

I stay actively engaged in various professional activities. I am currently an Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Lead, an academic editor for PLoS One, and an external examiner for other higher education institutions. Previously, I chaired the Athena Swan LGBTQ+ Working Group for the Institute of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Glasgow.

Together with my BN Team, I won the MVLS Teaching Excellence Award 2021-22.

Please find more about my research interests below. Feel free to contact me via e-mail, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

Activities

Employment (8)

University of Glasgow: Glasgow, GB

2023-04-01 to present | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead (School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing)
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University of Glasgow: Glasgow, GB

2020-03-23 to present | Lecturer in Forensic Toxicology/Pharmacology (School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing )
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Rafael Venson

University of Glasgow: Glasgow, Glasgow, GB

2018-07-01 to 2020-03-20 | Research Assistant (Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment Department)
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University of Glasgow: Glasgow, Glasgow, GB

2018-02-01 to 2018-06-30 | Research Assistant (Forensic Medicine and Science Department)
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Scientific Police of Goiás, Brazil: Goiânia, Goiás, BR

2010-08-23 to 2013-09-30 | Forensic Toxicologist (Forensic Toxicology Laboratory)
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Federal University of Paraná: Curitiba, Paraná, BR

2008-07-01 to 2010-07-31 | Researcher in Evidence Synthesis (Department of Pharmacy)
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Scientific Police of Paraná, Brazil: Curitiba, Paraná, BR

2007-09-25 to 2008-06-30 | Intern (Forensic Chemistry Laboratory)
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Prati-Donaduzzi Medicamentos Genéricos: Toledo, Paraná, BR

2007-01-02 to 2007-06-30 | Intern (Department of Regulatory Affairs)
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Education and qualifications (4)

University of Glasgow: Glasgow, GB

2020-09 to present | Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (Learning Enhancement & Academic Development Service)
Education
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University of Glasgow: Glasgow, Glasgow, GB

2013-10-01 to 2017-09-30 | PhD (Forensic Medicine and Science Department)
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Federal University of Paraná: Curitiba, Paraná, BR

2010-01-02 to 2011-09-30 | Master by Research (Department of Pharmacy)
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Federal University of Paraná: Curitiba, Paraná, BR

2003-01-01 to 2007-09-30 | BPharm (Department of Pharmacy)
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Professional activities (2)

University of Glasgow: Glasgow, GB

2022 | Teaching Excellence Award - BN Nursing Team (College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences)
Distinction
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Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT): Mesa, US

2017 | Experimental Design and Impact on Toxicology (EDIT) Award
Distinction
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Works (36)

Trauma-informed pedagogy in forensic science education: Scoping review of and reflection on (very limited) available evidence

Science & Justice
2025-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Rafael Venson; Ann-Sophie Korb
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Hollow fiber liquid-phase microextraction (HF-LPME)

Reference Module in Chemistry, Molecular Sciences and Chemical Engineering
2024 | Book chapter
Part of ISBN: 9780124095472
Contributors: R. Venson
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Rafael Venson

Unveiling the SChematic Organization of Pharmacological Information for Nurses: A New Approach to Pharmacology Education for Nurses

Journal of Nursing Education
2024-09-20 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0148-4834
Part of ISSN: 1938-2421
Contributors: Rafael Venson
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Using Combined Flipped Classroom and Case-Based Learning to Teach Pharmacology in a Nursing Undergraduate Degree: Student’s Learning Gains and Satisfaction

British Educational Research Association (BERA) Conference 2024
2024-09-09 | Conference abstract
Contributors: Rafael Venson
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Rafael Venson

Impact of Clinical Case Discussion in a Flipped Classroom Setting to Teach Pharmacology to Nursing

Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) Conference 2024
2024-08-27 | Conference abstract
Contributors: Rafael Venson
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Rafael Venson

Why don’t we talk about Trauma-Informed Pedagogy in Forensic Science Education? A Scoping Review

University of West of Scotland Learning and Teaching Conference 2024
2024-06-18 | Conference poster
Contributors: Rafael Venson
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Rafael Venson

Category is… staff and student experiences of Rainbow Office Hours

AdvanceHE EDI Colloquium 2024
2024-06-16 | Conference abstract
Contributors: Rafael Venson
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Rafael Venson

A Killer Night in The Pub: Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

Pint of Science 2024
2024-05-15 | Lecture
Contributors: Rafael Venson
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Rafael Venson

