PhD Graduate at Law School - New University of Lisbon and researcher at DINÂMIA'CET-IUL. She holds a M.A. in Political Sciences (Catholic University) and a Law degree (Law School - University of Lisbon). Her main research interest is how new developments in science and technology are generating tensions in law and public policy. Specifically, her research focuses on law of the sea, food law and the conflicts between the new technological developments and fundamental rights.