Patricia Pranke

Pranke earned a degree in Pharmacy and Biochemistry (1990) from the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), completed a master's degree in Medical Sciences (1994) from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), a doctorate in Genetics and Molecular Biology (2002) from Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) / New York Blood Center - United States - and a post-doctorate from Philipps-Universität Marburg, Germany, in the area of using nanotechnology techniques for tissue engineering through the cultivation of stem cells in nanofiber molds for the reconstitution of organs and tissues.[1]

Specifically, she works in the area of hematology and stem cells on the following topics: stem cells, umbilical cord blood, nanotechnology, nanomedicine, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering and artificial organs.[3]

Since 1995, she has worked as a professor and head of the Hematology and Stem Cell Laboratory at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UFRGS.[4]

In Brazil, Pranke has been a pioneer in introducing the study of stem cells associated with nanotechnology for the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS).[3]

• She has served as a member of the TERMIS - AMERICA board since 2015 and president of the TERMIS - AMERICAS committee for Latin America.[3]
• Member of the International Stem Cell Banking Initiative (ISCBI) group.
• Member of the council of TERMIS-AM (Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society-AMERICAS) (2015-2017).
• Member of the board of directors of SLABO (Latin American Society of Biomaterials, Artificial Organs and Tissue Engineering) (2015- 2017).
• Pranke was one of the two scientific advisors to the Brazilian Government concerning the formation of the law to approve the human embryonic stem cell research (2003-2005).

Pranke has published more than 70 articles in scientific journals and 6 book chapters.[3][5]

• DI Braghirolli, D Steffens, P Pranke, "Electrospinning for regenerative medicine: a review of the main topics," Drug discovery today 19 (6), (2014): 743-753.
• P Andrews, D Baker, N Benvinisty, B Miranda, K Bruce, O Brüstle, M Choi, ..., "Points to consider in the development of seed stocks of pluripotent stem cells for clinical applications," International Stem Cell Banking Initiative (ISCBI), Regenerative medicine 10 (2s), (2015):1
• L Bernardi, SB Luisi, R Fernandes, TP Dalberto, L Valentim, JAB Chies, ..., "The isolation of stem cells from human deciduous teeth pulp is related to the physiological process of resorption," Journal of endodontics 37 (7), (2011):973-979
• MG de Morais, C Stillings, R Dersch, M Rudisile, P Pranke, JAV Costa, ..., "Preparation of nanofibers containing the microalga Spirulina (Arthrospira)," Bioresource technology, 101 (8), (2010): 2872-2876
• MG Morais, VG Martins, D Steffens, P Pranke, JAV da Costa, "Biological applications of nanobiotechnology," Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology 14 (1), (2014):1007-1017
• D Steffens, D Leonardi, PR da Luz Soster, M Lersch, A Rosa, T Crestani, ..., "Development of a new nanofiber scaffold for use with stem cells in a third degree burn animal model." Burns 40 (8), (2014): 1650-1660
• D Lindemann, SB Werle, D Steffens, F Garcia-Godoy, P Pranke, ..., Effects of cryopreservation on the characteristics of dental pulp stem cells of intact deciduous teeth, Archives of oral biology 59 (9), (2014): 970-976
• D Steffens, M Lersch, A Rosa, C Scher, T Crestani, MG Morais, JAV Costa, ..., "A New Biomaterial of Nanofibers with the Microalga Spirulinaas Scaffolds to Cultivate with Stem Cells for Use in Tissue Engineering," Journal of biomedical nanotechnology 9 (4), (2013): 710-718
• STO Saad, FF Costa, V Tereza, SI Salles, PHL Pranke, "Red cell membrane protein abnormalities in hereditary spherocytosis in Brazil." British journal of haematology 88 (2), (1994): 295-299

Pranke has received 10 awards, including: Award for Social Responsibility FADERS (Foundation of the organization and development of social politics for physically handicapped people and those with special needs of Rio Grande do Sul), 2005.