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SEPTEMBER 29

09:00 – 10:00

Opening Session

Andrea Lima

Executive Director

Adalberto Campos Fernandes

Chairman

Miguel Pinto Luz

Deputy Mayor Câmara Municipal de Cascais

Manuel Pizarro

Health Minister of Portugal


Opening Dialog

Luís Marques Mendes

Lawyer, State Counselor

Maria Elisa Domingues

Journalist

Fernando Araújo

Executive Director of SNS

Artificial Intelligence Beyond Limits

10:00

Guest Speaker

Stefan Buttigieg

Specialist in Public Health Medicine – Ministry for Health in Malta

10:20

Guest Speaker

Mário Figueiredo

Full Professor Instituto Superior Técnico Universidade de Lisboa

10:40

Panel Discussion

Pedro Pereira Rodrigues

Associate Professor at FMUP and Director Data Science PhD Program

António Vaz Carneiro

President at Institute for Evidence Based Health

Ricardo Baptista Leite

CEO of IDAIR – The International Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence Research Collaborative, based in Geneva

Mara Sousa Freitas

Director of the Institute of Bioethics at the Portuguese Catholic University (UCP)
Moderator

Luis Campos

President of the Portuguese Council for Health and Environment

11:30

Networking

Rethinking the Innovation Pathway

12:00

Guest Speaker

Luis Miguel Oliveira

Senior Associate Director Research Programs – Michael J Fox Foundation

12:20

Guest Speaker

Patricia Calado

Vice-Dean for Research at NOVA Medical School

12:40

Panel Discussion

Rui Santos Ivo

President of Infarmed – National Authority of Medicines and Health Products

Miguel Castanho

Professor at Lisbon Medical School and Group Leader at Instituto Medicina Molecular

Mónica Oliveira

Professor at IST and Coordinator of rede SAÚDE at Universidade de Lisboa
Moderator

Nadim Habib

Assistant Professor at Nova School of Business and Economics

13:30

Lunch

Global Health & Climate Transition

14:30

Guest Speaker

Anne Vernez Moudon

Professor Emerita at University of Washington and Director, Urban Form Lab

14:50

Guest Speaker

Jorge Moreira da Silva

UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNOPS

15:10

Panel Discussion

Susana Viegas

Professor and Researcher at NOVA National School of Public Health and Member of the Comprehensive Health Research Centre

Andrea E. Schmidt

Head of Department of Austrian National Public Health

Eduarda Marques da Costa

Associate Professor at the Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning at the University of Lisbon
Moderator

Catarina Castro

Vice President of SEDES

16:00

Networking

Digital Health Trends & Tendencies

16:30

Guest Speaker

Maria Manuel Leitão Marques

Member of European Parliament

16:50

Guest Speaker

Anne Geubelle

CEO Prologica

17:10

Panel Discussion

Pedro Ramos

Regional Secretary of State Health and Civil Protection of RAM

Carina Dantas

Vice-President of the European Covenant on Demographic Change

Bárbara Macedo

Knowledge Transfer Manager at i3S / Technology Transfer Association
Moderator

Maria do Céu Machado

President of the Lisbon Medical Sciences Society

18:00

Closing of day one

SEPTEMBER 30

09:00

Opening Conference: Global Health in a Global World

Paulo Portas

Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs

Innovation Towards a Better Life

09:30

Guest Speaker

Alfonso Vegara

Founder and Honorary President of Fundacion Metropoli

09:50

Guest Speaker

Pedro Gouveia

Breast Surgeon, MedicalXR, Researcher and Futurist

10:10

Panel Discussion

Pedro Dominguinhos

President of the National Monitoring Committee of the PRR

António Almeida

Head of haematology department at Hospital da Luz and Founding Dean of Católica Medical School in Lisbon

Susanne Schlagl

Head of Vodafone Center for Health
Moderator

Ema Paulino

President of Portuguese Phamacies Association

11:00

Networking

Global Health and Global Policies

11:30

Guest Speaker

André Peralta

Directorate General of Health

11:50

Guest Speaker

Maria de Belém

Former Health Minister of Portugal

12:10

Panel Discussion

Rogério Gaspar

Director of Regulation and Prequalification Department at WHO

Álvaro Beleza

President of SEDES

Simon Streit

Clinically Trained Researcher at Charité Univerity Hospital in Berlin
Moderator

Sónia Dias

Director at ENSP / NOVA

13:00

Lunch

Universal Coverage:  Myth or Reality

14:30

Guest Speaker

Michele Cecchini

Responsible for the OECD programme of work on Public Health

14:50

Guest Speaker

Sara Cerdas

Member of European Parliament

15:10

Panel Discussion

Adalberto Campos Fernandes

Chairman of the Global Health Forum – Former Health Minister (2015-2018)

Bruno Almeida

Deputy Clinical Diretor at APDP

Pedro Delgado

Institute for Healthcare Improvement and Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health
Moderator

Carlos das Neves Martins

Health Manager and Consultant

16:00

Networking

Health Policies: Need for a New Generation of Ideas

16:30

Guest Speaker

Mujaheed Shaikh

Professor of Health Governance at Hertie School, Berlin

16:50

Guest Speaker

João Breda

Head of the WHO Athens Quality of Care and Patient Safety Office & Special Adviser for the WHO Regional Director

17:10

Panel Discussion

Francisco Goiana da Silva

Executive Board Member NHS

Carina Ferreira-Borges

Regional Advisory Alcohol, Ilicit Drugs, Prison Health

Salvato Trigo

President of the Fernando Pessoa Education and Culture Foundation

Katrien Buys

Director Strategy, Innovation & Sustainability at Grupo Ageas Portugal
Moderator

Ana Paula Martins

President at North Lisbon Hospital Centre

18:00

Global Health Forum Awards 2023 & Closing Session

Maria Antónia Almeida Santos

Member of Parliament

João Carlos Dias Coelho

Member of Parliament

SEPTEMBER 29

10h00-11h30

SP1: Digital Health and Personalized Care (Hall A)

Leader

Maria do Céu Machado

President of Lisbon Medical Sciences Society

Commentator

Manuel Lemos

Presidente da União das Misericórdias Portuguesas

Panelists

Abel Garcia Abejas

Coordinator of the EIHCP of the Hospital Lusíadas Lisboa and President of the CES of the same hospital.

Leandro Luís

Hospital Administrator at Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central

Rui Medeiros

Researcher and University Professor

André Rufino

Leads the Direction of the Healthcare Ecosystem at Ageas Portugal

Duarte Sequeira

COO da UpHill Health

Ana Teresa Freitas

Full Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Técnico Lisbon (IST)

Jacobo Muñoz

Director of the Medical and Regulatory Department at Janssen Portugal

SP2: Global Compliance: a Call to Action (Hall B)

Leader

Rita Veloso

Executive Member of the Board of Directors of Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António

Commentator

António Couto dos Santos

Former Minister of Education; Consultant in the Areas of Energy, Environment and Health

Hélia Gonçalves Pereira

Dean of the European University

Panelists

Dionísia Gomes

Social Action Coordinator at Nabeiro-Delta Group

Mariana Ribeiro Ferreira

Director of Corporate Citizenship at CUF

Filipa Rapazote

Head of Enterprise Services at Siemens Healthineers Portugal

SP3: Architecture, Health and Wellness (Hall C)

Leader

Paulo Cruz

Full Professor, President of the School of Architecture, Art and Design of the University of Minho

Panelists

Daniela Arnaut

Architect (IST, 2004), researcher and Guest Assistant Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST)

Eduarda Marques da Costa

Associate Professor at the Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning at the University of Lisbon

Fernando Brandão Alves

Architect & Urban Planner. Associate Professor / Senior Researcher CITTA – FEUP, University of Porto

Gisela Lameira

Architect and researcher at the Centre for Studies in Architecture and Urbanism of the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto

Teresa Leão

Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto.

Manuel Cunha

Director of the Facility Management, Industry and Construction Business Areas at Mota-Engil ATIV

SP4: Innovation, Environment and Sustainability (Hall D)

Leader

Tânia Makiese Areias

Sustainable marketer. Founder Kiesing Human Brands

Commentator

António Lacerda Sales

Deputy of the Assembly of the Republic

Luís Filipe Pereira

Economist, Manager, former Minister of Health

Panelists

Guilherme Monteiro Ferreira

Market Access & External Affairs Director of GSK

Isabel Furtado

Administrator of the TMG Group

João Manso Neto

Chief Executive Officer, Greenvolt – Energias Renováveis

Augusto Junqueiro

Mota-Engil ATIV CEO

12h00-13h30

SP5: Health Tourism, Wellbeing & Quality of Life (Hall A)



Leader

Teresa Vieira

President of the Board of the General Assembly and Coordinator of the Scientific Technical Committee of the Association of Termas de Portugal

Panelists

Maria José David

Director of Tourism at Vidago Group

Daniel Mota Pinto

Innovation & Sustainable Officer at CIM – Centro de Inovação Médica

Vitor Jorge Paiva Leal

President of the Termas de Portugal Association

António Ramalho

Member of the HTI – Health Tourism Industry

Pedro Cantista

MD, PhD – President of the College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of the Portuguese Medical Association

Leonor Picão

Coordinating Director of the Supply Valorization Department at Turismo de Portugal, I.P..

SP6: Municipalities, Health and Proximity Forum (Hall D)

Strictly by invitation only

*11h30-13h30

Leader

Pedro Serra Pinto

Executive Director at Fórum Saúde XXI

Commentator

Fernando Araújo

Executive Director of SNS

Panelists

Laura Silveira

Vice President of ARSLVT

Teresa Almeida

President of the Board of CCDRLVT

Elisabete Reis de Carvalho

Assistant Professor at the Higher Institute of Social and Political Sciences

Pedro Dominguinhos

President of the National Monitoring Committee of the PRR Full List of Participants


SP7: Health Implementation Science (Hall C)

Leader

Sónia Dias

Director at ENSP / NOVA

Commentator

José Fragata

Co-director of the Heart Center of CUF Hospitals and Coordinator of the Cardiac Surgery Unit

Panelists

Eduardo Brazete Cruz

Coordinating Professor at Escola Superior de Saúde – Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal

Bárbara Aranda da Silva

New Products & Real-World Evidence Manager at Novartis Portugal

Miguel Oliveira

Specialist in General and Family Medicine

Luís Campos

President of the Portuguese Council for Health and Environment

Pedro Sá Moreira

College professor

Joaquim Gago

Psychiatrist, Member of the National Coordination of Mental Health Policies

SP8: Health Management Innovation (Hall B)

Leader

Carlos das Neves Martins

Health Manager and Consultant

Commentator

António Murta

Co-founder and CEO of Pathena

Panelists

Francisco A. Lobo

Director of Research Anesthesiology Institute Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Herberto Jesus

RAM Regional Director of Health

Malcolm Luker

Chief Commercial Officer, HoloCare, AS; a SME based in Oslo, Norway.

Marco Kuster

Strategic Deal Manager International at CAE Healthcare USA

Safia Al Shahi

Healthcare Consultant, MD

14h30-16h00

SP9: Citizen Forum (Hall A)

Leader

Ricardo Valente

City Councilor for Economy, Employment and Entrepreneurship and City Councilor for Finance, Economic Activities and Inspectorate.

Commentator

Eurico Reis

Retired Appeal Court Judge

Panelists

António Parada

CEO at Fairjourney Biologics

Luis Valente

CEO & Co-Founder at iLoF

José Pedro Carvalho

Business Development Executive at Knokcare

André Albergaria

Coordinator of Translational Research & Industry Partnerships at i3S

SP10: The Future of Transplantation (Hall B)

Leader

Ana França

Former National Transplant Coordinator for Organs, Tissues, and Cells at the Portuguese Institute of Blood and Transplantation

Commentator

Luís Velez Lapão

Professor of Global Digital Health, Universidade Nova de Lisboa

Panelists

Simon Streit

Clinically Trained Researcher at Charité Univerity Hospital in Berlin

António Gonçalves

COO at JamHUB Solutions

Catarina Bolotinha

Cellular and Molecular Biologist

Hugo Pinto Marques

Head of General Surgery, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central

Manuela Almeida

MD, Graduated Nephrology Assistant

Roberto Roncon de Albuquerque

Clinical Director of the São João Hospital and University Center (CHUSJ)

SP11: Young Leaders in Investigation – Funding Opportunities (Hall C)

Leader

Dulce Salzedas

Journalist

Luís Miguel Oliveira

Senior Associate Director Research Programs at The Michael J. Fox Foundation

Commentator

Maria Manuel Mota

Director of the Institute of Molecular Medicine

Panelists

Diogo Feliciano

Co-Founder and COO of Booster Therapeutics

Mariana da Silva

Nova Medical School

Miguel Oliveira

Senior Expert Data Scientist

Ricardo Perdigão Henriques

Managing Partner of Biovance Capital and CEO of Bionova Capital

Tiago Dantas

Associate Researcher at the Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3S) in Porto

Francisco C. Santos

Full Professor at IST, University of Lisbon, serving as Vice-President of the Portuguese Science Foundation (FCT)

Miguel Castelo Branco

Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at Maastricht University

SP12: Improving the Health Workforce for a better Health System (Hall D)

Leader

Ricardo Correia de Matos

President of Ordem dos Enfermeiros SRC

Commentator

João Varandas Fernandes

Director of the Integrated Responsibility Center for Orthopedic Traumatology at (CHULC, EPE) Hospital de São José

Panelists

Fernando Ribeiro

CHULN Coordinating Technician

Rui Nogueira

President of the Board of the Assembly of the Intermunicipal Community of the Leiria

Ema Paulino

President of Portuguese Pharmacies Association

Miguel Guimarães

Former President of Ordem dos Médicos

Isabel Trindade

Former Vice-President of the National Board of the Order of Psychologists

16h30-18h00

SP13: Realising the Full Potential of Women’s Health and Well-being (HALL C)

Leader

Maria Silveira

Médis. Health Strategic Orchestration, Dir Healthcare Ecosystem

Dulce Salzedas

Journalist

Commentator

Maria de Belém

Former Health Minister of Portugal

Panelists

Adalberto Campos Fernandes

Chairman of the Global Health Forum – Former Health Minister (2015-2018)

Joana Barbosa

Partner at Return on Ideas

Miguel Oliveira da Silva

Professor of Medical Ethics at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon

Maria do Céu Santo

Gynaecologist and obstetrician

Hernâni Dias

Director of Innovation and Sustainability at Impetus S.A.

