Catarina Carrao

Catarina Carrão from BioSciPons, is a clinical evaluation and benefit-risk assessment specialist. Previously, she studied Biochemistry and worked in academic research. In 2006, she was a Marie-Curie Early Stage Researcher in the Universitätsmedizin Charité Berlin. In 2011, she was a Postdoctoral fellow at the University of Yale Cardiovascular Research Centre (YCRC). In 2012, she received the European Science Slam title. In 2013, she was awarded Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA). In 2021 she was nominated Young Science Journalist of the Year by the Association of British Science Writers (ABSW).

Her scientific expertise in neuroscience, cardiovascular, oncology, molecular biology and biostatistics allows her to understand the needs of innovative medical device manufacturers; and support them in navigating the regulatory waters of certification. By understanding the importance of evidence, not only in written form to peers but also to deliver valuable information to the consumer, BioSciPons is favoured by start-ups in the fields of artificial intelligence, wearables, implants, among other innovative technologies.