Hi, I’m Miguel!
I am a bioinformatician, with experience in genomic and molecular biology research, contributing to the discovery of genetic mechanisms in plants and microorganisms.
Throughout my career, I have collaborated with prestigious institutions, developing bioinformatics pipelines and genetic analysis platforms, while also mentoring students and presenting at international conferences.
My work is characterised by a multidisciplinary approach, blending technical expertise with a focus on innovation and excellence.
Professional experience
| Since 2024-12 | Senior Python Developer We Are Meta |
| 2023-07 to 2024-12 | Senior Bioinformatician National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge |
| 2023-01 to 2023-07 | Senior Python Developer Log.Oscon Lda |
| 2020-11 to 2023-01 | Bioinformatician GenoMed® – Diagnósticos de Medicina Molecular, S.A. |
Would you like to know more details or learn about my experience prior to 2020? Send me a message!
Teaching
1 Master Student
2 Internships
4 Undergraduate Students
2 Master Classes
3 Graduation Classes
1 Advanced Course
Education
| 2021 | PhD in Biology School of Agriculture, University of Lisbon, Portugal |
| 2011 | Master’s in Functional Biology School of Agriculture, University of Lisbon, Portugal |
| 2010 | Graduation in Biology School of Agriculture, University of Lisbon, Portugal |
Publications
These are the most cited publications. You may check the full list of publications and communications on ORCID.
2014 – Ramos, MJN; Coito, JL; Silva, HG; Cunha, J; Costa, MM; Rocheta, M*
Flower development and sex specification in wild grapevine
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2164-15-1095
2017 – Karimi, E; Ramos, M; Gonçalves, JM; Xavier, JR; Reis, MP; Costa, R*
Comparative metagenomics reveals the distinctive adaptive features of the Spongia officinalis endosymbiotic consortium.
DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.02499
2017 – Coito, JL; Ramos, MJN; Cunha, JM; Silva, HG; Amâncio, S; Costa, MMR; Rocheta, M*
VviAPRT3 and VviFSEX: two genes involved in sex specification able to distinguish different flower types in Vitis.
DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2017.00098
2016 – Rocheta, M; Coito, JL; Ramos, MJN; Carvalho, L; Becker, JD; Carbonell-Bejerano, P; Amâncio, S*
Transcriptomic comparison between two Vitis vinifera L. varieties (Trincadeira and Touriga Nacional) in abiotic stress conditions.
DOI: 10.1186/s12870-016-0911-4
2018 – Coito, JL ; Silva, HG ; Ramos, MJN; Montez, M; Cunha, JM; Amâncio, S; Costa, MMR; Rocheta, M*
Vitis floral sex specification acts downstream and independently of the ABCDE model genes
DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2018.01029