SP14: Data Science and Interoperability (HALL B)

Leader

João Caldas

Unit Director – Devoteam Group

Commentator

Pedro Dias Alves

Founding Partner of OutDo Advisory

Panelists

David Vieira

Director of Information Systems and Technologies, Grupo Luz Saúde

Filipe Ganhão

Partner at Deloitte Portugal in the Technology Consulting area

José Manuel Oliveira

Decunify CEO

Paulo Espiga

Hospital Administrator

Frederico Costa

Specialist in Technological Consulting and Cybersecurity

SP15: A New Generation of Hospitals (HALL A)

Leader

Manuel Delgado

Health Consultant

Commentator

José Bento

Chairman of the Cascais Hospital Board

Panelists

Ana Jorge

President of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa

Hugo Lopes

IQVIA

José Fragata

Co-director of the Heart Center of CUF Hospitals and Coordinator of the Cardiac Surgery Unit

Xavier Barreto

President of APAH

Susanne Schlagl

Head of Vodafone Centre for Health

Ricardo Constantino

Partner & Head of Health & Public Sector at NTT DATA Portugal

SP16: The New Frontiers on Laboratorial Medicine (HALL D)

Leader

Germano de Sousa

CEO of the Laboratorial Medicine Germano de Sousa group

Commentator

Maria José Rego de Sousa

Member of the Board of Centro de Medicina Laboratorial Germano e Sousa

Panelists

Raquel Gil Gouveia

Director of the Neurology Department at Hospital da Luz – Lisboa

Marta Amorim

Medical Genetics Consultant at Grupo Germano de Sousa

SEPTEMBER 30

09h30-11h00

SP17: Homecare: New Challenges & Opportunities (HALL A)

Leader

José Mendes Ribeiro

Member Board Of Directors at CESADI – Centro de Saúde Digital

Commentator

Delfim Rodrigues

SNS UHD Coordinator

Panelists

Adão Rocha

President of APTAS

Carlos Catalão

Access and Innovation Director, Roche Diagnostics

Francisco Miranda Duarte

OT Home & Digital Care Solutions, CEO

João Filipe Ribeiro

Home Hospitalization Unit, CHULC, Lisbon

SP18: Healthcare, Globalization and Sustainability (HALL B)

Leader

João Queiroz e Melo

Co-founder and Vice President of Conselho Português para a Saúde e Ambiente

Fernando Vaz

Ophthalmologist, Director of the Ophthalmology Service of Hospital de Braga

Commentator

João César das Neves

Professor Catedrático da Universidade Católica Portuguesa

Panelists

Carlos Monteiro

Founder and CEO of Biojam Holding Group

Mónica Oliveira

Professor at IST and Coordinator of rede SAÚDE at Universidade de Lisboa

Ricardo Mexia

Public Health Physician and Epidemiologist.

Erica Viegas

Member of the Board of Infarmed

Eduardo Consiglieri Pedroso

Chief Healthcare Ecosystem Officer at AGEAS Group

Jorge Cid

President of OMV

SP19: Nutrition & Health (HALL C)

Leader

Alexandra Bento

Professional Society of Portuguese Nutritionists

Commentator

João Breda

Head of the WHO Athens Quality of Care and Patient Safety Office & Special Adviser for the WHO Regional Director

Panelists

Graça Ferro

Director of the Nutrition Service of the Local Health Unit of Alto Minho, EPE.

Bárbara Beleza

Invited Assistant Professor Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences of the University of Porto

Conceição Calhau

Full Professor NOVA Medical School

José Camolas

Vice-president of the Board of the Portuguese Council of Nutritionists

SP20: Vaccines and new frontiers of life (HALL D)

Leader

Ana Maria Correia

National Institute of Health Doctor Ricardo Jorge

Commentator

Graça Freitas

Former Director-General of Health

Panelists

Susana Castro Marques

Country Medical Director, Pfizer Portugal

Cândida Manuela Ferreira de Abreu

Infectious Diseases Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João, Porto

Miguel Castanho

Professor at Lisbon Medical School and Group Leader at Instituto Medicina Molecular

Diana Moreira

Pediatric Infectiology and Primary Immunodeficiencies Unit of the Pediatrics Service and Infectious Diseases Service of the Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho.

11h30-13h00

SP21: Health & the Challenge of Quality (HALL A)

Leader

Paulo Sousa

Associate Professor and Director of the Department of Health Strategies at the National School of Public Health – NOVA University Lisbon

Commentator

Válter Fonseca

Staff Member, Quality of Care and Patient Safety, World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe.

Panelists

José Artur Paiva

Director of Intensive Care Medicine Service at Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João, Porto and Associate Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto

Pedro Delgado

Institute for Healthcare Improvement and Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health

SP22: Innovation Promoting Inclusion: Hearing Health What’s the Future. (HALL C)

Leader

Aline Gallasch-Hall de Beuvink

Assistant Professor at the Autonomous University of Lisbon and a researcher (CIDEHUS)

António Ricardo Miranda

President and Founder of OUVIR

Commentator

Ana Correia

Head of Division of Programming, Planning and Statistics of Instituto Camões da Cooperação e da Língua

Panelists

Jorge Humberto Martins

Master in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Aveiro

Maria Helena Caria

Head of Biomedical Sciences Department at Health School of Plytechnic Institute of Setúbal

Pedro Brás da Silva

Consultant at OUVIR Association

José Duarte

CEO at InnoCaptation

Carla Castro

Iniciativa Liberal Deputy

Leonel Luis

Director of ORL SErvice in CHULN

SP23: CEO Forum (HALL D)

Strictly by invitation only

Leader

Paulo Neves

President of the Chamber of Commerce of the Czech Republic AND Executive Member CA CHUA

Andrea Lima

Executive Director at Fórum Saúde XXI

Commentator

Isabel Vaz

CEO Luz Saúde

Panelists

Armindo-Monteiro

President of CIP, the Business Confederation of Portugal

Simon Gineste

Innovative Medicines Country President at Novartis Portugal

Catarina Castro

Vice President of SEDES

Cristian Mazza

President of ALAMI

Steven Braekeveldt

CEO of Continental Europe Ageas and CEO of Grupo Ageas Portugal

Rui Raposo

Adiministrador at Alloance HealthCare

SP24: Mental Health & Artificial Intelligence (HALL B)

Leader

Tânia Gaspar

Coordinator of the Portuguese Laboratory of Healthy Work Environments

Panelists

Estela Bastos

Board Member of CASMI

Helena Marujo

Associate Professor at School of Social and Political Sciences – ULisboa

Luís Vaz Henriques

Director at Lusíadas Saúde, Head of Information Systems, Triple HIMS7 Hospitals

Michele Cecchini

Responsible for the OECD Programme of Work on Public Health

Pedro Gamito

Director HEI-Lab: Digital Human-Environment Interaction Labs at Lusófona University

14h30-16h00

SP25: Patient Power (HALL A)

Leader

Tamara Milagre

President of the EVITA-Hereditary Cancer Association

Commentator

António Pimenta Marinho

President of ERS

Panelists

Larisa Aragon Castro

Patient Expert and Entrepreneur

Paulo Gonçalves

RD-Portugal, Union of Rare Disease Associations of Portugal

Vanessa Ferreira

Head of Patient and Public Involvement at Humanized Solutions Lda

Cristina Vaz de Almeida

PhD in Communication Sciences

SP26: Sustainable Health: Towards Prevention (HALL C)

Leader

Andrea Lima

Executive Director at Fórum Saúde XXI

Patrícia Ramalho

Health Sustainability Expert at Grupo Ageas Portugal

Panelists

Alexandra Bento

Professional Society of Portuguese Nutritionists

Ema Paulino

President of Portuguese Pharmacies Association

Katrien Buys

Director Strategy, Innovation & Sustainability at Grupo Ageas Portugal

Marco Moutinho

Sports Director

Ana Rita Lopes

Clinical Nutrition Manager na Jerónimo Martins

Ana Rita Gomes

Member of the Multicare Executive Committee

Susana Mayer

Head of Sustainability, Tranquilidade | Generali

Sílvia Moreira

Hospital de Cascais Diretor

SP27: Forum of Health Professionals (HALL B)

Leader

Luis Cunha Miranda

Rheumatologist Doctor

Commentator

Bárbara Sofia Carvalho

Executive Director of ACES Cascais

Panelists

Belmiro Rocha

President of the Portuguese Association of Rehabilitation Nurses

Graça Ferro

Director of the Nutrition Service of the Local Health Unit of Alto Minho, EPE.

Jorge Barroso Dias

President of the Portuguese Society of Occupational Medicine (SPMT)

Margarida Espanha

Associate Professor in the Department of Sports and Health at the Faculty of Human Motricity of the University of Lisbon (FMH-UL)

SP28: Health and Longevity (HALL D)

Leader

Ana Clara Silva

Regional Director of Longevity Policies of Regional Government of RAM

Commentator

Ana Jorge

Provider of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa

Panelists

Maria Amélia Ferreira

Physician, Full Professor FMUP (retired)

Manuela Filipe

President of the General Assembly of the Portuguese Red Cross

Ana João Sepúlveda

Expert in Longevity Economics and Sustainable Aging

Matic Meglic

Global Executive Director of Partnerships at Novartis

Ana Carolina Manica

CEO of Madeira Quality Care

Diana Costa

Coordinator of the Vaccination Center of the Directorate-General for Health (DGS).

Susan Cabeceiras

Founder of Konceptness

Sara Gonçalves

Founder and CEO of Actif

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Rui Raposo

Adiministrador at Alloance HealthCare

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Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

CEO Forum

This parallel session aims to improve collaboration among stakeholders in the healthcare system, including government agencies, healthcare providers, industry, and citizens, which is crucial for enhancing access and the quality of care. Our main goal is establishing communication channels among all stakeholders to facilitate information sharing and collaboration. In this session, we pursue a shared vision and mission statement outlining common healthcare system goals. These goals should prioritize accessibility, affordability, and quality of care for all citizens. Align government policies, regulations, and incentives with the overarching goal of improving healthcare access and quality. Encourage policies that promote innovation and efficiency. This Forum will discuss the importance of interoperability and data sharing among healthcare providers, payers, and industry partners, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of patient needs and healthcare outcomes. The debate should also be centered on adopting healthcare technologies, such as electronic health records, and telemedicine, to improve care coordination and accessibility. We will also discuss the importance of implementing performance-based incentives for healthcare providers and organizations to promote high-quality care and better patient outcomes. This parallel session aims to encourage partnership efforts that focus on healthcare innovation and improvement, as improving collaboration among stakeholders in the healthcare system is an ongoing process that requires commitment, flexibility, and a patient-centered approach. By working together and implementing these strategies, it is possible to make significant progress in improving access and the quality of care for all citizens.

Sílvia Moreira

Hospital de Cascais Diretor

Contract and Projects Director, Hospital de Cascais

Projects, Reporting & Contract  Management Director at Hospital de Cascais (Portuguese Public-Private Partnership Hospital). Economist (Master’s thesis in Health Economics), Master in Management (Master’s thesis in Emergency Department Optimization), 18 years of experience in the Health Sector (including 11 years as a Manager and Head of Operations of Health Units); writer of opinion articles and market research analysis in health magazines, co-writer of health case studies and scientific papers. Executive MBA. IHF Young Executive Leader 2019.

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Sustainable Health: Towards Prevention

Sustainable health, with a focus on prevention, is a vital concept in our rapidly changing world. It recognizes that a healthy population is not just a result of advanced medical treatments but a product of comprehensive strategies that prioritize well-being from the ground up.

Prevention is the cornerstone of sustainable health. It’s about tackling health issues at their roots rather than simply addressing symptoms. This approach involves promoting healthier lifestyles, providing access to clean water and nutritious food, and ensuring adequate sanitation and hygiene. It’s about vaccination campaigns to prevent infectious diseases, education to promote mental health, and policies that mitigate environmental risks.

One key aspect of sustainable health is environmental stewardship. Our health is intrinsically linked to the health of our planet. Pollution, climate change, and habitat destruction can all have profound health impacts. Therefore, initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, preserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable agriculture are integral to our long-term well-being.

Access to healthcare is another critical component of sustainable health. Universal healthcare systems ensure that everyone has equitable access to essential medical services, regardless of their socioeconomic status. This not only improves individual health but also reduces health disparities within society.

Community engagement is also pivotal. Local initiatives that encourage physical activity, healthy eating, and social connections can have a significant impact on public health. When communities are actively involved in their health, they become more resilient to health crises and better equipped to prevent diseases.

