Carolina is a biologist whose professional journey bridges scientific research, science communication, and biodiversity conservation. She holds a BSc in Biology (2017) and a Master's Degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology (2019) from the Faculty of Sciences and Technology at the University of Coimbra, where she developed a strong foundation in experimental research and scientific inquiry. During her studies, Carolina explored a variety of research areas, including environmental education and wildlife conservation, assisted reproduction and human infertility, behavioral studies on maternal separation in mice, and stem cell culture. Her master’s thesis, "Investigation of the Blood-Brain Barrier Aging for the Development of an in vitro Model," conducted under Dr. Lino Ferreira at the Centre for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology (CIBB), allowed her to gain deep technical expertise in cell culture, immunofluorescence (confocal microscopy), and gene expression analysis. After completing her master’s, Carolina continued her scientific path as a research assistant in the Advanced Therapies group (ERA@UC L644631), investigating how aging and cellular senescence affect the blood-brain barrier. This period strengthened her experimental and analytical skills while deepening her understanding of complex biomedical questions. In 2021, Carolina’s career took a creative turn as she entered the world of science communication. Joining the Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology at the University of Coimbra (CNC-UC), she combined her scientific expertise with her passion for outreach. She managed social media platforms, wrote press releases, coordinated public engagement activities, and helped produce multimedia content to bring science closer to the public. Carolina then expanded her impact through the PolinizAÇÃO project at the Centre for Functional Ecology – Science for People & the Planet. As Science Communication Manager, she coordinated the editorial process of the book "Guia dos Polinizadores de Portugal" alongside João Loureiro, overseeing contributions from more than 25 collaborators. The project challenged her leadership, organizational, and communication skills, and allowed her to develop initiatives to raise public awareness about pollination and conservation. Building on this experience, Carolina now works as a Consultant in Communication and Biodiversity Conservation for FLOWer Lab, where she continues to bridge science and society. In this role, she applies her expertise to engage communities, promote biodiversity, and support conservation efforts, translating complex scientific concepts into accessible, impactful communication.