Andreia Pena

Andreia Pena is a researcher affiliated with the Universidade Católica Portuguesa through the Católica Biomedical Research Centre (CBR). Her work focuses on vascular biology, developmental biology, and cell biology, particularly in mechanisms of endothelial cell polarity, angiogenesis, and vascular morphogenesis.

Her research explores molecular and genetic models, cell volume dynamics, homeostasis, and biochemical processes like endocytosis and hydrogen peroxide regulation. Key contributions include studies on arteriovenous malformations, skeletal muscle development, and endothelial junctional integrity.

Andreia collaborates extensively on vascular development, with publications in journals like Cardiovascular Research and Nature Cardiovascular Research. Her recent work highlights cellular mechanisms in vascular shunts and tissue organization during postnatal development.