Sofia Barreira
About Sofia Barreira
Sofia Barreira is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the National Institutes of Health, specializing in Bioinformatics. She holds a BSc from Universidade Católica Portuguesa, an MSc from Cranfield University, and a PhD from the National University of Ireland, Galway.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Sofia Barreira has been employed as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the National Institutes of Health since 2016. In this role, she engages in advanced research projects that contribute to the field of bioinformatics. Her work involves collaboration with various teams and focuses on applying bioinformatics techniques to address complex biological questions.
Education and Expertise
Sofia Barreira holds a Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics from ESB, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, which she completed from 2004 to 2010. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Applied Bioinformatics from Cranfield Health, Cranfield University, in 2009. She earned her PhD in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology from the National University of Ireland, Galway, where she studied from 2011 to 2015.
Background
Sofia Barreira began her academic journey in bioinformatics at ESB, Universidade Católica Portuguesa. She then pursued her Master's degree at Cranfield University, focusing on applied aspects of bioinformatics. Following her Master's, she continued her studies at the National University of Ireland, Galway, where she completed her PhD in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology. Prior to her current position, she was a PhD student at the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics at the same university.
Previous Experience in Bioinformatics
Before joining the National Institutes of Health, Sofia Barreira worked as a PhD student in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology at the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics, National University of Ireland, Galway. Her experience during this time contributed to her expertise in the field and prepared her for her current postdoctoral role.