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20 January 2025

CICECO YOUNG RESEARCHER AWARDS 2024: Rita Almeida

CICECO YOUNG RESEARCHER AWARDS 2024: Rita Almeida

The CICECO YOUNG RESEARCHER AWARDS (YRA) is a recognition from Aveiro Institute of Materials that highlights the excellence of the CICECO junior researchers. YRA episodes are more than that, and they explore that being a scientist goes beyond the research itself.

Let's learn a little more about each winner of the 2024 edition.

Rita Almeida develops her groundbreaking work in tissue engineering and personalized medicine. By chemically engineering proteins, extracellular matrices, and nature-derived materials, she develops innovative solutions using biofabrication techniques like 3D printing.

Her advice to young researchers?

Let yourself be amazed by a good result, by something positive you achieve. Small steps every day lead to big goals. Stay humble, organized, and kind to everyone, and success is guaranteed. 

 

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