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Ana Ferreira

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I'm Ana Ferreira, a Portuguese scientist with over 15 years of hands-on experience in cancer research and animal science.

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I’m Ana Ferreira, a Portuguese scientist with over 15 years of hands-on experience in cancer research and animal science. I currently work as a scientific consultant, evaluating project applications for European calls and translating complex science into fundable proposals. I also coach and facilitate personal development for scientists, researchers, and educators, helping them communicate more effectively and pursue growth opportunities.

Beyond research and coaching, I co-founded a science outreach initiative to make research accessible in Portuguese and to connect science with everyday learning. As a Certified Conscious Parenting Facilitator, I design and deliver workshops for parents and educators, blending science with practical strategies for child development and education. I’m passionate about mentoring, science communication, and building bridges between academia and society.

  • 23 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Skills· 1

Languages

  • PortugueseFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • DutchAdvanced
  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate
  • PolishBeginner
  • FrenchBeginner

Industry experience

  • Life Sciences
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Healthcare

Work experience· 10 roles

Scientific consultant · European organizations (projects for large European calls)Dec 2019 – Present · 7 yrs

Scientific assessment of projects and applications for large European calls for European Organizations.

Coach and Workshop Facilitator · Travel Into YouMar 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 9 mos

Providing life coaching workshops, sessions and tools, mostly for scientists.

Postdoctoral Researcher · Department of Genetics, University Medical Center GroningenSep 2017 – Jul 2018 · 11 mos

Project: Cancer prevention through improved risk assessment and gene discovery.

Co-founder, Science Writer · Parentalidade Ciência (Parenting with Science)Jan 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 11 mos
Lecturer · Universidade de ÉvoraJan 2012 – Jun 2012 · 6 mos
Post-doctoral Fellow · Institute of Mediterranean Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (ICAAM) & ITQB/UNLJun 2010 – Dec 2016 · 6 yrs 7 mos
Post-doctoral Position · Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Research Center for Nanomedicine (CIBBIM - Nanomedicine), Vall d'Hebron University HospitalJun 2009 – Apr 2010 · 11 mos
PhD Student · University Medical Centre Groningen (UMCG), University of GroningenJan 2005 – May 2009 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Education

PhD in Medical Sciences · University of Groningen2009
Degree in Biology · University of Porto2002

Certifications and awards· 8

Add Heart Facilitator - Trauma Training for Professionals2019
Lego Serious Play for Coaching - Gold Label Creation & Strategy2018
Points of You for Professionals - Certified Practitioner Training2017
International Certification in Coaching, LIFE Training2017

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