2014-2018: PhD in Biology, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Biology branch by the University of Aveiro. Supervisors: Dra. Mónica Amorim and Dr. Janeck Scott-Forsdmand. Thesis title: NANOfeatures- Focus on NANOparticle characteristics: Modelling exposure and toxicity.

2009-2011: Master in Biochemisty by the University of Coimbra. Supervisor: Prof. Dra. Maria Carmen Alpoim. Thesis title: The Role of Senescent Fibroblasts on Epithelial Cells Malignant Transformation.

2006-2009: Degree in Biochemisty by the University of Coimbra