Dr. Sofia Ferreira

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sofia Ferreira is a Chancellor's Fellow and UKRI-Future Leaders Fellow at the University of Edinburgh, where she leads research in the Centre for Inflammation Research. Her work focuses on redefining aging and developing new strategies to enhance skin regeneration and extend ‘health span’. Through her research, she investigates the role of cellular senescence in age-related diseases and seeks interventions to improve tissue repair in aging populations. Ferreira's academic journey includes a PhD in Cellular Senescence and a Master’s in Biomedical Research. She has received several awards for her contributions to research and innovation, including the IRR Early Career Innovator Award and recognition in the Converge Kickstart Challenge. Ferreira’s curiosity about aging led her to explore innovative methodologies to combat age-associated conditions, contributing to a better understanding of how to maintain quality of life as populations age.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2017-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Forbes’ Lab, University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, UK

Conducted research on cellular senescence and its role in aging and regeneration.

Awards

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Converge Kickstart Challenge Runner

2022-01-01
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IRR Early Career Innovator Award

2019-01-01

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
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  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

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