Ana Sofia Duarte

Ana Sofia Duarte is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Dental Medicine (Universidade Católica Portuguesa) and a Researcher at the Center for Interdisciplinary Health Research (CIIS). She holds a PhD in Biochemistry (2006), Master's in Molecular Microbiology (2001), and Bachelor's in Biology (1997).

• Research Focus: Microbial pathogenesis, antimicrobial photodynamic therapy, oral microbiome, bioactive dental materials, and SARS-CoV-2 saliva diagnostics.
• Scientific Trends: Recent articles emphasize nanoparticle-based dental biomaterials, marine-derived antimicrobials, salivary biomarkers, and temperature-responsive fungal pathogens, with cross-disciplinary applications in materials science and public health.
• Awards: Recipient of multiple Best Poster Awards (2019, 2023), Scientific Photography Honors, and collaborative research prizes.