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Memorial descritivo

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Memorial descritivo Abstract: This Descriptive Memorial systematizes the academic and professional trajectory and the main achievements of Prof. Dr. Érika Maria Marcondes Tassi de Ávila e Silva, encompassing teaching, research, extension, management, and assistance activities, in compliance with the requirements for promotion from Associate Professor, Level IV, to Full Professor in the Federal Higher Education Teaching Career. Prior to joining the faculty of the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), she worked as a nutritionist for the Municipal Government of Amparo (SP), taught in the Nutrition program at UNESP–Botucatu, and served as a municipal employee at the Department of Education of Poços de Caldas (MG), with activities focused on school meals. Since 2010, at UFU, she has continuously contributed to the university’s core mission in the field of Food Science, teaching courses in the Undergraduate Program in Nutrition at the School of Medicine (FAMED) and, likewise, in the Biotechnology and Biomedicine programs at the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICBIN). Her technical and scientific output includes the authorship of a work on the principles of bromatology in Food Science and the book Receitas da Feirinha. In research, she has supervised undergraduate scientific initiation and graduate-level projects, with results consolidated in publications in national and international scientific journals. In graduate education, she has contributed since 2021 as a collaborator in the Graduate Program in Food Engineering at UFU, reaAirming her commitment to human resource development and to the advancement of scientific knowledge in the field.

Memorial descritivo para progressão para professor titular da carreira de magistério superior

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Memorial descritivo para progressão para professor titular da carreira de magistério superior Abstract: This memorial aims to present my personal, academic, and professional trajectory for promotion to the rank of Full Professor in the Higher Education Teaching Career at the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU). I obtained my medical degree from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, with specialization in Pediatrics from the Minas Gerais State Hospital Foundation, as well as a Master’s and a PhD from UFU. I built my academic career in the Medicine Program at this same institution, working in teaching, research, extension, academic management, and clinical practice. In teaching, I participated in several undergraduate courses linked to the Department of Pediatrics (DEPED), as well as in lato sensu graduate programs, serving as a preceptor in the theoretical activities of the Medical Residency Program. I also completed numerous technical and pedagogical training courses in the fields of Pediatrics and Education. In research, I was the author and co-author of publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings and presented several scientific works in the form of posters and oral presentations. I supervised students in undergraduate research programs, academic leagues, extracurricular internships, as well as medical residents and specialization course final projects. I served on selection committees, public examinations for academic positions, and evaluation boards for undergraduate final projects, master’s dissertations, doctoral theses, and qualifying examinations. I carried out extension activities in the areas of primary and professional education, health promotion through home visits, oncology training, accident prevention, telemedicine, and dengue prevention initiatives. In academic management, I served as Coordinator of the Medical Residency Committee (COREME) of the Department of Pediatrics, Coordinator of the Internship Committee, and Coordinator of the Structuring Teaching Staff Committee. I collaborated on internal administrative, electoral, and curriculum reform committees, as well as on some committees external to UFU. I served as Acting Deputy Director of the School of Medicine and as Substitute Coordinator of COREME and DEPED. I prepared technical and advisory reports for the School of Medicine Council and the Medicine Program Coordination. I also worked in clinical care activities alongside students, interns, and residents in outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, and the emergency department of the UFU University Hospital. I believe I have made an effective contribution to the education of numerous professionals, consistently performing my duties with responsibility, commitment, and ethics, and reaffirming the transformative role of education in society.

Características físico-químicas de microverdes de lentilha: resultados em solo tratado com diferentes concentrações de selênio (Lens culinaris Medik)

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Características físico-químicas de microverdes de lentilha: resultados em solo tratado com diferentes concentrações de selênio (Lens culinaris Medik) Abstract: Although lentils (Lens culinaris Medik) are widely consumed as whole seeds, they remain largely unexplored as microgreens. Microgreens have gained attention for their high nutritional value and the presence of bioactive compounds, and are considered promising foods for promoting health. In this context, the present study aimed to evaluate the physicochemical characteristics and the content of bioactive compounds in lentil microgreens subjected to biofortification with selenium, in the forms of sodium selenate and sodium selenite, at different concentrations. The lentil seeds were supplied by EMBRAPA, and the microgreens were grown for 12 days at the Seed Laboratory of the Federal University of Uberlândia, Umuarama campus. Soil treated with different concentrations of selenium (0, 1, 5, 10, and 20%) was used. Analyses were conducted to determine moisture content, protein content using the Kjeldahl method, antioxidant activity using the DPPH method, and quantification of carotenoids and chlorophylls (a, b, and total). The results were analyzed using a completely randomized design in a factorial scheme (2 × 4) + 1 additional treatment. The microgreens had a high moisture content, ranging from 88.8% to 89.8%, with no significant differences among the treatments. Protein content (%) showed a significant increase in the treatments with sodium selenite, particularly at the 5% concentration (61.4%), which was higher than that of the control (42.4%). Regarding antioxidant activity (%AA), the highest values were observed in the selenite treatments at concentrations of 10% (20.50%AA) and 20% (29.20%AA), differing significantly from the control (11.63%AA). For carotenoids (mg/g), the highest levels were observed at concentrations of 20% selenate (0.1416 mg/g) and selenite (0.1504 mg/g). The highest values of total chlorophyll (μg/g of dry matter) were obtained with 20% selenite (2.0881 μg/g of dry matter). Overall, it was found that the response of the microgreens varied according to the chemical form and concentration of selenium applied, with sodium selenite standing out as it promoted the greatest increase in antioxidant, protein, and photosynthetic pigment parameters. Thus, selenium biofortification demonstrated potential to increase the nutritional and functional value of lentil microgreens, highlighting its applicability in the development of foods with higher added value.

Validação de um sistema de fixação magnética para bancos de arremesso e lançamentos paralímpicos

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Validação de um sistema de fixação magnética para bancos de arremesso e lançamentos paralímpicos Abstract: Introduction: Since the Beijing Games (2008), which were broadcast on TV, Paralympic sports in Brazil have gained more importance, highlighting athletes in various modalities, including athletics. With the holding of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics in Brazil in 2016, there was a new impetus in various sectors of the economy. Athletes and researchers invested knowledge to improve performance in competitions and to develop innovations in Paralympic sports. Several improvements and adaptations are directly linked to the improved performance demonstrated in major Paralympic sport events. Performance in Paralympic athletics in throwing and launching events depends directly on the athlete's stability and positioning. Conventional seat fastening systems use robust platforms with straps and ratchets, which, although widely used, have significant operational limitations, including high weight, transportation difficulties, prolonged assembly and disassembly times, low standardization across equipment, and dependence on manual adjustments to ensure stability and safety. These restrictions affect both training and competition logistics, as well as the efficiency of athletic performance. In this context, the development of technological solutions that enhance safety, accessibility, and operational efficiency becomes necessary. Objective: To compare the performance of an innovative bench fastening system for throwing and launching, developed by Cintesp.Br/UFU, with the conventional system currently used by Paralympic athletes in the F30 and F50 classes. Materials and Methods: The study compared three distinct configurations: (1) the conventional system, composed of a standard platform, a throwing bench for the athlete's personal use, and traditional ratchet straps for stabilization; and (2) the magnetic system, featuring a simplified, barrier-free, and lightweight platform, designed with a magnetic fastening mechanism that can be used on any type of bench for the athlete's personal use; (3) the system with a magnetic fastening mechanism and a parameterized bench for collective use. The sample consisted of 17 Paralympic track and field athletes from Uberlândia-MG, all specialists in seated throwing events who use this equipment in both training and competition. Results: The comparative analysis of safety, stability, accessibility, and positioning revealed significant differences (p < 0.05) among the evaluated systems. The application of the proposed methodology and the prototype of the magnetic fastening system showed potential for use in training and competition, as well as for athletic performance, thereby validating the system's efficiency and contributing to the bench's parameterization for collective use.