Scientific Advisor

Ana Santos Almeida, PhD

Instituto de Medicina Molecular Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon

Dr. Ana Santos Almeida is a cancer immunologist focused on harnessing the human microbiome to develop innovative therapies. With a strong foundation in microbiology and immunology, her career centers on understanding the intricate connection between the microbiome and the immune system to improve human health.

As the former head of R&D at Tiny Health, Dr. Almeida deepened her expertise in microbiome research, exploring ways to bring these insights into clinical practice. In March 2023, she became the Principal Investigator of the prestigious Microbiome in Health and Disease Laboratory at Instituto de Medicina Molecular in Portugal.

Her mission is to translate microbiome research into patient-centered solutions by developing safe and effective live biotherapeutics to treat, intercept, and prevent cancer. Passionate about collaboration, Dr. Almeida continues to push the boundaries of science to advance healthcare.

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