The presentation session included an intervention by José Luís Cardoso, who highlighted the project's objectives. Ana Salgado explained the data structuring procedures and research potential, while Luís Oliveira e Silva emphasized the importance of the DHB data and the Academy's Historical Archive for reconstructing the genealogy of the numbered chairs. Isabel Sá-Correia recalled the work on the history of microbiology in Portugal and Pasteur's influence.
José Alberto Silva, executive director of the DHB, described the editorial oversight, supported by Gonçalo Palmeira and Matilde Marques. He reported that 934 biographical and 8 thematic entries have already been published, available on the DHB website.
In conclusion, José Luís Cardoso thanked the 130 authors, the patrons Greenvolt Comunidades and Fundação Amélia de Mello, and acknowledged the presence of Luís Máximo dos Santos, vice-governor of the Bank of Portugal, expressing gratitude for the institution's support.
