Pedro Matos Pereira is a Principal Investigator at ITQB NOVA specializing in advanced microscopy techniques, particularly structured illumination microscopy and super-resolution imaging methods. His research focuses on the development and optimization of advanced imaging technologies for biological applications, with expertise in computational approaches for microscopy data processing and cellular imaging. As a workshop instructor for the symposium, Pedro will lead the Structured Illumination Microscopy workshop, providing hands-on training in SIM principles, instrumentation, image acquisition strategies, and data processing techniques for participants interested in super-resolution microscopy applications.