graduated in 1997 in Chemical Engineering at the University of Coimbra, post-graduation in Business Sciences at UC. University of Coimbra Tech Transfer Office Coordinator from 2003 to 2019 (executive coordinator of the regional Innovation Ecosystem, with responsibilities for pipeline management; catalyse and monitor the ecosystem; interface for innovation and knowledge transfer issues; R&D results commercial development; IP portfolio managing and licensing). Involved in several EITHealth and Innostars activities and roles since 2016, namely EITHealth Supervisory Board Member and Innostars Chairman. Since 2019 is coordinating the University of Coimbra R&D International Networks and the pedagogical innovation unit.