Education plays a crucial role in sustainable health. Teaching individuals about healthy behaviors, nutrition, and the importance of regular check-ups empowers them to take control of their own well-being. Moreover, health literacy is a powerful tool in making informed decisions about prevention and treatment.

In conclusion, sustainable health with a focus on prevention is about building a resilient, healthy society for the long term. It’s not just about treating illnesses but about addressing the root causes, from lifestyle choices to environmental factors. By prioritizing prevention, we can reduce the burden on healthcare systems, improve quality of life, and create a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

Jacobo Muñoz

Director of the Medical and Regulatory Department at Janssen Portugal

Jacobo Muñoz is an Oncologist. Graduated in Medicine from the Autonomous University of Madrid, postgraduate in Oncology from the University of Gerona and with an Advanced Management Program at IE University. He worked at Hospital Ramon y Cajal, in Madrid, and since 2016 he joined Janssen Spain, having been leader of the medical area in Oncology, with responsibility for the entire area of solid tumors: Prostate, Bladder, Lung and Agnostic tumors. Since 2022, he has been Director of the Medical and Regulatory Department at Janssen Portugal.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Digital Health and Personalized Care

In a global context, digital health can help bridge gaps in healthcare access and resources, particularly in underserved or remote areas. Nevertheless, answers are still needed. Are digital health and personalized care a reality for everyone or do they exacerbate inequalities? Do they add value to health institutions’ management? What is the role of pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics? And what are the main ethical issues raised?

Frederico Costa

Specialist in Technological Consulting and Cybersecurity

Specialist in Technological Consulting and Cybersecurity. With more than 23 years of experience, Frederico Costa is a renowned specialist in technological consultancy and cybersecurity. Having worked for leading global companies, he has led innovative projects in critical sectors such as finance, transportation and aerospace security. A cybersecurity enthusiast, he is ready to share valuable insights at the event.

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

Data Science and Interoperability

Data Science and interoperability cover the heart of healthcare technology development. It is the road that paves the way to innovation. Healthcare organizations’ data may help improve diagnosis, new treatments, patient care, and general services. We will discuss where we stand today and how we can speed up technology adoption supported by data science and interoperability.

Susana Mayer

Head of Sustainability, Tranquilidade | Generali

She joined Tranquilidade in 2001, where she currently works in the Marketing Department as Head of Sustainability and is responsible for strategic projects. With a vast and diverse experience of over 25 years in the insurance sector, previously at Império and now at Tranquilidade, she has held roles in several core business areas: Marketing; Technical Direction; Information systems; Planning and Control. Specifically in the Marketing area, he was responsible for Customer Segments, Customer Research and Competitive Intelligence, CRM, and participated in several transformative and transversal projects in the company, e.g., customer retention, development of new Private and Corporate products, implementation of Sales Force MKT Cloud and regular non-contractual communications to Customers, GDPR, Satisfaction and Quality Studies. In the area of Sustainability, it challenges and articulates the contributions of the various areas responsible for the different elements of Sustainability and coordinates the SME EnterPRIZE, the group’s sustainability award, and community and social responsibility initiatives, with emphasis on The Human Safety Net, the main program of social responsibility of the Generali Group at an international level. She has a degree in Economics from the Faculty of Economics at UCP and a master’s degree in Information Management from the Lisbon MBA. She attended leadership programs at Nova SBE and UCP Executive training courses.

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Sustainable Health:Towards Prevention

Sustainable health, with a focus on prevention, is a vital concept in our rapidly changing world. It recognizes that a healthy population is not just a result of advanced medical treatments but a product of comprehensive strategies that prioritize well-being from the ground up.

Prevention is the cornerstone of sustainable health. It’s about tackling health issues at their roots rather than simply addressing symptoms. This approach involves promoting healthier lifestyles, providing access to clean water and nutritious food, and ensuring adequate sanitation and hygiene. It’s about vaccination campaigns to prevent infectious diseases, education to promote mental health, and policies that mitigate environmental risks.

One key aspect of sustainable health is environmental stewardship. Our health is intrinsically linked to the health of our planet. Pollution, climate change, and habitat destruction can all have profound health impacts. Therefore, initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, preserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable agriculture are integral to our long-term well-being.

Access to healthcare is another critical component of sustainable health. Universal healthcare systems ensure that everyone has equitable access to essential medical services, regardless of their socioeconomic status. This not only improves individual health but also reduces health disparities within society.

Community engagement is also pivotal. Local initiatives that encourage physical activity, healthy eating, and social connections can have a significant impact on public health. When communities are actively involved in their health, they become more resilient to health crises and better equipped to prevent diseases.

Education plays a crucial role in sustainable health. Teaching individuals about healthy behaviors, nutrition, and the importance of regular check-ups empowers them to take control of their own well-being. Moreover, health literacy is a powerful tool in making informed decisions about prevention and treatment.

In conclusion, sustainable health with a focus on prevention is about building a resilient, healthy society for the long term. It’s not just about treating illnesses but about addressing the root causes, from lifestyle choices to environmental factors. By prioritizing prevention, we can reduce the burden on healthcare systems, improve quality of life, and create a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

André Albergaria

Coordinator of Translational Research & Industry Partnerships at i3S

André Albergaria is a researcher specialized in Oncobiology. His scientific expertise is focused on epigenetic regulatory mechanisms in breast cancer, cancer therapy resistance, and biomarker discovery and validation. Graduated in Applied Biology, he obtained his Master Degree in Molecular Oncology from the Faculty of Medicine of Porto University (FMUP) and holds the Certificate from the two-year Training Programme in Pharmaceutical Medicine (PharmaTrain Centre of Excellence), a programme that provide competences to work through drug development and pharma regulatory processes. André also holds the Clinical Investigator Certificate (CLIC-Level 1) from PharmaTrain. André holds a PhD in Life & Health Sciences from the Institute of Health and Life Sciences from University of Minho (ICVS) and was a PhD resident at the Imperial College School of Medicine of London, UK, between 2006 and 2008. André has a Post-Graduation in BioBusiness, from AMC Graduate School and Amsterdam BioMed Cluster, Netherlands and worked as an Investment Consultant in the LifeSciences & MedTech Team for the venture capital company – Portugal Ventures. During the last 19 years of scientific career André has published more than 32 papers in peer-reviewed international journals. Actually, André is a Professor at Faculty of Medicine of University of Porto and is the Coordinator of the i3S Translational Research and Industry Partnerships Office (Research and Innovation Unit), a group that work on the interface between the health care/pharma industry, clinicians and academic research teams. André is a co-coordinator of the Portuguese Coordination Panel of the Research & Innovation Agenda on Health and Clinical and Translational Research. Currently, André is also a project evaluator for several public and private entities, including pharma companies, and is an expert member of the H2020 SC1 Programme Committee, an health expert at Perin – Portugal in Europe Research and Innovation Network and it has been developing and contributing as scientific expert to several European Organizations/Consortium such as EATRIS and ICPerMed (contributor to the ICPerMed Vision Paper 2019).

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Citizen Forum

This parallel session discusses the importance of citizen engagement, empowerment, and participation in achieving a better healthcare system. In this session, we will discuss the role of universal health coverage and providing access to quality healthcare services for all citizens. In this context, we will discuss healthcare as a public good and the importance of citizens’ rights and responsibilities. We also discuss the importance of citizen engagement in advocating for policy changes, better healthcare services, and accountability from healthcare providers and policymakers. In this parallel session, we will explore the concept of health literacy and how it empowers citizens to make informed decisions about their health. Discuss initiatives that promote health literacy among the general population. Acknowledge the challenges and barriers to citizen engagement and participation in healthcare. These include socioeconomic disparities, lack of information, or bureaucratic obstacles. Discuss the importance of supportive policy and legal frameworks encouraging citizen participation in healthcare decisions. Share examples of countries or regions with effective policies in this regard. Talk about the role of citizens in promoting healthy lifestyles and preventive healthcare measures. Encourage discussions on diet, exercise, and mental health. Encourage forum members to share their experiences, ideas, and thoughts; creating a space where diverse perspectives can appear, and constructive solutions can be built is essential. We will note the importance of entrepreneurship in the better connection between people and health services.

João Carlos Dias Coelho

Member of Parliament

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Session: 30 Sept - 18:15

Global Health Forum Awards 2023

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Maria Antónia Almeida Santos

Member of Parliament

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Session: 30 Sept - 18:15

Global Health Forum Awards 2023

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Joaquim Gago

Psychiatrist, Member of the National Coordination of Mental Health Policies

Professor of Psychiatry at NOVA Medical School 

Senior graduate assistant in psychiatry at Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Oeste (CHLO)

Coordinator of the Oeiras Mental Health Unit at CHLO

Session: 29 Sept - 12:00

Health Implementation Science

Implementation science is essential to bridge the gap between scientific evidence and policies, programs and interventions in real contexts. How to develop strategies to improve and expand existing interventions and accelerate the adoption of new scientifically proven practices? This session includes the intervention of experts and the discussion of practical cases, in order to explore strategies to identify barriers and facilitators to the implementation process.

Pedro Sá Moreira

College professor

Doctor in Public Health with International Mention – Summa Cum Laude (Distinction and Commendation), from the University of Alicante, under international co-tutelship from the National School of Public Health – Universidade Nova de Lisboa.

National Defense Auditor, by the National Defense Institute.

Senior Management Program for Health Institutions (PADIS), AESE Business School.

Advanced Health Management Program (HMP) and Postgraduate in Health Law (PGDS), from the Universidade Católica Portuguesa.

Cybersecurity and Crisis Management Course in Cyberspace, Institute of National Defense; Senior Management Course in International Public Administration (CADAPi) by the National Institute of Administration, I.P.

Advanced Training in Quality Management and Patient Safety from Harvard Medical School and National School of Public Health – Universidade Nova de Lisboa.

Postgraduate training in Public Health from the University of Alicante and Advanced Training in Public Health Policy and Management, from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Universidad Pompeu Fabra.

He develops teaching and research activities, with responsibility for coordinating quality management, knowledge management and health innovation projects.

Session: 29 Sept - 12:00

Health Implementation Science

Implementation science is essential to bridge the gap between scientific evidence and policies, programs and interventions in real contexts. How to develop strategies to improve and expand existing interventions and accelerate the adoption of new scientifically proven practices? This session includes the intervention of experts and the discussion of practical cases, in order to explore strategies to identify barriers and facilitators to the implementation process.

Jorge Cid

President of OMV

Graduated from ESMV, now FMV-UTL (1978). Worked as Head of the Companion Animal Clinic and Surgery at the Military Veterinary Hospital for 12 years, as part of the Army’s permanent staff. In 1980, he became Clinical Director of the Queluz Veterinary Clinic and later of the Infante Santo Veterinary Clinic. Founder and clinician at the Restelo Veterinary Hospital. He did a PAGE in veterinary clinic management at the Catholic University of Lisbon. President of APMVEAC (1997-2002; 2012-2015). Vice-President of the Professional and Deontological Council of the OMV (2010-2012). President of OMV (2016 to present date).

Session: 30 Sept - 09:30

Healthcare, Globalization and Sustainability

Globalization, health care, and sustainability are interconnected and require careful consideration to ensure the well-being of individuals and the planet.

Cooperation, equitable access to health care, and sustainable practices are essential for addressing  the health challenges in an increasingly interconnected world.

We need to promote  circular economy in One Health, to achieve a better health for humans, animals, plants and the planet.

Session 18 will address  this issues, looking at risks, benefits and drawbacks.

Ana Rita Gomes

Member of the Multicare Executive Committee

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Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Sustainable Health: Towards Prevention

Sustainable health, with a focus on prevention, is a vital concept in our rapidly changing world. It recognizes that a healthy population is not just a result of advanced medical treatments but a product of comprehensive strategies that prioritize well-being from the ground up.

Prevention is the cornerstone of sustainable health. It’s about tackling health issues at their roots rather than simply addressing symptoms. This approach involves promoting healthier lifestyles, providing access to clean water and nutritious food, and ensuring adequate sanitation and hygiene. It’s about vaccination campaigns to prevent infectious diseases, education to promote mental health, and policies that mitigate environmental risks.

One key aspect of sustainable health is environmental stewardship. Our health is intrinsically linked to the health of our planet. Pollution, climate change, and habitat destruction can all have profound health impacts. Therefore, initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, preserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable agriculture are integral to our long-term well-being.

Access to healthcare is another critical component of sustainable health. Universal healthcare systems ensure that everyone has equitable access to essential medical services, regardless of their socioeconomic status. This not only improves individual health but also reduces health disparities within society.

Community engagement is also pivotal. Local initiatives that encourage physical activity, healthy eating, and social connections can have a significant impact on public health. When communities are actively involved in their health, they become more resilient to health crises and better equipped to prevent diseases.

Education plays a crucial role in sustainable health. Teaching individuals about healthy behaviors, nutrition, and the importance of regular check-ups empowers them to take control of their own well-being. Moreover, health literacy is a powerful tool in making informed decisions about prevention and treatment.

In conclusion, sustainable health with a focus on prevention is about building a resilient, healthy society for the long term. It’s not just about treating illnesses but about addressing the root causes, from lifestyle choices to environmental factors. By prioritizing prevention, we can reduce the burden on healthcare systems, improve quality of life, and create a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

Maria João Silva

Chief Marketing Officer at Tranquilidade

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Session: 30 Sept - 09:30

Sustainable Health: Towards Prevention

Sustainable health, with a focus on prevention, is a vital concept in our rapidly changing world. It recognizes that a healthy population is not just a result of advanced medical treatments but a product of comprehensive strategies that prioritize well-being from the ground up.

