Catarina Ribeiro is an Adjunct Professor at the Santa Maria School of Health, where she serves as Pedagogical Coordinator of the Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Nursing. She holds a PhD in Nursing from the Portuguese Catholic University, the Specialist Title in Polytechnic Higher Education, and a Master’s degree and clinical specialization in Rehabilitation Nursing. Her academic and scientific activity is embedded within Health Sciences, with a strong focus on Rehabilitation Nursing. She is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate education and has extensive experience in supervising Master’s dissertations. She previously coordinated the Postgraduate Specialization Programme in Rehabilitation Nursing until 2022. She has developed a sustained and relevant scientific profile, as author and co-author of multiple peer-reviewed publications, and has actively contributed to the dissemination of scientific knowledge through participation in national and international conferences. Her research focuses on Rehabilitation Nursing in complex care settings, with particular emphasis on functional rehabilitation. She has also contributed to advancing research in health promotion and education, including physical activity, exergaming, obesity, and interventions targeting pediatric populations. Throughout her career, she has received awards and distinctions in her field of expertise.