PROJECTS


These studies aim to study the impact of stress on vulnerable groups such as individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 as well as on community samples of children, adults, and the elderly, including different occupational health contexts, particularly informal and formal caregivers.

Research:




















​Action-Research:
Contribution of Psychological Factors, Inflammatory Markers, and Dopaminergic Pathways to Cognitive Function.
PI: M. Graça Pereira
Co-PI: Fernanda Leite
Contract Researcher: Margarida Vilaça
Researcher: Ana Almeida
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Clinical-Lab Markers Associated to SARS- COV 2 Disease  Severity in Adults: An Exploratory Study.
PI: Fernanda Leite
Researchers:  M. Graça Pereira

Quality of Life and Burden in Informal Caregivers of People with Alzheimer's Dementia in the Home Context: A Longitudinal Study.
PhD Student: Laura Brito

Contribution of Psychological Factors to the Healing of Skin Burn Injuries and Quality of Life in Children: A Longitudinal Study.
PhD Student FCT: Martim Santos

Epidemiological Profile of Frailty and Dementia in People Over 75 Years Old in the Municipality of Ponte da Barca inserted in the Research- Action Planon dementias ( IADem). 
Researcher: Laura Brito
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