Prevention is the cornerstone of sustainable health. It’s about tackling health issues at their roots rather than simply addressing symptoms. This approach involves promoting healthier lifestyles, providing access to clean water and nutritious food, and ensuring adequate sanitation and hygiene. It’s about vaccination campaigns to prevent infectious diseases, education to promote mental health, and policies that mitigate environmental risks.

One key aspect of sustainable health is environmental stewardship. Our health is intrinsically linked to the health of our planet. Pollution, climate change, and habitat destruction can all have profound health impacts. Therefore, initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, preserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable agriculture are integral to our long-term well-being.

Access to healthcare is another critical component of sustainable health. Universal healthcare systems ensure that everyone has equitable access to essential medical services, regardless of their socioeconomic status. This not only improves individual health but also reduces health disparities within society.

Community engagement is also pivotal. Local initiatives that encourage physical activity, healthy eating, and social connections can have a significant impact on public health. When communities are actively involved in their health, they become more resilient to health crises and better equipped to prevent diseases.

Education plays a crucial role in sustainable health. Teaching individuals about healthy behaviors, nutrition, and the importance of regular check-ups empowers them to take control of their own well-being. Moreover, health literacy is a powerful tool in making informed decisions about prevention and treatment.

In conclusion, sustainable health with a focus on prevention is about building a resilient, healthy society for the long term. It’s not just about treating illnesses but about addressing the root causes, from lifestyle choices to environmental factors. By prioritizing prevention, we can reduce the burden on healthcare systems, improve quality of life, and create a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

Manuel Cunha

Director of the Facility Management, Industry and Construction Business Areas at Mota-Engil ATIV

With academic training from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, he completed his degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1995.

In 1996 he began his professional career, taking on the role of After-Sales Manager at Relopa SA, where, for around 6 years, he was responsible for the After-Sales department of HVAC systems. He later joined Transdev as Maintenance Manager, having been linked to the maintenance of the Porto Metro’s fixed installations.

In 2010 he took on the position of Director of the consortium Manvia, Ferrovias, Vibeiras and Suma, the entity responsible for the Maintenance of Fixed Installations of the Porto Metro and, after four years, he took on a new challenge at Manvia, coordinating all maintenance activity in the metro sector. Facility Management.

Since April 2022, he has held the position of Director of the Facility Management, Industry and Construction Business Areas at Mota-Engil ATIV.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Architecture, Health and Wellness

As stated by the United Nations, it is obvious that our future is urban and, accordingly, for the World Health Organization that health should be prioritized in urban and territorial planning, in order to incorporate it into decision-making and thus favouring “age-friendly cities”. For the next generation of elders who wish to keep participating actively in society, shared and social spaces are crucial for both physical and mental health. Sharing and generational diversity are essential components for wellbeing, underscoring the psychosocial advantages of the community dimension. With a wide variety of collective, self-organized and participatory forms of housing, the concept of collaborative housing encompasses many forms of self-organized housing projects, created with a collective effort, in which residents have access to generous shared spaces with a variety of uses as compensation for a minimal amount of private space. The new Basic Housing Law in Portugal already provides for collaborative housing as a form of access to permanent housing, which will certainly arouse great interest to all those concerned with Architecture, Health and Wellness.

Eduardo Consiglieri Pedroso

Chief Healthcare Ecosystem Officer at AGEAS Group

Eduardo Manuel Carmona E Silva Consiglieri Pedroso is 61 years old and has a degree in Business Management from the Catholic University of Lisbon.

He began his professional career at Ocidental Vida in 1987. In 1994 he was head of the project responsible for setting up Companhia Portuguesa de Seguros de Saúde, S.A. (Médis), and was its Coordinating Director until 2001. That was the year he began his international experience with the Eureko Group, serving as CEO of Império Assurances et Capitalisation SA (France) and as Chairman of the Board of Directors of some Eureko Group companies in Romania, including Interamerican Romania Insurance Company SA.

Since 2011 he has been a member of the Executive Committee of the Ageas Portugal Group, having served as CEO of Médis between 2011 and 2021, and currently holds the position of Chief Healthcare Ecosystem Officer of the same Group.

Session: 30 Sept - 09:30

Healthcare, Globalization and Sustainability

Globalization, health care, and sustainability are interconnected and require careful consideration to ensure the well-being of individuals and the planet.

Cooperation, equitable access to health care, and sustainable practices are essential for addressing  the health challenges in an increasingly interconnected world.

We need to promote  circular economy in One Health, to achieve a better health for humans, animals, plants and the planet.

Session 18 will address  this issues, looking at risks, benefits and drawbacks.

José Pedro Carvalho

Business Development Executive at Knokcare

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Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Citizen Forum

This parallel session discusses the importance of citizen engagement, empowerment, and participation in achieving a better healthcare system. In this session, we will discuss the role of universal health coverage and providing access to quality healthcare services for all citizens. In this context, we will discuss healthcare as a public good and the importance of citizens’ rights and responsibilities. We also discuss the importance of citizen engagement in advocating for policy changes, better healthcare services, and accountability from healthcare providers and policymakers. In this parallel session, we will explore the concept of health literacy and how it empowers citizens to make informed decisions about their health. Discuss initiatives that promote health literacy among the general population. Acknowledge the challenges and barriers to citizen engagement and participation in healthcare. These include socioeconomic disparities, lack of information, or bureaucratic obstacles. Discuss the importance of supportive policy and legal frameworks encouraging citizen participation in healthcare decisions. Share examples of countries or regions with effective policies in this regard. Talk about the role of citizens in promoting healthy lifestyles and preventive healthcare measures. Encourage discussions on diet, exercise, and mental health. Encourage forum members to share their experiences, ideas, and thoughts; creating a space where diverse perspectives can appear, and constructive solutions can be built is essential. We will note the importance of entrepreneurship in the better connection between people and health services.

Filipa Mota e Costa

CEO at Janssen Portugal

Filipa Mota e Costa has been General Director of the Portuguese branch of Janssen, a pharmaceutical company in the Johnson & Johnson Group, since 2016.

In 2003, she joined Janssen where she performed various functions in the commercial and

New Business Development, in Portugal and Italy.

Filipa Mota e Costa is also Vice-President of the Board of Directors of APIFARMA – Portuguese Pharmaceutical Industry Association since 2022.

She has a degree in Chemical Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP) and an MBA from INSEAD.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Digital Health and Personalized Care

In a global context, digital health can help bridge gaps in healthcare access and resources, particularly in underserved or remote areas. Nevertheless, answers are still needed. Are digital health and personalized care a reality for everyone or do they exacerbate inequalities? Do they add value to health institutions’ management? What is the role of pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics? And what are the main ethical issues raised?

Nadim Habib

Assistant Professor at Nova School of Business and Economics

Nadim is currently a lecturer at the Nova School of Business and Economics, in Lisbon, teaching in the master’s and Executive Education programmes. He also speaks and consults leading organisations on strategy and agility. His Innovation and Management Agility programme was voted Best in The World for 2 consecutive years by the CEMS Network (in 2014 & 2015), a Global Alliance of 27 Business Schools and 90 Corporations. From 2008 to 2014, he was the CEO of the Executive Education programme at the NOVA School of Business & Economics. Previously, he held senior management roles in banking, telecommunications and consulting.

Session: 29 Sept - 12:40

Rethinking the Innovation Pathway

How? Questioning is the best starting point to come up with answers. How to promote ideas, how to retain talent, how to receive proper training and guidance from experts, how to speed up business, how to… Rethinking the Path of Innovation is the first step in redefining the future of healthcare.

Hernâni Dias

Director of Innovation and Sustainability at Impetus S.A.

Graduated in Biology and Geology, postgraduate in Environmental Management Engineering and executive postgraduate in Business Management. He is currently Director of Innovation and Sustainability at Impetus S.A.

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

Realising the Full Potential of Women’s Health and Well-being

Why do women, despite taking more care of their health, have a higher prevalence of disease and rend to be seen as fragile and weak?

Join us at a study presentation that aims to awaken consciences and demystify preconceptions about women’s health.

Sara Gonçalves

Founder and CEO of Actif

Founder and CEO of Actif, a social impact startup focused on active and healthy aging. Graduated in Engineering with a Specialization course in Bioinformatics. Co-founder and former COO of Trigger.Systems, an IoT technology startup for saving irrigation water. Founder and member of the board of Associação Quebra-Dados. Tech Advisor at C-MORE. Recognized with European Innovation & Technology Women Awards in 2019. Her personal mission is to use technology to solve social problems.

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Health and Longevity

Experts from different sectors will discuss how to promote healthy longevity. The debate will focus on new approaches that can shape the future of a healthier and more resilient population, such as home care, disease prevention, habitat after 60 years and even naturals spas as an intergenerational health resource.

Leonel Luis

Director of ORL SErvice in CHULN

Professor Leonel Luís has been Director of the ENT Service at Hospital de Santa Maria-CHULN since 2016. He is also a guest Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon, Deputy Clinical Director, Coordinator of the Lisbon Metropolitan ENT Emergency Room and President of the Otoneurology Section of the SPORL.

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

Innovation Promoting Inclusion: Hearing Health What’s the Future.

Is a symposium that will explore the future of hearing health. The symposium aims to promote innovation, inclusion, and accessibility in hearing healthcare. The symposium will feature experts in the field of audiology, hearing technology, and public health. They will discuss the latest research, technologies, and policies related to hearing health. 

The symposium will also provide a platform for networking and collaboration among professionals, researchers, and advocates in the field.

Health Policies: Need for a New Generation of Ideas

To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare systems, to prevent disease, to promote quality of life… there is a world of possibilities and opportunities that can be factored in in healthcare policies. The time to make the change is now!

Universal Coverage: Myth or Reality

Governments, the private sector and civil society are three key elements of an urgent debate. We will bring together several countries, with different realities and experiences, to find answers to some of the most pressing questions.

Global Health and Global Policies

National and global healthcare systems, including medical care and public healthcare services, the allocation of resources between countries and organisations, and the practical implementation of programs while solutions for the achievement of health objectives are some of the issues to be discussed. The health challenges are global!

Innovation Towards a Better Life

Talking about innovation is not just talking about new products or services; it’s talking about the creation and spread of new processes and methods that may lead us to new business opportunities, professions and work environments.
Better machinery, more effective equipment, environmental-friendly buildings, better software, data processing, research and development (R&D), design, intellectual property… Innovation is key to addressing profound social and global challenges and may improve our quality of life!

Global Health & Climate Transition

Climate change is not just an environmental crisis but a public health emergency, given its potential to multiply physical and mental healthcare needs. It’s not just the elderly, the population experiencing economic difficulties and people with a health condition who face the greatest risk of mortality – climate change will have a major impact on global health. And the entire environmental footprint of the healthcare sector must also be taken into account.

Digital Health Trends and Tendencies

The alliance between technology and people, from healthcare professionals to users, is already there. From telemedicine to data processing, from wearable devices such as smartwatches to augmented reality in clinical settings, there is a whole world of digital health to explore.

Rethinking the Innovation Pathway

How? Questioning is the best starting point to come up with answers. How to promote ideas, how to retain talent, how to receive proper training and guidance from experts, how to speed up business, how to… Rethinking the Path of Innovation is the first step in redefining the future of healthcare.

Artificial Intelligence Beyond Limits

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions are transforming the way healthcare is provided. From faster diagnostics to the discovery of new links between genetic codes to robot-assisted surgery, the use of AI in healthcare is driving medical treatment and patient experience. Is AI reinventing modern healthcare through machines that can predict, understand, learn and act? This is something worth discussing…!

Pedro Dias Alves

Founding Partner of OutDo Advisory

Top executive with extensive business acumen in multiple sectors – Industry, Transportation, Infrastructures, Banking, Insurance and Healthcare – with comprehensive practice in various business contexts – deal structuring, scale-up, growth, internationalization, business model innovation, turnaround, M&A and Project Finance. With 25+ years of experience in the Healthcare sector in Portugal: top executive at 2 of the leading market players; deep expertise in Public-Private Partnerships; project consulting and advisory; public office.

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

Data Science and Interoperability

Data Science and interoperability cover the heart of healthcare technology development. It is the road that paves the way to innovation. Healthcare organizations’ data may help improve diagnosis, new treatments, patient care, and general services. We will discuss where we stand today and how we can speed up technology adoption supported by data science and interoperability.

Carla Castro

Iniciativa Liberal Deputy

Iniciativa Liberal Deputy and member of the AR Board of Directors, she created and led the IL Studies Office. She considers herself a Manager by profession, having been a university professor (MBA in strategy and PhD in management).

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

Innovation Promoting Inclusion: Hearing Health What’s the Future.

Is a symposium that will explore the future of hearing health. The symposium aims to promote innovation, inclusion, and accessibility in hearing healthcare. The symposium will feature experts in the field of audiology, hearing technology, and public health. They will discuss the latest research, technologies, and policies related to hearing health. 

The symposium will also provide a platform for networking and collaboration among professionals, researchers, and advocates in the field.

Susan Cabeceiras

Founder of Konceptness

She was born in Toronto, Canada, where she spent her early childhood.

Susan Medeiros Cabeceiras grows up in the Azores, on the island of São Miguel, with her parents.

  She later studied in Lisbon, where she chose to live and work.

She has always been fascinated by Architecture and creating ambiences.

