Pedro Antonio Fernandes Lourenco

Final year Biomedical Science student at Edinburgh Napier University with a strong academic background in microbiology and molecular biology. Experienced in laboratory-based research, including microbial detection, culture techniques, molecular confirmation methods, and experimental laboratory procedures. Holds prior education in STEM from the United States. Motivated to pursue research in infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance, with the long-term goal of contributing to the development of novel therapeutic strategies.

Undergraduate Research Project: Molecular Detection of Escherichia coli on Frequently Touched Surfaces in a Higher Education Environment

Conducted an independent laboratory-based research project investigating bacterial contamination on frequently touched surfaces within a university environment.

Key responsibilities: Sample collection from environmental surfaces, Microbial culture using selective and differential media, Serial dilution and colony enumeration, Gram staining and microscopic analysis, Polymerase chain reaction for bacterial identification, Data recording and interpretation, Application of aseptic laboratory techniques