Beatriz Martins Gonçalves, 25 years old, holds a Master’s degree in Applied Biochemistry (2023) and a Bachelor's degree in Applied Biology (2020), both awarded by the School of Sciences of the University of Minho. Her master's dissertation focused on the investigation of potential neuroprotective properties—specifically antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects—of plant extracts and naturally derived compounds. During her undergraduate studies, she developed a systematic review addressing the pharmacological properties and phytochemical characterization of plant extracts. Alongside her academic training, she completed an extracurricular traineeship during a field campaign within the scope of the project “STREAMECO – Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning under Climate Change: From the Gene to the Stream,” where she gained practical experience in ecological and biodiversity-related research. In the academic year 2023/2024, she served as an Invited Assistant Professor at the School of Sciences of the University of Minho, contributing to teaching activities and academic support within the department. Since 2024, she has been working at a scientific research startup focused on the development of cell-based food technologies (cellular agriculture). Her work is centered on innovative biotechnological approaches aimed at promoting sustainable food systems.