Isabel Bjørge has an Integrated Master’s in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Minho, which included exchange periods at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and University of Sydney. Currently she is working with natural and synthetic-based polymers to create hierarchical bioencapsulation systems for tissue engineering purposes. Outside of the laboratory she enjoys baking and also exercising to compliment said baking. Isabel likes to travel to new places and meet different cultures.