Maria Paula Macedo, Full Professor and Principal Investigator at NOVA Medical School, has been elected Vice-President of the European Society for Clinical Investigation (ESCI), a distinction that reinforces the international recognition of her scientific career and the growing prominence of biomedical research carried out in Portugal.
This appointment is particularly important in the current context, given that the ESCI annual congress will be held in Lisbon in 2026, hosted by NOVA Medical School, which underlines the institution's leadership and visibility on the European clinical research scene.
Founded in 1967, ESCI is a prestigious European scientific society that promotes excellence in clinical and translational research, fostering collaboration between researchers and clinicians across Europe and actively contributing to the advancement of medical sciences.
Professor Paula Macedo has carried out excellent research in the areas of diabetes, obesity and their comorbidities, exploring everything from molecular mechanisms to their clinical implications, making a significant contribution to the innovation and application of scientific knowledge in health.
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