Cheila Ribeiro holds a degree in Applied Biology and a Master’s in Molecular Genetics from the University of Minho, as well as a postgraduate qualification in Clinical Research from the Coimbra Health School of the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra. She has over 17 years of professional experience in the life sciences and health sector, having worked in areas such as genetic diagnostics using innovative technologies, preclinical research in a corporate environment, and clinical trial management (phases 1 to 4) from both the Sponsor’s and CRO’s perspectives. Throughout her career, she has held roles in leading institutions in the field, such as I3S, Bial, and IQVIA. Since 2023, she has been working as a Project Manager at AICIB, with a particular focus on capacity building, contributing to AICIB’s mission of promoting, coordinating, and supporting projects and activities in the areas of Clinical Research and Biomedical Innovation, and helping to optimize Portugal’s clinical, scientific, and technological potential.