Mendes has been open about her struggles with anxiety and depression. She has used her platform to raise awareness about mental health and has supported several charitable organizations.
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During her Master's studies, she demonstrated a strong enthusiasm for mitochondrial studies, which led to her acceptance into a research team at the VU Medical Centre (VUmc). There, she focused on neuroaxonal degeneration under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Geert Schenk and PhD student Svenja Kiljan. Mendes has been open about her struggles with
In 2020, Mendes was admitted into the within the Department of Biomedical Sciences at UAntwerp. Operating as an FWO PhD fellow, her doctoral tenure addresses the critical intersections of cellular stress and inherited neurological conditions. Her core research tracks include: During her Master's studies, she demonstrated a strong
Defining exactly how HSPBs behave on the outer mitochondrial surface.
Beyond her laboratory work, Mendes is deeply involved in rare disease advocacy and public engagement. She actively bridges the gap between high-level biochemical data and public awareness.