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IPTM International Project for Teaching Malacology Rolanda Maria Albuquerue de Matos "Honoris Causae" Member Degree in Biological Sciences from the Faculty of Science, University Coimbra . Between 1949 and 1954 was in the same Faculty , responsible for practical lessons of the chairs of the 3rd Group ( Zoology and Anthropology ) at the same time pursuing research work started two years before the Anthropological Museum and Laboratory . Then , as in Lisbon , much of his scientific activity was developed at the Center for Genetics and Molecular Biology , where he made mainly studies on the genetics of Helicídeos . When these studies had to be stopped , he devoted himself and the systematic mapping of terrestrial gastropods Portuguese Testáceos taking frequented by large periods of the Museums of Zoology Universities Portuguese Classic : Lisbon, Coimbra and more assiduously , Port , to study the collections deposited in them . Other topics of study: cytology, immunocytochemistry and differentiation cell , lanar technology, systematic Fish and Amphibians , ecology and protection of Portuguese fauna. She is the author of over seventy scientific publications : work research , outreach, training and translations .