Alexandra Isabel Cardoso Nunes - Infectious Diseases

Author Information

Alexandra Isabel Cardoso Nunes is a researcher affiliated with the Bioinformatics Unit, Department of Infectious Diseases at the National Institute of Health in Lisbon, Portugal. Her research primarily focuses on infectious diseases, with significant contributions to understanding the genomics and transmission dynamics of various pathogens.

Research Contributions

Alexandra Nunes has made notable contributions in the field of infectious diseases, particularly through her work on the genomic characterization and surveillance of pathogens such as Campylobacter jejuni, Clostridioides difficile, and Neisseria meningitidis. Her recent studies have explored the early dynamics of the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic in Portugal and assessed the zoonotic potential of pathogens in different populations. Her research integrates bioinformatics and genomic tools to advance the understanding of pathogen transmission and virulence.

Aliases

Throughout her career, Alexandra Isabel Cardoso Nunes has been known by several aliases, including A Nunes, A. Nunes, and Alexandra Nunes. These variations often appear in her publications and professional records.

Publication and Citation Metrics

Metric	Value
Total Papers	75
Total Citations	1963
H-index	23

Publications:

Cryptic Prophages Contribution for Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli Introgression

DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10030516

Year: 2022

SARS-CoV-2 introductions and early dynamics of the epidemic in Portugal

DOI: 10.1038/s43856-022-00072-0

Year: 2022

Assessment of the Transmission Dynamics of Clostridioides difficile in a Farm Environment Reveals the Presence of a New Toxigenic Strain Connected to Swine Production

DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.858310

Year: 2022

Genetic Characterization of Brucella spp.: Whole Genome Sequencing-Based Approach for the Determination of Multiple Locus Variable Number Tandem Repeat Profiles

DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.740068

Year: 2021

Genomic surveillance of Neisseria meningitidis serogroup W in Portugal from 2003 to 2019.

DOI: 10.1007/s10096-021-04371-7

Year: 2021

Genomic insights on DNase production in Streptococcus agalactiae ST17 and ST19 strains.

DOI: 10.1016/j.meegid.2021.104969

Year: 2021

Increased Antibacterial Properties of Indoline-Derived Phenolic Mannich Bases

DOI: 10.26434/chemrxiv.14184929.v1

Year: 2021

Campylobacter jejuni in Different Canine Populations: Characteristics and Zoonotic Potential

DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9112231

Year: 2021

Increased antibacterial properties of indoline-derived phenolic Mannich bases.

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2021.113459

Year: 2021

Lung abscess due to Neisseria meningitidis serogroup X—unexpected virulence of a commensal resulting from putative serogroup B capsular switching

DOI: 10.1007/s10096-020-03977-7

Year: 2020

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