Joana Campos has a decade of experience in antimicrobial resistance research, with a focus on the detection, genomic epidemiology, and ecology of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria. She completed her PhD in 2018 at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto (FFUP), where her research centered on identifying high-risk clones of Salmonella using advanced omics techniques. In 2019, Joana joined the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S), where she expanded her expertise into the human microbiome, bioinformatics, and immunology. By 2022, she transitioned to the biotechnology sector, conducting research within a cosmetics and pharmaceuticals company. In 2024, she served as a Researcher and Project Manager for the EU-funded WASTELESS project, coordinated by University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD). Joana’s expertise has also been recognized by her selection for scientific and technical support panels and working groups at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Currently, she is a Professor and Researcher at the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS), University of Porto.