In this episode of She Has a PhD, host Inês Veiga welcomes Sandra Caldeira, Head of the Disease Prevention Unit at the European Commission's Joint Research Centre. From growing up in Santarém, Portugal, with a fascination for health and viruses, to conducting groundbreaking research on the human papillomavirus in Heidelberg and navigating postdoctoral challenges at Stanford, Sandra's journey is one of resilience and boundless curiosity.

Sandra shares how her love for writing led her to a career in scientific editing at EMBO and how an interview sparked her transition into science policy-making. Tune in to hear Sandra's reflections on leadership, optimism, and the role of science in shaping a better future. Don’t miss her advice for young women in science and her vision for tackling global challenges like cancer and climate change.

🎧 Listen now and be inspired by Sandra’s incredible journey from the lab to policy-making!

 🔗 Connect with Sandra Caldeira

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scaldeira/

🔗 Connect with Inês Veiga

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