People
James Watson with Leonor Beleza
Scientific questions pertaining to biomedical research require an interdisciplinary approach. The Champalimaud Foundation recognises this. It has therefore aligned itself with a broad spectrum of individuals whose expertise in a given field is internationally recognised
Executive Committee
The President of the committee of the Champalimaud Foundation is Leonor Beleza, who was designated by António Champalimaud in his will. Ms Beleza is joined on the Board of Directors by António Borges and João Botelho.
General Council
The members of the General Council, entrusted with the task of determining the course of the foundation’s ongoing development, come from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. Each is held in great esteem in their field. All are committed to enhancing the well-being of people. They are:
• Fernando Henrique Cardoso
• Simone Veil
• Aníbal Cavaco Silva (emeritus)
• António Almeida Santos
• António Coutinho
• António Damásio
• António Travassos
• Daniel Proença de Carvalho
• Carlos Eugénio Corrêa da Silva
• João Raposo Magalhães
• Pedro D’Abreu Loureiro
Science and Ethics
The Scientific Committee will include some of the world’s most renowned scientists, researchers, academics and medical practitioners.