Beatriz Martins Gonçalves
Ponte De Lima,16
Summary
Applied Biologist and MSc in Applied Biochemistry with hands-on experience in cellular agriculture, primary cell culture, cell isolation and culture media optimization. Currently working as Junior Researcher at Cell4Food. Previously worked as an Invited Assistant at the University of Minho. Skilled in laboratory research, cell-based techniques, scientific data analysis and multidisciplinary collaboration, with strong interests in biotechnology, sustainable food systems and life sciences innovation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Researcher
Cell4Food
01.2024 - Current
- Optimized culture media formulations for fish, mollusc and crustacean cell cultures.
- Performed routine cell culture maintenance, expansion and monitoring.
- Established and maintained primary cell cultures from tissue biopsies.
- Performed cryopreservation and cell viability assessments.
- Used microalgae hydrolysates for media development.
- Supported experimental planning, data collection and analysis.
- Assisted laboratory organization, inventory control and procurement of consumables.
Invited Assistant
University of Minho
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Teached practical classes in Applied Plant Biology to undergraduate students.
- Supported laboratory sessions, practical training and student assessment.
Co-Supervisor of Undergraduate Research Project
University of Minho
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Supervised laboratory activities and supported scientific report preparation.
Research Intern at StreamEco Project
IB-S, University of Minho
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Collected and processed environmental samples from Portuguese rivers.
- Identified and classified aquatic invertebrates for biodiversity studies.
Education
MSc - Applied Biochemistry – Biomedicine
University of Minho
01-2023
BSc - Applied Biology
University of Minho
01-2020
Skills
- Cell Culture
- Primary Cell Isolation
- Media Optimization
- Cell Viability Assessment
- Microscopy
- HPLC
- Microalgae Hydrolysates
- Plant Extracts
- Protein and Amino acid Quantification
Certification
FELASA credited course on Advanced Laboratory Animal Science (functions A, B and D - mouse, rat, fish and zebrafish)
LANGUAGES
Portuguese (Native)
English (C1)
Timeline
Junior Researcher
Cell4Food
01.2024 - Current
Invited Assistant
University of Minho
10.2023 - 03.2024
Co-Supervisor of Undergraduate Research Project
University of Minho
05.2023 - 07.2023
Research Intern at StreamEco Project
IB-S, University of Minho
06.2019 - 09.2019
BSc - Applied Biology
University of Minho
MSc - Applied Biochemistry – Biomedicine
University of Minho
SOFTWARE
- GraphPad Prism
- PyMol
- AutoDock Vina
- Microsoft Office