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Henrique O'Neill is an Associate Professor (with Habilitation) in the Department of Marketing, Operations and General Management at ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon, Portugal. He is an Integrated Researcher at ISTAR-Iscte - Research Center in Information Sciences, Technologies and Architecture. His research focuses on information systems adoption, organizational strategy, and process optimization in healthcare, finance, and public administration. Education: PhD in Business Organization and Management - University of Cranfield (1995) Master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Higher Technical Institute (1987) Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering - Higher Technical Institute (1983) Research Interests: His work spans business/IT strategy, systems modeling, process analysis, and technology implementation. Key domains include healthcare informatics, banking systems, and Industry 4.0 applications. He emphasizes practical solutions for organizational performance through technology integration. Publication Trends: Recent articles explore intelligent business systems, telemedicine, design science methodologies, and supply chain innovation. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with sector-specific applications in healthcare, education, and logistics. Professional Engagement: Member: Portuguese Telemedicine Association, Order of Engineers Commissioner: INEM (National Institute of Medical Emergency) reform study Director: Center for IT Development (2010-2014) Advising & Projects: Supervises 7 graduate students (1 PhD, 6 Master's). Leads EU-funded projects including: Atlantic Crossing (2024-2025): US-Portugal academic collaboration in AI/cybersecurity AAL4ALL (2011-2015): Ambient Assisted Living ecosystem UNITE (2000-2002): Ubiquitous teamwork platforms

• Information Systems
• Operations Management
• Business Strategy
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Daniel W. Green is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration in the Finance Unit at Harvard Business School , Harvard University. He teaches Finance II to MBA students and pursues research at the intersection of corporate finance, capital markets, and financial intermediation. Education: PhD in Financial Economics – MIT Sloan School of Management BA in Economics & Mathematics – University of Rochester Research Interests: Professor Green’s scholarship centers on how the organization of financial markets shapes firm capital structure and broader economic activity. Current projects explore socially responsible capital allocation, bank exit policies in energy lending, transaction-tax externalities in real-estate markets, and retirement-income innovation. His work spans both theoretical modeling and empirical analysis, drawing on settings as diverse as high-yield debt markets and microfinance. Publications Profile: Across 16 refereed articles, working papers, and Harvard cases, Green’s recent output tackles pressing policy and market questions—from the fiscal impact of Los Angeles’ mansion tax to the real effects of bank divestment from coal. Collectively, these studies illuminate how financing frictions, regulatory policies, and investor preferences jointly determine capital flows, firm behavior, and household welfare. Teaching & Case Development: In addition to Finance II, Green has authored or co-authored multiple award-winning HBS cases covering divestment strategy (Harvard Endowment), retirement product design (RTX Lifetime Income), and competitive bidding (Anadarko Petroleum). Contact: Email: dgreen@hbs.edu Office: 235 Baker Library, Harvard Business School, Boston, MA 02163

