Mariana Sousa, MSc

Mariana Sousa graduated in Medical Biotechnology in 2020, holding a master degree in Medicine and Molecular Oncology by the University of Porto. Currently, she is pursuing a PhD degree in Data Science, at IPO-Porto. Her previous work focused on studying the role of cytoplasmic dynein in neuronal transport, at i3S institute. In addition to this, she has also experience in developing biosensing devices, particularly colorimetric/fluorescent paper-based. In 2021 she was awarded the Bolsa Rubina Barros, by the Portuguese League Against Cancer, to develop a biosensing device targeting the HER2 protein. She has several publications, having participated in congresses either by presentation or poster.