Research group
Food Quality and Technology
Position
MSc student
Helena obtained her MSc degree in Quality Control from the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Porto (Food and Water Specialization), after a Specialization and Bachelor’s in Biochemistry (Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto).
During her MSc studies, she assessed the neurotoxicity of common food contaminants through in vitro methods.
As a research fellow at LAQV-REQUIMTE, her research has focused on human cell-based assays to study the effect of
bioactive compounds, dietary contaminants, and whole meals on health, including intestinal inflammation and neurotoxicity.