I am a biotechnology researcher with over 16 years of experience and currently hold a Junior Researcher position at the Expression Regulation in Cancer Group.
I am curious and self-motivated, a quick learner and have a results-oriented approach to problem solving. I have a very keen interest in the application of new technologies to healthcare and biological sciences and in multidisciplinary R&D projects.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9712-1460
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-ferreira-ab06bb112/
https://www.cienciavitae.pt//pt/D61E-C674-D0F4
Academic degrees:
- PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology applied to Health Sciences
- Msc in Biology
- Degree in Biochemistry
Post Graduation courses and awards:
- Recipient of a Short Term EMBO fellowship in 2011
- General Course on Intelectual Property by the World Intelectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2016
Areas of interest:
- Genetics of Cancer.
- Studying the molecular and cellular events leading to the onset and progression of gastric cancer.
- Development of organ-on-a-chip platforms.
Wet lab skills and competences:
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Cell culture
- Genetics
- Microfluidics
- Fast-Prototyping
- Organ-on-a-chip platforms
Accessory skills:
- Project / Grant writing
- Lab. Management
- Risk Management systems / Laboratory Biosafety Management
- Project management
- Hands-on knowledge in Intelectual Property