Manuel Hargreaves e a Consolidação da Endocrinologia em Portugal: Uma Trajetória de Inovação Clínica e Académica

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Abstract Introduction Manuel Pinheiro Hargreaves (1921-1991) was a pioneering figure in Endocrinology in Portugal. Born and educated in Santo Tirso, he earned his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto . He has dedicated himself to the field of endocrinology as a teacher, researcher, clinician and manager of a health unit. Objectives To reconstruct the career of a remarkable national scientist, exploring his academic, scientific, and personal journey, and analyzing the impact of his teachings. Material and Methods During visits to the FMUP Library records and the archives of the "Reitoria da Universidade do Porto", documents related to his academic and clinical career, scientific articles he published, and theses he supervised were examined. To gain a deeper understanding of his life and work, interviews were conducted with past colleagues, disciples, and family members. Data from the public domain of internet was also used. Results Manuel Pinheiro Hargreaves stood out in the clinical, pediatric, and laboratory fields of Endocrinology. A distinguished physician and professor, he held important positions as the Director of two departments at Hospital São João and as a Full Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto. Conclusions Manuel Pinheiro Hargreaves was one of the pillars of Endocrinology and a driving force behind research in this field, leaving an invaluable legacy for Medicine and future generations.