• Corporate Finance
• Capital Markets
• Financial Intermediation
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Maria Leonilde Rocha Varela is an Associate Professor with Habilitation at the School of Engineering, University of Minho, Portugal, where she also serves as a Senior Researcher at the Algoritmi Research Centre. She has been an integrated member of the Algoritmi Research Centre since 2012 and works in the Department of Production and Systems. Dr. Varela earned her degree in Production Engineering from the University of Minho in 1994, completed a Master's in Computer Integrated Production at DPS-UMinho in 1999, and received her Ph.D. in Production and Systems from the University of Minho in 2007. Her primary research focuses on Manufacturing Management, particularly Production Planning, Control and Optimization, and Collaborative Paradigms, Networks and Decision Making Models. She maintains extensive international collaborations with institutions worldwide including the National Institute of Industrial Engineering, VSB-Technick Univerzita Ostrava, University of Belgrade, and others. Her research spans Web Applications and Services for supporting Engineering and Production Management, with increasing emphasis on Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, and Industry 4.0/5.0 applications. She has made significant contributions to scheduling algorithms, optimization techniques, and decision support systems for manufacturing environments. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward integrating Artificial Intelligence with traditional manufacturing processes, particularly in Robotic Process Automation applications. Her research increasingly focuses on sustainable manufacturing practices, with numerous publications addressing energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and resource optimization. There is a clear emphasis on multi-objective optimization approaches to solve complex manufacturing problems, particularly in distributed job shop scheduling. Her work demonstrates an evolution from traditional production planning methods to more advanced AI-driven approaches for Industry 4.0 and 5.0 environments. Dr. Varela has held significant academic leadership roles, currently serving as the director of the master's course in Engineering and Quality Management at DPS-UMinho. She previously coordinated the industrial management and systems subgroup from 2012 to 2021 and was part of the steering committee for the master's course in systems engineering between 2016 and 2019. She has successfully supervised more than 70 MSc projects, with over 15 currently ongoing, focusing on Production and Systems Engineering. Her supervision encompasses collaborative management models, traditional decision approaches, and web-based platforms incorporating AI techniques. She coordinates research projects including 2 concluded Ph.D. projects and 6 ongoing ones. She collaborates as a research member in several R&D projects with national and international industrial enterprises and institutions, and in international Erasmus projects. Dr. Varela is an active participant in the academic community, serving on editorial boards of several international journals and as a member of organizing and scientific committees for numerous international conferences. She is a member of several prestigious research networks including the Euro Working Group of Decision Support Systems (EWG-DSS), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Industrial Engineering Network, and the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE).

• Manufacturing Management
• Production Planning
• Production Control
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José Soares Neves is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon and a key figure at CIES-Iscte, where he serves as Deputy Director and Co-coordinator of the Communication and Culture Research Group. He is also the Director of the Portuguese Observatory on Cultural Activities (OPAC), a role he has held since its founding in 2018. His academic affiliations span teaching and research in cultural sociology, public cultural policies, and museum studies. PhD in Sociology of Communication, Culture, and Education (ISCTE, 2012) Master’s in Communication, Culture, and Information Technologies (ISCTE, 1999) Bachelor’s in Sociology (FCSH-UNL, 1993) His research centers on cultural policies, audience studies, museum accessibility, reading practices, and cultural statistics. He has led major national studies on cultural participation and heritage access. His work bridges academic research and public policy, particularly through OPAC and CIES-Iscte. His recent publications (2020–2025) reflect a strong focus on post-pandemic cultural recovery, digital transformation in museums, reading behavior among youth, and the statistical monitoring of cultural activities. These works demonstrate consistent engagement with public cultural institutions and policy evaluation. He has received no explicitly listed scientific awards in the provided text, but his leadership in national observatories and research groups indicates significant professional recognition. José Soares Neves advises a large number of graduate students—over 10 at the doctoral level and more than 100 at the Master’s level—on topics including cultural management, audience engagement, digital culture, and heritage policy. He has also been involved in research projects related to cultural funding, media, and the book industry. He leads research initiatives within CIES-Iscte’s Communication and Culture group and directs OPAC, positioning him at the intersection of academic research and national cultural policy development. His work supports evidence-based policymaking in the Portuguese cultural sector.

• Cultural Sociology
• Sociology of Culture
• Cultural Policies
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Pedro Ferreira is a Professor at Iscte Business School, ISCTE - IUL, Lisbon, Portugal. His academic work spans multiple disciplines including business model innovation, cultural management, digital display systems, and consumer behavior. Key research areas: Business Model Innovation, Cultural Management, Digital Display Systems Interdisciplinary work: Healthcare Management, Energy Efficiency, Sensory Marketing Notable collaborations: Rock in Rio, Ferreira's de Castro Cultural Complex His publications demonstrate ecosystem-based approaches to cultural economics, with applications in virtual reality exhibitions and sustainable business practices. Recent work focuses on technology integration in perfume exhibitions and energy efficiency strategies. Earlier research includes pharmacological studies on P2X7 receptors in colitis and foundational financial accounting textbooks. He has analyzed group buying systems in Portugal and explored intersections between management theory and art. Academic contributions span 45 years, with a 2024 patent on digital display systems and a 1979 report on tomato industry economics. Current affiliations include: Iscte Business School ExecED at ISCTE INDEG-ISCTE Edifício INDEG-ISCTE, Lisbon

