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Beatriz Gonçalves Martins holds a Master’s degree in Microbiology (2021) from Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology (2018) from the Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon. She is currently a Laboratory Technician at ABC CoLAB – Ageing Better, supporting research projects in the field of ageing and rejuvenation through experimental work, as well as routine laboratory support and organization. She also contributes to the preparation of research funding proposals. She has solid experience in clinical and biomedical laboratory environments, having worked at institutions such as Unilabs, AQUALAB, and the Portuguese Institute of Oncology (IPO-Lisboa). Beatriz has participated in several specialized training programs and technical courses, both nationally and internationally, particularly in the areas of microbiology, biotechnology, and advanced laboratory techniques. Notably, she attended an advanced EMBO practical course focused on cutting-edge microbial research methodologies. Beatriz has been a Full Member of the Portuguese Order of Biologists since 2021 and has received three academic merit diplomas, as well as an EMBO Travel Grant.
Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Beatriz Gonçalves Martins
Date of birth
1997/06/28
Gender
Female

Citation names

  • Martins, Beatriz
  • Martins, B.

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
9B1D-3BC2-2243
ORCID iD
0000-0002-0687-7183

Email addresses

  • beatriz.martins@ageingbettercolab.org (Professional)

Knowledge fields

  • Natural sciences - Biological Sciences - Microbiology
  • Natural sciences - Biological Sciences - Molecular Biology
  • Natural sciences - Biological Sciences - Biology
  • Natural sciences - Biological Sciences - Biochemistry

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English
Education
Degree Classification
2018/09 - 2021/01
Concluded
Microbiology (Mestrado)
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
"Cooperation between endogenous and an acquired penicillin-binding protein during spore differentiation in clinical isolates of Clostridioides difficile " (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
18
2015/09 - 2018/07
Concluded
Biology (Licenciatura)
Major in Molecular Biology and Genetics
Universidade de Lisboa Faculdade de Ciências, Portugal
16
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution
Employer
2019/09 - 2021/01 Research Trainee (Research) Universidade Nova de Lisboa Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica, Portugal
2018/01 - 2018/07 Research Trainee (Research) Universidade de Lisboa Faculdade de Ciências, Portugal

Other Careers

Category
Host institution
Employer
2024/04 - 2024/06 Técnico Superior (Técnico Superior) Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa, Portugal
2023/07 - 2024/03 Técnico Superior (Técnico Superior) AQUALAB - Laboratório Clínico e de Saúde Pública, Portugal
2021/04 - 2023/07 Técnico Superior (Técnico Superior) Unilabs Portugal, Portugal

Others

Category
Host institution
Employer
2024/12 - Current Laboratory Technician Laboratório Colaborativo do Algarve Biomedical Center Soluções Integradas para o Envelhecimento e Rejuvenescimento, Portugal
Projects

Other

Designation Funders
2024/12/02 - Current AgeTech - Research of New Compounds for the Development of Innovative Anti-Ageing Cosmetic Products
Laboratory Technician
Laboratório Colaborativo do Algarve Biomedical Center Soluções Integradas para o Envelhecimento e Rejuvenescimento, Portugal
Ongoing
2019/09/16 - 2021/01/19 Molecular and cell biology of imipenem resistance in the human intestinal pathogen Clostridium difficile
PTDC/BIA-MIC/32542/2017
Master Student
Universidade Nova de Lisboa Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Portugal
Concluded
Outputs

