About Us

Meet our team

AltF4 is powered by a multidisciplinary team of researchers and specialists from the University of Évora and CEBAL – Centro de Biotecnologia Agrícola e Agro-Alimentar do Alentejo.

Our expertise spans plant pathology, agronomy, biotechnology, data analysis, and olive production. 

United by a strong link to the territory and to growers, we work at the interface between scientific research and real-world agricultural practice.

Our Core Values

  • Innovation and Excellence
  • Integrity and Transparency
  • Collaboration and Team work
  • Sustainability and Impact
Maria do Rosário Félix (MED UÉvora)
Maria Doroteia Campos (MED UÉvora)
Filipa Santos (MED UÉvora)
André Albuquerque (MED UÉvora)
Joana Amaro Ribeiro (MED UÉvora)
Mariana Patanita (MED UÉvora)
Margarida Basaloco Fonseca (MED UÉvora)
Maria João Cabrita (MED UÉvora)
Maria Catarina Campos (MED UÉvora)
Ana Elisa Barroso (MED UÉvora)
Rita Martins (CEBAL)

Advancing knowledge today to deliver real-world impact tomorrow.

ALTF4 integrates interdisciplinary research to develop effective strategies for Alternaria disease control in olive production. Through close collaboration with growers, we convert scientific evidence into practical tools that support sustainable, resilient Mediterranean agro-systems.