Dr. Henrique Veiga-Fernandes is a Full Investigator and Group Leader at the Champalimaud Foundation.

The Veiga-Fernandes lab studies the role of cross-talk between neurons and the immune system in the prevention and resolution of disease. They mainly focus on mucosal barriers, such as the intestine and the lung. These organs are in permanent contact with the external environment and have a complex and dense network of neuronal and immune cells. This combination of features makes these organs an optimal site to reveal how the neural and immune systems work together to preserve health.