Experience

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  Ibmc.ineb associate laboratory

  Jan 2010 - Feb 2017

  Conducted laboratory work to support the development and optimization of gene-based therapy strategies for peripheral neuropathies:+ Production & optimization of polymeric nanoparticles, nanoparticle optimization, neural cell cultures (primary and cell lines), molecular biology techniques, histology, immunohistochemistry, optic & confocal microscopy, image analysis, animal experimentation, animal behavior testing, necropsy, protein production & purification, protein modification+ Daily laboratory work management+ Reporting results and progress to group members & partners+ Writing manuscripts and grant applications+ Communications and poster presentations at international meetings. + Co-supervision of 1 undergraduate student internship Show less Conducted laboratory work to develop the final research project of the Anatomia Patológica, Citológica e Tanatológica degree (Biomaterials for Neurosciences team, NewTherapies group). + Performed in vivo studies, histology, molecular biology techniques, immunofluorescence+ Allowed the publication of a paper<script type="text/javascript" src="https://platform.linkedin.com/badges/js/profile.js" async defer></script><div class="LI-profile-badge" data-version="v1" data-size="medium" data-locale="pt_BR" data-type="vertical" data-theme="dark" data-vanity="cátia-lopes-18959245"><a class="LI-simple-link" href='https://pt.linkedin.com/in/c%C3%A1tia-lopes-18959245?trk=profile-badge'>Cátia Lopes</a></div> Show less

  • PhD Student

    Jan 2012 - Feb 2017

  • Research Assistant

    Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

  • Research Trainee

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2010
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  I3s - instituto de investigação e inovação em saúde

  Sept 2016 - Jul 2021

  Participation in R&D projects and conducting laboratory work to support the understanding of neuronal network functioning (both in healthy and pathological conditions):+ Successfully implemented and optimized a protocol for primary neurons isolation and culture under microelectrode substrates+ Daily laboratory work management, including day-to-day purchases and other routine activities necessary to run projects+ Responsible for reporting results and progress+ Write manuscripts and grant applications+ Assist in the training of students+ Experienced in cell culture, molecular biology techniques, immunohistochemistry, optic & confocal microscopy, image analysis + Certified for animal experimentation (FELASA C course)+ Organization of the “Hands-on practical section: Basics of Neuronal Cell Cultures” in the framework of the Workshop on Neuroengineering: Electroceuticals (10 April 2018) Show less

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    Sept 2017 - Jul 2021

  • Research Assistant

    Sept 2016 - Aug 2017
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  Escola superior de saúde do politécnico do porto

  Feb 2018 - Sept 2021

  + Theoretical and Practical-Laboratory (PL) classes of "Human Physiology" module+ Plan and organise the activities to be developed by the students in the PL classes+ Evaluate students along the module+ Prepare and evaluate final exams + Teach in the practical and laboratory (PL) classes of the Neuroscience in Occupational Therapy module in the Occupational Therapy graduation+ Plan and organize the activities to be developed by the students in the PL classes+ Evaluate students along the module+ Prepare final evaluation exams

  • Visiting Adjunct Professor

    Sept 2018 - Sept 2021

  • Visiting Assistant Professor

    Feb 2018 - Aug 2018
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  Institute for bioengineering of catalonia (ibec)

  Aug 2021 - now

  • Senior Postdoctoral Researcher

    Sept 2024 - now

  • MSCA Postdoctoral Fellow

    Sept 2022 - Aug 2024

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2022