• Business Model Innovation
• Cultural Management
• Digital Display Systems
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Teresa Marat-Mendes is a Full Professor in the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning at ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon, where she is also an Integrated Researcher at DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte - Center for Studies on Socioeconomic Change and Territory. Her work bridges academia and policy, focusing on sustainable urban transitions, urban metabolism, and spatial planning reform. Full Professor, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, ISCTE-IUL Integrated Researcher, DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte Coordinator of major research projects: MEMO, SPLACH, HAT Member of ISUF and former President of the Portuguese-language Network on Urban Morphology (PNUM) Teresa's research centers on urban sustainability, with a strong emphasis on urban form, ecological urbanism, food systems, and the 15-minute city concept. She investigates how urban morphology influences material flows, energy use, and social equity, advocating for evidence-based, transformative planning policies that respond to climate change and urban sprawl. Her recent publications and projects reflect a clear trajectory toward integrating urban agriculture, transit-oriented development, and proximity-based urban models. The HAT project (2025–2028) exemplifies this trend, aiming to reduce automobile dependence and food imports through green Proximity-Oriented Development (PODs). Earlier work like the MEMO project analyzed historical urban metabolism in Lisbon, providing sustainable lessons from the past. Scientific recognition includes: Women in Science 2019 Award in Architecture (Ciência Viva) Author of Atlas of the Food System. Challenges for a Sustainable transition of the Lisbon Region (Springer) Strong citation metrics: H-index 14 (Google Scholar), 7 (Scopus) Teresa has supervised numerous research initiatives and collaborated with institutions across Europe. She has served as ERASMUS Coordinator (2002–2016) and Vice Director of her department (2013–2016), contributing to academic governance at ISCTE. Her work connects academic research with business and policy sectors to catalyze urban transitions. She has been involved in key research centers and networks: DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte (research leadership) CITTA and GOVCOPP collaborations Portuguese-language Network on Urban Morphology (PNUM), which she co-founded and led (2015–2018)

• Urban Form
• Urban and Social Metabolism
• Ecological Urbanism
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Cristina Baptista is an Associate Professor at the Lisbon School of Economics & Management (ISEG), Universidade de Lisboa, where she has held various leadership roles including Member of the Coordination Committee of Sports Management Master Programme (2021-2022), Member of the Executive Committee of the Management Department (2020-2022), and Coordinator of the Sports Management undergraduate program (2017-2019). Her academic career spans multiple institutions across Europe, including ISLA, ISG, and Lulea University of Technology where she served as Assistant Professor from 1994-2000. Education: 2020: Aggregation in Sciences de Gestion, Management, ISEG, Lisbon School of Economics & Management - Universidade de Lisboa 2001: Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration and Economics, Lulea University of Technology 1997: Master spécialisé in Sciences de Gestion, Strategic Management and Marketing, Lulea University of Technology 1994: Bachelor of Business Administration in Sciences de Gestion, Management, Lulea University of Technology 1986: Master of Science in Ingénierie, Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico - Universidade de Lisboa Professor Baptista's research focuses on business relationships, strategic management, and digital transformation. Her work examines buyer-supplier interactions, strategic alliances, value creation in business relationships, and the impact of digital ecosystems on organizational collaboration. She has extensively studied coopetition dynamics, where competitors collaborate within multi-actor alliances, and the role of strategic networks in international entrepreneurship, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry. Her recent work explores the transformative impact of digital platforms and ecosystems on traditional business relationship models. Her publication record shows a clear evolution from traditional industrial marketing topics (particularly in the mining industry during her early career) toward contemporary digital business models and strategic relationship management. While her early work focused on industrial buying behavior and capital equipment procurement, her recent research has shifted toward digital ecosystems, platform economics, and sustainability in business relationships. This progression reflects both her academic development and the broader transformation of business models in the digital age. Professor Baptista has supervised over 60 Master's students at ISEG, with thesis topics spanning marketing plans for sports federations, digital marketing strategies, business relationship management, and sustainability initiatives. Her supervision portfolio demonstrates her commitment to applied research that addresses real-world business challenges across diverse sectors including sports management, fashion, pharmaceuticals, and digital services. She has contributed to academic leadership through committee service, including membership on the Executive Committee of the Management Department and coordination of multiple academic programs. Her pedagogical contributions include developing course materials such as the 'Sebenta de Marketing' for specialized management courses and 'Sebenta de Fundamentos de Marketing' for Master's programs in Mozambique.

