Dr. Leda Carvalho is a medical doctor and specialist in anatomical pathology at the Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon, Portugal, where she contributes to diagnostic pathology and supports both clinical care and translational research efforts within the institution’s pathology service. The Champalimaud Foundation is a leading biomedical research and clinical center focused on translating scientific discoveries into advanced patient care, particularly in oncology and neuroscience.

In her role, Dr. Carvalho works with a multidisciplinary team of pathologists and clinicians to characterize disease processes at the tissue level, supporting accurate diagnosis, prognostic evaluation, and research initiatives that bridge laboratory findings with clinical outcomes. Her work contributes to the foundation’s mission of improving diagnostic precision and enhancing therapeutic strategies for patients, especially in cancer care.