I have a degree in Biology from the University of Aveiro (2004) and, on that year, I started my activity as a collaborator in the Criptogamic collection of the Botanical Garden - National Museum of Natural History. In June 2009, I completed the Master in Ecology from the Faculty of Science and Technology in the University of Coimbra (2009). From 2005 until 2012, my professional activity has focused on projects regarding collections of Natural History and History of Science, in institutions such as the Museum of Science (Coimbra), Herbarium of the University of Coimbra, Herbarium of the University of Lisbon and the Tropical Research Institute (Lisbon). The main emphasis of these projects was the taxonomic revision, synonymization and construction of databases for various plant groups. After 2012, to further develop a greater number of professional skills, I worked in the field of ecology with practical applications, both in academic and business environments, mainly in collecting biological material, supporting experimental activities and on the cultivation and maintenance of living organisms, namely insects, sea slugs and microalgae. Since 2014 I have mostly worked as a Lab Technician at The University of Aveiro (UA). I currently work as a Lab Technician of CESAM/UA (centre for Environmental and Marine Studies) and my main tasks include culture of microalgae, macroalgae and photosynthetic sea slugs, sample preparation of sea slugs and algae for diverse studies including EA-IRMS analysis, laboratory management as purchase and logistics supply, residue and inventory management. I am also involved in the implementation of isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) methods for compound specific analysis and bulk tissues of photosynthetic sea slugs and algae.