Gonçalo C. Pereira

Gonçalo C. Pereira is a skilled scientist with extensive experience in mitochondrial biology and toxicology. Currently serving as a Scientist I at Astellas Engineered Small Molecules U.K. Ltd. since November 2022, Gonçalo previously held positions as Senior Project Scientist at MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit and Research Associate at both the University of Bristol and UCL. Notably, Gonçalo contributed to the development of a novel biochemical assay during a Wellcome Trust project in Prof. Ian Collinson's lab and characterized mitochondrial morphology in ischemic injury under Prof. Andrew Halestrap's supervision. Further academic background includes a PhD in Biosciences - Toxicology and a degree in Biochemistry from Universidade de Coimbra, as well as research training focused on doxorubicin cardiotoxicity and the effects of berberine.