Maria Leonor Teixeira Pinto de Castro obtained a BSc degree in Bioengineering with a specialization in Biomedical Engineering in 2021 and an MSc degree in Biomedical Engineering from Escola Superior de Biotecnologia - Universidade Católica Portuguesa (ESB-UCP) in February 2024. She finalized her final MSc project entitled: New anti-ageing cosmetic bioproduct – Carevigno¿ with 18 values and she concluded her thesis entitled "A new insight of grape seed extract in skincare” with 19 values. Throughout her master's program, she cultivated expertise in high-impact laboratory domains, encompassing compound extraction, fabrication of nano/microstructures (e.g., liposomes and spray drying), proficiency in methodologies including high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), dynamic light scattering (DLS), fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscope (SEM), as well as, in vitro biological studies such as microbiological assays and cell culture procedures (specifically using human skin cells). In an attempt to create links with the industry, during her master's thesis research, she engaged in collaborations with notable companies, like Amyris and Symington Family Estates. The Amyris company became pivotal in her career evolution, as it enabled a training course in specialized cellular assays on the skin and the development of new skin topical formulations. Symington Family Estates was crucial as an effective supplier of raw materials and currently has strict quality control between grape-production batches. Across her academic career, she served two terms in the ESB-UCP Students Association, as a collaborator of the logistics and pedagogical department, from 2018 to 2020. Her roles as a collaborator in this two departments demonstrate her leadership abilities and commitment to the academic community, and social/team interaction skills. Despite her brief scientific career, she made significant contributions to her field and has already published one peer-reviewed scientific paper in an international journal and has one oral communication in the 11th Meeting of the Analytical Chemistry Division, Analítica 2024. In addition, she has a preprinted original paper from her MSc thesis and another review article already under minor revisions. Leonor envisions herself as a devoted researcher, deeply committed to engaging across diverse scientific domains. Specifically, she aims to specialize in the design and investigation of novel formulations that facilitate tissue regeneration and promote follicular growth post-hair transplantation, with a focus on potential long-term maintenance strategies. Leonor's endeavors to catalyze the creation of two new research avenues at the host institution and partner company, thereby exerting a substantial influence on their progress and advancement.