NOVA Medical School researcher elected Rector of NOVA

17-Sep-2025

On September 16, 2025, the General Council of NOVA University Lisbon elected Paulo Pereira as the institution’s new Rector.

As Research Coordinator at NOVA Medical School, Paulo Pereira leads a group dedicated to the study of degenerative retinal diseases and coordinates the iNOVA4Health unit. Founder and director of the NBR – NOVA Biomedical Research international master’s program, he also stood out for his role in NOVA Medical School’s response during the COVID-19 pandemic.

With a career distinguished by research, pedagogical innovation, and international cooperation, Paulo Pereira now takes the helm of NOVA.

More information HERE.