Ana Filipe completed her BSc in Biotechnology in 2022 and her MSc in Molecular Biotechnology and Bioengineering in 2023, both at the University of Aveiro. During her academic path she has participated in projects that integrate different disciplinary areas, creating novel alternatives for biomedical applications, namely phrohyryn-triphenylphosphonium photosensitizers for inactivation of microorganisms through photodynamic therapy (BSc final project) and extraction of phenolic compounds with antimicrobial activity from propolis, using eutectic solvents, to create a functional antimicrobial aerosol for skin application, which is currently patent pending (MSc thesis). Upon conclusion of her degree, Ana also completed a research grant, continuing to explore the antimicrobial potential of phenolic from propolis as well as pigments from algae. Currently, Ana is working as an Innovation technician for B2E CoLab at University of Aveiro, researching bioactive compounds from corals. This continuous contact with scientific research allowed Ana to enrich her skillset in different domains, such as microbiology, material engineering, chemical engineering, biomedicine, and a wide variety of related techniques, such as solid-liquid extraction of bioactive compounds (namely phenolic compounds and natural pigments), eutectic solvents, spectroscopic methodologies of analysis (particularly UV-Vis and NMR spectroscopies), and microbiological assays (bacterial culture, MIC, MBC, kill curves, ex vivo models). As a result, Ana cultivated her ability to learn, adapt and work in different research groups, and other essential skills, such as communication, teamwork and problem-solving. Ana has also participated in several workshops and scientific events to further enrich the scope of her knowledge.