- Degree in Biochemistry 
- PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Porto
- Postgraduate degree in Forensic Anthropology from the University of Coimbra. 

The area of Forensic Sciences has been the focus of her research since 2012 
Has published 18 research papers in international peer-reviewed journals and 2 book chapters.

- Assistant Professor at the University Institute of Health Sciences (IUCS-CESPU) and a member of the Research Laboratory in Forensic and Biomedical Sciences (1H-TOXRUN, IUCS-CESPU), of the Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit (UCIBIO)
- Associated member of the editorial board of Current Forensic Science 
- Member of the Portuguese Association of Forensic Sciences (APCF)
- Member of the International Academy of Legal Medicine 
- Member of the Dental Anthropology Association.