Catarina Tavares Cavaleiro (She/Her)

PhD Student, Instituto de Medicina Molecular @ Faculty of Medicine of Lisbon

About Catarina Tavares Cavaleiro

Biotechnologist with a strong commitment to research and innovation. Completed an esteemed MSc in Biotechnology at IST with a notable grade of 19/20, coupled with research experiences at TUM, Munich, and ITQB, Oeiras. Also hold a BSc in Biochemistry from FCUL with a commendable grade of 17/20. Previous industry exposure at Johnson & Johnson has reinforced dedication to advancing biotechnology for a healthier world. Currently pursuing a PhD at Gulbenkian Institute of Molecular Medicine at FMUL, focusing on developing targeted cancer therapies. Research involves bioinformatics-driven drug design to target receptors overexpressed in cancer cells, alongside the development and testing of patient-derived spheroids. Dedicated to contributing to a future where diseases are overcome through innovative approaches.

Research Interest

Biophysics Cancer Computational Biology Drug Design Molecular Medicine Protein Chemistry Protein Expression Protein Structure/Modifications Stem Cells

FEBS Constituent Society

Portugal (SPB)