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Vaginal dysbiosis, Biofilms, Microbial Pollution
Portugal, United States, Ecuador

Biography

My overarching research interest is: how do microbial biofilms work?
This multivariate aggregation of microbial cells so-called “biofilm” exists in any type of environment, host, and industry. I try to understand how this microbial community interacts between them and their surroundings through a combination of molecular methodologies (PCR, qPCR, next-generation sequencing, fluorescence microscopy or CLSM, electron microscopy, and transcriptome analysis).
More specifically I am interested in examining the direct and intimate relationship between the activity of the biological community, the impact of their interactions, and how the biofilm reacts to the human host or environmental surroundings.

Activities

Employment (3)

Universidade dos Açores: Ponta Delgada, PT

2024-09-09 to present | Assistant professor (Biology Department at Faculty of Science and Technology)
Employment
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António Machado

Universidad San Francisco de Quito: Quito, EC

2024-08-30 to present | Adjunct professor and researcher (Microbiology Institute)
Employment
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António Machado

Universidad San Francisco de Quito: Quito, Pichincha, EC

2014-08-18 to 2024-08-29 | Full time Reseacher and Lecturer (Microbiology Institute)
Employment
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António Machado

Education and qualifications (3)

University of Minho: Braga, PT

2009-09-01 to 2013-12-13 | PhD in Biomedical Engineering (Dept. of Biological Engineering)
Education
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António Machado

University of Porto: Porto, PT

2007-09-10 to 2009-02-02 | MSc in Analytical, Clinical and Forensic Toxicology (Pharmacy Faculty)
Education
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António Machado

University of Évora: Evora, PT

2001-09-24 to 2006-09-29 | Bachelor in Biochemistry (School of Science and Technology)
Education
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António Machado

Professional activities (5)

Public Library of Science: San Francisco, California, US

2022-11-29 to present | Academic Editor (PLOS ONE in Microbiology section)
Invited position
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António Machado

Frontiers Media SA: Lausanne, VD, CH

2022-08-20 to present | Review Editor for Microbiome in Health and Disease (Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology)
Invited position
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António Machado

Frontiers Media SA: Lausanne, VD, CH

2022-07-20 to present | Review Editor for Fungi-Animal Interactions (Frontiers in Fungal Biology)
Invited position
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António Machado

ASM - American Society for Microbiology: Quito, Pichincha, EC

2017-01-01 to 2023-12-31 | ASM ambassador in Ecuador
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António Machado

FEMS Journals: World Microbe Forum 2021 (a FEMS and ASM collaboration), US

2021-07-08 | FEMS Journals iPoster Prize
Distinction
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António Machado

Funding (26)

Identification of compounds with antimicrobial activity against bacterial pathogens for shrimp industry

2024-04 to 2025-03 | Grant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, EC)
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Poli Grants 2024 with the reference 24350

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CIÊNCIAVITAE
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Development and characterization of CRISPR/Cas systems for the inhibition of biofilm formation in pathogenic microorganisms

2024-03 to 2025-02 | Grant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, EC)
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Collaboration Grants 2024 with the reference 23248

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António Machado

Microencapsulation of phenolic extracts of honey from different floral origins for application in the food industry

2024-02 to 2025-01 | Grant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, EC)
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Poli Grants 2024 with the reference 24245

Source: Self-asserted source
António Machado

Preparation and Characterization of Bacteriophage Cocktail to treat Vibrio-related Biofilms

2023-12 to 2024-12 | Grant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, EC)
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COCIBA Grants 2024 with the reference 20173

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Preparation and Characterization of Bacteriophage Cocktail to treat Vibrio-related Biofilms

2023-12 to 2024-12 | Grant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, EC)
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COCIBA Grants 2024 with the reference 20173

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António Machado

Evaluation of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) from multidrug-resistant (MDR) E. coli in environmental biofilms: An environmental biomarker for One Health Approach

2023-12 to 2024-11 | Grant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, EC)
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Collaboration Grants 2024 with the reference 23179

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Physicochemical characterization and analysis of the antimicrobial capacity of stingless bee honeys (Tribe Meliponini) from Ecuador

2022-12 to 2023-11 | Grant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, EC)
Part of GRANT_NUMBER:

Poli Grants 2023 with the reference 17926

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António Machado

Biomaterials from Vegetal Sources in Ecuador for Biomedical Applications

2021-12 to 2022-11 | Grant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, EC)
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Poli Grants 2022 with the reference 17512

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António Machado

Study of floral origin, quality parameters, chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of honey from the Brachygastra lecheguana wasp from the Galapagos Islands

2021-12 to 2022-11 | Grant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, EC)
Part of GRANT_NUMBER:

Poli Grants 2022 with the reference 17598

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António Machado

Study of the quality parameters, chemical composition and biological activity of honey, pollen and bee bread of different floral origins from the Andean region of Ecuador

2021-12 to 2022-11 | Grant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, EC)
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Poli Grants 2022 with the reference 17578

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António Machado

Systematic analysis of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance in irrigation water systems in peri-urban communities of Quito, Ecuador

2021-08 to 2022-07 | Grant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, EC)
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Chancellor Grants 2022 with the reference 17637

