Author Information
Helena Teresinha Fernandes Simões is a prominent researcher affiliated with the Reference Unit for Parasitic and Fungal Infections at the Department of Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Health, Dr. Ricardo Jorge, located in Lisbon, Portugal. Her work is primarily focused on infectious diseases, with a particular emphasis on fungal infections. Her contributions to the field are significant, as indicated by her various studies and publications.Research Contributions
Helena Simões has made substantial contributions to the study of infectious diseases, particularly in the area of fungal infections. Her research covers a range of topics including Aspergillus epidemiology, molecular detection of Aspergillus using real-time PCR, and dermatophytes’ identification using advanced methodologies like MALDI-TOF MS. She has also explored the transmission of infections from animals to humans, as evidenced by her case report on Trichophyton benhamiae transmitted by a dog. Her involvement in national surveillance programs and detailed case studies highlights her commitment to improving diagnostic methods and understanding the epidemiology of fungal infections.Aliases
Throughout her academic career, Helena Simões has been cited under various names including Helena Simões, H. Simões, Helena Teresinha Fernandes Simões, Helena Teresinha Simões, and H Simões. These aliases reflect her full name and various abbreviations used in different publications and citations.Publication and Citation Metrics
| Metric |
Value |
| Number of Papers |
22 |
| Citation Count |
76 |
| H-index |
5 |
