PHD in Management

Yulia Smal is currently pursuing a PhD in Management at NOVA SBE. With an extensive and diverse background in biotech management, engineering, healthcare economics, and entrepreneurship, she is dedicated to advancing healthcare innovation. Her research interests encompass digital healthcare solutions, healthcare ecosystem management, and technologies for active aging. Before transitioning to academia, Yulia successfully launched healthcare start-ups and made significant contributions to international healthcare projects. 

2017 - Master in Health Care Administration and Economics - National Research University Higher School of Economics

2013 - Postgraduate Certificate in Health Economics for Healthcare Professionals - University of York

2012 - Master in Business Administration - IE Business School

2009 - Master in Clinical Engineering - Universidade Católica Portuguesa

2007 - Bachelor in Biomedical Engineering - Universidade Católica Portuguesa

Healthcare Innovations; Healthcare Digitalization; Healthcare business ecosystem; Health Technology Assessment; Active Ageing