Background
Cunha-Vaz, Jose Guilherme Fernandes was born on November 5, 1938 in Coimbra, Portugal. Son of Antonio Manso and Maria Izilda (Calado) Cunha-Vaz.
ophthalmologist president clinical researcher
Cunha-Vaz, Jose Guilherme Fernandes was born on November 5, 1938 in Coimbra, Portugal. Son of Antonio Manso and Maria Izilda (Calado) Cunha-Vaz.
Doctor of Medicine, University Coimbra, 1962. Doctor Med Sciences, University Coimbra, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, University London, 1966.
Research and clinical assistant Institute Ophthalmology, Morfields Eye Hospital, London, 1963-1966. Assistant professor ophthalmology University Coimbra, 1962—1974, associate professor, chairman department, 1974—1981, dean faculty medicine, 1976, 99—. Principal investigator L.F.E.N. Biology, Lisbon, Portugal, 1968-1969.
Professor ophthalmology University Illinois, University Illinois Hospital, Chicago, 1979-1981, 84-86. Professor ophthalmology, chairman department ophthalmology University Coimbra and Hospital, since 1981. Director ophthalmology department University Hospital Coimbra, 1972—1979.
President board administration Association Innovation & biomedical Research Light & Image, since 1995. Editor Ophthalmologica, since 2010. Director Center for Ophthalmology Research, Coimbra, since 1975.
President Associate biomedical Institute Research in Light and Image, Coimbra, since 1989. Adjunct professor University Illinois, Chicago, since 1986.
Member Coordinating Commission Health Research, Jnict, Portugal, 1990-1995, National Council of Scientific and Technology, Portugal, 1990-1995. Portuguese delegate to European Community biomedical Research Program, 1991-1998. Lieutenant Portugal military, 1969-1971.
Fellow American Academy Ophthalmology, College of Ophthamologists (United Kingdom). Member Portuguese Society Ophthalmology (president 1981-1983, 90-92), International Society Ocular Fluorometry (president 1992-1994), European Society Engineering and Medicine (board directors 1991-1998), European Society Cataract Refractive Surgery (president 2000-2001), Easd-Diabetic Eye Complications (vice president 1989), Academia Ophthalmologia International (chair XLIV), Academia Portuguesa de Medicine (chair XLVII), Club Jules Gonin (board directors 1994-1998).
Married Teresa Maria Deniz Coutinho, December 6, 1962. Children: Ricardo Jose, Maria Cecilia, Eduardo Henrique.