Ricardo Alexandre Leitão is a biomedical researcher whose work focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying neurovascular dysfunction and neuroimmune signaling. His research integrates experimental and translational approaches to study blood–brain barrier regulation, neuroinflammation, and brain disorders, with a recent emphasis on traumatic brain injury (TBI) and its neurovascular and inflammatory mechanisms. He obtained his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Coimbra in 2017, following a Master’s degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology (2012) and a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Algarve (2010). His scientific output includes 17 peer-reviewed publications (2 as co-senior authorship) in international journals, predominantly in first-quartile rankings, along with book chapters and ongoing manuscripts in high-impact journals. He has more than 450 citations and an h-index of 10. His work has contributed to advancing knowledge on endothelial–glial interactions, neuropeptidergic signaling, and molecular pathways involved in neurovascular integrity and dysfunction. He has extensive experience in multidisciplinary research, combining in vitro, in vivo, and human-based studies, and has collaborated with national and international teams. He currently serves as Principal Investigator of two funded projects supported by FCT, focused on neurovascular mechanisms in traumatic brain injury and inflammatory processes. In his current position at ABC CoLAB (University of Algarve), he contributes to bridging fundamental research and innovation, promoting the translation of laboratory findings into societal and clinical impact, particularly in the context of brain health and neurovascular disorders. Ricardo Leitão has been actively involved in the supervision and co-supervision of Ph.D. (2 ongoing), Master’s (4 students), and undergraduate students (3 students), as well as in laboratory training (13 students). He has participated in numerous scientific meetings, with multiple oral and poster presentations, and has received several awards for his research contributions. In addition to his research activities, he contributes to the scientific community as a reviewer for several international journals and is actively engaged in science communication and outreach initiatives.