Catarina Passos completed her bachelors degree in Biology in the University of Aveiro in 2019. During this time she also was an intern in COMPASS for a semester developing her report around “Protocol optimization for the isolation and characterization of mesenchymal stem cells from umbilical cord tissue”. In 2019 Catarina started her master’s degree in Biotechnology in the University of Aveiro, and is currently developing her thesis around 3D artificial basement membranes. On her free time she likes being around loved ones, baking, hiking and playing video games.