Biography 

Mauricio Baptista is professor of Biochemistry at the Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo (USP). He holds a degree in Pharmacy and Biochemistry from the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at USP and obtained his M.Sc. in Biochemistry from USP’s Institute of Chemistry. He holds a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Marquette University (USA), and followed his postdoctoral research in Photobiology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Professor Baptista has held several leadership positions and also served as Associate Director for International Cooperation at USP's International Office. In 2006, he was a visiting professor at Université Joseph Fourier in Grenoble, France.

Collaboration with the Chemistry Laboratory

Professor Maurício S. Baptista's visit to the Laboratory of Chemistry at ENS de Lyon presents an exceptional opportunity to strengthen research in photochemistry, a core focus of the lab. A leading expert in photochemistry and its biological applications, Professor Baptista brings cutting-edge knowledge on endogenous photosensitizers—bio-molecules with unexpected roles in light-induced oxidative stress. His current research on FICZ and its effects on membrane models aligns perfectly with the lab's expertise, particularly in collaboration with Dr. Carlos Marques. His presence promises rich scientific exchanges, potential collaborative breakthroughs, and expanded international ties—especially with Brazil—while also enriching the local scientific community through lectures and student engagement.

Major publications

• TT Tasso, JC Schlothauer, HC Junqueiraa, TA Matiasb, K Araki, E Liandra-Salvador, FCT Antonio, P Homem-de-Mello and MS Baptista. Photobleaching efficiency parallels the enhancement of membrane damage for porphyrazine photosensitizers. J Am Chem Soc 2019, 141 (39), 15547-15556.
• IOL Bacellar, MS Baptista. Mechanisms of photosensitized lipid oxidation and membrane permeabilization. Acs Omega 2020, 4 (26), 21636-21646.
• WK Martins, NF Santos, CS Rocha, IOL Bacellar, TM Tsubone, AC Viotto, AY Matsukuma, ABP Abrantes, P Siani, LG Dias, MS Baptista. Parallel damage in mitochondria and lysosomes is an efficient way to photoinduce cell death. Autophagy 2019, 15 (2), 259-279.
• AF dos Santos, DRQ De Almeida, LF Terra, MS Baptista, L Labriola. Photodynamic therapy in cancer treatment-an update review. Journal of Cancer Metastasis and Treatment 2019, 5, 25.
• Quina, and Maurício S. Baptista. Endogenous Photosensitizers in Human Skin Chem. Rev. 2023, 123 (16), 9720-9785.