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In addition to client projects, I actively contribute to the medical translation and writing community through training, speaking, panels, and publications.
You need a reliable partner that makes sure you achieve your goal – content that’s not just correct, but useful, timely, and impactful.
Training Courses & Workshops
I design and deliver training for translators, writers, and life-science professionals, with a focus on practical skills and real-world application.
Recurring Training Course
APTRAD Medical Translation
Course - Level 1
June 2023
EUPATI Portugal: Clinical trial lay summaries - The translation and validation process
2022
CW ELAB: Introduction to Medical Translation (free online training, available on demand)
December 2021
ProZ: Clinical trial translation basic concepts and terminology
Recurring Training Course
APTRAD Medical Translation
Course - Level 2
May 2023
TPPT: Workshop on clear communication using plain language
April 2022
APTRAD: The medical translator's kit – from training to practice
May 2021
Autónoma Academy: Postgraduate Course in Translation - Lecture on Medical Translation
May 2025
APTRAD TranslateGuimarães: Translate, adapt, validate: Linguistic validation in practice
January 2023
AICIB/APDI: Clinical trials: What should the patient know? - Informed Consent Form
April 2022
FLUC Master's Degree Class: Linguistic Validation – More than translating, adapting
December 2020
EFCCA Academy: Using PRO Measures and RWE in Clinical Trials
Speaking Engagements
I contribute to international conferences and professional meetings as a speaker and moderator, sharing insights on medical communication, translation, writing, and professional development.
May 2025
EMWA Spring Conference: Beyond Translation: A Holistic View of Localisation in Medical Communication (ESS4: The evolving landscape of medical writing business and expanded role of medical writers)
October 2024
METM: Expanding horizons in MedComms: navigating the future as language professionals
April & May 2024
BP: From queries to feedback: Quality and client relations
November 2023
BP: The translator’s role when working with patient-facing material
February 2023
ELIA Together: From newbie to expert: A how-to guide to specialise in life sciences/medical translation
May 2022
TPPT: Translating patient materials – the translator's role in access to information
August 2020
DIA MW Shared Learning: From Source to Target - The Process and Challenges of Medical Translation
January 2025
APTRAD Conversas sem Tabus (open discussion about medical translation)
May 2024
APTRAD: Beyond the machine: the undeniable value of human intelligence and empathy
February 2024
ELIA Together: Regaining common ground: A dialogue on LSP-freelancer relationship
November 2023
EMWA: Seminar Writing in Plain Language for Publications: Translating PLS
October 2022
METM: Working with clients: From query management to in-country review
April 2022
APTRAD: Medical translation before, during and after the pandemic
November 2024
EMWA: Co-chair of the Translation Seminar, a full day event covering “Foundations and best practices” (expert sessions) and “Key translation topics” (breakout rooms)
May 2024
9th IBD Symposium: Clinical research and clinical trial ambassadors
December 2023
Epistran: A practical approach to Plain Language Summaries
October 2023
ATA: From translator to writer:
The path toward medical writing
September 2022
ProZ: Five questions you should ask throughout your freelance career
January 2021
TREMÉDICA: Introduction to Linguistic Validation of Patient-Reported Outcomes
Podcasts & Panels
I take part in podcasts, roundtables, and panel discussions that bring together diverse perspectives from the translation, medical writing, and localization fields.
July 2025
APTRAD Conversas sem Tabus (open discussion about pricing)
March 2024
Talent Talks: Medical Translation
May 2023
Totally Clinical podcast: Lost in translation: Breaking the clinical trials language barrier
August 2021
TREMÉDICA: Roundtable "Translating Patient-Facing Materials"
June 2025
APTRAD Conversas sem Tabus (open discussion about entering the market)
October 2023
The Language Worker podcast: Medical translation and knowledge sharing
March 2023
MemoQ Life Sciences Round Table Series: Linguistic Validation
August 2021
Multilingual Summer Series: Let’s Talk About Capturing the Patient’s Voice in Translation
10 May 2024
EMWA: Roundtable on Best Practices in Translation
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June 2023
MemoQ Talks podcast: Medical Translation & Writing
April 2022
University of Aveiro: VIII TradTalks
Publications
I contribute as an author, editor, and guest writer to professional journals, blogs, and networks, raising awareness of the role of medical translation and writing.
June 2025
Medical Writing, Volume 34, Number 2: Making medical communication accessible to all: A translator’s perspective
March 2024
EMWA: Co-editor of MW journal, Volume 33, Issue 1 "Medical translation: A driving force behind equitable access to healthcare" - open access
November 2024
APTRAD newsletter: Innovation in translation: the importance of specialization and experience
2022
COVID-19 multilingual dictionary (compilation of Portuguese terms) - open access
May 2024
Mutilingual magazine, May issue: Regaining common ground in the language service industry - open access
June 2020
APTRAD: Newsletter article on Medical Translation - From Training to Practice
Collaborations are welcome!
I’m always glad to share knowledge and experience – whether through training courses, conference talks, panel discussions, podcasts, or written contributions.
If you’re looking for someone to speak or to contribute an article, workshop, or interview in an area where my profile would be a good fit, I’d be happy to collaborate.
Patient Advocacy
Living with Crohn’s disease means I understand the value of having clear information to achieve true patient engagement and empowerment.
I often collaborate with organizations dedicated to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) by translating patient information materials, awareness-raising campaigns, and surveys.
I work with the International Federation of Crohn's & Ulcerative Colitis Associations (IFCCA), the Portuguese Association of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (APDI), and the Portuguese Crohn's & Colitis Association (Doença de Crohn/Colite Portugal).
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