Holds a PhD in Biology from the University of Évora and a Master’s degree in Environmental Management and Policies. Her professional activity focuses on teaching and scientific research. She is a secondary school teacher and a visiting assistant professor at the School of Education and Social Sciences of the Polytechnic University of Portalegre, Portugal.

Her research focuses on the characterisation of dietary habits, adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, polyphenol intake, and the relationships between gustatory sensitivity, salivary proteins, and dietary behaviours. Her work has particularly focused on the population of the Alto Alentejo region in Portugal, aiming to contribute to a better understanding of the factors influencing food choices and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. Her scientific interests also include dietary pattern analysis, sensory perception of food, and the application of interdisciplinary approaches to research in Biology and Nutrition.