  She completed her degree in architecture, specializing in industrial licensing, retail, healthcare and services.

Security Technician, specialist in Fire Safety, and with a Masters in Commercial Management (Sales Management).

Susan Cabeceiras founded her own company “Konceptness” in 2009 and thus began her entrepreneurial journey.

Konceptness is a market leader in construction consultancy for the industry, with experience in residential, commercial, service, healthcare and leisure buildings. The team has more than 20 years of market experience in Architecture, Engineering and Environment.

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Health and Longevity

Experts from different sectors will discuss how to promote healthy longevity. The debate will focus on new approaches that can shape the future of a healthier and more resilient population, such as home care, disease prevention, habitat after 60 years and even naturals spas as an intergenerational health resource.

Diana Costa

Coordinator of the Vaccination Center of the Directorate-General for Health (DGS).

Pharmaceutical

Postgraduate in Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacoepidemiology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London

Coordinator of the Vaccination Center of the Directorate-General for Health (DGS).

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Health and Longevity

Experts from different sectors will discuss how to promote healthy longevity. The debate will focus on new approaches that can shape the future of a healthier and more resilient population, such as home care, disease prevention, habitat after 60 years and even naturals spas as an intergenerational health resource.

Ana Carolina Manica

CEO of Madeira Quality Care

Ana Carolina Gonçalves Manica, 30 years old, CEO of Madeira Quality Care home support company, founded in January 2022.

Madeira Quality Care leads the home care sector with an avant-garde approach that combines technology and care to offer the best care to elderly people in the comfort of their own home.

Nurse specialist in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing since 2021, with advanced training in palliative care and health unit management;

Increased competence in Occupational Nursing;

Nurse in the emergency department at Dr Nélio Mendonça hospital;

Coordinator of the Nursing team at Santa Casa da Misericórdia do Funchal;

Coordinator of the Nursing team at Centro Médico do Atlântico;

Coordinator of the Workclinic Occupational Health Nursing team.

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Health and Longevity

Experts from different sectors will discuss how to promote healthy longevity. The debate will focus on new approaches that can shape the future of a healthier and more resilient population, such as home care, disease prevention, habitat after 60 years and even naturals spas as an intergenerational health resource.

Matic Meglic

Global Executive Director of Partnerships at Novartis

Degree in Medicine and PhD in development and clinical evaluation of digital therapeutics;

He is currently the Global Executive Director of Partnerships at Novartis

Specialization (including publications) in Digital Health; Optimization of the care process; RWE and Records; Data governance and interoperability; Business models based on value and results.

He has led several successful business lines to develop and deliver solutions in areas of disease prevention, therapeutic adherence, patient engagement, digital therapeutics and mental health;

Established  numerous international strategic partnerships with industry and regional health systems; led the commercial side of acquisitions in the digital health and remote monitoring space;

He also has experience in regulation and policy, including working with the European Commission, MedTech Forum, EFPIA, funding bodies, Ministries of Health, Institutes of Public Health and hospital groups, scientific societies and professional associations.

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Health and Longevity

Experts from different sectors will discuss how to promote healthy longevity. The debate will focus on new approaches that can shape the future of a healthier and more resilient population, such as home care, disease prevention, habitat after 60 years and even naturals spas as an intergenerational health resource.

Ana João Sepúlveda

Expert in Longevity Economics and Sustainable Aging

Expert in Longevity Economics and Sustainable Aging.

Managing Partner at 40+ Lab.

She has a degree in sociology from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, a master’s degree in North American Cultural Studies from Universidade Aberta and a master’s degree in innovation and coolhunting from Escola Superior de Comunicação Social.

With over 17 years of experience in marketing and market research, she has been studying the effects of population longevity, society and the economy for over 12 years. She is the CEO of 40+ Lab, the only business consultancy company in Portugal fully dedicated to the development of the Longevity Economy.

She is an influencer in the area of Longevity Economy in Portugal, and is also recognized as a pioneer in the development of this topic at a national level. Also recognized for its global network of connections in the area of Longevity Economics and aging, which covers 5 continents.

She is currently President of the Age Friendly Portugal Association and Ambassador of REDE Aging 2.0,

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Health and Longevity

Experts from different sectors will discuss how to promote healthy longevity. The debate will focus on new approaches that can shape the future of a healthier and more resilient population, such as home care, disease prevention, habitat after 60 years and even naturals spas as an intergenerational health resource.

Maria do Céu Santo

Gynaecologist and obstetrician

Gynaecologist and obstetrician, qualified in Clinical Sexology by the Portuguese Association of Medical Doctors and a postgraduate qualification in Anti-ageing. Currently practicing at Hospital da Luz, she is also a member of the Board of the Portuguese Society of Andrology.

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

Realising the Full Potential of Women’s Health and Well-being

Why do women, despite taking more care of their health, have a higher prevalence of disease and rend to be seen as fragile and weak?

Join us at a study presentation that aims to awaken consciences and demystify preconceptions about women’s health.

Paulo Espiga

Hospital Administrator

Experienced Hospital Administrator with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Innovation Management, Strategic Planning, Business Development, and Change Management. Strong healthcare services professional with a Master of Business Administration – MBA focused in GESTÃO from AESE Business School.

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

Data Science and Interoperability

Data Science and interoperability cover the heart of healthcare technology development. It is the road that paves the way to innovation. Healthcare organizations’ data may help improve diagnosis, new treatments, patient care, and general services. We will discuss where we stand today and how we can speed up technology adoption supported by data science and interoperability.

Diana Moreira

Pediatric Infectiology and Primary Immunodeficiencies Unit of the Pediatrics Service and Infectious Diseases Service of the Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho.

Consultant Paediatrician, working in the Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Primary Immunodeficiency Unit and in Paediatric Travel Clinic, from the Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho (CHVNG/E). Member of the Infection Control Unit of CHVNG/E.

Member of the COVID-19 Portuguese National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group.

PhD student in Public Health at the Faculty of Medicine from the University of Porto. External Volunteer Assistant in Paediatrics at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto.

Active member of the Portuguese Society of the Paediatric Infectious Diseases: board member from 2013-2019. Board member of the Portuguese Group of Primary Immunodeficiencies. Coordinator of the Pertussis Paediatric Portuguese Study Group of the Portuguese Society of the Paediatric Infectious Diseases.

Her special interests are in the epidemiology of infectious diseases, primary immunodeficiencies and vaccine-preventable diseases.

Session: 30 Sept - 09:30

Vaccines and new frontiers of life

In a world where emerging diseases continually threaten our global health, a new chapter is being written in the history of vaccines. The parallel session, “Vaccines and New Frontiers of Life,” explores the intricate interaction between science, innovation, and public health as we face unprecedented challenges. This parallel session delves into the rapid development of vaccines to combat the ever-evolving landscape of infectious diseases. From the groundbreaking mRNA technology utilized in COVID-19 vaccines to the tireless efforts of researchers and healthcare professionals on the front lines, we face the extraordinary endeavors of our time. However, with these breakthroughs comes controversy. “Vaccines and New Frontiers of Life” aims to debate the skepticism and misinformation surrounding vaccines, highlighting the importance of science-based decision-making and the battle against vaccine hesitancy. It highlights the voices of experts dedicated to dispelling myths and ensuring the public understands the significance of vaccination in safeguarding our collective well-being. As the world grapples with the ongoing challenges of emerging diseases, this session takes viewers on a journey through the triumphs, trials, and triumphs again in the realm of vaccines. It invites all the participants to reflect on vaccines’ critical role in our modern society and underscores the need for global cooperation in the face of these relentless threats. In this parallel session of the Global Heal Forum, we would like to explore the nexus between science, ethics, and public health, contributing to a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the relentless pursuit of solutions to safeguard our future in an ever-changing world.

Ana Correia

Head of Division of Programming, Planning and Statistics of Instituto Camões da Cooperação e da Língua

Ana Correia, Head of Division of Programming, Planning and Statistics of  Instituto Camões da Cooperação e da Língua – from de Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Graduated and mastered in International Relations, in 2001, from the Higher Institute of Social and Political Sciences (Instituto Superior de Ciências Sociais e Políticas). For over 20 years has been working on developing cooperation issues, particularly in health sector, also with field experience as head of development cooperation projects in portuguese-speaking countries.

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

Innovation Promoting Inclusion: Hearing Health What’s the Future.

Is a symposium that will explore the future of hearing health. The symposium aims to promote innovation, inclusion, and accessibility in hearing healthcare. The symposium will feature experts in the field of audiology, hearing technology, and public health. They will discuss the latest research, technologies, and policies related to hearing health. 

The symposium will also provide a platform for networking and collaboration among professionals, researchers, and advocates in the field.

Cândida Manuela Ferreira de Abreu

Infectious Diseases Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João, Porto

Infectious Diseases Consultant, Infectious Diseases Service, Hospital S João, Porto
Invited Professor on infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine – Porto
Coordinator for Infectious Diseases Appointment (general consultation, Immunomodulatory and risk of infection consultation, Travel Medicine Clinic)
Coordinator of the annual Course on Travel Medicine and mobile populations, a post graduate Course of Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto
Member of the Cientific Board of Medicine Course from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto
President of the Portuguese Travel Medicine Society Graduation and Pos graduation
PhD in Medicine (February 2018 – Thesis: Infection and Immunomodulation)
Nationaly Certified in Travel Medicine – Competência em Medicina do Viajante (2016)
Fundamental Critical Care Support Course -certified by Society of Critical Care Medicine(2006)
Travel Medicine Certified (TMC) – International Society of Travel Medicine(2003 – New York, US)
Infectious Disease MD (1992)
Certified in Climatology and Hydrology – course from Faculty of Medicine, Porto (1991)
Medical Doctor- Faculty of Medicine, Porto (1985) Cientific and pedagogic activity

Supervisor of 13 master thesis (already done) of integrated Medicine Course from Faculty of Medicine of Porto
Co-supervisor of a PhD Thesis “Explain Therapeutic Response in Oropharingeal Carcinoma” from University of Coimbra, Portugal
4 Investigation projects as principal investigator, 3 already done, one ongoing:
Project “Up to date immunizations in Adults with Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Conditions”
Project lider: Candida Abreu

Pfizer Independent Grants for Learning & Change
Category II – Grant support available to implement new immunisation initiatives
Pfizer grant ID 42420671

Session: 30 Sept - 09:30

Vaccines and new frontiers of life

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José Manuel Oliveira

Decunify CEO

José Manuel Oliveira has a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Porto and has more than 35 years of experience in the area of information technology.

He began his professional career at Digital Equipment Portugal, where he spent around 10 years. He later worked at Decsis, Information Systems and, at the age of 40, founded the company Decunify-Soluções de Comunicações (initially known as Decsis II) where he is currently CEO.

It employs more than 100 employees and works to be one of the main players in the area in Portugal.

His favorite hobbies include photography and traveling.

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

Data Science and Interoperability

Data Science and interoperability cover the heart of healthcare technology development. It is the road that paves the way to innovation. Healthcare organizations’ data may help improve diagnosis, new treatments, patient care, and general services. We will discuss where we stand today and how we can speed up technology adoption supported by data science and interoperability.

Filipe Ganhão

Partner at Deloitte Portugal in the Technology Consulting area

Filipe Ganhão is a partner at Deloitte Portugal in the Technology Consulting area. Graduated in IT from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon, he has more than 25 years of experience in technology consultancy, focusing on AI&Data, Technological Strategy & Architecture and Digital Transformation, having led and collaborated on several projects in Europe, Africa, Middle East East and America. Currently, he is responsible for technological consultancy in the Life Sciences & Healthcare sector in Portugal, in close collaboration with the rest of Deloitte firms in the rest of the world.

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

Data Science and Interoperability

Data Science and interoperability cover the heart of healthcare technology development. It is the road that paves the way to innovation. Healthcare organizations’ data may help improve diagnosis, new treatments, patient care, and general services. We will discuss where we stand today and how we can speed up technology adoption supported by data science and interoperability.

Augusto Junqueiro

Mota-Engil ATIV CEO

Born in Alentejo in Vendas Novas, he studied at the Instituto Superior de Agronomia in Lisbon.

Despite his training in the agricultural field, he always worked on construction projects. Initially in landscaping projects, then in forestry and rural engineering projects.

He completed an MBA at Porto Business School, focusing on the areas of sustainability and digitalization.

In 2019 he was a member of the Vibeiras Management Board, and in 2020 this Board was extended to Manvia SA.

He coordinated the merger of the companies’ structures and their commercial area, having been appointed Executive Administrator of both in 2022. During the same year, as a result of this merger, Mota-Engil ATIV was born, a company dedicated to Asset Management and Maintenance and from which is CEO.

He chose and implemented the purpose of increasing energy, water and carbon sustainability for customers, as the best tool for their future viability.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Innovation, Environment and Sustainability

Climate change is the order of the day. There are those who deny or devalue them and there are those who have an apocalyptic perspective of their effects.

In terms of health, the WHO estimates that between 2030 and 2050 climate change could be responsible for approximately 250,000 deaths annually.

In this session the debate will focus on the need to adopt — individually and collectively — behaviors and solutions that promote environmental sustainability through more effective management of natural resources, production processes and consumption habits.

David Vieira

Director of Information Systems and Technologies, Grupo Luz Saúde

Currently responsible for the Information Systems and Technologies Department at Grupo Luz Saúde, he has more than 20 years of experience in the Information Technologies sector, and in particular in the Health sector.

