Beatriz Matos

Beatriz Matos serves as a Non-PhD Researcher at the Department of Environmental Engineering within the Faculty of Science and Technology at Universidade Nova de Lisboa. Holding an MSc in Biochemistry (2019), she contributes to the PAHMIX project focused on molecular approaches to environmental carcinogen risk assessment through her expertise in toxicology and nanomaterial impacts.

Her educational background includes:

• Master in Biochemistry (2019, Universidade Nova de Lisboa)

Specializing in Environmental Toxicology, Matos investigates nano-pollutant and chemical mixture effects using Zebrafish, Daphnia magna, and hepatocyte models. Her work bridges nanotoxicology, immunological responses, and biochemical mechanisms, with significant contributions to understanding PAH mixtures and quantum dot toxicity. This research directly informs advanced environmental risk frameworks through molecular-level insights into pollutant impacts.

Analysis of her 2019-2025 publications reveals dual research trajectories: rigorous experimental toxicology focusing on aquatic systems and pollutant mechanisms, alongside critical scholarship on indigenous health policy in Brazil. This interdisciplinary approach connects laboratory findings with socio-environmental contexts, particularly regarding isolated indigenous communities facing environmental and health threats.

Currently embedded in the PAHMIX project, Matos contributes experimental design and molecular analysis to environmental carcinogen research. While no formal student advisement is documented, her collaborative work engages with interdisciplinary teams across toxicology and policy domains.

She operates within FCT/UNL's Environment and Sustainability Center (CENSE), collaborating with the Portuguese Marine Litter Association and Ecozoic Junior Company. Her laboratory work integrates primary cell culture techniques and biomarker analysis within the department's environmental engineering research infrastructure, emphasizing practical applications for ecological risk assessment.