• Business Relationships
• Marketing
• Strategic Management
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Adriana Fumi Chim-Miki is a permanent Professor in the Graduate Program in Management and an Adjunct Professor in the Undergraduate Program in Management at the Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG), Brazil. She also holds a postdoctoral researcher position at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, and is a Collaborate Professor at the University of San Buenaventura de Cali, Colombia. She coordinates the Coopetition Network Lab (CNPq-registered) and is a Full Member of the GOVCOPP Research Unit at Aveiro University. Her work focuses on tourism, coopetition strategies, competitiveness, and social value creation, supported by grants from CNPq and CAPES. Education: PhD in Tourism, Economics, and Management – University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain Master's in Geography (Regional Development) – Federal University of Rio Grande, Brazil Postgraduate in Environmental Management at Municipalities – Brazil Bachelor's in Management – Federal University of Rio Grande, Brazil Research Interests: Tourism management, coopetition strategies, competitiveness, destination image, social management, strategic management, interorganizational networks, and entrepreneurship. Her recent work emphasizes social value creation through tourism coopetition and sustainable practices. Awards: Researcher Productivity Grant from CNPq (Brazil) Grants & Funding: Supported by CAPES Foundation (Brazil), Ministry of Education (Brazil), and CNPq. Labs/Groups: Coordinator of Coopetition Network Lab (CNPq), Full Member of GOVCOPP (University of Aveiro).

• Tourism Management
• Coopetition Strategies
• Competitiveness
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Rui Silva is an Associate Professor with Tenure at the Nova School of Business and Economics (Universidade Nova de Lisboa), holding the Haddad Chair in Entrepreneurship. He previously served as an Assistant Professor of Finance at the London Business School. His academic affiliations include a Research Affiliate role at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). **Education:** PhD in Economics, University of Chicago (2012) MA in Economics, University of Chicago (2008) Bachelor's in Economics, Nova University of Lisbon (2004) **Research Focus:** Rui’s work bridges corporate finance, labor economics, and organizational economics. Key themes include corporate governance, innovation dynamics, and the interplay between financial distress and labor markets. His recent studies explore mergers’ mental health impacts on employees, bankruptcy’s legal-economic implications, and institutional drivers of innovation. **Awards & Grants:** No explicit awards are mentioned, though his Haddad Chair indicates recognition in entrepreneurship. His research has been supported by institutions like CEPR and through collaborative projects. **Advising & Teams:** While no advisees are listed, his work involves interdisciplinary collaborations with scholars like Ramin Baghai (University of Chicago) and Viktor Thell (Lund University). **Labs & Platforms:** He contributes to the Finance Knowledge Center at Nova School, focusing on entrepreneurial finance and policy-relevant research. His work integrates methodologies from decision science and simulation modeling to address industrial and organizational challenges.

