Patrícia holds a degree in Biological Engineering, as well as a PhD in Sciences from the University of Minho. She brings extensive experience in communication in diverse platforms and across different audiences, spanning her professional roles and civic engagement activities in both academic and non-academic settings.

Since 2025, Patrícia is responsible for leading communication at CBMA. Her key responsibilities include fostering public engagement with science, managing institutional communication, handling media relations through the University of Minho’s Communication Office, and managing CBMA’s social media presence.

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Márcia holds a degree in Genetics and Biotechnology, as well as a Master’s degree in Laboratory Clinical Biology from the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro.

Since 2019, Márcia has served as lab manager and research technician in the CBMA laboratories at the IB-S – Institute for Science and Innovation in Bio-Sustainability. Her key responsibilities include maintaining laboratory hygiene and safety, managing laboratory waste and chemical products, and managing the CBMA labware stock. Additionally, since 2021, she has been responsible for providing assistance and training on the CytoFlex flow cytometry equipment.