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I am an innovator interested in translating basic research into solutions to society’s problems. My focus is on Life Sciences/Biotechnology, in particular genomics and bioinformatics, and their application for a better healthcare and for a better, more sustainable use of natural resources. I am a firm believer in basic science, but also that at the heart of any excellent science, there is a potential business model to be developed . I enjoy creating the conditions for this value generation.
I have a PhD in Biomedical Sciences, an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry, and I completed an executive program in management for entrepreneurs
I led a research group, participated in the creation and managed scientific infrastructures at the national and international level; I published 59 scientific papers with national and international collaborators; I participated in multiple funding applications, including H2020, that resulted in Millions of Euros in research funding.
My research led to the discovery of novel applications for old drugs (drug repositions), patent applications and the founding of a diagnostics company where we used genomics and bioinformatics to develop novel solutions for precision medicine; I also participated in the team of a business incubator where I evaluated and mentored new start up companies in the health and well-being domains. Currently I am developing a new precision oncology tool for HepatoCellular Carcinoma.
I worked in multiple internacional contexts (USA, UK, PT), at Universities, Research Institutes, State Laboratories, Business incubators and Start Ups.
I have a broad scientific experience , including medical biotechnology, biodefense, agroforestry and marine biotechnology, using diverse approaches including bioinformatics, biochemistry, molecular biology, nuclear chemistry.
Finally, I participate in several scientific advisory boards for public institutions and I am involved in causes that link science and society, in particular supporting the creation of a scientific community in Portuguese-speaking Africa countries.