• Corporate Finance
• Labor Economics
• Organizational Economics
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Luca Molteni is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Decision Sciences at Bocconi University and a Faculty Member of the MBA program at SDA Bocconi School of Management. He has been collaborating with SDA Bocconi since 1987 and served as the Department of Decision Science Liaison Officer at SDA Bocconi School of Management since January 2017. His academic work focuses on data analysis, predictive modeling, and their applications in marketing and strategic decision-making. His research spans statistical methods for customer satisfaction, market positioning, segmentation, and quantitative analysis in business contexts. He has contributed to publications like International Journal of Design & Nature and Ecodynamics and Economia & Management , emphasizing practical data science applications in banking and pharmaceutical industries. His works highlight the integration of Big & Small Data analytics into business strategy, marketing research, and CRM systems. Selected Publications Co-edited a comprehensive marketing research book with Gabriele Troilo (2022) Authored chapters on product positioning, market segmentation, and quantitative research (2022) Published an article on data science roles in Economia & Management (2021)

• Data Analysis
• Predictive Modeling
• Business Analytics
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Associate Professor with Habilitation at the School of Engineering, University of Minho , where he also serves as a Senior Researcher at Centro ALGORITMI. Member of both the IEM R&D Group and LPSL R&D Lab. Education: Degree in Production Engineering (1989) - University of Minho MSc in Computer Integrated Manufacturing (1992) - Loughborough University Ph.D. in Scheduling and Process Planning Integration (1997) - University of Nottingham His research spans Lean Approaches across diverse environments including industry, healthcare, construction, offices, and education. Key focus areas include pull flow methods for complex production environments, stable continuous improvement systems , and the integration of Scrum methodology in educational settings. Recent publications show a clear trend toward applying lean principles in retail logistics, healthcare operations, and sustainability frameworks, with increasing emphasis on performance measurement systems and Science-Based Targets. He has authored the book "Continuous Improvement in Organizations" and published over 100 scientific articles with an h-index of 17 and 1131 citations. His current projects include "HOMLean - Hospital Operations Management" and a Smart Retail initiative with Sonae company funded by PRR program. He actively applies his expertise through project-based learning approaches in engineering education, having documented over ten years of experience with PBL at the University of Minho. His work bridges academic research with practical industry applications, particularly in lean manufacturing implementation across various sectors.

• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Operations Management
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Felipa de Mello-Sampayo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon and an integrated researcher at BRU-Iscte (Business Research Unit). She specializes in health economics, spatial analysis, and microeconomic modeling with applications across various social science domains. Her research bridges theoretical economic frameworks with empirical applications to address real-world healthcare and policy challenges. Dr. de Mello-Sampayo earned her Aggregation in Economics from the University of Lisbon's Higher Institute of Economics and Management in 2024, following a PhD in Economy from the University of Birmingham (2001), a Master's degree in International Economy from the same institution (1998), and a Bachelor's degree in Management from the Higher Institute of Economics and Management - UTL (1994). Her doctoral thesis was published in The British Library. Her research focuses on microeconomic models and their empirical applications, particularly in health economics and spatial analysis. She has made significant contributions to understanding healthcare accessibility through spatial interaction models, cost-effectiveness of medical interventions, and the economic implications of healthcare delivery systems. Her work often examines decision-making under uncertainty, applying real options theory to healthcare contexts. She has coordinated research projects including 'Health and Economic Growth' (PTDC/EGE-ECO/104157/2008) funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), and has co-edited special issues for journals including Sustainability and the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on spatial econometrics applied to healthcare accessibility, cost-effectiveness analysis of medical interventions, and economic modeling of healthcare decision-making. Her work spans diverse geographic contexts including Portugal, the United States (particularly Texas), BRICS countries, and China. A distinctive feature of her research is the application of spatial interaction models to healthcare accessibility questions and the use of real options theory to analyze timing decisions in medical contexts. Dr. de Mello-Sampayo is affiliated with the Data Analytics Group at ISCTE and contributes to the BRU-Iscte research unit. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between economics, public health, spatial analysis, and healthcare management, with publications appearing in high-quality journals across these fields.