Publications

Conference poster
  1. Esteves, Filipa; GALA, VIKTOR; Martins, Beatriz; Matos, Isabel; Couto, Filipa; Maia-Fernandes, Ana; Silva, Nádia; et al. "From Sea to Cell: Repairing DNA and Reversing Senescence using Marine bioactives compounds". Paper presented in GIMM Fest, Aging and Longevity, 2025.
  2. GALA, VIKTOR; Esteves, Filipa; Martins, Beatriz; Paulino, Rodrigo; Couto, Filipa; Matos, Isabel; Silva, Nádia; et al. "Screening of marine biocompounds as potential adjuvant therapy in Cockayne syndrome and aging". Paper presented in Encontro Ciência, 2025.
  3. Esteves, Filipa; Paulino, Rodrigo; Silva, Nádia; GALA, VIKTOR; Martins, Beatriz; Matos, Isabel; Lima, Pedro; et al. "Combating cellular aging: marine bioactives and drug repurposing for DNA damage repair". Paper presented in Longevity Summit Dublin, 2025.
  4. Esteves, Filipa; Paulino, Rodrigo; GALA, VIKTOR; Martins, Beatriz; Matos, Isabel; Couto, Filipa; Silva, Nádia; Nóbrega, Clévio David Rodrigues ; Roberto, Vânia P.. "Innovative anti-aging approaches: Marine bioactives and drug repurposing to repair DNA damage and modulate cellular senescence". Paper presented in 89th Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Symposium on Quantitative Biology, Senescence & Aging, 2025.
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. "Cooperation between endogenous and an acquired penicillin-binding protein during spore differentiation in clinical isolates of Clostridioides difficile". Master, Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, 2021.

Other

Other output
  1. "MARVEL, SAVIOR & PhenoMENO: Exploring Microbial Ecosystems for a Healthier Future". Poster prepared and presented in the context of the EMBO Practical Course “Microbial Metagenomics: A 360° Approach”. 2025. Martins, Beatriz; Esteves, Filipa; Silva, Nádia; Roberto, Vânia P..
Activities

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event
Event name
Institution / Organization
2025/04/07 - 2025/04/14 EMBO Practical Course - Microbial metagenomics: a 360º approach
Workshop
European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Germany
2024/10/22 - 2024/10/22 The psychology and physiology of stress
Universidade do Porto, Portugal
2024/10/08 - 2024/10/08 Exploring the Mysteries of Life: An Introduction to Cell Biology
Universidade do Porto, Portugal
2024/05/10 - 2024/05/10 Correta utilização do citómetro de fluxo FACSCanto II e do software de aquisição e análise FACSDiva
Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa, Portugal
2024/02 - 2024/04 FOCUS ON – Infeções Virais Respiratórias (11h e-learning course)
Pfizer Portugal, Portugal
2023/11/21 - 2023/11/22 AllplexTM STI Essential Assay Q e Allplex RV Master da Seegene (kits de Biologia Molecular para a deteção de doenças sexualmente transmissíveis e vírus respiratórios)
AQUALAB - Laboratório Clínico e de Saúde Pública, Portugal

Werfen GmbH, Germany
2023/11 - 2023/11 FOCUS ON – Infeções por Bactérias Multiresistentes (13h e-learning course)
2023/03/09 - 2023/03/09 UniWebinar | Uniwebinar: Diagnóstico das DST's
Unilabs Portugal, Portugal
2023/03 - 2023/03 Training Dri-Chem NX600
FUJIFILM Europe GmbH, Germany
2023/01/20 - 2023/01/24 Training Dimension EXL
Siemens Healthcare AG, Germany
2022/11/17 - 2022/11/22 Training Vidas 3
bioMérieux Inc, United States
2022/08/30 - 2022/08/30 Training Cube Touch 30
A Menarini Diagnostics Ltd, United Kingdom
2018/09 - 2018/09 Mass training em SBV - Hands Only
Workshop
Academia CUF, Portugal
2018/02/26 - 2018/03/01 Scientists' Evolution Week
Workshop
Unlimited Future, Portugal

Associação dos Estudantes da Faculdade de Ciências da Lisboa, Portugal
2018/02/24 - 2018/02/24 Short Course (8h): "Oral Communication in Science: Public Speaking More Effectively"
Workshop
Centro de Ecologia Evolução e Alterações Ambientais, Portugal
2017/12/08 - 2017/12/08 Short Course (8h): "How to Structure a Scientific Report?"
Workshop
Centro de Ecologia Evolução e Alterações Ambientais, Portugal

Association member

Society Organization name Role
2021/05 - Current Ordem dos Biólogos (Professional Order of Biologists in Portugal) Full/Effective Member number 4516
Distinctions

Other distinction

2025 EMBO Travel Grant
European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Germany
2021 Diploma of Academic Merit
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
2020 Diploma of Academic Merit
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
2017 Diploma of Academic Merit
Universidade de Lisboa Faculdade de Ciências, Portugal