{"id":8401,"date":"2025-10-18T17:07:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T20:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wctcim.cabsin.org.br\/new\/speaker\/adriana-passos\/"},"modified":"2025-10-18T17:07:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T20:07:56","slug":"adriana-passos","status":"publish","type":"speaker","link":"https:\/\/wctcim.cabsin.org.br\/new\/speaker\/adriana-passos\/","title":{"rendered":"Adriana Passos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n  .speaker-bio {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n    gap: 20px;\n  }\n\n  .speaker-bio figure {\n    width: 225px;\n    height: 225px;\n    margin: 0 20px 30px 0;\n  }\n  .speaker-bio figure img {\n    width: 100%;\n    height: 100%;\n    object-fit: cover;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    border: none;\n  }\n\n  .bio-content {\n    flex: 1;\n    color: #414d58;\n    font-size: 15px;    \n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n  .bio-content a {\n    color: #1d89e4;\n    text-decoration: none;\n  }\n\n  .bio-content h2 {\n    font-size: 24px;\n    color: #1d89e4;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    line-height: 1.5;\n    margin-bottom: 1em;\n  }\n  .bio-content h3 {\n    font-size: 18px;\n    color: #1d89e4;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n    margin-top: 1.8em;\n    margin-bottom: 0.8em;\n  }\n  .bio-content h4 {\n    font-size: 15px;\n    color: #1d89e4;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n    margin-top: 1.5em;\n    margin-bottom: 0.6em;\n  }\n\n  .speaker-separator {\n    margin: 0;\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid #ccc;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\n    .speaker-bio {\n      flex-direction: column;\n      align-items: flex-start;\n      gap: 10px;\n    }\n    .speaker-bio figure {\n      width: 180px;\n      height: 180px;\n      margin-bottom: 10px;\n    }\n    .bio-content {\n      width: 100%;\n      text-align: left;\n    }\n    .bio-content h2 {\n      font-size: 20px;\n      line-height: 1.5;\n      margin-bottom: 0.8em;\n    }\n    .bio-content h3 {\n      font-size: 16px;\n      line-height: 1.4;\n      margin-top: 1.5em;\n      margin-bottom: 0.6em;\n    }\n    .bio-content h4 {\n      font-size: 14px;\n      line-height: 1.4;\n      margin-top: 1.3em;\n      margin-bottom: 0.5em;\n    }\n    .bio-content p,\n    .bio-content ul {\n      font-size: 14px;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"speaker-bio\">\n  <figure>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n      data-src=\"https:\/\/wctcim.cabsin.org.br\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/adriana_passos_profile_2025_10_18.png\"\n      alt=\"Adriana Passos, PhD, Professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro\"\n src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/640;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"\n      src=\"https:\/\/wctcim.cabsin.org.br\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/adriana_passos_profile_2025_10_18.png\"\n      alt=\"Adriana Passos, PhD, Professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro\"\n    \/><\/noscript>\n  <\/figure>\n  <div class=\"bio-content\">\n<h2>Adriana Passos<\/h2>\n    <p><strong>Adriana Passos<\/strong>, PhD, is a Professor at the School of Pharmacy of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Her work focuses on key areas of pharmaceutical sciences, including the chemistry of natural products, pharmaceutical technology, and clinical pharmacy, with a specific emphasis on medicinal plants and homeopathy. She contributes to national regulatory standards as a member of a technical committee for the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia.<\/p>\n    <p>Her expertise aligns with the WCTCIM&#8217;s focus on evidence-based integration of traditional and complementary medicine into public health systems. Therefore, her academic and regulatory experience provides valuable insights for advancing safe and effective TCIM practices.<\/p>\n    <p><strong>ORCID Profile:<\/strong>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-6968-4269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-6968-4269<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"speaker-separator\">\n<div class=\"bio-content\">\n  <h3>Biography and Expertise of Adriana Passos<\/h3>\n  <p>Dr. <strong>Adriana Passos<\/strong> is an academic and expert in pharmaceutical sciences whose career connects the scientific study of natural products and homeopathy with education and regulation. As a Professor at the School of Pharmacy at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, one of Brazil&#8217;s foremost public universities, she is involved in training future pharmacists and researchers. Her work encompasses the critical areas of Natural Products Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology, and Clinical Pharmacy.<\/p>\n  <p>Her focus on medicinal plants and homeopathy places her work directly within the congress&#8217;s Thematic Axis on the &#8220;Diversity of TCIM Modalities.&#8221; Furthermore, her role on a technical committee for the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia, which sets national standards for medicines, directly relates to the Thematic Axis on &#8220;Integration of TCIM into Health Systems.&#8221; This position involves establishing quality, safety, and efficacy criteria, which is a fundamental step for integrating traditional and complementary products into mainstream healthcare. Consequently, the work of <strong>Adriana Passos<\/strong> contributes to building the evidence base that underpins the Gujarat Declaration&#8217;s principles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bio-content\">\n  <h3>Professional Career of Adriana Passos<\/h3>\n  <p>The professional career of Dr. <strong>Adriana Passos<\/strong> is characterized by her dual commitment to academia and national regulatory frameworks. Her primary role is as a Professor at the School of Pharmacy of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). In this capacity, she is responsible for teaching, research, and mentoring students in the pharmaceutical sciences, contributing to the development of highly qualified professionals in Brazil.