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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.

James D. Watson

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Members of the jury

The jury of the award consists of a distinguished panel of outstanding scientists involved in vision research, and of exceptional public figures involved in meeting the needs of the developing world. read more

Contact

Champalimaud Foundation Praça Duque de Saldanha n° 1-9 D 1050-094 Lisbon, Portugal T (+351) 213 568 160 F (+351) 213 568 169 General enquiries: info@fundacaochampalimaud.pt Vision Award: award@fchampalimaud.org read more