Cátia Figueiredo is the Research Funding Manager | Breast Unit Spearhead for the BCRP at the Champalimaud Foundation. She works closely with scientific and clinical teams to scout national and international funding opportunities, drive the design and development of strategic research programs, and manage complex collaborative frameworks. Cátia serves as a Strategic Research Development team member at the Champalimaud Foundation, building a strong foundation in research management and international consortium building.

With an academic background as an award-winning researcher, she brings comprehensive experience in leading multidisciplinary teams, managing international research networks, and securing competitive funding. Her career is marked by a proven ability to bridge scientific innovation with operational strategy, supported by a track record of project leadership, academic peer review, and stakeholder engagement. Within the BCRP, she helps shape strategic development goals, proactively identifies and creates pipelines for high-impact funding, and oversees the design of collaborative grants. In doing so, she ensures a seamless alignment between cutting-edge scientific discovery, operational excellence, and patient-centered clinical innovation.