Sara Castro Sousa earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology (2012–2015) and Master’s degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology (2015–2017) at the Faculty of Sciences, Universidade do Porto. Her Master’s research focused on the role of profilin in axon formation, growth, and regeneration, driving her interest in neurobiology.
In 2018, she began her PhD, investigating neuronal growth mechanisms driven by physical tension. Her work combined neurobiology and engineering, utilizing microfluidic devices and advanced live-cell imaging, complemented by training in advanced microscopy at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL).
Currently, Sara applies her expertise in neurobiology and technology to develop neuromodulation systems with real-time adaptive control of neuronal activity.