Prof. Margarida Amaral | Pulmonary Monitoring | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Margarida Amaral, FCUL-Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisboa, Portugal

Margarida Duarte Amaral is a Full Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisboa, and a Group Leader at BioISI – Biosystems & Integrative Sciences Institute. Her research focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of cystic fibrosis (CF), employing transcriptomics, proteomics, and functional genomics to advance CF diagnosis, prognosis, and personalized therapies. She has authored over 190 peer-reviewed papers, holds an H-index of 45 (Scopus), and is a Highly Cited Researcher. A member of EMBO and the Portuguese Academy of Sciences, she has received multiple awards, including the Pfizer Award for Basic Biomedical Research and the Annual Award of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society. Dr. Amaral has supervised numerous Ph.D. students and postdoctoral fellows, led major EU-funded projects, and collaborated with industry partners. She has also served on various scientific advisory boards and editorial roles, significantly contributing to CF research and education.

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Suitable for the Best Researcher Award

Margarida Duarte Amaral is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award based on her outstanding contributions to molecular biology and cystic fibrosis (CF) research. Her extensive academic background, leadership roles, and impact in the field make her an excellent candidate.

🎓 Education

• 2006: “Habilitation” in Biochemistry, University of Lisboa, Portugal 🏅
• 1993: Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Molecular Genetics, University of Lisboa & Gulbenkian Institute of Science (summa cum laude) 🎓
• 1986: MSc (equiv) in Biochemistry, University of Lisboa & Gulbenkian Institute of Science (summa cum laude) 🏆
• 1982: BSc in Chemistry/Biochemistry, University of Lisboa (Final mark: 17/20) 🧪

💼 Work Experience

• 2023/24: Visiting Professor, University of Shanghai, China 🇨🇳
• 2013-Present: Full Professor of Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, University of Lisboa 🧬
• 2015-22: Director, BioISI- Biosystems & Integrative Sciences Institute 🏢
• 2014-Present: Member, Portuguese Academy of Sciences 🎓
• 2016 (Jan-Jun): Visiting Researcher, EMBL, Heidelberg, Germany 🇩🇪
• 2006-2013: Assistant Professor with “Habilitation”, University of Lisboa 📚
• 1993-2006: Assistant Professor, University of Lisboa (tenured in 1998) 👩‍🏫
• 1986-1993: Teaching Assistant & Ph.D. student, Gulbenkian Institute of Science 🎓

🏆 Awards & Achievements

• 2023: Most productive scientist at University of Lisboa (Chemistry & Biochemistry) 🏅
• 2022: 2nd most productive scientist at University of Lisboa (Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology) 🧬
• 2019: John Riordan & Paul Quinton Award for CF Research (USA) 🏆
• 2019: Thomé Villar / Boehringer Ingelheim Award, Portuguese Pneumology Society 🩺
• 2016: University of Lisboa Award for top scientific productivity 🏅
• 2013: Pfizer Award for Basic Biomedical Research 💊
• 2010: Annual Award of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society 🌍

🎖 Honors & Recognitions

• 2024: Co-Editor, Hodson & Geddes’ Cystic Fibrosis (CRC Press) 📖
• 2022-Present: Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) Member, “Emily Entourage” Foundation (USA) 🏥
• 2017: Editor, Scientific Reports (Nature Group) 📰
• 2014: Elected EMBO Member 🏅
• 2014: Elected Member, Portuguese Academy of Sciences 🎓
• 2008-2017: Associate Editor, Journal of Cystic Fibrosis (Elsevier) 🖊
• 2006-2009: Research Advisory Board Member, Cystic Fibrosis Trust (UK)

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