Edgar Castanheira has a Bachelor’s in Applied Chemistry and a Master’s in Bioorganic Chemistry (FCT-UNL). In the Master’s thesis (IST-UL), his research was focused on synthesis of smart glyco polymers and mesoporous silica nanoparticles to obtain smart hybrid glyconanoparticles for therapy and diagnose. Currently, his work is based on the chemical modification and conjugation of natural-origin polymers with bioactive molecules in order to develop membranes for biomedical application. In his spare time, he enjoys being in nature, meet new places, volunteering, spend time with his friends and family or just relax.