Maria Monteiro is graduated in Biotechnology at University of Aveiro, in 2018 with a final project based on the development of bioprinted 3D microtumors as models for evaluation of new therapies. Currently, she is in her first year of the master’s degree in Molecular Biotechnology and, in COMPASS group, she is working with 3D in vitro cancer models using natural-based matrices .During free time she enjoys time with family and friends, practice sports and watch movies.