• Health Economics
• Spatial Economy
• Microeconomics under Uncertainty
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Carlos Manuel Martins Da Costa is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Economics, Management Industrial Engineering and Tourism (DEGEIT) at the University of Aveiro. With over 25 years of experience, he leads the Tourism Research Group at GOVCOPP and oversees the PhD Tourism Programme. He serves as Editor of the Journal of Tourism & Development and coordinates tourism course accreditation for A3ES. As Scientific Coordinator of the tourism spin-off idtour , he bridges academic research with industry innovation. His research focuses on Tourism Planning, Policy, Innovation, Gender Studies, and Cultural Heritage, with notable projects like Gândara Tour Sensations and the ATT - Accelerate and Transform Tourism Agenda . Education: Unspecified in text. Research Interests: Tourism sustainability, innovation frameworks, policy development, cultural heritage integration, and labor dynamics in hospitality. His recent publications emphasize post-pandemic tourism strategies, scenario planning, and cooperative industry models. He collaborates internationally on projects addressing tourism's socio-economic impacts and heritage preservation.

• Tourism Planning and Development
• Tourism Policy and Strategies
• Tourism Management
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Vasco Ribeiro Santos serves as a Full Researcher at ISLA - Higher Institute of Management and Administration of Santarém, Portugal, affiliated with the Competitiveness, Innovation and Sustainability (CIS) research group. His scholarly profile is indexed in major academic databases including SCOPUS and Web of Science, reflecting active contributions to tourism and business management literature. Dr. Santos' research centers on tourism management , with specialized expertise in wine tourism , luxury branding , and sustainable practices . He investigates the transformative impact of digital technologies —including IoT, geospatial analysis, and AI—on consumer behavior and destination marketing. His work extends to employer branding , talent management , and innovation within hospitality sectors, consistently applying Portuguese case studies to global theoretical frameworks. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals dominant trends in sustainable tourism innovation and digital transformation . Key themes include metaverse applications in luxury branding, influencer marketing dynamics on social media, and geospatial approaches to urban resilience. These studies demonstrate methodological diversity—from systematic literature reviews to empirical case studies—while maintaining focus on Southern European tourism contexts. He actively contributes to the DSS-Lab (Decision Support Systems Laboratory) , developing analytical dashboards and policy tools for tourism management. His work within the CIS research group drives interdisciplinary investigations into competitiveness and innovation, particularly examining how sustainability initiatives intersect with economic development in regional tourism ecosystems.

• Tourism Management
• Marketing
• Sustainability
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Ana Resende is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing and the Lisbon Nursing School, both part of Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP). She is also a Researcher at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS), where she contributes to public health and nursing science through interdisciplinary collaboration. Research Interests: Her work spans nursing, public health, family health, and community interventions. She focuses on vulnerable populations, particularly families experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and explores topics such as parental health literacy, inflammatory profiles in marginalized groups, and pandemic response strategies. Recent Research Trends: Her recent publications (2022–2024) highlight a strong focus on qualitative and epidemiological studies involving homeless populations, grounded theory in parenting dynamics, and bibliometric analysis in family nursing. These works reflect her commitment to evidence-based, community-centered health interventions. Scientific Recognition: Ana holds an ORCID ID (0000-0001-7189-4118) and has accumulated an h-index of 9 in Scopus, with 14 research outputs and ongoing projects demonstrating sustained scholarly productivity. Supervision and Grants: She actively supervises academic work at UCP, including thesis examinations and community projects like 'Capacitar4Lactente'. She is involved in funded research projects such as 'Lições da Pandemia' and 'Capacitar, Intervir e Promover a Saúde no 1º Ano de Vida', indicating grant acquisition and leadership in applied health research. Labs and Teams: Ana is embedded in the CIIS research network, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across UCP. Her work involves close partnerships with researchers in nursing, psychology, and public health, particularly within projects addressing social determinants of health and community outreach.

• Nursing
• Public Health
• Family Health
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