I am a master's student in Biomedical Research at Nova Medical School (NMS), where I am working on my thesis in the Neurogenetics of Locomotion lab. I completed my bachelor's degree in Biology at the Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa (FCUL), specializing in Evolution and Development during my final year. It was at FCUL that I first engaged with the world of scientific research, which sparked my interest in pursuing a career in this field. This experience motivated me to continue my studies with a Master's in Biomedical Research at NMS, where I am currently developing my thesis project, focusing on investigating the locomotion of Drosophila.