Francisca graduated in Biomedical Sciences in 2022, and continued her academic journey with a Master’s degree in Molecular Biotechnology and Bioengineering, at the University of Aveiro. Currently, in the academic year 2023/2024, Francisca is immersed in her master’s thesis project, which focuses on developing a novel high-throughput organ-on-a-chip device for disease modelling. Francisca has set her sights on pursuing a PhD. She envisions a career in research, where she can contribute significantly to her field, all while inspiring and educating future generations through university teaching. Sometimes she can be overly organized, but with great time management skills!
Outside of COMPASS, Francisca is the sub-coordinator of NAVEE, an aerospace team that is building a rocket to participate in a European competition. In her less-occupied moments, Francisca loves to do yoga and embark on jeep journeys to explore the remote and picturesque villages of Portugal. In her more free time, she likes to visit other countries and taste different food.