Catarina Maria Roma Rodrigues

Catarina Maria Roma Rodrigues is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering, contributing to the Bioengineering & Sustainability Research Group (BioRG). Her work focuses on biotechnological applications in skin health and microbial interactions.

• School: Faculty of Engineering
• Research Group: Bioengineering & Sustainability Research Group

Her research interests include the evaluation of biotechnological active peptides, antimicrobial properties, and their applications in wound healing and skin regeneration. She investigates processes such as collagenase activity, antioxidant capacity, and antiinflammatory effects using Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a model organism.

Rodrigues co-authored a 2024 peer-reviewed article in Antibiotics, titled Evaluation of Biotechnological Active Peptides Secreted by Saccharomyces cerevisiae with Potential Skin Benefits, which explores the potential of yeast-secreted peptides for dermatological and antimicrobial advancements.