Education
2019
MSc, Biotechnology
Development of a HEK293 Cell-line Digital Twin Based on Hybrid Semi-Parametric Modeling at the Genome-Scale (Approved by unanimity with a score of 18/20)
NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon 16/20
Concentration: Molecular Biology and Genetics, Minor: Informatics
2016
BSc, Biology
Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon 14/20
Concentration: Molecular Biology and Genetics, Minor: Informatics
Research Experience
June 2023 - Present
Bioinformatics Training Technician - Data Management
Bioinformatics Techician for BioData.pt/ELIXIR Portugal, with responsibilites over national and European data management training programmes.
September 2023 - March 2023
Research Trainee
Research trainee focusing on RNA-Seq and transcriptomics analysis. Assisted in various research projects, mostly related to the role of microRNAs in the immune system and viral infection.
Jan 2021 - Jul 2022
Student Researcher / Research Fellow
Student researcher at the Department of Chemistry of the NOVA School of Science & Technology in the Systems Biology and Engineering Group. Conducting reseearch in hybrid semiparametric modelling of human cell culture growth for vaccine production.
Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
Student Researcher
Student researcher at the Institute for Molecular Medicine (iMM) studying the influence of R-loops in mRNA splicing and the correction of splicing defects at the Sérgio de Almeida Laboratory.
Jan 2014 - Jul 2016
Apprentice
Research project for a high school subject which involved studying recombinant endolysins biosynthesis and study. In collaboration with the Enzymology group of the Centre for Chemistry and Biochemistry.