Prof. Dr.Rosa Direito 

Dr. Rosa Direito is a senior researcher at the University of Lisbon, with a PhD in Pharmacy (University of Lisbon, 2019) and a master's degree in Biochemistry (University of Coimbra, 2009). With over 40 articles published in international journals, her main research fields include: Nutrients and phenolic compounds with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant action; Chronic non-communicable diseases and their impact on metabolism and the immune system; Intersection between nutrition, gut health, and colorectal cancer; Advanced methods in biosciences, food toxicology, and food sciences. Her studies include publications such as "Unraveling the Metabolic Pathways Between Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) and Sarcopenia" (2025) and "Plant-Derived Bioactive Compounds: Exploring Neuroprotective, Metabolic, and Hepatoprotective Effects for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention" (2024).