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I am a determined student marked by unwavering willpower. Throughout my career, diverse projects have honed my time management skills and fostered flexibility and dynamism, enabling me to embrace new challenges and persist in the face of difficulties. My exploration of Biotechnology has been transformative, with a pivotal moment occurring during a 4-month research initiation scholarship. Delving into the intricacies of my passion solidified my commitment to the field, laying the foundation for my academic pursuits. Currently enrolled in the Masters in Biomedical Research at the Faculdade de Medicina of the University of Lisbon in parallel with the Institute of Molecular Medicine - João Lobo Antunes, I explore the four major areas of biomedical research (cell biology and cancer, neurosciences, cardiovascular biology, and infection and immunity). My academic journey integrates practical experiences, providing hands-on exposure to cutting-edge research. This approach has equipped me with a multifaceted skill set, preparing me for dynamic challenges in the field. Armed with a solid Biotechnology foundation and immersed in the Masters in Biomedical Research, I transcend the role of a mere researcher. A catalyst for progress, I am eager to collaborate, innovate, and make an indelible mark on the frontiers of biomedical knowledge, poised for the next chapter in my academic and professional odyssey.
Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Francisco Xavier Santos Rocha

Citation names

  • Francisco S. Rocha

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
D311-EE68-EAA8

Email addresses

  • fx.santos.rocha@gmail.com (Professional)
  • francisco.rocha@medicina.ulisboa.pt (Professional)

Addresses

  • Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 1649-028 , Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal (Professional)

Knowledge fields

  • Natural sciences - Biological Sciences - Biophysics
  • Natural sciences - Biological Sciences - Biochemistry
  • Medical and Health Sciences - Medical Biotechnology - Biomaterials
  • Medical and Health Sciences - Medical Biotechnology
  • Engineering and Technology - Industrial Biotechnology
  • Natural sciences - Biological Sciences - Biochemical Research Methods

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English
Education
Degree Classification
2022/10/11 - 2024/09/30
Ongoing
Investigação Biomédica (Mestrado integrado)
Universidade de Lisboa Faculdade de Medicina, Portugal
"How nuclear envelope grows old: exploring the biomechanical features of the nucleus during Human Aging" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
2023/01/17 - 2023/01/27
Concluded
Laboratory Animal Science Course for functions A&D - Rodents (Mice and Rat) and Zebrafish (Diploma de especialização)
Congento Consortium for Genetically Tractable Organisms, Portugal
2019/09/11 - 2022/07/06
Concluded
Biotecnologia (Licenciatura)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
17
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2022/02/17 - 2022/06/25 IL2BioPro - Melhorias no bioprocessamento de proteínas recombinantes utilizando líquidos iónicos.
POCI-01-0145- FEDER-030840
Scientific Initiation Fellow
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2021/04/07 É possível gerar energia para uma cidade a partir de águas residuais? Biochemistry Day | The Biochemistry of Sars-CoV-2
Universidade de Aveiro (Aveiro, Portugal)

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event
Event name
Institution / Organization
2023/09/27 - Current An informal one day meeting organised by Astra Zeneca, MRC LMB and Imperial College London examining the application of cutting edge biophysical techniques in complex biological settings. Bringing together scientists in both academia and industry for stimulating talks and discussions how these new and emerging technologies may be able to address challenging questions in the future.
Conference
Next Generation Biophysics 2023
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, United Kingdom
2023/09/21 - Current Comprehend the principles of fluorescence. Interpret the spectra of a given fluorophore. Acquire an overview of the hardware required for modern fluorescence microscopy.
Workshop
Exploring Modern Fluorescence Microscopy
2023/12/11 - 2023/12/13 Introduction to Image Analysis in Fiji/ImageJ
Workshop
Introduction to Image Analysis
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Portugal
2023/01/10 - 2023/04/24 Python for Beginners: Data Structures
Workshop
Coursera Inc, United States
2021/10/25 - 2022/06/30 Promote and facilitate laboratory experience within CICECO’s research atmosphere to young students from the University of Aveiro, CICECO Young Scientist Program allow students to volunteer on research projects under the guidance of senior CICECO Researchers. This experience intends to give students the opportunity to explore possible career options while improving their scientific, technical and creative skills.
Other
CICECO YOUNG SCIENTIST PROGRAM
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal

Association member

Society Organization name Role
2023/09/20 - Current Núcleo de Jovens da Sociedade Portuguesa de Biofísica
2021/01/01 - 2021/12/31 Núcleo de Estudantes de Química da Associação Académica da Universidade de Aveiro Vogal no Setor de Pedagogia e Empreendorismo
Distinctions

Award

2021 Vencedor do 1º prémio no Concurso de Posters Científicos
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal