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Biography
Manager, scientist, and entrepreneur with deep knowledge of innovation, biostatistics, business strategy and healthcare, with a passion for science and education. Raised funds from multiple national and international sources and exited one company. Entrepreneurial skills recognised by awards in the UK and in the US. Expert in turning complex concepts into reality and in managing high performance teams.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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ELEVATE: Empowering HEIs for Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Interdisciplinary Innovation in Food, Biomedicine, AI, and Creative Industries
Cortez, J. (PI), Bohnsack, R. (Researcher), Pereira, J. S. (Researcher), Raimundo, A. R. B. C. (Researcher), Rezazadeh, A. (Researcher), Da Silva, M. O. (Researcher), Paulo, A. (Researcher), Pintado, M. M. (Researcher), Teixeira, L. (Researcher) & Silva, S. (Researcher)
1/04/25 → 30/04/27
Project: Research
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OralTherm: Oral Health through Thermal Water
Moura, A. (PI), Correia, M. J. (Researcher), Rosa, N. (Researcher), Gomes, A. P. (Researcher), Veiga, N. J. (Researcher), Tavaria, F. K. (Researcher), Pintado, M. M. (Researcher), Barros, M. (Researcher), Duarte, A. S. (Researcher), Pereira, J. S. (Researcher) & Lopes, S. N. (Researcher)
6/10/23 → 31/10/26
Project: Research
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Interdisciplinaridade, transferência de tecnologia e relações corporate enquanto fatores de diferenciação e afirmação institucional universitária contemporânea no contexto da Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Pereira, J. S. (PI)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
23/05/22 → 22/05/28
Project: Research
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Post-doc project - CADOS/CIIS: Spiraling effects of socio-economic factors on child development
Fernandes, S. (PI), Caldas, A. C. (CoPI), Barros, V. (Student), Pereira, J. S. (Researcher), de Sousa, J. A. (Researcher), Nascimento, J. (Researcher) & Perestrello, M. (Researcher)
1/09/23 → 31/08/25
Project: Research
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Evaluating the performance of simulated patients: development and validation of the Lisbon Assessment of Simulated Patients (LASP) scale
Oom, P., Oliveira, S., Bacelar-Nicolau, L., Pereira, J., Oom, R. & Sousa, R., 25 Mar 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Medical Teacher. 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Building creative machines: understanding and mastering the possibilities of generative AI
Perdigão, G., Baptista, F. M. & Pereira, J. S., 2 May 2025, 1 ed. Independently published. 374 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Technological advances applied to TB vaccine development: how can AI contribute to the development of new TB vaccines?
Pereira, J. S. & Pires, D., 31 Aug 2025, Tuberculosis vaccines. Bettencourt, P. J. G. (ed.). 1 ed. Springer Science + Business Media, p. 351-371 21 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Psychometric properties of an instrument to assess students’ performance in problem-based learning tutorials
Menéres, S., Cardoso, B. A., Pereira, J., Gaspar, A., Mateus, P. & Couto, F. S. D., 31 Mar 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Assessing the impacts of driving environment on driving behavior patterns
Faria, M. V., Baptista, P. C., Farias, T. L. & Pereira, J. M. S., 1 Jun 2020, In: Transportation. 47, 3, p. 1311-1337 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
42 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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AI in health: Ethics and use in the medical field
Pereira, J. S. (Speaker)
24 Jun 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Our Human Future with Agentic AI - Agentic AI in Practice: Industry, Innovation, and Skills
Pereira, J. S. (Invited speaker)
21 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Shaping the Future of Healthcare: Innovation, Leadership and Value Creation
Pereira, J. S. (Invited speaker)
2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Estatística e Ciência de Dados em Medicina
Pereira, J. S. (Participant)
Mar 2026 → May 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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A IA não sente a areia nos pés
d'Araújo, M. A. V. & Pereira, J. S.
13/07/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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Do grito ao “grit”: lazer sério, perseverança e bem-estar nas organizações
d'Araújo, M. A. & Pereira, J. S.
9/03/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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O lazer sério como escola de relações humanas e influência ética
d'Araújo, M. A. & Pereira, J. S.
9/09/25
1 Media contribution
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