Greater Gothenburg Metropolitan Area
I lead the communication strategy within the Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism therapy areas, oversee early science reviews, and guide experts in effective communications. My experience spans 20 years of research and teaching, with a focus on protein aggregation, amyloid fibril formation in neurodegenerative diseases, drug delivery systems, and protein-membrane interactions. Over the course of my career, I have mentored several doctoral students, contributed to the writing of lecture notes and research grants, and authored over 50 scientific articles within these fields. My interests include science communication, research strategy, and global health.
I am accountable for the science communication strategy for Early Development in Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism (Early CVRM). I provide direction and prepare for early science reviews with senior executives, develop and facilitate internal communication of key achievements and progress milestones, and support senior leaders in preparing scientific content for key presentations. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft and execute an integrated global corporate affairs strategy and CVRM narrative.
Responsible for the operational management of the Cell Lab Centre of Excellence at AstraZeneca. Assisted with safety requirements and compliance of resources; liaised with scientists, senior stakeholders and AstraZeneca’s facility management team to ensure efficient information sharing; collaborated with scientists to enhance the centre scientific capabilities.
My contributions to research, teaching experience, and pedagogical skills led to my promotion to associate professor.
Led and implemented research in the field of protein aggregation associated with neurodegenerative diseases and mechanistic studies underlying the interaction of alpha-synuclein with lipid membranes. Taught courses in master's programs, including Protein Folding and Function, and Biophysical Chemistry; supervised master and PhD students; managed the chemical biology division laboratories.
Research in the field of protein misfolding and amyloid formation, and drug delivery systems for Alzheimer’s disease treatment, cancer therapy and gene therapy. Responsible for the chemistry module in the course Integrated Laboratories I and Microbial Biochemistry of the Bioengineering degree. Research position awarded by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology under the competitive Portuguese national science programme Ciência 2007.
Research in the field of nanotechnology and protein structure: design of protein-polymer conjugates as drug delivery systems; study the adsorption and diffusion of plasma proteins on different surfaces.
mobility program YGGDRASIL Research in the field of nanotechnology and photodynamic therapy.