At Grupo Luz Saúde he is responsible for innovation and development of the Digital Ecosystem, IT and Cybersecurity strategy.

During his professional career he led several digital transformation projects, in different sectors, contributing to the innovation and transformation of these organizations.

Degree in Computer and Systems Engineering, at the Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

Data Science and Interoperability

Data Science and interoperability cover the heart of healthcare technology development. It is the road that paves the way to innovation. Healthcare organizations’ data may help improve diagnosis, new treatments, patient care, and general services. We will discuss where we stand today and how we can speed up technology adoption supported by data science and interoperability.

Luis Valente

CEO & Co-Founder at iLoF

Business manager, strategist, and entrepreneur with a drive for using innovative and creative strategies to solve complex problems.

Forbes 30 under 30 for Science and Healthcare, with a background in Computer Science, I have spent several years focusing on innovation and improving strategies in companies from Tech to Healthcare.

My passion for entrepreneurship led me to create my first business at 18, founding and operating several ventures specializing in optimized demand prediction, lean operations, and design for growth.

A deep belief in the power of Technology as the core driver for democratizing Personalized Medicine had me co-founding iLoF: a fast-growing deep tech company using AI to build a cloud-based library of disease biomarkers and biological profiles.

Currently on a mission to accelerate adequate treatments for millions of patients living with complex, heterogeneous diseases around the globe.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Citizen Forum

This parallel session discusses the importance of citizen engagement, empowerment, and participation in achieving a better healthcare system. In this session, we will discuss the role of universal health coverage and providing access to quality healthcare services for all citizens. In this context, we will discuss healthcare as a public good and the importance of citizens’ rights and responsibilities. We also discuss the importance of citizen engagement in advocating for policy changes, better healthcare services, and accountability from healthcare providers and policymakers. In this parallel session, we will explore the concept of health literacy and how it empowers citizens to make informed decisions about their health. Discuss initiatives that promote health literacy among the general population. Acknowledge the challenges and barriers to citizen engagement and participation in healthcare. These include socioeconomic disparities, lack of information, or bureaucratic obstacles. Discuss the importance of supportive policy and legal frameworks encouraging citizen participation in healthcare decisions. Share examples of countries or regions with effective policies in this regard. Talk about the role of citizens in promoting healthy lifestyles and preventive healthcare measures. Encourage discussions on diet, exercise, and mental health. Encourage forum members to share their experiences, ideas, and thoughts; creating a space where diverse perspectives can appear, and constructive solutions can be built is essential. We will note the importance of entrepreneurship in the better connection between people and health services.

André Eiras Santos

Vice President of Strategic Business Development at SWORD Health

André Eiras dos Santos is part of the founding team of SWORD Health and is Vice President of the Strategic Business Development area, leading the strategy for international expansion.

SWORD Health is the fastest growing digital musculoskeletal healthcare provider globally.

André Eiras dos Santos is a Biomedical Engineer and has a specialization in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Coimbra, as well as an MBA from Porto Business School. He was also co-founder of two other companies.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Citizen Forum

This parallel session discusses the importance of citizen engagement, empowerment, and participation in achieving a better healthcare system. In this session, we will discuss the role of universal health coverage and providing access to quality healthcare services for all citizens. In this context, we will discuss healthcare as a public good and the importance of citizens’ rights and responsibilities. We also discuss the importance of citizen engagement in advocating for policy changes, better healthcare services, and accountability from healthcare providers and policymakers. In this parallel session, we will explore the concept of health literacy and how it empowers citizens to make informed decisions about their health. Discuss initiatives that promote health literacy among the general population. Acknowledge the challenges and barriers to citizen engagement and participation in healthcare. These include socioeconomic disparities, lack of information, or bureaucratic obstacles. Discuss the importance of supportive policy and legal frameworks encouraging citizen participation in healthcare decisions. Share examples of countries or regions with effective policies in this regard. Talk about the role of citizens in promoting healthy lifestyles and preventive healthcare measures. Encourage discussions on diet, exercise, and mental health. Encourage forum members to share their experiences, ideas, and thoughts; creating a space where diverse perspectives can appear, and constructive solutions can be built is essential. We will note the importance of entrepreneurship in the better connection between people and health services.

Claudio Sunkel

Full Professor Molecular Biology Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar

Director of I3S in Porto
Group Head i3S – Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde
Head of the Molecular Genetics Group.
Genetic and molecular dissection of cell division using Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Citizen Forum

This parallel session discusses the importance of citizen engagement, empowerment, and participation in achieving a better healthcare system. In this session, we will discuss the role of universal health coverage and providing access to quality healthcare services for all citizens. In this context, we will discuss healthcare as a public good and the importance of citizens’ rights and responsibilities. We also discuss the importance of citizen engagement in advocating for policy changes, better healthcare services, and accountability from healthcare providers and policymakers. In this parallel session, we will explore the concept of health literacy and how it empowers citizens to make informed decisions about their health. Discuss initiatives that promote health literacy among the general population. Acknowledge the challenges and barriers to citizen engagement and participation in healthcare. These include socioeconomic disparities, lack of information, or bureaucratic obstacles. Discuss the importance of supportive policy and legal frameworks encouraging citizen participation in healthcare decisions. Share examples of countries or regions with effective policies in this regard. Talk about the role of citizens in promoting healthy lifestyles and preventive healthcare measures. Encourage discussions on diet, exercise, and mental health. Encourage forum members to share their experiences, ideas, and thoughts; creating a space where diverse perspectives can appear, and constructive solutions can be built is essential. We will note the importance of entrepreneurship in the better connection between people and health services.

António Parada

CEO at Fairjourney Biologics

António Parada is a biologist, graduated at the University of Porto, Portugal. He joined Bial as a pre-clinical pharmacologist. In the same company, he was appointed to the team that managed the pre-clinical and clinical development of anti-parkinson and anti-convulsant (Zebinix) New Chemical Entities projects. After its MBA at the Portuguese Catholic University he setup and managed the technology transfer office at IBMC with licensing deals across Europe and USA. He was also the General Manager of IBMC. He was vice-president of the European Association of technology transfer, responsible for setting up the first European Technology transfer training courses. He founded the Biocodex group and left after six years with a turnover of 10 million Euros. He was the Porto site manager of the “Centre of Excellence in phage display” of Ablynx. He was the Manager of the Clinical Trial Unit of IPO Porto – cancer Hospital. He is a Member of the Supervisory Board of EMBLEM. He is a Board Member at CDEMAC and the CEO of Fairjourney Biologics. He has 15 publications in peer reviewed journals on pharmacology and several others in botany, management, marketing and security.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Citizen Forum

This parallel session discusses the importance of citizen engagement, empowerment, and participation in achieving a better healthcare system. In this session, we will discuss the role of universal health coverage and providing access to quality healthcare services for all citizens. In this context, we will discuss healthcare as a public good and the importance of citizens’ rights and responsibilities. We also discuss the importance of citizen engagement in advocating for policy changes, better healthcare services, and accountability from healthcare providers and policymakers. In this parallel session, we will explore the concept of health literacy and how it empowers citizens to make informed decisions about their health. Discuss initiatives that promote health literacy among the general population. Acknowledge the challenges and barriers to citizen engagement and participation in healthcare. These include socioeconomic disparities, lack of information, or bureaucratic obstacles. Discuss the importance of supportive policy and legal frameworks encouraging citizen participation in healthcare decisions. Share examples of countries or regions with effective policies in this regard. Talk about the role of citizens in promoting healthy lifestyles and preventive healthcare measures. Encourage discussions on diet, exercise, and mental health. Encourage forum members to share their experiences, ideas, and thoughts; creating a space where diverse perspectives can appear, and constructive solutions can be built is essential. We will note the importance of entrepreneurship in the better connection between people and health services.

Steven Braekeveldt

CEO of Continental Europe Ageas and CEO of Grupo Ageas Portugal

Steven Braekeveldt (18-10-1960) holds different degrees in Law and a Master’s in Economics.

He has a long international career in the financial services sector, both in banking and insurance. He held various management positions within ING, among others as CEO of BBL Hong Kong and CEO and Merchant Banking at BBL/ING Singapore.

In 2001 he became Executive Committee member of ING Commercial America, one of the largest insurance companies of Latin America. In 2006 he joined Fortis Insurance International and became responsible for Europe (9 countries).

Steven Braekeveldt is currently CEO of Continental Europe Ageas and CEO of Grupo Ageas Portugal which includes the insurance brands: Ageas Seguros, Ageas Pensões, Médis, Ocidental and Seguro Directo; and beyond insurance brands: Clínica Médis, Ageas Repara, Kleya, Pétis and Livo, representing the 2nd position in Portuguese market.

In 2019, Steven was distinguished as “Inspiring Leader” by OCI and “Communicator CEO of the year” by APCE.

Steven Braekeveldt

CEO Grupo Ageas Portugal

CEO Ageas Continental Europe

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

CEO's Forum

This parallel session aims to improve collaboration among stakeholders in the healthcare system, including government agencies, healthcare providers, industry, and citizens, which is crucial for enhancing access and the quality of care. Our main goal is establishing communication channels among all stakeholders to facilitate information sharing and collaboration. In this session, we pursue a shared vision and mission statement outlining common healthcare system goals. These goals should prioritize accessibility, affordability, and quality of care for all citizens. Align government policies, regulations, and incentives with the overarching goal of improving healthcare access and quality. Encourage policies that promote innovation and efficiency. This Forum will discuss the importance of interoperability and data sharing among healthcare providers, payers, and industry partners, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of patient needs and healthcare outcomes. The debate should also be centered on adopting healthcare technologies, such as electronic health records, and telemedicine, to improve care coordination and accessibility. We will also discuss the importance of implementing performance-based incentives for healthcare providers and organizations to promote high-quality care and better patient outcomes. This parallel session aims to encourage partnership efforts that focus on healthcare innovation and improvement, as improving collaboration among stakeholders in the healthcare system is an ongoing process that requires commitment, flexibility, and a patient-centered approach. By working together and implementing these strategies, it is possible to make significant progress in improving access and the quality of care for all citizens.

Erica Viegas

Member of the Board of Infarmed

Qualified in Pharmaceutic Sciences

Member of the Board of Infarmed ( > July 2022  )

Member of the Ethics for Reseach in Humans Commitee ( Lisbon Pharmacy University )

Coordinator of the Pharmacy Department of Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental ( 21-22 )

Session: 30 Sept - 09:30

Healthcare, Globalization and Sustainability

Globalization, health care, and sustainability are interconnected and require careful consideration to ensure the well-being of individuals and the planet.

Cooperation, equitable access to health care, and sustainable practices are essential for addressing  the health challenges in an increasingly interconnected world.

We need to promote  circular economy in One Health, to achieve a better health for humans, animals, plants and the planet.

Session 18 will address  this issues, looking at risks, benefits and drawbacks.

Manuela Filipe

President of the General Assembly of the Portuguese Red Cross

President of the General Assembly of the Portuguese Red Cross,

President of the Estoril Coast Red Cross

Advisor to the National Directorate of Cvp

She has several qualifications, the main one being a gerontologist.

Founder of the assisted residence, on Parede, senior academy, digital academy among other projects of the Portuguese Red Cross

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Health and Longevity

Experts from different sectors will discuss how to promote healthy longevity. The debate will focus on new approaches that can shape the future of a healthier and more resilient population, such as home care, disease prevention, habitat after 60 years and even naturals spas as an intergenerational health resource.

Luís Velez Lapão

Professor of Global Digital Health, Universidade Nova de Lisboa

PhD
Professor of Global Digital Health, Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Head of WHO Collaborating Center for Health Workforce Policy and Planning
Coordinator of the DiSHC Digital & Smart HealthCare Laboratory
Member of the Technical Advisory Group on Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Resilience in the WHO European Region (Preparedness 2.0)
Auditor of National Defence
Coo-coordinator of the CPLP (Portuguese Speaking Countries) Telemedicine Network
Auditor da Comissão Europeia para os Sistemas de Informação em Saúde

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

The Future Of Transplantation

Transplantation is an area of medicine that has seen significant advancements in recent years, and the future of this field looks promising. With ongoing research and development, it is expected that more organs and tissues will become available for transplantation, and the success rates of these procedures will continue to improve. Additionally, advancements in technology and techniques are likely to make transplantation procedures less invasive and more efficient, reducing recovery times for patients. Overall, the future of transplantation holds great promise for those in need of life-saving procedures.

Aline Gallasch-Hall de Beuvink

Assistant Professor at the Autonomous University of Lisbon and a researcher (CIDEHUS)

Aline Gallasch-Hall de Beuvink is an assistant professor at the Autonomous University of Lisbon and a researcher (CIDEHUS) and coordinator of the degree in History at the same university.

She received a scholarship from FCT for her PhD in History, which she defended at the University of Évora in 2012, with the dissertation Scenography and opera in Portugal in the 18th century: royal theaters, 1750-1793, under the guidance of Fátima Nunes and Rui Vieira Nery.

She completed her Master’s degree (“The Egyptian Expression of Mozart’s Magic Flute”) supervised by Luís Manuel de Araújo and Mário Vieira de Carvalho, at the Faculty of Arts of the University of Lisbon, where she obtained a degree in Art History. At this faculty she was responsible for the Cultural Activities of the Department of Portuguese Language and Culture between 1999 and 2007. She was also a professor at the Faculty of Arts (1999-2007) and at the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Lisbon (2010-2012).

