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Martinho Jorge Francisco obtained his B.Sc. in Biotechnology from the University of Beira Interior (UBI) in 2023, followed by an M.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences in 2024 from the same institution. He has been awarded the 3rd prize at the Biotech On The Road competition. His primary areas of interest include Medical and Health Sciences, Medical Biotechnology, and Biomaterials. Martinho’s research focuses on the development and characterization of 3D-printed scaffolds for bone tissue regeneration, with a particular emphasis on using natural materials to create innovative solutions for regenerative medicine. In 2025, he founded Kamuanaku Tissue Technologies, a biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative solutions for wound healing, tissue regeneration, in vitro testing and organ transplantation. The company combines scientific research with translational innovation to address clinical challenges in the life sciences.
Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Martinho Jorge Francisco
Gender
Male

Citation names

  • Francisco, Martinho J.
  • Martinho J. Francisco

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
A517-3856-7218
ORCID iD
0009-0009-7898-5923

Email addresses

  • martinho.francisco@ubi.pt (Professional)
  • martinho.francisco@Kamuanaku.pt (Professional)

Telephones

Telephone
  • 231410890 (Professional)

Addresses

  • Biocant Park, Parque Tecnológico de Cantanhede Nícleo 04 Lote 02 , 3060-197, Cantanhede, Cantanhede, Portugal (Professional)

Websites

Knowledge fields

  • Medical and Health Sciences - Medical Biotechnology - Biomaterials

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
Education
Degree Classification
2022/09 - 2024/10
Concluded
Ciências Biomédicas (Mestrado)
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
"Development and production of 3D-printed composite scaffolds enriched with Beeswax for bone tissue regeneration." (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
19 values in the thesis - 17 values final classification
2023/06 - 2023/06
Concluded
Young Researcher Training (Outros)
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
16
2019/09 - 2023/06
Concluded
Biotecnologia (Licenciatura)
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
"Projeto em Biotecnologia - Bioimpressão 3D de um modelo funcional cardíaco" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
Outputs

Publications

Journal article
  1. Martinho J. Francisco; Cátia S.D. Cabral; Paula Ferreira; Ilídio J. Correia; André F. Moreira. "Beeswax-enriched tricalcium phosphate/hydroxyapatite/sodium alginate/thymol 3D-printed scaffolds for application in bone tissue engineering". Biomaterials Advances (2026): http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bioadv.2025.214440.
    10.1016/j.bioadv.2025.214440
Activities

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role)
Institution / Organization
2023/05 - 2023/05 The primary goal of the IX Symposium on Employment and Opportunities in Biomedical Sciences was to assist students in navigating the diverse opportunities available in this field. The symposium featured several lectures by professors, PhD guests, and master's/doctoral students to provide a broader perspective of the possible career paths to follow. (2023/05 - 2023/05)
Symposium (Member of the Organising Committee)
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
2022/05 - 2022/05 The VI Cycle of Biotechnology conferences aimed to inform UBI and other students about the opportunities in scientific research, addressing both business and academic aspects. (2022/05 - 2022/05)
Conference (Member of the Organising Committee)
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event
Event name
Institution / Organization
2021/06 - 2021/06 At this event, open debates were held on the role of Higher Education (and Teachers) in current and future society.
Conference
4th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE PORTUGUESE SOCIETY OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
2021/05 - 2021/05 The purpose of the event was to promote Portugal's innovative work in the field of biotechnology.
Conference
V Ciclo de conferências em Biotecnologia "Na Vanguarda da Biotecnologia"
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
2021 - 2021 This competition aimed to utilize knowledge in biotechnology and genetic engineering to create, produce, and purify DNA vectors.
Call
Biotech On The Road
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal

Association member

Society Organization name Role
2021/12 - 2022/12 UBIOTEC- Núcleo de Estudantes de Biotecnologia da Universidade da Beira Interior Vogal da secção pedagógica
Distinctions

Award

2021 3rd Prize winning team - Biotech On The Road
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal