"She encourages us to pursue our goals and celebrates with us, even small victories. She does not mind sharing her time to help others and has one of the kindest hearts but she knows when it is necessary to be tough and brave, after all, she is a woman with great principles. But above all, she is an example, not only as a brilliant scientist but mostly as a person, for knowing that her health is her main priority."

Nominated by Marlene Lages, Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Polytechnic of Leiria, Portugal