Filipa Cunha

Filipa Cunha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology and Biochemistry at Lusófona University, where she teaches Physical Biochemistry, Enzymology, Genetics, and Genetic Engineering. She holds a PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, and has developed a multidisciplinary research profile spanning molecular mechanisms in health and disease.

Education:

• Licenciatura in Biology (2004)
• PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology (2017, University of Aberdeen)
• Clinical Proteomics Course
• EMBO Workshop: Biophysical Mechanisms of Development
• Pedagogical Innovation in Higher Education

Her research integrates molecular biology, biochemistry, and biophysics, with a focus on angiogenesis, redox signaling, enzyme function, and the effects of electric fields on cell behavior. She has published on endothelial cell migration, heme protein biochemistry, and viral-induced apoptosis. Her recent work explores how electrical stimulation influences cell division and chemokine receptor expression, suggesting applications in regenerative medicine.

The publication trends reflect a strong emphasis on cellular and molecular responses to biochemical and biophysical stimuli, particularly in vascular and microbial systems. Her work bridges fundamental enzymology with translational applications in oncobiology and tissue engineering.

Scientific Awards and Training:

• EMBO Workshop: Biophysical Mechanisms of Development
• Training in Clinical Proteomics
• Certification in Pedagogical Innovation in Higher Education

Filipa Cunha is actively involved in teaching and research, with no mention of formal grants or student supervision in the provided text. She contributes to academic development through innovative pedagogy, particularly in distance learning contexts. Her research trajectory suggests ongoing exploration of bioelectric effects in cellular systems, potentially expanding into regenerative and clinical applications.