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Enthusiastic science communicator | Freelance science writer | Biomedical Researcher with 8+ years experience

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Hi there! I am a Biomedical Scientist with experience in cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, and CRISPR genome editing techniques. I hold a BSc and MSc degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Algarve and a Ph.D. in Systems Biology from the University of Lisbon in collaboration with the University College Cork. I am highly skilled in data and statistical analysis, and an effective science communicator, translating complex scientific information into engaging content accessible to audiences of various backgrounds. Throughout my scientific career, I could develop my writing skills as demonstrated by authored works including literature reviews, research articles, conference abstracts, reports/theses, posters, and slide decks. I could also develop my verbal communication skills for various audiences gained from lecturing, outreach activities, presenting at meetings and international conferences, and working in large collaborative teams. I am fluent in English and Portuguese and have a good knowledge of Spanish.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Research
• ★ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Genetics
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Cell Culture
• ☆ Genetic Engineering
• ☆ Gene Editing/CRISPR
• ☆ R
• ☆ Biologic & Biosimilar Development
• ☆ Cardiovascular Disease
• ☆ Gene Therapy
• ☆ Medical Sciences
• ☆ Inflammation
• ☆ Metabolism & Metabolic Disease
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Science Communication
• ☆ Scientific Proofreading & Editing
• ☆ Proofreading & Editing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Medical Writing, Non-Medical Regulatory Writing, Technical Writing, Creative Writing, Newswriting, General Proofreading & Editing, Translation

Research Fact Checking, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Healthcare Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization

Product Development Product Evaluation

Work Experience

Scientist

IBET - Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica

June 2023 - Present

Postdoctoral Reseacher

Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon

September 2022 - June 2023

Postdoctoral Researcher

University College Cork

September 2021 - August 2022

PhD candidate

Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon

June 2019 - August 2021

Visiting PhD Student

University College Cork

January 2017 - May 2019

Researcher/Lab Manager

Centre of Marine Sciences

January 2015 - December 2016

Research trainee

Centre of Marine Sciences

September 2013 - December 2014

Research trainee

iMED.UL

May 2012 - July 2012

Education

PhD in Biology

University of Lisbon

January 2017 - May 2022

Masters in Biomedical Sciences

University of Algarve

September 2012 - December 2014

Bachelors in Biomedical Sciences

University of Algarve

September 2009 - September 2012

Certifications

• Specialization in Medical Affairs & Medical Marketing

  Invictus Sciences

  February 2022 - Present

• Writing in the Sciences

  Stanford University, Coursera

  November 2021 - Present

• Public speaking

  Speak and Lead

  July 2020 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Lúcia Santos, Karen Mention, Kader Cavusoglu-Doran, David J. Sanz, Mafalda Bacalhau, Miquéias Lopes-Pacheco, Patrick T Harrison, Carlos M Farinha (2021). Comparison of Cas9 and Cas12a CRISPR editing methods to correct the W1282X-CFTR mutation . Journal of Cystic Fibrosis.

Karen Mention, Lúcia Santos, Patrick Harrison (2019). Gene and Base Editing as a Therapeutic Option for Cystic Fibrosis—Learning from Other Diseases . Genes.

Chronic Kidney Disease Circulating Calciprotein Particles and Extracellular Vesicles Promote Vascular Calcification @article { author = {Viegas, Carla S.B. and Santos, Lúcia and Macedo, Anjos L. and Matos, António A. and Silva, Ana P. and Neves, Pedro L. and Staes, An and et al.}, title = {Chronic Kidney Disease Circulating Calciprotein Particles and Extracellular Vesicles Promote Vascular Calcification}, journal = {Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology}, volume = {38}, number = {3}, pages = {575--587}, year = {2018}, month = {mar}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/atvbaha.117.310578}, doi = {10.1161/atvbaha.117.310578} } . Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology.

Gla-rich protein function as an anti-inflammatory agent in monocytes/macrophages: Implications for calcification-related chronic inflammatory diseases @article { author = {Viegas, Carla S. B. and Costa, Rúben M. and Santos, Lúcia and Videira, Paula A. and Silva, Zélia and Araújo, Nuna and Macedo, Anjos L. and et al.}, title = {Gla-rich protein function as an anti-inflammatory agent in monocytes/macrophages: Implications for calcification-related chronic inflammatory diseases}, journal = {PLOS ONE}, volume = {12}, number = {5}, pages = {e0177829}, year = {2017}, month = {may}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0177829}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0177829} } . PLOS ONE.

MO055CIRCULATING CALCIPROTEIN PARTICLES AND EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES AS NOVEL PLAYERS IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE VASCULAR CALCIFICATION. A ROLE FOR GLA-RICH PROTEIN @article { author = {Viegas, Carla and Santos, Lúcia and Macedo, Anjos and Morais, Rute and Silva, Ana and Neves, Pedro and Matos, António and Vermeer, Cees and Simes, Dina}, title = {MO055CIRCULATING CALCIPROTEIN PARTICLES AND EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES AS NOVEL PLAYERS IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE VASCULAR CALCIFICATION. A ROLE FOR GLA-RICH PROTEIN}, journal = {Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation}, volume = {32}, number = {suppl_3}, pages = {iii67--iii68}, year = {2017}, month = {may}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ndt/gfx123.mo055}, doi = {10.1093/ndt/gfx123.mo055} } . Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation.

Dysregulated fetuin–mineral complexes are linked to vascular calcification in chronic kidney disease: The role of Gla-rich protein @article { author = {Viegas, Carla S. B. and Macedo, Anjos L. and Morais, Rute and Santos, Lúcia and Matos, António P. A. and Silva, Ana P. and Neves, Pedro and Simes, Dina C.}, title = {Dysregulated fetuin–mineral complexes are linked to vascular calcification in chronic kidney disease: The role of Gla-rich protein}, journal = {Ultrastructural Pathology}, volume = {41}, number = {1}, pages = {78--80}, year = {2017}, month = {jan}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01913123.2016.1269490}, doi = {10.1080/01913123.2016.1269490} } . Ultrastructural Pathology.

CONFERENCE ABSTRACT

Simes, D. C., Araújo, N., Viegas, C. S. B., Perrolas, I., Santos, L.R., Zubia, Eva. In vitro testing of bioactive compounds: a bridge to clinical trials and industrial application. in EuroMarine Meeting entitled Exploitation and Legal Aspects on Marine Genetic and Chemical Resources (2016).

CONFERENCE PAPER

Viegas C, Rafael M, Enriquez J, Teixeira A, Vitorino R, Costa R, Santos L, Neves J, Macedo A, Vermeer C, Simes D. Gla-rich protein is a new player in mineralization-competence of extracellular vesicles involved in vascular calcification. J Vasc Res 2015;52(1):1-88.