Lucia Santos is a bachelor in Biotechnology in University of Aveiro with a final project based on the production of a biomaterial (polyhydroxyalkanoates) through the use of a by-product from paper industry. Currently she is a master student in Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology and with experience on synthesis of metallic nanoparticles. The main research interests are pharmaceutics, biomaterials and nanotechnology. The actual main work is the development of biomimetic membranes for delivery of therapeutic agents. Her personal interests are the plastic arts, volunteering and physical activities.