My research is focused on physiological and pathophysiological conditions that affect the urinary tract system. I use ex-vivo and in-vitro models to investigate the role of normal and aberrant cell signaling in cell, tissue and organ function. My current studies focus in particular on the renoprotective effect of sodium-glucose co-transporter inhibitors in diabetic kidney disease. Career Summary 2024-Present Diabetes UK-funded Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Lincoln (UK) 2020 – 2023 Postdoctoral Research Scholar, University of Nevada, Reno (USA) 2016 – 2020 PhD Pharmacy, University of Kent (UK) 2015 – Erasmus+ Research placement, School of Pharmacy, UCL (UK) 2011 - 2015 Undergraduate Researcher at iMed.ULisboa, University of Lisbon (Portugal) 2010 – 2015 Integrated Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Lisbon (Portugal)

Subject Specialisms

Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetes Kidney Disease, Urinary Tract Physiology and Pathophysiology

Qualifications

• PhD - University of Kent 2020
• Associate Fellowship in Higher Education - Advance HE 2020
• Integrated Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences - University of Lisbon 2015

Awards

• UNR postdoctoral Travel and Professional development Award - University of Nevada, Reno 2023
• FFUL/CGD award - Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon 2016
• Prémio Sociedade Farmacêutica Lusitana - Ordem dos Farmacêuticos 2016

Consultancy

Member of Diabetes UK