Yasmine Alves Menegon

AI Tutor focused on scientific and technical content development, supporting AI training through data analysis, critical evaluation and communication of complex concepts. Experience with problem solving, content optimization and cross-functional collaboration in a technology-driven environment.

Currently providing academic support across multiple life science disciplines (Biochemistry; Biophysics; Biostatistics; Pharmacology; Genetics; Microbiology and Immunology), strengthening skills in scientific communication, training, problem solving and translation of complex technical concepts into accessible learning experiences.

Conducted applied biotechnology activities during PhD research in an industrial innovation environment, contributing to experimental development, process analysis and scientific collaboration in bioenergy and industrial biotechnology projects.

Hands-on experience operating INFORS HT bioreactors and supporting fermentation processes through monitoring, parameter control, troubleshooting and analytical activities. Experience in scientific communication, technical support and collaboration within an international biotechnology environment.

Conducted PhD research activities focused on experimental evolution and genetic engineering of Saccharomyces cerevisiae using CRISPR/Cas9 technologies. Developed experience in molecular biology, strain engineering, experimental design and industrial biotechnology applications.

Contributed to experimental research involving inflammatory disease models and immune cell analysis, developing experience in animal handling, experimental support and flow cytometry monitoring in an applied immunology research environment.

Counselor (Director) at UFPel of the National League of Biotechnology Academics.

Research Scientist at the Laboratory of Microbiology (Technological Development Center), working on biotechnology projects involving recombinant protein expression in E. coli and Pichia pastoris, probiotic development and vaccine-related research. Experience with microbiology, molecular biology, experimental design and scientific collaboration in applied biotechnology projects.

Exchange Internship

International research experience in industrial biotechnology, with hands-on operation of bioreactors, fermentation processes and analytical support in a multidisciplinary research environment.

Thesis= Genetic pathways toward efficiency: adaptive laboratory evolution and gene editing strategies in the fermentation of lignocellulosic hydrolysate by Saccharomyces cerevisiae PhD research focused on yeast engineering, CRISPR/Cas9 genetic modification and experimental evolution of Saccharomyces cerevisiae for industrial biotechnology and bioenergy applications.

Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto Integrated Master in Bioengineering Academic Exchange Scholarship (Santander) 12 months duration

Graduation thesis: bioinformatics in the development of Lawsonia intracellularis vaccine: in silico analysis of the potential vaccine of LI0902 protein.