Background
Silva, Edgar Figueiredo Cruz e was born on May 17, 1958 in Lisbon, Portugal. Son of Joaquim M. and Deolinda G.F. da Cruz e Silva.
Silva, Edgar Figueiredo Cruz e was born on May 17, 1958 in Lisbon, Portugal. Son of Joaquim M. and Deolinda G.F. da Cruz e Silva.
Bachelor of Science, University Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom, 1983. Doctor of Philosophy, University Dundee, United Kingdom, 1988. Doctor of Philosophy, University Coimbra, Portugal, 1996.
Principal investigator Rockefeller University, New York, 1991-1995. Guest associate professor University Aveiro, Portugal, 1996-2000, associate professor Portugal, since 2000, director Centro de Biologia Celular Portugal, since 1997, chairman department biology Portugal, 1999—2001. External partner Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, since 1997.
Adjunct secretary Research Institute University Aveiro, 1998-2000. Expert evaluator V Framework Program, The International Association for the Promotion of Co-operation with Scientists from the New Independent States of the Former Soviet Union Program.
Member New York Academy of Sciences, Bio-chemical Society United Kingdom, Society for Neurosci., Sociedade Portuguesa Bioquimica (vice president 1997-2000, president General Assembly 2000-2004), International Forum Portuguese Investigators (vice president 1998-2001), Portuguese Neurosci. Society, Ageing and Dementia Study Group, International Society Neurochemistry, European Ethics Network, Technology Commission 141 Biotechnology.
Married Odete Abreu Beirão, September 2, 1984. Children: Cristóvão, David.