Sofia Fernandes currently works as a Postdoctoral Researcher at iBET - Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, focusing on optimization of platforms for rAAVs production and mammalian cell line development. Previously, Sofia has held positions such as Lab Manager at Cláudio Franco Lab and Research Fellow at iMed.ULisboa, where Sofia worked on projects related to bacterial growth and endolysins as antibacterial agents. Throughout their career, Sofia has also gained experience in Bacteriology, Virology, and Immunology.
January, 2017 - present