B.Sc., Unioeste, 2018
M.Sc., UFPR, 2021
Ph.D., USP/RP (current position)
Gabriel de Paula Bueno was born in Cascavel, PR, Brazil. He earned his B.Sc. in Chemistry from the State University of Western Paraná (Unioeste, 2018), investigating catalytic heterocycle synthesis under the guidance of Profa. Dra. Flávia Manarin. He then joined the LaPoCa group and obtained a master’s degree in organic synthesis at the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR, 2021), developing projects containing organocalcogen compounds under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Daniel Rampon.
Currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Prof. Giuliano Clososki’s group, his research explores microwave-assisted and flow chemistry approaches for sustainable synthesis of bioactive quinazolines.
Project Title (PhD): New synthetic strategies in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and quinazoline derivatives.
The study investigates new sustainable synthetic routes for the functionalization of quinazolines, focusing on 4-aminoquinazoline derivatives, essential compounds in drugs such as antineoplastic agents (erlotinib, gefitinib), antihypertensives (prazosin), and antagonists of the A3 adenosine receptor. The goal is to develop more selective and sustainable methods, in line with Green Chemistry principles, using microwave-assisted reactions and continuous flow reactions. Furthermore, the project explores the antitumoral therapeutic potential of the synthesized derivatives, combining methodological innovation with pharmacological relevance.
More about him:
- In his spare time he likes to read about fantastic literature (science fiction, mythology and legends);
- Loves Harley’s, beers, pubs, cigars, and Rock/Metal music.
Contact: gabriel_bueno@usp.br