Joaquim Tomaz Calado

Joaquim Calado is an Associate Professor and holds PhD and Habilitation degrees in Medicine (Human Genetics) from NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa. He graduated as a Medical Doctor, completed his nephrology residency in Lisbon, followed by advanced training in Human Molecular Genetics in Paris. He is the Principal Investigator of the Genetic Kidney Diseases Laboratory at NOVA and coordinates the Kidney Genetics Clinics at ULS São José (formerly Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central), where he serves as a Consultant Nephrologist. His research focuses on advancing knowledge and improving care for patients with rare and genetic kidney diseases through a clinically translational approach that bridges molecular discoveries and clinical practice.