Fátima O. Martins is a biomedical researcher whose work focuses on the regulation of metabolic homeostasis and tissue function in health and disease. She has a strong background in in vivo models of metabolic disorders, where she investigated the impact of dietary challenges on glucose metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and behavior using molecular and physiological approaches.
Her research integrates systemic and cellular perspectives, with particular interest in how signaling pathways and environmental factors shape tissue responses. She is increasingly interested in translating these questions into human-relevant systems, including organoids and microphysiological platforms.
In parallel, she has been actively involved in scientific entrepreneurship, having co-founded a startup and participated in multiple innovation and translational initiatives. These experiences have strengthened her interest in bridging fundamental research with real-world applications and therapeutic development.
She is particularly motivated to explore how cellular heterogeneity and microenvironmental interactions contribute to tissue regeneration, fibrosis, and disease progression.
