Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo

Research Projects

• 'Study of functionalised nanoparticles for the treatment and diagnosis of cancer'. Researcher(s): Miss Jess Holder. Supervisor(s): Dr Cornelia Wilson, Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, Dr Carol Trim. [Postgraduate Research Project]
• Development of new techniques for the recovery of conductive fingermarks. Researcher(s): Miss Niamh Richards. Supervisor(s): Dr Laura Vera-Stimpson, Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo. [Postgraduate Research Project]
• Doctoral Research Project. Researcher(s): Mrs Elena Danila. Supervisor(s): Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, Dr Laura Vera-Stimpson, Professor Steve Tong. [Postgraduate Research Project (past)]
• Evaluation of bicarbonate-based algal carbon capture system for mushroom farms with concomitant generation of value-added products.. Researcher(s): Mr Philip Asare Kusi. Supervisor(s): Dr Asma Ahmed, Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo. [Postgraduate Research Project]
• The use of Forensic Entomotoxicology for the determination of drug concentrations in insects for forensic cases. Researcher(s): Ms Octeavia Andall. Supervisor(s): Dr Carol Trim, Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo. [Postgraduate Research Project]

• Investigating the effect of mesoporous silica nanoparticles as a drug delivery system for Withaferin A in the treatment of Lung Cancer Miss Jess Holder, Dr Cornelia Wilson, Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, Dr Lee Byrne, Elisabete Oliveira, Dr Carol Trim, 6th International Caparica Symposium on Nanoparticles/Nanomaterials and Applications 2024. [Conference poster]
• Investigating the effect of silica nanoparticles as a drug delivery system for Doxorubicin in the treatment of lung cancer Miss Jess Holder, Dr Cornelia Wilson, Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, Dr Lee Byrne, Elisabete Oliveira, Dr Carol Trim, 6th International Caparica Symposium on Nanoparticles/Nanomaterials and Applications 2024. [Conference poster]
• The use of nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery in non-small cell lung cancer. Dr Carol Trim, Dr Lee Byrne, Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, Dr Cornelia Wilson, (09 Mar 2023): Frontiers in Oncology. [Journal article]
• Development of low-cost colourimetric and pH sensors based on PMMA@Cyanine polymers Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (17 Feb 2022): Dyes and Pigments. [Journal article]
• Study and preparation of Multifunctional Poly(L-Lysine)@Hyaluronic Acid Nanopolyplexes for the effective delivery of tumor suppressive MiR-34a into triple-negative breast cancer cells Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (24 Nov 2020). [Journal article]
• Synthesis of gold functionalised nanoparticles with the eranthis hyemalis lectin and preliminary toxicological studies on caenorhabditis elegans Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, Professor Simon Harvey, (06 Aug 2018): Materials. [Journal article]
• Green and red fluorescent dyes for translational applications in imaging and sensing analytes: a dual-color flag Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (07 Nov 2017): ChemistryOpen. [Journal article]
• Integrating research and knowledge exchange in the Science Undergraduate Curriculum: embedding employability through research-involved teaching Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, Dr Lee Byrne, (07 Jun 2017), Global Voices in Higher Education. [Book chapter]
• Unraveling the organotellurium chemistry applied to the synthesis of gold nanomaterials Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (20 Dec 2016): ACS Omega. [Journal article]
• Custom developed software to simulate the use of UV/Vis spectroscopy in quantitative chemical analysis Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (2015), Education Applications & Developments. Lisbon. [Book chapter]
• Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) Lectin as a cytotoxic effector in the lifecycle of Caenorhabditis elegans D. Lisgarten, Dr Lee Byrne, Professor Simon Harvey, Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (20 Aug 2015): PeerJ. [Journal article]
• Novel chromogenic macrocyclic molecular probes with logic gate function using anion/cation inputs Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo: Dyes and Pigments. [Journal article]
• Steady-state and time-resolved investigations on pyrene-based chemosensors Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (2013): Inorganic Chemistry. [Journal article]
• Enhancing the teaching-research nexus in the undergraduate curriculum through assessment Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, Professor Simon Harvey, III Encuentro Gallego de Cinética y Catálisis. [Conference paper]
• Feedback and feed forward: using video podcast to provide student feedback on past examinations and as revision aids Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, Higher Education Academy STEM Annual Conference 2012. [Conference paper]
• N1-((1H-Indazol-5-yl)methylene)-N2-(2-((2-((2-(((1H-indazol-6-yl)methylene)amino)ethyl)amino)ethyl)amino)ethyl)ethane-1,2-diamine Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (09 Aug 2012): Molbank. [Journal article]
• N1-(Benzo[b]thiophen-3-ylmethylidene)-N2-(2-((2-((2-(benzo[b]thiophen-3-ylmethylidene)amino)ethyl)amino)ethyl)amino)ethyl)ethane-1,2-diamine Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (06 Aug 2012): Molbank. [Journal article]
• N1-Benzylidene-N2-(2-((2-((2-(benzylideneamino)ethyl)amino)ethyl)amino)ethyl)ethane-1,2-diamine Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (2012): Molbank. [Journal article]
• A distributed systems approach to undergraduate assessment Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, Professor Simon Harvey, 4th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation. [Conference paper]
• Extraction and purification of the lectin found in the tubers of Eranthis hyemalis (winter aconite) Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, D. Lisgarten: Journal of Integrated OMICS. [Journal article]
• N,N'-{1,3-Phenylenebis[methyleneoxy-2,1-phenylene(Z)methylylidene]}bis[1-(1-naphthyl)methanamine] Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (2010): Molbank. [Journal article]
• Preliminary results on the analysis of volatile and non-volatile pheromones in Chilocorus nigritus by GC/MS Dr Joseph Burman, Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (2010): Electronic Journal of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Chemistry. [Journal article]