If we don't care about trauma, we don't care about equity: the case of forensics

Equity in Education & Society Conference
2024-05-02 | Conference abstract
Contributors: Rafael Venson
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Rafael Venson

Category is... Staff and student experiences of Rainbow Office Hours

2024-02-20 | Preprint
Contributors: chiara horlin; Adrian Sandtvos; Rafael Venson; Lauren McDougall; Kirsty Hacking; Emily Nordmann
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Rafael Venson

Cost of Illness in Patients With COVID-19 Admitted in three Brazilian Public Hospitals

Value in Health Regional Issues
2023-07 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2212-1099
Contributors: Layssa Andrade Oliveira; Rosa Camila Lucchetta; Antônio Matoso Mendes; Aline de Fátima Bonetti; Cecilia Silva Xavier; Andréia Cristina Conegero Sanches; Helena Hiemisch Lobo Borba; Ana Flávia Redolfi Oliota; Paula Rossignoli; Patrícia de Carvalho Mastroianni et al.
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Setting a tariff for IVF and ICSI treatment: a cost analysis

Human Fertility
2023-05-27 | Journal article
Contributors: Rafael Venson; Abha Maheshwari; Scott M. Nelson; Kathleen A. Boyd
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Validation of the Brazilian version of the hepatitis B quality of life evaluation instrument - HBQOL, and its application to patients with chronic hepatitis B in Cascavel - PR

Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
2022 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2175-9790
Contributors: Rafael Venson
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Rafael Venson

Medico-Legal Death Investigation Systems – Brazil

Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science & Law
2022-09-30 | Journal article | Conceptualization, Supervision, Visualization, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing
Contributors: Rafael Venson
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Rafael Venson

A review of the application of hollow-fiber liquid-phase microextraction in bioanalytical methods – A systematic approach with focus on forensic toxicology

Journal of Chromatography B: Analytical Technologies in the Biomedical and Life Sciences
2019-01-17 | Journal article
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Safety of Biologics Approved for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Autoimmune Diseases: A Disproportionality Analysis from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS)

BioDrugs
2018-06-05 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1173-8804
Contributors: Ariane G. S. Araujo; Helena H. L. Borba; Fernanda S. Tonin; Luana Lenzi; Rafael Venson; Roberto Pontarolo; Astrid Wiens
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Application of a Urine and Hair Validated LC–MS-MS Method to Determine the Effect of Hair Color on the Incorporation of 25B-NBOMe, 25C-NBOMe and 25I-NBOMe into Hair in the Rat

Journal of Analytical Toxicology
2017-07-01 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0146-4760
Contributors: Lorna A. Nisbet; Rafael Venson; Fiona M. Wylie; Karen S. Scott
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Assessing Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Rituximab for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials

Journal Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Research
2013 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2182-2379
Contributors: Rafael Venson; Astrid Wiens Souza; Cassyano Januário Correr; Roberto Pontarolo
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Insulin analogues versus human insulin in type 1 diabetes: direct and indirect meta-analyses of efficacy and safety

Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
2013-09 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1984-8250
Contributors: Andréia Cristina Conegero Sanches; Cassyano Januário Correr; Rafael Venson; Patrícia Rodrigues Gonçalves; Mariana Martins Garcia; Mário Sérgio Piantavini; Roberto Pontarolo
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Economic evaluation of treatments for chronic hepatitis B

The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
2013-07 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1413-8670
Contributors: Astrid Wiens; Luana Lenzi; Rafael Venson; Maria Lúcia Alves Pedroso; Cassyano Januário Correr; Roberto Pontarolo
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Comparative Efficacy of Oral Nucleoside or Nucleotide Analog Monotherapy Used in Chronic Hepatitis B: A Mixed-Treatment Comparison Meta-analysis

Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy
2013-01 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0277-0008
Contributors: Astrid Wiens; Luana Lenzi; Rafael Venson; Cassyano J. Correr; Inajara Rotta; Maria L. Pedroso; Roberto Pontarolo
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Rafael Venson via Crossref Metadata Search
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Efficacy, safety and tolerability of using abatacept for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
2012 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1984-8250
Contributors: Rafael Venson; Astrid Wiens; Cassyano Januário Correr; Roberto Pontarolo
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Profile of users of anticytokines offered by the health care system in the state of Paraná for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Revista brasileira de reumatologia
2012 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84864877542

Contributors: Wiens, A.; Grochocki, M.C.; Pontarolli, D.R.; Venson, R.; Correr, C.J.; Pontarolo, R.
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Perfil dos usuários de anticitocinas disponibilizadas pelo Sistema Único de Saúde no estado do Paraná para o tratamento da artrite reumatoide

