Matilde Lagarto obtained her bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology in 2020 from the University of Aveiro, having a final project based on the incorporation of selenium in marine macroalgae, and currently, she is a Biotechnology master’s student (UA), specializing in the Molecular field. On an academic level, Matilde’s interests regard regenerative medicine, biomimetics and the modulation of cell-based living materials, converging with her master thesis theme, focused on the development of living systems for cells and tissue engineering. During her free time, she is passionate about analogue photography, enjoys learning new recipes, and cuddling with her cats.