• Exploiting anionic and cationic interactions with a new emissive imine-based ß-naphthol molecular probe Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo: Inorganic Chemistry Communications. [Journal article]
• Extraction and purification of Eranthis hyemalis (Winter aconite) tuber lectin using thiourea as an antioxidant Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, D. Lisgarten, Chemistry and Biology of Peptides 2009 Symposium. [Conference paper]
• Power ultrasound in the classroom: efficient methodology for the fast degradation of organic matter in urine Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (2009): Electronic Journal of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Chemistry. [Journal article]
• Research informed teaching: enhancing the teaching-research nexus in science disciplines Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (2009), Technology, Education and Development. [Book chapter]
• Synthesis, characterization, and fluorescence behaviour of four novel macrocyclic emissive ligands containing a flexible 8-hydroxyquinoline unit Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (2009): Tetrahedron. [Journal article]
• Using a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to support undergraduate research in sciences Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation. [Conference paper]
• Engaging bioscience students with chemistry using VLEs Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (2008): Centre for Bioscience Bulletin. [Journal article]
• Using computer aided assessment for summative assessment: Engaging non-science students with chemistry Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (03 Mar 2008), International Technology, Education and Development Conference. [Conference paper]
• Using e-learning to support the development of an undergraduate research culture in sciences Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation. [Conference paper]
• Web 2.0: Unlearned lessons from previous virtual learning environments Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (Jun 2008): Bioscience Education e-Journal. [Journal article]
• Focused ultrasound as an efficient methodology for the fast release of mercury from organomercurials in human urine Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, 7th Conference in Inorganic Chemistry. [Conference paper]
• Implementing computer aided assessment in chemistry: a case study Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, 11th International Computer Assisted Assessment Conference. [Conference paper]
• Improving extraction and purification methods of tuber lectin from winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) Dr David Ponsonby, D. Lisgarten, Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, Chemistry and Biology of Peptides 2007 Symposium. [Conference paper]
• Metal ion interaction with a novel anthracene pendant-armed fluorescent molecular probe: synthesis, characterization, and fluorescence studies Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo: Inorganica Chimica Acta. [Journal article]
• Sensing metal ions with two new azomethine-thiophene pincer ligands (NSN): fluorescence and MALDI-TOF MS applications Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, 7th Conference in Inorganic Chemistry. [Conference paper]
• Sensing metal ions with two new azomethine–thiophene pincer ligands (NSN): fluorescence and MALDI-TOF-MS applications Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo: Inorganic Chemistry Communications. [Journal article]
• Synthesis, characterisation and metal ion sensing effect of two new flexible ligands derived from 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, 7th Conference in Inorganic Chemistry. [Conference paper]
• Simulating environmental surveys using custom developed software Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (Dec 2006): Planet. [Journal article]
• Synthesis of four novel pendant armed macrocyclic ligands and their interaction with lanthanide(III) cations Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (2006): Russian Journal of Coordination Chemistry. [Journal article]
• A new family of NxOy pyridine-containing macrocycles: synthesis and characterization of their Y(III), Ln(III), Zn(II), and Cd(II) coordination compounds Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (2004): Canadian Journal of Chemistry. [Journal article]
• Lanthanide(III) complexes of two novel N304-donor macrocycles derived from 3,6-Dioxa-1,8-Octanediamine Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (Apr 2004): Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry. [Journal article]
• Manganese(II), cobalt(II), and nickel(II) perchlorate complexes containing N, O Donor macrocyclic ligands Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (Jul 2004): Zeitschrift für anorganische und allgemeine Chemie. [Journal article]
• Oxygen diffusion in SrCe 0.95Yb 0.05O 3-d Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (Aug 2004): Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry. [Journal article]
• Synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of di-nuclear calcium complexes with oxa-aza macrocyclic ligands Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (Jun 2004): Zeitschrift für anorganische und allgemeine Chemie. [Journal article]
• Coordination chemistry of copper(II) with oxaaza macrocyclic ligands: crystal structure of a dinuclear tetramer copper(II) complex Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (Jul 2003): Polyhedron. [Journal article]
• Lanthanide(III) complexes with pyridine head macrocyclic ligands Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (Feb 2003): Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry. [Journal article]
• Metal complexes with four macrocyclic ligands derived from 2,6-bis(2-formylphenoxymethyl)pyridine and 1,7-bis(2'-formylphenyl)-1,4,7-trioxaheptane Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (Jan 2003): Inorganica Chimica Acta. [Journal article]
• Synthesis and characterisation of four novel NxOy-Schiff-base macrocyclic ligands and their metal complexes Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (May 2003): Transition Metal Chemistry. [Journal article]
• Lanthanide(III) perchlorate complexes of two 24 membered N3O4-donor macrocycles Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (Jul 2001): Journal of Alloys and Compounds. [Journal article]
• Lanthanide(III) nitrate complexes of two 17 membered N3O2-donor macrocycles Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (1999): Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry. [Journal article]
• Four novel N3O4 donor macrocycles and their Lanthanide(III) complexes Dr Emilia Bertolo-Pardo, (1998): Zeitschrift für Naturforschung. [Journal article]