Ivone Vaz-Moreira

Ivone Vaz-Moreira is an auxiliary researcher at the Centre for Biotechnology and Fine Chemistry (CBQF) and an Invited Assistant Professor in Biochemistry and Bioinformatics at Universidade Católica Portuguesa. Her career spans over 15 years of research output in environmental microbiology and antibiotic resistance.

Her academic qualifications include a PhD (2012) in Biotechnology with specialization in Microbiology from Universidade Católica Portuguesa and a Master's in Biochemistry (2005) from University of Coimbra.

• 2005: BSc in Biochemistry
• 2012: PhD in Biotechnology

Dr. Vaz-Moreira's research focuses on bacterial diversity in aquatic habitats and their intersections with soil, plants, animals, and humans. Her work emphasizes the urban water cycle and antibiotic resistance dissemination through water systems, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health) and 6 (Clean Water).

Current research trends evident from her 15 most recent publications include:

• Antimicrobial resistance patterns in wastewater systems
• Bacterial community dynamics in water treatment processes
• Antibiotic resistance gene transfer mechanisms
• Microbial safety in novel food systems
• Environmental impacts of waste reuse
• Development of sustainable water management practices

Scientific recognition includes:

• Best Poster Presentation Prize (2011)
• CBQF Annual Incentive Prize (4 times: 2020-2023)

She actively contributes to:

• Water4Reuse project (circular economy water systems)
• Net4CleanAir (indoor air quality)
• ENVIRANT (livestock anthelmintics impact)
• INSECTSAFE (edible insect safety)
• AWARE (aquaponics from wastewater)