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CIÊNCIAVITAE

Systematic analysis of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance in irrigation water systems in peri-urban communities of Quito, Ecuador

2021-08 to 2022-07 | Grant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, EC)
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Chancellor Grants 2022 with the reference 17637

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António Machado

The antibiofilm potential of lactobacilli biosurfactants against multidrug-resistant pathogens

2021-03 to 2022-02 | Grant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, EC)
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Collaboration Grants 2021 with the reference 17578

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CIÊNCIAVITAE

The antibiofilm potential of lactobacilli biosurfactants against multidrug-resistant pathogens

2021-03 to 2022-02 | Grant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, EC)
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Collaboration Grants 2021 with the reference 17578

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António Machado

Alternative approaches for eliminating Biofilms

2020-12 to 2021-11 | Grant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, EC)
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Chancellor Grants 2021 with the reference 17357

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Antibiotic resistance and biofilm formation among of clinical isolates from intravenous catheter tips at a public hospital of Quito

2020-12 to 2021-11 | Grant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, EC)
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Collaboration Grants 2021 with the reference 17579

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António Machado

Study of the nutritional quality and functional potential of edible insects from the Amazon and Andean regions of Ecuador

2020-12 to 2021-11 | Grant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, EC)
Part of GRANT_NUMBER:

Poli Grants 2021 with the reference 17453

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António Machado

Ecology and behavior of representative species of the Andean and urban fauna

2019-12 to 2020-11 | Grant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, EC)
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Chancellor Grants 2020 with the reference 157

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António Machado

Characterization of single and mixed Biofilms

2018-12 to 2019-11 | Grant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, EC)
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Chancellor Grants 2019 with the reference 16801

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Initial adhesion and antimicrobe resistance of Candida sp. from human microbiota

2016-12 to 2017-11 | Grant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, EC)
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Chancellor Grants 2017 with the reference 12260

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Characterization of the vaginal microbiota and risk factors in Ecuadorian women

2016-03 to 2017-02 | Grant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, EC)
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Chancellor Grants 2016 with the reference 5456

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CIÊNCIAVITAE
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Characterization and quantification of microbial pathogens in the natural water resources of Ecuador

2016-02 to 2017-01 | Grant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, EC)
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Chancellor Grants 2015 with the reference 1106

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Epidemiology of Helicobacter pylori in Ecuador and its relation to gastric cancer

2015-03 to 2016-02 | Grant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, EC)
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Collaboration Grants 2014 with the reference 0997

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CIÊNCIAVITAE
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The role of Gardnerella vaginalis in mixed species biofilms occurrence in Bacterial Vaginosis

2010-04 to 2013-03 | Grant
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Lisbon, PT)
Part of GRANT_NUMBER: PTDC/BIA-MIC/098228/2008
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António Machado

The role of Gardnerella vaginalis biofilms in Bacterial Vaginosis

2009-12 to 2013-11 | Contract
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Lisboa, PT)
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Grant SFRH/BD/62375/2009 entitled "The role of Gardnerella vaginalis biofilms in Bacterial Vaginosis"

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Maternal variability of cardiac heart rate in normal and preeclamptic pregnancies

2007-01 to 2010-11 | Grant
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Lisbon, PT)
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SFRH/BD/25167/2005

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António Machado

Peer review (110 reviews for 40 publications/grants)

Review activity for Antibiotics. (7)
Review activity for Applied sciences. (3)
Review activity for Archives of gynecology and obstetrics. (2)
Review activity for Archives of gynecology and obstetrics. (2)
Review activity for BioMed. (2)
Review activity for BMJ open. (1)
Review activity for Clinical epidemiology (2)
Review activity for Critical reviews in clinical laboratory sciences. (1)
Review activity for Current medical research and opinion. (1)
Review activity for Diagnostic microbiology and infectious disease. (5)
Review activity for Diagnostics. (2)
Review activity for Environmental science and pollution research international (1)
Review activity for European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases. (1)
Review activity for European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases. (1)
Review activity for Future microbiology. (2)
Review activity for Future pharmacology. (1)
Review activity for Heliyon. (10)
Review activity for Infection and drug resistance (12)
Review activity for International journal of environmental research and public health (1)
Review activity for International journal of molecular sciences. (1)
Review activity for iScience. (1)
Review activity for Journal of clinical medicine. (2)
Review activity for Journal of evidence-based integrative medicine. (3)
Review activity for Journal of infection and public health. (2)
Review activity for Journal of international medical research. (1)
Review activity for Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare (1)
Review activity for Methods and protocols. (1)
Review activity for Microbial pathogenesis. (2)
Review activity for Microorganisms. (9)
Review activity for Molecules. (1)
Review activity for mSphere. (1)
Review activity for npj biofilms and microbiomes. (1)
Review activity for Pathogens. (7)
Review activity for Pharmaceuticals. (1)
Review activity for Phytomedicine plus. (1)
Review activity for PloS one. (11)
Review activity for Postgraduate medicine. (2)
Review activity for The Saudi dental journal. (1)
Review activity for Tropical medicine and infectious disease. (2)
Review activity for Women's health. (2)