She has several articles in magazines and scientific publications in her areas of interest, as well as conferences at several national and international conferences. She has published two books on royal theaters (Resuscitar a Ópera do Tejo-o unveiling the myth; The Real Theater of Salvaterra de Magos: the Reconstruction of a Memory) and has 4 more books in print.

She was a municipal deputy in Lisbon between 2009-2013 and, more recently, between 2017-2021, for the Partido Popular Monárquico, a party in which she has been Vice-President since 2014. She is part of the Board of Directors of the Real Associação de Lisboa. She is a commentator on political and cultural current affairs at Sic Notícias, having participated in the weekly program “Malditas Segundas-feiras” (2021-2023). She is a columnist for Jornal NOVO.

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

Innovation Promoting Inclusion: Hearing Health What’s the Future.

Is a symposium that will explore the future of hearing health. The symposium aims to promote innovation, inclusion, and accessibility in hearing healthcare. The symposium will feature experts in the field of audiology, hearing technology, and public health. They will discuss the latest research, technologies, and policies related to hearing health. 

The symposium will also provide a platform for networking and collaboration among professionals, researchers, and advocates in the field.

Isabel Trindade

Former Vice-President of the National Board of the Order of Psychologists

Clinical Psychologist, postgraduate in Psychotherapies and Health Psychology. Advanced training in Development of Management and Leadership Capabilities in Health Centers. Specialist in Clinical and Health Psychology. Former Vice-President of the National Board of the Order of Psychologists. Member of the Support Group for the Creation and Development of ACES Clinical Councils and the ACES Clinical Governance Boosting Group (ARSLVT). Responsible for Psychology at the Parede Health Centre. Member of the Clinical Council, coordinator of URAP and the Psychology of ACES Loures – Odivelas. Coordinator of Psychology in the Lisbon Health Sub-Region, she was part of the Public Health Department and was a consultant for the LVT Regional Health Strategy. Founder of the Portuguese Society of Health Psychology and the Portuguese Association of Primary Health Care Psychologists

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Improving the Health Workforce for a better Health System

Join top healthcare professionals in an intimate setting to explore into the critical issue of “Improving the Health Workforce for a Better Health System.” This panel will discuss actionable strategies for talent development, retention, and systemic reform. A must-attend for those committed to healthcare excellence.

Ana Maria Correia

National Institute of Health Doctor Ricardo Jorge

CV – Head of Public Health Service, currently Director of the Doctor Gonçalves Ferreira Public Health Center, Porto delegation of the Doctor Ricardo Jorge National Health Institute. Deputy to the Coordinator of the Technical Committee for Vaccination against COVID-19, she is part of the group of experts of the Technical Committee for Vaccination. Outgoing Secretary of the National Measles and Rubella Elimination Verification Commission, outgoing alternate member of the Consultative Forum of the European Center for the Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases. She worked as a public health doctor in the Public Health Department of the Northern Regional Health Administration, having responsibility for several health programs in the area of epidemiological surveillance of communicable diseases.

Session: 30 Sept - 09:30

Vaccines and new frontiers of life

In a world where emerging diseases continually threaten our global health, a new chapter is being written in the history of vaccines. The parallel session, “Vaccines and New Frontiers of Life,” explores the intricate interaction between science, innovation, and public health as we face unprecedented challenges. This parallel session delves into the rapid development of vaccines to combat the ever-evolving landscape of infectious diseases. From the groundbreaking mRNA technology utilized in COVID-19 vaccines to the tireless efforts of researchers and healthcare professionals on the front lines, we face the extraordinary endeavors of our time. However, with these breakthroughs comes controversy. “Vaccines and New Frontiers of Life” aims to debate the skepticism and misinformation surrounding vaccines, highlighting the importance of science-based decision-making and the battle against vaccine hesitancy. It highlights the voices of experts dedicated to dispelling myths and ensuring the public understands the significance of vaccination in safeguarding our collective well-being. As the world grapples with the ongoing challenges of emerging diseases, this session takes viewers on a journey through the triumphs, trials, and triumphs again in the realm of vaccines. It invites all the participants to reflect on vaccines’ critical role in our modern society and underscores the need for global cooperation in the face of these relentless threats. In this parallel session of the Global Heal Forum, we would like to explore the nexus between science, ethics, and public health, contributing to a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the relentless pursuit of solutions to safeguard our future in an ever-changing world.

Paulo Teixeira

CEO Pfizer Portugal

Senior business leader with 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with track record of turnarounds and business growth in a variety of business environments, including innovative, hospital and established portfolios. Expertise in leading businesses with P&L accountability as well as driving operational excellence through highly engaged teams. Main skills include: strategy, finance, sales, marketing and stakeholders network.

Miguel Guimarães

Former President of Ordem dos Médicos

Physician Specialist in Urology
Urology Consultant and Graduate Assistant
University Hospital Center S. João Porto
Management Competence
President of the Ordem dos Médicos 2017-2022

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Improving the Health Workforce for a better Health System

Join top healthcare professionals in an intimate setting to explore into the critical issue of “Improving the Health Workforce for a Better Health System.” This panel will discuss actionable strategies for talent development, retention, and systemic reform. A must-attend for those committed to healthcare excellence.

António Almeida

Head of haematology department at Hospital da Luz and Founding Dean of Católica Medical School in Lisbon

Antonio Almeida is currently head of haematology department at Hospital da Luz and Founding Dean of Católica Medical School in Lisbon, Portugal.  He was awarded his medical degree in 1993 from Cambridge University, UK, completed his Specialist Training in Haematology in the UK in 2002 and was awarded a PhD in 2007 by Imperial College London. Dr Almeida’s clinical and research interests lie in myeloproliferative and myelodysplastic syndromes, focusing on epigenetic regulation of transcription regulation. He leads a Haematology Epigenetic research group and is the national principal investigator for several clinical trials in CML and MDS. He is President of the European Hematology Association for 2023-2025.  Dr Almeida has written book chapters and is the author of more than 60 articles published in journals including New England Journal of Medicine, Nature Medicine and Blood.

Session: 30 Sept - 10:10

Innovation Towards a Better Life

Talking about innovation is not just talking about new products or services; it’s talking about the creation and spread of new processes and methods that may lead us to new business opportunities, professions and work environments.

Better machinery, more effective equipment, environmental-friendly buildings, better software, data processing, research and development (R&D), design, intellectual property… Innovation is key to addressing profound social and global challenges and may improve our quality of life!

Susana Castro Marques

Country Medical Director, Pfizer Portugal

Susana Castro Marques is an MD, specialist in General and Family Medicine, with a post-graduation in Bioethics, an MBA in Pharmaceutical Industry Business Management and an Executive MBA at ISCTE-IUL/INDEG Business School. She has been working in the Pharmaceutical Industry for 20 years and is, since 2019, the Country Medical Director in Pfizer Portugal. In Pfizer, Susana worked 10 years in Vaccines in medical roles in Portugal and in international positions that included leading medical Teams in the UK, Western Europe Mid-Size Markets and also Germany.

Session: 30 Sept - 09:30

Vaccines and new frontiers of life

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Pedro Cantista

MD, PhD - President of the College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of the Portuguese Medical Association

Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António (Porto) – He has the Degree of Head of Service of the Hospital Medical Career and is Director of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service of the Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António (Porto)
Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar – University of Porto – Prof. Assistant

PhD from the Complutense University of Madrid and the University of Porto
Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the Portuguese Medical Association
Competence in Medical Hydrology by the Medical Association
Competence in Pain Medicine by the Medical Association
President of the College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of the Portuguese Medical Association
Degree of Chief of Service of the Hospital Medical Career
Director of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service of the Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António (Porto)
Prof. Assistant at the Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar
Guest Professor at several other Universities in Portugal and abroad
President of the Portuguese Society of Medical Hydrology
President of the Portuguese Osteoporosis Association
Past President of the International Society of Medical Hydrology
Past President of the Portuguese Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Founder of the European Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, of which he was its first Secretary-General
Former Vice President of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Clinical Director of Termas de S. Jorge, Chaves and Vimeiro
Clinical Director of the Vidago Pedagogical Spa
Former Clinical Director of Termas de Luso, Vizela, Monção and S. Vicente
Former assistant doctor at the Monfortinho Thermal Baths
Thermal Consultant with activity in Portugal and several other countries
Author of more than 100 publications and more than 400 scientific communications

Session: 29 Sept - 12:00

Health Tourism, Wellbeing & Quality of Life

Opportunities and goals for health & tourism.

There’s an unquestionable link between Health and Tourism. Historically, the early motivations for travel were closely related to ideas of wellbeing and health and mainly to destinations that focused on offering known health benefits. (Thermal Spas are a good exemple).

In the XXI century, the role of tourism in improving health indicators must be recognized in the Future Health Agenda, for a better Health and the best quality of life!

Rui Nogueira

President of the Board of the Assembly of the Intermunicipal Community of the Leiria

Rui Artur Coutinho da Silva Nogueira, Degree in Medicine (1986) at the Faculty of Medicine of Coimbra, post-graduate in Medical Law, Health Unit Management and Health Literacy in Practice.
Specialist doctor in FGM and Senior Graduate Assistant, at CS Norton de Matos, Coimbra. Training advisor at the FGM internship.
Coordinator of the FGM Internship in the Central Region from 2005 to 2020.
President of the APMGF Board, terms 2015-17 and 2018-20.
Representative of the Ministry of Health in the Coordination Group of the FGM Exercise Training Program for doctors in Cape Verde since October 2021.
Member of the Ansião Municipal Assembly since September 2021.
President of the Board of the Assembly of the Intermunicipal Community of the Leiria Region since November 2021.
President of the SPLS General Assembly Board since January 2022.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Improving the Health Workforce for a better Health System

Join top healthcare professionals in an intimate setting to explore into the critical issue of “Improving the Health Workforce for a Better Health System.” This panel will discuss actionable strategies for talent development, retention, and systemic reform. A must-attend for those committed to healthcare excellence.

Elisabete Reis de Carvalho

Assistant Professor at the Higher Institute of Social and Political Sciences

Elisabete de Carvalho is an Assistant Professor at the Higher Institute of Social and Political Sciences, University of Lisbon. With a PhD in Public Administration, she teaches and researches subjects related to public management and public innovation policies, with a focus on institutional arrangements and people management. She was Director-General of INA between April 2016 and May 2021, having previously held academic management positions alongside teaching.

Session: 29 Sept - 11:30

Municipalities, Health and Proximity Forum

Health increasingly asserts itself as a global ecosystem to which the multifactorial set of sectoral policies converges and contributes. The old WHO expression – Health in all Policies clearly expresses the strategic direction that must be pursued by health systems in different countries. The ongoing demographic and epidemiological transition reinforces the importance of policy integration. Thinking globally and acting locally constitutes the structuring axis of the development of social policies and, in particular, of health policies.

The transformation of health systems in search of new answers, more adequate and adjusted to people’s needs, requires valuing proximity and, consequently, strengthening local policies. The progressive involvement of local authorities in the health ecosystem will contribute decisively to the integration and qualification of responses. This Parallel Session of the Global Health Forum aims at an open, free debate that creates ideas for the future for this new challenge that arises in terms of local and proximity policies.

Session: 30 Sept - 10:10

Innovation Towards a Better Life

Talking about innovation is not just talking about new products or services; it’s talking about the creation and spread of new processes and methods that may lead us to new business opportunities, professions and work environments.

Better machinery, more effective equipment, environmental-friendly buildings, better software, data processing, research and development (R&D), design, intellectual property… Innovation is key to addressing profound social and global challenges and may improve our quality of life!

Mara Sousa Freitas

Director of the Institute of Bioethics at the Portuguese Catholic University (UCP)

Mara de Sousa Freitas is from Madeira and mother of an eight-year-old boy. She is Director of the Institute of Bioethics at the Portuguese Catholic University (UCP) and Guest Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, UCP.

She is a member of the Digital Ethics Laboratory team, UCP. She is President of the Ethics Committee for Health, UCP, member of the Ethics Committee of INSA and Hospital Beatriz Ângelo. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Portuguese Palliative Care Observatory. Member of the Young Scientists Seminar of the Lisbon Academy of Sciences, literature class (2020-2024). She is an Expert for the European Commission, in the area of Ethics assessment (since 2015).

Advisor to the National Ethics Council for Life Sciences (2017 – 2022). Deputy and rapporteur of the Ethics Committee of the Health Parliament Portugal (2016-2019).

Session: 29 Sept - 10:40

Artificial Intelligence Beyond the Limits

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions are transforming the way healthcare is provided. From faster diagnostics to the discovery of new links between genetic codes to robot-assisted surgery, the use of AI in healthcare is driving medical treatment and patient experience. Is AI reinventing modern healthcare through machines that can predict, understand, learn and act? This is something worth discussing…!

Graça Freitas

Former Director-General of Health

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Session: 30 Sept - 09:30

Vaccines and new frontiers of life

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Filipa Rapazote

Head of Enterprise Services at Siemens Healthineers Portugal

She has a degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto and a Master of Business and Administration (MBA) from the Universidade Católica Portuguesa.

Mother of 5 daughters, she is currently responsible for the Enterprise Services business area at Siemens Healthineers in Portugal, where she develops strategic projects aimed at creating innovative business models, focused on improving healthcare performance, through value solutions. added at a clinical, operational and financial level.

She has extensive experience in the commercial management of large healthcare clients, both in the public and private sectors.

She has over 15 years of experience in the Healthcare sector.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Global Compliance: a Call to Action

Global compliance has gained importance as companies recognize the need to address sustainability, ethical, and governance-related issues. These challenges require a strategic approach, strong leadership commitment, effective governance structures, and ongoing collaboration among stakeholders.

