Ana Francisca Leitão

Ana Francisca Leitão is currently an Associate Analytical Scientist at Hovione, where responsibilities include leading analytical project support and engaging in R&D analytical development, focusing on analytical methodologies and physical characterization. Previous experience includes serving as an R&D Trainee, completing a master's thesis on inhalation and advanced drug delivery. Leadership roles at the Associação dos Estudantes do Instituto Superior Técnico encompassed positions such as Coordenadora do Pelouro da Formação and Vice-coordenadora para a Formação Externa. Additionally, contributions were made to the Núcleo de Engenharia Química and as a docente collaborator in Physical Chemistry. Ana's educational background comprises a Master's degree and minor in Chemical Engineering and Industrial and System’s Management from Instituto Superior Técnico, along with a brief tenure at UCT Prague.