About
Summary
João is a young professional with an unique combination of biological sciences knowledge, technical and communicative skills gained through his work experience in laboratory atmosphere. He also denotes highly appealing expertise in the teaching field, while excelling in science communication. He possesses a wide and embracing experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, entrepreneurship, health economics and management. In the last three years, he took part of several projects in different areas, which increased his confidence and his determination to succeed and to go a step beyond when obstacles are placed in his path. As an extremely dynamic, competent and versatile professional, João could always align his studies with his work, his family, and his personal goals, like music. He believes there is always room for self-improvement, both in personal terms as in professional standards. João intends to make a real difference, not only being constantly willing to propose pertinent solutions to everyday challenges, as well as by enhancing his innovative skillfulness.
Positions
PhD student Mar 2016 -
Early Stage Researcher Mar 2016 -
Scientific Editor Oct 2015 - Feb 2016
Research Assistant Jan 2015 - Sep 2015
01/2015 – present - CIMAGO Fellowship (12 months), “GLUT-1: a therapeutic target for primary liver tumors?” at Biophysics Unit at Faculty of Medicine of University of Coimbra.
Education
Faculty of Economics of the University of Coimbra 2013 - 2014
Field of study: Health Organizations Economics and Management
Degree: Post-graduated course
Final classification: 16 values (0 of 20 values scale).
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra 2012 - 2014
Field of study: Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Degree: Master Degree
Final classification: 18 (20 values scale)
Advanced scientific training in molecular biotechnology applied to health networking environment, acquisition of unique skills and professional differentiation.
Major Subjects: Molecular Mechanisms of Disease and Biological Models, Nanoparticles, Industrial Production of Biotechnological Products, Biopharmaceuticals in Clinical Practice, Molecular Diagnosis, Pharmacogenomics and Risk Management, Molecular Therapy and Tissue Engineering.
Thesis title: O butirato e o irinotecano : a sinergia na terapêutica do cancro do cólon
Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Coimbra 2008 - 2012
Field of study: Biochemistry
Degree: BSc degree
Final classification: 14 (20) values scale
Laboratory training: teamwork, safety and management of laboratory materials, instruments and techniques; preparation and handling of biological samples. Communication and research skills, development of protocols, reports, articles and scientific presentations.
Major subjects: Molecular Biology, Biology,Biochemistry, Physical Biochemistry, Inorganic Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biomolecular Spectroscopy, Physiology, Infection and Immunity, Bioinformatics, Laboratories of Enzymology and Protein Chemistry, Laboratories of Physiology and Cellular Biophysics, Laboratories of Microbiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, Colloidal Chemistry, Cellular Biophysics.
Skills
Cell Culture, Western Blot, Flow Cytometry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunofluorescence, Proliferation Assays, PCR, ImageJ, Prezi Presentation
Fellowships
CIMAGO Fellowship (12 months), “GLUT-1: a therapeutic target for primary liver tumors?” 2015 - 2015
Awards
Oncology & Molecular Biology Parallel Oral Session First Prize Ex Aequo by the work “Is Butyrate and Irinotecan Combination a New Therapeutic Approach for Colon Cancer?” in the 9th Yes – Young European Scientist Meting 2014
Languages
English; Portuguese
Additional information
National Entrepreneurship Competition Acredita Portugal - Top 150 finalist of over 14,000 national projects, 2014 Lisbon.
My Researchgate: http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joao_Encarnacao3
My LinkedIn https://pt.linkedin.com/pub/joão-encarnação/7b/945/599
CV
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