<\/p>\n  <p>In addition to her academic responsibilities, Dr. Passos serves as a Member of the Technical Committee on Homeopathy of the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia Commission, which is part of the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA). This significant role involves contributing to the development of official pharmaceutical standards for homeopathic products in Brazil. Her work in this committee helps ensure that these products meet rigorous quality and safety requirements, which is essential for public health and for the formal integration of homeopathy into the healthcare system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bio-content\">\n  <h3>Academic Qualifications and Expertise Areas<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>Adriana Passos<\/strong> holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), the highest academic degree awarded in her field. This qualification signifies her capacity for conducting original research and contributing new knowledge to the pharmaceutical sciences. Her doctoral training provides the foundation for her work in specialized areas that require a deep understanding of complex scientific principles and research methodologies.<\/p>\n  <p>Her academic and professional experience is concentrated in several key areas. These include Natural Products Chemistry, which involves the isolation and identification of chemical compounds from natural sources like medicinal plants. Additionally, she has experience in Pharmaceutical Technology, which focuses on the processes of turning active substances into safe and effective dosage forms. Her background in Clinical Pharmacy applies pharmaceutical knowledge to patient care, ensuring the optimal use of medicines. Her work primarily applies these skills to the fields of medicinal plants and homeopathy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bio-content\">\n  <h3>Research Focus of Adriana Passos<\/h3>\n  <p>The research interests of Dr. <strong>Adriana Passos<\/strong> are centered on the scientific investigation of medicinal plants and homeopathy. Her work in these fields is supported by her expertise in Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology. This combination of skills allows for a comprehensive approach to studying traditional and complementary medicines, from the raw material to the finished product and its clinical application.<\/p>\n  <p>Her research likely involves validating the traditional uses of medicinal plants through modern scientific methods, such as phytochemical analysis to identify active compounds and quality control to ensure consistency and safety. In the area of homeopathy, her work contributes to the development of standardized methodologies for preparation and quality assessment, which is critical for regulatory acceptance and clinical trust. Therefore, the research conducted by <strong>Adriana Passos<\/strong> aligns with the global effort to build a robust evidence base for TCIM, a central theme of the WCTCIM.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bio-content\">\n  <h3>Board and Committee Activities of Adriana Passos<\/h3>\n  <p>Dr. <strong>Adriana Passos<\/strong> makes a significant contribution to public health in Brazil through her participation in a key regulatory body. She is an active Member of the Technical Committee on Homeopathy of the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia Commission. This commission operates under the purview of the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Ag\u00eancia Nacional de Vigil\u00e2ncia Sanit\u00e1ria &#8211; ANVISA), the main body responsible for the regulation of health products and services in the country.<\/p>\n  <p>The Brazilian Pharmacopoeia establishes the official standards and specifications for the quality of medicines and other pharmaceutical products. Her role within the Technical Committee on Homeopathy is to provide expert guidance on the monographs and technical regulations that define the identity, purity, and quality of homeopathic medicines. Consequently, her work is crucial for ensuring the safety and reliability of these products for consumers and for supporting the professional practice of homeopathy within a regulated healthcare environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bio-content\">\n  <h3>Further Information and Publications<\/h3>\n  <p>For a detailed overview of the academic and research output of Dr. <strong>Adriana Passos<\/strong>, her ORCID profile provides a comprehensive list of her publications and professional activities. Additional information regarding her academic career is available through the Lattes Platform, Brazil&#8217;s national database of researchers&#8217; curricula.<\/p>\n  <p>\n    <strong>ORCID Profile:<\/strong>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-6968-4269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-6968-4269<\/a>\n  <\/p>\n  <p>\n    <strong>Lattes Curriculum:<\/strong>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/lattes.cnpq.br\/9380795908700386\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/lattes.cnpq.br\/9380795908700386<\/a>\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adriana Passos, PhD, is a Professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and a member of ANVISA&#8217;s Homeopathy Committee. 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