Degree: Master
Affiliation(s):
CIQUP
Bio
Carla M. Magalhães. Completed Master's degree in Oncology from the Biomedical Sciences Institute Abel Salazar at the University of Porto in 2018, and a Bachelor's in Biochemistry from the Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, in 2016. Currently, a Ph.D. student in Chemistry at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, since October 2019. Throughout the academic journey, demonstrated a commitment to excellence, publishing 20 articles in reputable journals and contributing to 2 book chapters. Additionally, gained valuable experience in guiding and co-supervising the work of undergraduate students. The doctoral research focuses on the development and investigation of novel molecules for application in photodynamic therapy for cancer treatment. Over the past years, cultivated a diverse skill set, combining expertise in theoretical modeling (DFT and multireference methods) with practical knowledge in organic syntheses, luminescence, spectroscopy, and in vitro cell culture.