Neste episódio do Podcast CRUZAMENTO, André Correia e Daniel Guedelha conversam com Patrícia Calado sobre estratégias de inovação e pesquisa na saúde, bem como a necessidade de avaliar adequadamente os investimentos públicos nesta área. A interdisciplinaridade na pesquisa médica é também destacada como crucial para solucionar problemas complexos de saúde. Patrícia Calado is a results-driven professional dedicated to accelerating positive impact through the uptake of innovation into healthcare. Her career was built on collaborative work with healthcare institutions, industry, and research organizations all over the country. Currently she's a member of the Board at NOVA Medical School (NMS), as Vice-Dean for Research, and she's responsible for developing and implementing the faculty’s research and innovation strategy, in close articulation to the Dean. Previously she worked for different innovation and funding agencies in Portugal as the National Contact Point and Delegate for Health in the EU Research and Innovation Programme (2015-2022). Between 2020 and 2022 she was a member of the Board at the Agency for Clinical Research and Biomedical Innovation (AICIB), were she led the international strategy of the Agency and set up the team of National Contact Points and Delegates for Health. She has 25+ years of experience in the fields of Health and Life Sciences with experience in the coordination of multi-disciplinary teams in the context of academia, SME, and governmental agencies. She's driven by inspiring and motivating people to achieve a shared vision and goals. During her career she implemented processes of transformational leadership by encouraging innovation and empowering her teams to take risks and learn from mistakes, while creating a culture of trust, openness, and learning in the organization. She has a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon and a degree in Biology from the Faculty of Sciences and Technology of the University of Coimbra. Other relevant references | Outras referências relevantes: NOVA Medical School (NMS) (website) Agency for Clinical Research and Biomedical Innovation (AICIB) (website) Contacts | Contactos: CruzamentoPodcast.com [email protected] LinkedIN: Cruzamento Twitter: @cruzamentofm Facebook: @podcastcruzamento Instagram: @cruzamentopodcast YouTube: Podcast Cruzamento