Under the terms of the regulations in force and in accordance with the Faculty's statutes, following the departure of Professor Helena Canhão, who has been appointed Secretary of State for Science and Innovation by the new Government, Professor Miguel Xavier - until now Vice Dean and President of the Scientific Council - will assume the duties of Interim Dean of NOVA Medical School, after appointment by the Rector of NOVA University Lisbon, until the new elections on 8 October 2025.