Joana Nunes

Invited Teaching Assistant

Bio

Consultant in Gastroenterology
Lecturer at Católica Medical School – Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Member of Luz Saúde Group
Deputy to the Director of the National Strategic Program for Viral Hepatitis

Mentor | Consultant | Hepatology Specialist

Field of Work

Gastroenterology | Hepatology | Viral Hepatitis | Chronic Liver Disease | Public Health

Professional Activity

  • Consultant in Gastroenterology – Hospital da Luz Lisboa (Luz Saúde Group)
  • Lead of the Hepatology Outpatient Clinic – Hospital da Luz Lisboa
  • Consultant in Gastroenterology – Hospital Beatriz Ângelo (2012–2022)
  • Lecturer – Católica Medical School, Universidade Católica Portuguesa

Education

  • 2006–2011: Residency in Gastroenterology – Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisbon
  • 2010: Fellowship in Hepatology – Hospital Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy

Postgraduate Qualifications

  • 2017: Subspecialty Certification in Hepatology
  • 2019: Consultant Degree in Gastroenterology – Portuguese Medical Association (Ordem dos Médicos)

Professional Career

  • January 2012 – December 2022: Consultant in Gastroenterology, Hospital Beatriz Ângelo
  • January 2016 – Present: Consultant in Gastroenterology, Luz Saúde Group – Hospital da Luz Lisboa
  • Currently responsible for the Hepatology Outpatient Clinic – Hospital da Luz Lisboa

Scientific and Advisory Roles

  • 2014: Member of the Strategic Advisory Committee for Hepatitis C Treatment
  • 2014–2016, 2017–2019, 2021–2023: Secretary of the Ethics Committee of the Portuguese Society of Gastroenterology (SPG)
  • 2021–2024: Deputy to the Director of the National Strategic Program for Viral Hepatitis
  • 2025-present: General-Secretary of Gastroenterology Portuguese Society (SPG)

Languages

Portuguese | English