Revista Brasileira de Reumatologia
2012-04 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1809-4570
Contributors: Astrid Wiens; Mônica Cavichiolo Grochocki; Deise Regina Sprada Pontarolli; Rafael Venson; Cassyano Januário Correr; Roberto Pontarolo
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Rafael Venson via Crossref Metadata Search

An analysis of quality of systematic reviews on pharmacist health interventions

International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
2011 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2210-7703
Contributors: Ana Carolina Melchiors; Cassyano Januário Correr; Rafael Venson; Roberto Pontarolo
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Rafael Venson via Crossref Metadata Search
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Avaliação econômica das anticitocinas adalimumabe, etanercepte e infliximabe no tratamento da artrite reumatoide no Estado do Paraná

Physis: Revista de Saúde Coletiva
2011 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0103-7331
Contributors: Rafael Venson; Astrid Wiens; Cassyano Januário Correr; Michel Fleith Otuki; Monica Cavichiolo Grochocki; Deise Regina Sprada Pontarolli; Roberto Pontarolo
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Rafael Venson via Crossref Metadata Search
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Cost-effectiveness of telbivudine versus lamivudine for chronic hepatitis B

Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
2011 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-79959584664

Contributors: Wiens, A.; Venson, R.; Correr, C.J.; Pontarolo, R.
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Rafael Venson via Scopus - Elsevier

Revisiting the efficacy of long-acting insulin analogues on adults with type 1 diabetes using mixed-treatment comparisons

Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice
2011 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0168-8227
Contributors: Andréia Cristina Conegero Sanches; Cassyano Januário Correr; Rafael Venson; Roberto Pontarolo
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Rafael Venson via Crossref Metadata Search
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Meta-analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of Adalimumab, Etanercept, and Infliximab for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Pharmacotherapy
2010-04 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0277-0008
Contributors: Astrid Wiens; Rafael Venson; Cassyano J Correr; Michel Fleith Otuki; Roberto Pontarolo
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Effect of a Pharmaceutical Care Program on quality of life and satisfaction with pharmacy services in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
2009 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1984-8250
Contributors: Cassyano Januário Correr; Roberto Pontarolo; Rodrigo Augusto de Paula e Souza; Rafael Venson; Ana Carolina Melchiors; Astrid Wiens
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PROJETO DE EDUCAÇÃO E INFORMAÇÃO DA GERÊNCIA GERAL DE MONITORAMENTO E FISCALIZAÇÃO DE PROPAGANDA, PUBLICIDADE, PROMOÇÃO E INFORMAÇÃO DE PRODUTOS SUJEITOS À VIGILÂNCIA SANITÁRIA: UM RELATO SOBRE AS ATIVIDADES DESENVOLVIDAS PELA UFPR E SEU IMPACTO.

Visão Acadêmica
2009 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1518-8361
Contributors: Luana Lenzi; Rafael Venson; Roberto Pontarolo
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A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of Etanercept for Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis

Scandinavian Journal of Immunology
2009-10 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0300-9475
Contributors: Astrid Wiens; Cassyano Januario Correr; Roberto Pontarolo; Rafael Venson; Juliana Vasconcelos Quinalha; Michel Fleith Otuki
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A meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of using infliximab for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Clinical Rheumatology
2009-09 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0770-3198
Contributors: Astrid Wiens; Cassyano Januário Correr; Rafael Venson; Mônica Cavichiolo Grochocki; Michel Fleith Otuki; Roberto Pontarolo
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Rafael Venson via Crossref Metadata Search
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of adalimumab for treating rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatology International
2009-08 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0172-8172
Contributors: Astrid Wiens; Cassyano Januário Correr; Rafael Venson; Michel Fleith Otuki; Roberto Pontarolo
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Hollow Fiber Liquid-Phase Microextraction

Comprehensive Sampling and Sample Preparation
Book chapter
Contributors: Rafael Venson
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Rafael Venson

Using Combined Flipped Classroom and Case-Based Learning to Teach Pharmacology in a Nursing Undergraduate Degree: Student’s Learning Gains and Satisfaction

British Educational Research Association (BERA) Conference
Conference abstract
Contributors: Rafael Venson
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Rafael Venson

Peer review (8 reviews for 3 publications/grants)

Review activity for Analytical methods. (2)
Review activity for Nurse education in practice. (3)
Review activity for Science & justice. (3)