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Rdefine

About Us

ABOUT US

RDefine started at the University of Coimbra and Polytechnic University of Coimbra. 

Our company’s ecosystem combines the enthusiasm and skill of strong academic and industrial partners who are known in the Health and Food Sector to take advantage of the latest technology and make sustainable advances for human, animal, and environmental health.

Our Mission
ONE HEALTH

At RDefine, we are steadfastly committed to advancing the future of health products and services by utilizing cutting-edge research and development technologies. Our goal is to pave the way for genuine advancements that have a positive impact on the well-being of both animals and humans, as well as the global environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

We are committed to sustainability by leveraging renewable biological resources and waste conversion to create value-added products that promote the well-being of both animals and humans within a circular economy business model framework.
HUMAN HEALTH

HUMAN HEALTH

By developing quality range of bio-based functional ingredients to add health claims and unique features to foods, beverages, food additives & supplements and nutraceuticals.
ANIMAL HEALTH

ANIMAL HEALTH

Our collaborative approach and groundbreaking patented technology allow us to RDefine the in vivo pre-clinical research process, through animal-friendly testing practices, empowering the value of your research endeavors.

Our primary UN SDGs

Our secondary UN SDGs

OUR TEAM

SOFIA VIANA

Co-founder; CTO
  • Ph.D. in Health Sciences, branch of Biomedical Sciences (University of Coimbra, Portugal) with background in pharmacy, biochemistry and phytochemistry.
  • Experimental Pharmacologist: Advanced skills in preclinical drug efficacy and safety testing
  • Specialized training in natural products bioconversion towards innovative functional ingredients with health-promoting applications

FLÁVIO REIS

Co-founder; CSO
  • Ph.D. in Health Sciences, branch of Biomedical Sciences (University of Coimbra, Portugal) with background in biochemistry and biomedical sciences.
  • Experimental Pharmacologist: Long-term experience in animal experimentation and natural products pre-clinical testing.

PATRÍCIA LINDEZA

CEO
  • PhD in Health Technologies & Neuroscience (University of Lisbon); MSc and BSc in Biomedical Sciences.
  • Leads RDefine's strategy, governance and growth through strategic partnerships.
  • Expertise in healthcare innovation, business development, project management and regulatory frameworks.

CAROLINA FERREIRA

Innovation and Research
  • Ph.D. in Health Sciences (University of Coimbra, Portugal) with background in biomedical Research and neurosciences.
  • Endowed with certification to perform scientific procedures involving laboratory animals
  • Expertise in microscopic imaging and molecular techniques.

MARIANA LACERDA

MARIANA LACERDA

PhD Fellowship
  • PhD Student in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Coimbra
  • Expertise in refinement and optimization approaches to oral drug administration
  • Experience with in vitro and in vivo studies

CRISTIANA VIOLANTE

CRISTIANA VIOLANTE

PhD Fellowship
  • PhD Student at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra
  • Interdisciplinary background combining Engineering and Life Sciences, with a focus on applying engineering to research, development and industrial production.
  • Experienced in the formulation and process design of biotechnological solutions, including pre-formulation studies and technological characterisation.

SABRINA PEREIRA

SABRINA PEREIRA

MSc Fellowship
  • MSc Student in Applied Pharmacology, University of Coimbra
  • Contributing to in vivo pharmacokinetic profiling of drugs from different biopharmaceutical classes within RDefine's product pipeline.

Associate Members