European Association for Cancer Research (EACR)
Sara Carvalho is a dedicated PhD student in The Stevens Group at Imperial College London, focusing on point-of-care diagnostics for ovarian cancer and cardiovascular diseases using various technologies such as Lateral Flow Immunoassays and Microfluidics. In addition to research, Sara coordinates the outreach project "Tell me what you see...", which engages children in science through inclusive activities. Experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Subwarden at Imperial College London highlights Sara's commitment to education and student well-being. Moreover, as an EACR Ambassador, Sara plays a role in enhancing networks and raising awareness for cancer research. Previous research positions include Assistant Research Fellow at FCT NOVA, where Sara studied hybrid materials for gas sensing, and multiple internships focused on peptide characterization and self-assembly for biomedical applications. Sara holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Bioengineering from Imperial College London, a Master's degree in Biotechnology, and a Licentiate degree in Biochemistry from Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade NOVA de Lisboa.
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