: She is currently an FWO PhD Scholar at the University of Antwerp in Belgium. Her doctoral work is conducted within the Department of Biomedical Sciences, specifically under the µNEURO Research Centre of Excellence .

Beyond the laboratory, Mendes is active in the broader scientific community, participating in international conferences and advocacy:

: Her research focuses on Peripheral Neuropathy , particularly Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, working alongside prominent researchers like Professor Vincent Timmerman. Professional Contributions and Recognition