Isabel Sá

Isabel Sá is a researcher at the Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon, focusing on adaptation processes across the life cycle in school, family, and work contexts. Her work emphasizes self-regulation mechanisms tied to emotional experiences, prevention of mental health risks like burnout and PTSD, and promotion of well-being through engagement and subjective well-being metrics. Current research integrates clinical psychology with integrative cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, developmental aspects of therapy, and therapeutic relationship dynamics.

Her academic contributions include teaching modules such as the Seminar of the Clinical and Health Psychology Section Dissertation, Internship Seminar in Integrative Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy, and courses on Change and Development in Adolescence. She contributes to scientific discourse through publications in journals like Psicologia, Saúde & Doenças and Psychologica, alongside book chapters in interdisciplinary works.

Key research projects explore the intersection of psychology and biotechnology, with recent publications analyzing yeast stress tolerance, lipid production, and cell wall dynamics. These interdisciplinary studies highlight her engagement with molecular mechanisms and industrial applications in yeast biology, contrasting with her primary psychology-focused research agenda.