Dr Catalina Fernández de Ana Portela is CEO and Founder of Hifas da Terra, a European biotechnology company specialising in the research, cultivation and development of clinical-grade medicinal mushroom extracts. A biologist, mycologist and author, Dr Fernández de Ana Portela also holds a PhD in Integrative Oncology. Her work focuses on investigating the therapeutic potential of medicinal fungi and translating mycological science into evidence-based applications that support immune resilience, metabolic health and healthy ageing. Under her leadership, Hifas da Terra has become internationally recognised for its commitment to scientific rigour, sustainable cultivation and innovation in mushroom biotechnology. Dr Fernández de Ana Portela is a respected biologist, mycologist and mycotherapist, her work sits at the intersection of biotechnology, oncology research and longevity science, positioning functional mushrooms within a contemporary framework of integrative health.
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