Biography:

Lecturer since 2005 in Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (IPB), Portugal. Has during past assumed assumed the role of degree coordenination for Dietetics and Nutrition, co-coordination of the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologies Department and responsability of several diferente curricular units, including the internships and field work of the Dietetics and Nutrition degree, in strong cooperation with IPB’s stakeholders. Is a member of Instituto Politécnico de Bragança Presidence team, where assumes the role of Pro President for Entrepreneurship, Employability and Formative Innovation. Is the coordinator of the Entrepreneurship and Employability Office and pedagogical innovation and co-creation projects, as Demola North Portugal, of Instituto Politécnico de Bragança. Coordinates and integrates teams research and community action projects funded by national and international entities. Has published several peer reviewed papers. Has integrated several organizational and scientific committees for national and international conferences. Has been invited to participate as speaker for national and International conferences. Is an active member of the Portuguese Nutritionist Members, where she integrated the general council (Professional license 0032N).