Currently developing my PhD on coral microbiomes, I obtained my Master’s degree in Biotechnology in December 2019 from the Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon), and my Bachelor’s degree in Biology, with specialization in Molecular Biology and Genetics, in July 2017 from the Faculdade de Ciências (University of Lisbon). In my master thesis, I investigated the bioactivity of chemical extracts from marine bacterial symbionts of soft corals and sponges against human lung and breast cancer cells. Fascinated by the myriad facets of Biology, during my undergraduate studies, I have worked in the area of phytoremediation, completed an internship in the Laboratory of Molecular Biology and HIV Epidemiology (Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon) and attended workshops related with Forensic Entomology and Biological and Forensic Anthropology. In my academic as well as personal life, I value both, learning new things and sharing knowledge and experiences.