Daniel Carvalho holds a Master’s degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology, with a specialization in Biomedicine, from the University of Coimbra (2024). His thesis research was conducted at the Advanced Cell Technology Group, part of the Multidisciplinary Institute of Ageing (MIA-Portugal), where he explored the regulatory role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in wound healing. This project combined both experimental and computational approaches, he conducted cell-based assays in fibroblasts and keratinocytes, analyzed RNA-seq data using Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) to identify pro-survival miRNA targets in endothelial cells, and developed a miRNA-based therapeutic strategy using an ex vivo human skin model of wound healing. He also co-authored a review paper on advanced biomaterials for age-related wound healing impairments, currently under peer review. In parallel with his research work, Daniel has been actively engaged in scientific outreach and event organization, contributing to initiatives such as the ETRS & SPCE-TC 2023 Joint Annual Meeting, the 2nd MIA-Portugal Ageing Spring School, European Researchers’ Nights, and the Neurocurios@s project. His scientific path also includes a research rotation at the Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology (CNC-UC), where he joined the Microbiomes, Metabolism, and Omics group to work on microbiome data analysis in the context of prediabetes, applying QIIME2 to interpret gut microbiome sequencing data. Earlier in his academic journey, during his Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology at the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Daniel carried out an extracurricular internship and his Bachelor's thesis at the Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária (INIAV). His work there focused on the development and application of molecular biology methods, specifically PCR and qPCR, or the detection and identification of Arcobacter spp. and Salmonella spp. in food samples. Driven by a strong interest in the molecular underpinnings of ageing and age-associated diseases, Daniel is particularly motivated to expand his knowledge in bioinformatics. He views this field as a critical tool for dissecting the complexity of ageing and understanding its interplay with chronic inflammation and other long-term pathologies. With a robust foundation in molecular and cellular biology, and growing experience in omics data analysis, he aims to contribute to interdisciplinary research focused on identifying regulatory mechanisms that can be harnessed for therapeutic innovation.