Ralf Freese
Ralf Freese is a physician with more than 25 years of experience in early-phase clinical development and clinical pharmacology. Before joining Astrum, he spent 17 years at the Clinical Trial Center North in Hamburg, serving as Medical Director and Director of Business and Corporate Development, overseeing more than 130 Phase I to III clinical studies. […]
Prof. Francisco Pimentel
Prof. Francisco Pimentel is a senior leader with over 40 years of experience in Medicine and Clinical Research. He holds an MD and a PhD, and specializes in Oncology, Internal Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology, and Pharmaceutical Medicine. His expertise spans all clinical phases (I-IV), including extensive PI experience in Oncology (60+ trials). As Senior Director, he […]
Manuel Azevedo
Manuel Azevedo is a seasoned clinical leader with over two decades in Phase I research (200+ trials). Currently serving as Director of Phase I Operations, he leads all Phase I operational departments, overseeing the comprehensive planning, preparation, and execution of clinical studies. His leadership is underpinned by extensive experience in Emergency Medicine and his Advanced […]
Prof. Serafim Guimarães
Prof. Serafim Guimarães is a dual board-certified specialist in Nephrology and Clinical Pharmacology, also Academic Associate Professor, with over 20 years in clinical research. Serving as Principal Investigator (PI) in over 90 Phase I trials, he specializes in overseeing complex bioequivalence (BE) and special population studies, notably renal impairment trials including hemodialysis cohorts. His high […]
Dr. Marlene Fonseca
Dr. Marlene Fonseca is the Phase I Clinical Director, specializing in Cardiology and Clinical Pharmacology. Her dual board certification and Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification provide exceptional safety oversight for early-phase trials. As a Principal Investigator, she has led over 50 Phase I trials among 150+ trials total. Her expertise encompasses all trial types – […]
Ricardo Cunha
Ricardo Cunha is a scientific and regulatory strategist with over 12 years of experience in the R&D field, holding a PharmD and an MSc in Pharmaceutical Medicine. He specializes in supporting sponsors by establishing compliant non-clinical and clinical development plans and study designs, both for innovative and generic medicines. Ricardo ensures full regulatory compliance with […]