W4Research
Joana Melo is a medical writer at W4Research, a full-service CRO, since March 2022. Prior to this role, Joana spent over seven years at IPATIMUP, starting as a PhD student from June 2014 to January 2022, focusing on the role of Helicobacter pylori Outer Membrane Vesicles in bacterial pathogenesis. Joana also contributed to various research projects as a research assistant, investigating cancer mechanisms and Helicobacter pylori virulence factors, and volunteered on a project related to Helicobacter pylori infection in laboratory animals. Earlier experience includes research assistantship at ICBAS/UP, working on host immune responses to Neospora caninum infection and also developing a bachelor's project on intestinal mucosa immune responses in infected rats. Joana holds a PhD from ICBAS and a Master of Science in Biochemistry from FCUP, alongside a licentiate degree in the same field.
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W4Research
W4Research, a privately held company, founded in 2014, is a scientific and marketing consultancy organisation working in the health domain. Our multidisciplinary team has a recognized expertise in health consulting, research and training, acquired through a vast experience in Pharmaceutical Industry and Contract Research Organisations, combining competences in health research, medicine, social sciences and marketing.