The European Food Safety Authority
Carlos Gonçalo Das Neves is currently serving as the Chief Scientist at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), where Carlos Gonçalo shapes the scientific strategy and acts as a scientific ambassador in high-level scientific fora. With a background in veterinary virology, wildlife health, and One Health, Carlos Gonçalo has held various leadership positions in research, academia, and professional organizations. Their expertise includes infectious diseases in wildlife and terrestrial animals, zoonotic diseases, and risk assessments for food safety and environmental health. Carlos has a strong academic background with a PhD in Veterinary Virology and postgraduate studies in Public Health and Environmental Health.
The European Food Safety Authority
EFSA is the EU risk assessment body for food and feed safety. It provides independent scientific advice to risk managers.