Dr. Roberto Mendes Franco

Academic Background

• Board Certification / Specialist in Neurology, Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça (SESARAM, Funchal, 2025)

• Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine (MD), University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain, 2011–2017)

• Integrated Master’s Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm), University of Salamanca (Spain, 2005–2010)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry (BSc), University of Salamanca (Spain, 2005–2010)

Professional Experience

• Consultant Neurologist / Attending Physician, Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça (since 2025)

• International Fellowships & Clinical Experience:

  • Clinical Fellowship in Neuroimmunology, John Radcliffe Hospital – University of Oxford & Oxford University Hospitals (UK, 2024 – European Academy of Neurology Grant)

  • Clinical Attachments & Training in International Centers: University College London Hospitals (UCLH), National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery – Queen Square, Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospital, and Guy's Hospital – King's College (London, UK)

• National Training & Clinical Practice:

  • Specialty Residency in Neurology, Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça and Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João (Porto, 2020–2024)

  • Clinical Rotations: Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António (Porto), Coimbra University Hospital Center, and Center for Predictive and Preventive Genetics (CGPP / IBMC – i3S)

• Grants & Awards: Egas Moniz Grant (Portuguese Society of Neurology, 2025) and Multiple Sclerosis Study Group Grant (GEEM, 2023)

Scientific & Academic Activity

• Teaching & Clinical Tutoring:

  • Faculty Lecturer in Neurology and Neurosurgery (4th year MD Program, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto - FMUP)

  • Preceptor / Tutor for Neurology residents, rotating residents, medical students, and ERASMUS trainees

• Research & Publications: Investigator in national single and multicenter research projects; author and co-author of indexed scientific publications; guest speaker at national and international medical conferences

• Professional Memberships: European Academy of Neurology (EAN), Portuguese Society of Neurology (SPN), Multiple Sclerosis Study Group (GEEM), Portuguese Stroke Society (SPAVC), Portuguese League Against Epilepsy (LPCE), and International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS)

Main Areas of Practice

• General Neurology Outpatient Consultations

• Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis

• Cerebrovascular Diseases & Stroke

• Epilepsy, Movement Disorders (Parkinson's), and Headache Disorders