Maria Luiz holds a BSc in Biotechnology from the University of Algarve. There she found a passion for gene and cell therapy, and cell and tissue engineering. After exploring different sectors of the biotechnology industry, Maria enrolled in the MSc course in Molecular Biotechnology and Bioengineering, at the University of Aveiro. Her master’s thesis is focused on wireless assembly of encapsulated cell constructs.
In her free time, she enjoys photography, listening to podcasts, learning new recipes, and a new-found passion for bike rides