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Medicinal cannabis in therapy: from science to the patient — Module 1

Extension course from the Faculty of Pharmacy at UFRJ (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro), open to all, with online classes and a certificate of participation. Check the flyer for the complete program and registration information.

Thesis from PPGCF/UFRJ receives the Luciana Jesus da Costa Award.

The PPGCF/UFRJ received the Luciana Jesus da Costa Award for best Doctoral Thesis in the CCS of 2025. The thesis, "Transmission of mutant p53 amyloid aggregates in breast cancer through extracellular vesicles," was authored by Dr. Mariana Muniz da Paz, supervised by Professors Luciana Rangel and Yraima Cordeiro.

Faculty of Pharmacy Research Investigates New Avenues for Osteoarthritis Treatment

A study coordinated by Prof. Robson da Costa, at LabNec/UFRJ, identifies the TRPM3 channel as a promising target for the control of chronic joint pain.

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PPGCF research on post-Covid pain is highlighted in the press.

A popular science article published in The Conversation Brazil explains the mechanisms linked to the sequelae that affect up to 40% of people who had the disease. The content was also republished by Folha de S.Paulo, g1, and Terra.

Vitaloccus: a startup created by professors from the Faculty of Pharmacy.

Discover Vitaloccus and its digital platform focused on health and longevity, offering guidance on nutrition, movement, routine, mental health, and community.