Education
Moreira received her Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences from University of Coimbra in 2007.
Moreira received her Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences from University of Coimbra in 2007.
Moreira is recognized in the field of Alzheimer"s disease research particularly for her work on bioenergetics. She is distinguished as one of the top neuroscientists in Portugal. Moreira"s research is primarily focused on the impact of neurodegenerative conditions on brain function with special focus on bioenergetics.
The physiologic process of aging and the pathologic process of diabetes have also been studied by Moreira as important risk factors for neurodegeneration.
She also received the L"Oreal for Women in Science award (2008) supported by L"Oreal Portugal/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization/Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT).