Alexandre Mendes is currently in the second year of the Master’s degree in Biochemistry for Health at NOVA School of Science and Technology (FCT NOVA). In 2024, he completed a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto.
During the final year of his undergraduate studies, he undertook an internship at a research laboratory at ICBAS, where his work focused on the role of microRNAs in the diagnosis and prognosis of psoriasis. Throughout his academic journey, Alexandre has been actively involved in mentoring fellow students and participating in extracurricular initiatives, including the student association of his faculty and the biochemistry student nucleus.