(Chemical) Bonding is what makes life possible

Bachelors degree in Pharmacy, School of Health - Polytechnic Institute of Porto(ESS - P.Porto). Masters degree in Molecular Microbiology (Aveiro University)and PhD in Plants Biology (Minho University). Since 2004, and having previouslyworked in a Hospital Pharmacy, possesses a teaching activity as a Professor inESS - P.Porto. Post-graduated in Dermatocosmetology (CESPU University),Advanced Cosmetology (FFUL) and with an Intensive Course in Dermato-cosmetic Sciencies (Vrije University, Brussles).Research interests integrate thedermopharmacy and cosmetics fields and the natural products/compounds.Author of several scientific articles, speaker in congresses and workshops.Responsible for masters and PhD students thesis.