Angela Martins Lima

Angela Martins Lima is a research fellow at the Center for Biological Engineering, University of Minho, focusing on microbial interactions in bacterial vaginosis. She holds a Master's degree in Biotechnology and a Bachelor's in Biochemistry, both from the University of Minho. Her work spans microbiology, infectious diseases, and medical biotechnology, with recent publications on biofilm analysis and antimicrobial testing.

• Education: MSc in Biotechnology (2018), BSc in Biochemistry (2016)
• Current Role: Research Fellow at CEB-UMinho (2021–Present)
• Research Projects: NIH-funded work on Gardnerella-Prevotella-Atopobium interactions

Her recent studies highlight challenges in polymicrobial community quantification and the limitations of crystal violet staining for biofilm analysis. She has also contributed to ecotoxicology research on nanomaterials and antimicrobial plant extracts.

• Scientific Awards: Excellence grant from University of Minho
• Conferences: Presented at Microbiotec 21 and EUROBIOFILMS 2019

Lima has co-authored 4 peer-reviewed articles and participated in educational workshops on microscopy and biotechnology. No advisees or part-time status mentioned.