António Parreira

António Parreira is Clinical Director of the Champalimaud Clinical Centre in Lisbon and Professor of Medicine at the New University of Lisbon Faculty of Medical Sciences. A hematology specialist, his clinical research focuses on chronic lymphoproliferative disorders and innovative therapies for hematologic malignancies.

Education:

• MD, University of Lisbon Faculty of Medicine (1972)
• PhD in Medicine, University of Lisbon (1989)

Dr. Parreira's career includes leadership roles at the Portuguese Institute of Oncology, where he directed Hematology Services and Oncological Research. He completed a research fellowship at London's Hammersmith Hospital, investigating immunological characterization of acute leukemias.

As a member of the Portuguese National Academy of Medicine, he contributes to advancements in CLL and myeloma treatment protocols. His work bridges clinical practice with translational research in autoimmune complications and ECMO applications in hematologic emergencies.