O Professor Universitário e Médico Victor Faria no Pioneirismo do Diagnóstico Ultraestrutural em Portugal

Abstract

Victor Manuel Oliveira Nogueira de Faria (08/18/1934 - 06/22/2001) was a medical doctor specialised in Pathological Anatomy, born in the town of Ponte de Lima. He graduated in Medicine in 1961 from the Faculty of Medicine of Porto. He obtained his doctorate in the specialty of Pathological Anatomy, consistently maintaining high grades and academic honours throughout his career. In addition to being a Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, he was also the Director of the Pathological Anatomy Service at Hospital de São João and Director of the first Pathological Anatomy Service of the Northern Delegation of the Portuguese Institute of Oncology. He played a role in the creation of the country's first Ultrastructural Diagnostic Unit, becoming one of the first Portuguese specialists in pathological diagnosis using electron microscopy. He supervised the setup of the first Pathological Anatomy laboratory at the Northern Delegation of the Portuguese Institute of Oncology, serving as its first Director. He passed away at the age of 66, succumbing to neoplasia, and was a remarkable figure known for his scientific and cultural intelligence. This dissertation seeks to summarise the professional achievements of Professor Victor Faria, highlighting his personality and personal life.