Cristina Luís holds a PhD in Biology (Conservation Biology) from the University of Lisbon (2006), with research on the genetic conservation of the Sorraia horse, partly conducted at the University of Kentucky, USA. Recognizing the importance of science communication (SciCom), she pursued a postdoc in Science and Society Studies (2007–2009) at CIES-Iscte, focusing on the role of researchers in promoting biological sciences. This work, conducted in collaboration with cE3c-Ciências.ULisboa and CSIC, Spain, marked the beginning of her interdisciplinary career. From 2009 to 2014, Cristina worked as a researcher at the National Museum of Natural History and Science (MUHNAC) and became a member of CIUHCT. During this period, she broadened her focus to include the history of science, natural history, and society. She co-coordinated dissemination activities, managed projects, and served as Vice-President of MUHNAC’s Scientific Council. During this time, she developed a strong interest in citizen science (CS), which became a central theme of her subsequent work. Between 2015 and 2019, Cristina conducted a postdoc at MUHNAC, CIUHCT and CIES-Iscte, on CS and scientific collections exploring their intersection with society. This research led to her ongoing CEEC-funded project, Documenting Biodiversity: A Time Travel Through Citizen Science in Portugal, which reconstructs CS history using museum archives and historical publications. To date, she has secured around €600K in research funding (excluding individual awards) , significantly advancing CS studies in Portugal and fostering collaborations with national and international networks. Cristina has published over 50 works across many fields including CS, SciCom, and history of science. She has contributed key publications on the evolution of CS in Portugal, co-edited a volume of Ciência, Tecnologia e Medicina na Construção de Portugal, and co-authored policy briefs and tools under EU-funded projects like NEWSERA. In 2023, she was recognized as a “Woman in Science” by Ciência Viva, a distinction that further inspired her research into gender and science. In education, Cristina teaches SciCom at the University of Lisbon and NOVA School of Science and Technology, coordinates advanced courses for PhD students, and has mentored seven MSc theses, with five others currently under her supervision, along with a PhD student. She has also supervised research assistants and served on MSc and PhD juries at national and international institutions. As Chief Editor of HoST - Journal of History of Science and Technology (2020–2023), she successfully led its indexing in Scopus, along with her editorial team. Cristina’s engagement with the scientific community and society is extensive. She co-organized the 6th National Meeting on the History of Science and Technology and three National Citizen Science Meetings. She (co)curated six science exhibitions, developed a marine CS kit for schools, and (co)coordinated six editions of the European Researchers’ Night. Recent initiatives include coordinating a CS photography contest under NEWSERA and serving as Science & Society curator for FIC.A (2022). Cristina has evaluated projects for the EU (Horizon 2020), the European Science Foundation, and several other funding bodies. She is a reviewer for journals in biodiversity, CS, SciCom, and history of science. Cristina is President of the Portuguese CS Network as well as a member of ECSA, the Portuguese SciCom Association, and the Iberoamerican CS Network. Her work continues to bridge science, society, and history, fostering inclusivity and innovation in research and public engagement.