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Susana F.

Country
Portugal
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Research Overview

Data & Insights

medical_services
Primary Speciality
Main therapeutic area

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Return Partnerships
Recurring site collaborations
11
Sites with multiple studies

Has run more than one trial at 11 of 52 partner sites.

Specializations

Oncology & Hematologic Malignancies

Focused on therapeutic strategies for solid tumors, such as Non‑small Cell Lung Cancer.

Also addresses blood cancers including Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

  • Triple‑negative breast cancer
  • HER2‑negative advanced breast cancer
  • Follicular Lymphoma
  • Metastatic castration‑resistant prostate cancer
  • Urothelial Carcinoma

Research emphasizes targeted agents, immunotherapy, and combination regimens to improve survival outcomes.

Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases

Investigates interventions for heart failure and arterial disorders, exemplified by Heart Failure with reduced ejection fraction.

Additional work targets metabolic conditions like Type 2 diabetes.

  • Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
  • Hypertension
  • Obesity
  • Severe hypertriglyceridemia
  • Primary prevention of stroke in atrial fibrillation

Efforts aim to reduce cardiovascular events and improve metabolic health.

Immunology and Autoimmune Disorders

Explores immune‑modulating therapies for diseases such as Atopic Dermatitis.

Also studies systemic autoimmune conditions like Rheumatoid arthritis.

  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Systemic sclerosis
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Focus is on biologic and small‑molecule agents that modify pathogenic immune pathways.

Rare Genetic and Metabolic Disorders

Focuses on inherited conditions including Wilson disease.

Additional attention to metabolic enzyme deficiencies such as Ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency.

  • Alport Syndrome
  • CDKL5 Deficiency disorder
  • Lennox‑Gastaut syndrome
  • Hereditary Angioedema
  • Transthyretin‑Mediated Amyloid Cardiomyopathy

Research leverages gene‑targeted and disease‑modifying approaches for ultra‑rare pathologies.

Ophthalmology and Vision Disorders

Dedicated to retinal and macular diseases, highlighted by Geographic Atrophy.

Also addresses vascular ocular conditions such as Diabetic Macular Edema.

  • Age‑related macular degeneration
  • Macular neovascularization
  • Retinal vein occlusion
  • Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy
  • Macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion

Efforts concentrate on novel intravitreal therapies and imaging‑guided treatment strategies.

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