Bernardo is a Portuguese pharmacist specializing in advanced cell therapies. Working in a multidisciplinary team, building the foundation for the clinical development of innovative and more effective anti-cancer treatments, particularly for patients with pancreatic cancer with the purpose to increase life expectancy and improve life quality of patients with cancer. Passionate about continuous learning and personal development, he delivered 225+ hours of softskills trainings to students and young professionals all around Europe. 3 years of Associative experience at the European Pharmaceutical Students' Association, one of them as Vice President with a high level of English and Portuguese. Passionate about the fight against cancer and interested in immunology. Worked for the European Society for Paediatric Oncology, representing Healthcare Professionals in the field of Paediatric Oncology in the European Policy environment together with patient, parent and survivor advocates.

The D. Anna de Sommer Champalimaud and Dr. Carlos Montez Champalimaud Foundation was created by the will of António de Sommer Champalimaud and is primarily focused on advanced biomedical research and providing translational, interdisciplinary clinical care. The Foundation utilises synergies and collaborations in all areas of its activity.