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ACTIVA Inspiring Women Awards distinguish Elvira Fortunato's career

The Vice-Rector of NOVA University Lisbon, Professor Elvira Fortunato, was distinguished with the Career Award in the 2020 edition of the ACTIVA Inspiring Women Awards, for her remarkable contribution to Portuguese scientific, technological and innovation development.

The distinction was awarded at a ceremony held on May 27, which highlighted what is most relevant in our country in terms of Arts, Science, Sports, Business, Solidarity and Sustainability.

In her thanking speech, the Professor dedicated the prize “to the whole team that works in our laboratory” and left an inspiring message for all young people to “always follow their dreams” and choose a profession that “above all is done with a lot of passion", an aspect the researcher considers key in scientific careers.

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Prémios ACTIVA Mulheres Inspiradoras distinguem carreira brilhante da cientista Elvira Fortunato