Marta Curado Avelar received her master’s degree in Biological Engineering (cum laude) from Instituto Superior Técnico (Lisbon, Portugal) in 2020.
From February 2020 to January 2021, she conducted research at Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes (now Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine), studying the development of a subset of γδ T lymphocytes in mice.
From November 2021 to November 2023, Marta worked as a Research Assistant at Champalimaud Foundation, uncovering the mechanisms involved in the escape of RasV12-transformed cells (pre-malignant cells) from the surveillance of healthy epithelial cells in fruit flies.
Driven by a deep passion for science communication and outreach, Marta made the decision to transition from a career in biomedical research to one focused on making science accessible and engaging for diverse audiences. Since April 2024, Marta is pursuing that passion as a content editor and writer for ESA Φ-lab, helping to share the wonders and relevance of AI-based research in Earth Observation with the world.
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