António Ramalho

Member of the HTI – Health Tourism Industry

Member of the HTI-Health Tourism Industry -International research working group on Health Tourism.
Researcher and consultant since 2013 in the field of Health Tourism (Medical and Wellness Tourism) Member of the Board of the Company- MD Medical Tourism Innovation Portugal – Getting Closer Degree in Sociology and Training in Tourism Management and Strategies. Speaker at various international Congresses about Health Tourism Co-organizer of the international event on Medical Tourism in Dubai-mimtc Elaboration of Transnational Projects in Horizon 2020- Health ( European Funds), H2020 – SC1,involving Hospitals, Universities, Municipalities from different Countries. Coordination of transnational projects in the field of Health Tourism and Smart Cities.

Session: 29 Sept - 12:00

Health Tourism, Wellbeing & Quality of Life

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Hiba Al-Reefy

Consultant Rhinologist & Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Hiba Al-Reefy is a consultant Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgeon. She has a special interest in rhinology and facial plastic surgery. She is the Medical Director at Awali Hospital in Bahrain and was previously the Head of the ENT department at King Hamad University Hospital since 2014. In addition, she also has a practice at The Princess Grace Hospital in London. She is also Vice President of Bahrain Sports Science Institute. 

Dr. Hiba is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England including a member of ENT-UK, the European Rhinology Society, the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, and the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery. Prior to working at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital as a consultant rhinologist in 2013, she completed her rhinology and anterior skull base surgery fellowship, before moving back to Bahrain where her family is based. 

She was appointed as head of the ENT department at King Hamad University Hospital. Here she has been given a permanent faculty, teaching all aspects of rhinology in regional and national conferences and training courses. Dr. Hiba also teaches ENT and Rhinology to students of the Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI) Bahrain at an undergraduate level and examines at the European board of ENT EBORL at a graduate level.

Session: 29 Sept - 11:30

Health Management Innovation

In the understanding that innovation is nothing more than decisions and initiatives to improve effectiveness, efficiency, quality, safety, equity in accessibility and sustainability, with measurable impacts on management and its results, we chose to gather a set of of experts with diverse and successful experiences in various parts of the world.

Considering that innovation must be above all an idea, a product, a service or a path, we will approach it as a management culture, transversal to all activity and integrated into a strategic vision.

In a changing world and in an extremely dynamic sector, practical examples are an added value for the manager who needs to invest in his human capital on a daily basis, retaining and attracting the best, in the quality of the care provision, in the excellence of research and on the competitiveness of available technology, aiming to have answers in advance and sustainable results.

As Charles Darwin said “It is not the strongest that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one that best adapts to change”, so we will focus on how to improve management, using and adapting cases of unequivocal success.

Duarte Sequeira

COO da UpHill Health

Experienced in Digital Health, COO at UpHill Health, automating clinical pathways. Managed clinical and tele-health software projects in the Shared Services of the PT Ministry of Health (SPMS). Invited Assistant at Univ. of Beira Interior.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Digital Health and Personalized Care

In a global context, digital health can help bridge gaps in healthcare access and resources, particularly in underserved or remote areas. Nevertheless, answers are still needed. Are digital health and personalized care a reality for everyone or do they exacerbate inequalities? Do they add value to health institutions’ management? What is the role of pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics? And what are the main ethical issues raised?

Miguel Castelo Branco

Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at Maastricht University

Miguel Castelo-Branco was born in Coimbra, in 1967, where he graduated in Medicine. He was a student on the PhD program in Medicine and Biology at the Gulbenkian Foundation whose work was carried out at the Max-Planck Institute for Brain Research. He was Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at Maastricht University, where he is currently Affiliated Professor and was a Research Fellow at the Max-Planck Institute, Frankfurt. He was Director of IBILI and ICNAS and is the Scientific Coordinator of CIBIT, an Institution evaluated as Excellent by an international panel and is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the Univ. from Coimbra. He won the Bial Grand Prize for Medicine in 2009 and in 2011, he was distinguished as Grand Officer of the Order of Infante D. Henrique. He also won the Obstbaum Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, as well as the FLAD Life Sciences award and 2 Pfizer awards, among other distinctions. He is coordinator of the National Brain Imaging Network and responsible researcher for several national and European projects of excellence, individual and in consortium, worth more than 20 million Euros and including translational research involving clinical trials in the area of brain medical devices in diseases of neurodevelopment. He is Vice-President of an Autism Association (APPDA-Coimbra) and member of the Executive Council of the Portuguese Autism Federation and has business experience.

He was also the vice-president of the European Association for Vision Research as well as the Chair of the Visual Function Area. He has maintained collaborations with entities such as MIT, Max-Planck Institute, Karolinska Institute, Univ. of Cambridge, Harvard Medical School, McGill University, Univ. of California, LA and the John Hopkins Medical School. Several of his previous students have teaching/research positions in Portugal and abroad (Donders Center for Cognitive Neuroimaging, Nijmegen; Univ. of Budapest, Hungary; Univ. of Surrey, United Kingdom, Univ. of Maastricht Netherlands and several Universities and Institutes Polytechnics in Portugal).

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Young Leaders in Investigation — Funding Opportunities

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Ricardo Correia de Matos

President of Ordem dos Enfermeiros SRC

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Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Improving the Health Workforce for a better Health System

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Fernando Ribeiro

CHULN Coordinating Technician

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Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Improving the Health Workforce for a better Health System

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Elisabete Carvalho

Professor at ISCSP Universidade de Lisboa

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Session: 29 Sept - 11:30

Municipalities Forum

Health increasingly asserts itself as a global ecosystem to which the multifactorial set of sectoral policies converges and contributes. The old WHO expression – Health in all Policies clearly expresses the strategic direction that must be pursued by health systems in different countries. The ongoing demographic and epidemiological transition reinforces the importance of policy integration. Thinking globally and acting locally constitutes the structuring axis of the development of social policies and, in particular, of health policies.

The transformation of health systems in search of new answers, more adequate and adjusted to people’s needs, requires valuing proximity and, consequently, strengthening local policies. The progressive involvement of local authorities in the health ecosystem will contribute decisively to the integration and qualification of responses. This Parallel Session of the Global Health Forum aims at an open, free debate that creates ideas for the future for this new challenge that arises in terms of local and proximity policies.

Teresa Almeida

President of the Board of CCDRLVT

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Session: 29 Sept - 11:30

Municipalities, Health and Proximity Forum

Health increasingly asserts itself as a global ecosystem to which the multifactorial set of sectoral policies converges and contributes. The old WHO expression – Health in all Policies clearly expresses the strategic direction that must be pursued by health systems in different countries. The ongoing demographic and epidemiological transition reinforces the importance of policy integration. Thinking globally and acting locally constitutes the structuring axis of the development of social policies and, in particular, of health policies.

The transformation of health systems in search of new answers, more adequate and adjusted to people’s needs, requires valuing proximity and, consequently, strengthening local policies. The progressive involvement of local authorities in the health ecosystem will contribute decisively to the integration and qualification of responses. This Parallel Session of the Global Health Forum aims at an open, free debate that creates ideas for the future for this new challenge that arises in terms of local and proximity policies.

Laura Silveira

Vice President of ARSLVT

Laura Silveira, is a Hospital Administrator, having completed postgraduate training at the National School of Public Health (ENSP) in 1996, and has a degree in Organization and Business Management from ISCTE, since 1985.

Since December 2017, she has served as Vice-President of the Board of Directors of the Regional Health Administration of Lisbon and Vale do Tejo, IP, having been an advisor to the Board of Directors between February 2016 and December 2017.

Previously served as Executive Member on the Board of Directors of Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, EPE, (CHULC) from March 2007 to January 2016 and on the Board of Directors of Hospital de Santa Marta, (SA and EPE), from September from 2005 to February 2007.

In the health sector, she began her career as a Hospital Administrator in 1996, at the Hospital de Santo António dos Capuchos, and also worked as Area Administrator at the Hospital de Santa Maria (1997/1999) and at the Hospital de Dona Estefânia (1999). /2005)

Session: 29 Sept - 11:30

Municipalities, Health and Proximity Forum

Health increasingly asserts itself as a global ecosystem to which the multifactorial set of sectoral policies converges and contributes. The old WHO expression – Health in all Policies clearly expresses the strategic direction that must be pursued by health systems in different countries. The ongoing demographic and epidemiological transition reinforces the importance of policy integration. Thinking globally and acting locally constitutes the structuring axis of the development of social policies and, in particular, of health policies.

The transformation of health systems in search of new answers, more adequate and adjusted to people’s needs, requires valuing proximity and, consequently, strengthening local policies. The progressive involvement of local authorities in the health ecosystem will contribute decisively to the integration and qualification of responses. This Parallel Session of the Global Health Forum aims at an open, free debate that creates ideas for the future for this new challenge that arises in terms of local and proximity policies.

Maria Elisa Domingues

Journalist

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Session: 29 Sept - 09:00

Opening Dialogue

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Sustainable Health: Towards Prevention

Sustainable health, with a focus on prevention, is a vital concept in our rapidly changing world. It recognizes that a healthy population is not just a result of advanced medical treatments but a product of comprehensive strategies that prioritize well-being from the ground up.

Prevention is the cornerstone of sustainable health. It’s about tackling health issues at their roots rather than simply addressing symptoms. This approach involves promoting healthier lifestyles, providing access to clean water and nutritious food, and ensuring adequate sanitation and hygiene. It’s about vaccination campaigns to prevent infectious diseases, education to promote mental health, and policies that mitigate environmental risks.

One key aspect of sustainable health is environmental stewardship. Our health is intrinsically linked to the health of our planet. Pollution, climate change, and habitat destruction can all have profound health impacts. Therefore, initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, preserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable agriculture are integral to our long-term well-being.

Access to healthcare is another critical component of sustainable health. Universal healthcare systems ensure that everyone has equitable access to essential medical services, regardless of their socioeconomic status. This not only improves individual health but also reduces health disparities within society.

Community engagement is also pivotal. Local initiatives that encourage physical activity, healthy eating, and social connections can have a significant impact on public health. When communities are actively involved in their health, they become more resilient to health crises and better equipped to prevent diseases.

Education plays a crucial role in sustainable health. Teaching individuals about healthy behaviors, nutrition, and the importance of regular check-ups empowers them to take control of their own well-being. Moreover, health literacy is a powerful tool in making informed decisions about prevention and treatment.

In conclusion, sustainable health with a focus on prevention is about building a resilient, healthy society for the long term. It’s not just about treating illnesses but about addressing the root causes, from lifestyle choices to environmental factors. By prioritizing prevention, we can reduce the burden on healthcare systems, improve quality of life, and create a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

Improving the Health Workforce for a better Health System

Join top healthcare professionals in an intimate setting to explore into the critical issue of “Improving the Health Workforce for a Better Health System.” This panel will discuss actionable strategies for talent development, retention, and systemic reform. A must-attend for those committed to healthcare excellence.

The new frontiers on Laboratory Medicine

The future of laboratory medicine has already begun and is based on significant technological advances that allow us to overcome new frontiers in the field of diagnosis. Genomics is the main support of the new medical paradigm known as Precision Medicine or Personalized Medicine, in which the definition of the molecular diagnosis of each patient determines the specific and individualized therapy for each and every one that is needed. Oncogenomics, a fundamental discipline for the diagnosis and treatment of hereditary or acquired oncological diseases, is one of the areas that most benefits and will benefit from this laboratory advance.

Likewise, proteomics has opened new frontiers in the laboratory diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) in peripheral blood, at a very early stage, confirming the slightest clinical suspicions, even when another type of exams reveal nothing or are too invasive. Considering the possibility of the effectiveness of new drugs, already existing or under development, acting in the very early stages of this form of dementia, preventing its evolution, it is urgent the use of new tests that allows, in peripheral blood, measuring of certain proteins, with very high sensitivity and specificity doing precociously the AD diagnosis allowing, to act effectively on this disease, surpassing a new frontier not only in laboratory medicine but, more specifically, in neurology.

Young Leaders in Investigation - Funding Opportunities

In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the key to innovation lies in harnessing the insights of young researchers. Our upcoming conference session brings together future leaders to explore pivotal topics that will shape the trajectory of healthcare. Delve into discussions on career paths, global healthcare trends, collaboration strategies, and fostering innovation. Gain insights into leveraging the potential of Portuguese researchers abroad to drive innovation, while also brainstorming approaches to nurture a thriving culture of innovation within Portugal’s healthcare sector. Join us for this essential conversation that envisions Portugal as a hub for healthcare innovation, attracting and retaining the brightest young minds.

By tapping into the perspectives of young researchers, this discussion bridges global insights with local initiatives, offering fresh ideas and cross-disciplinary solutions. It’s an opportunity to cultivate an innovation-driven mindset within Portugal’s healthcare landscape and foster valuable cross-border knowledge exchange.

Citizen Forum

This parallel session discusses the importance of citizen engagement, empowerment, and participation in achieving a better healthcare system. In this session, we will discuss the role of universal health coverage and providing access to quality healthcare services for all citizens. In this context, we will discuss healthcare as a public good and the importance of citizens’ rights and responsibilities. We also discuss the importance of citizen engagement in advocating for policy changes, better healthcare services, and accountability from healthcare providers and policymakers. In this parallel session, we will explore the concept of health literacy and how it empowers citizens to make informed decisions about their health. Discuss initiatives that promote health literacy among the general population. Acknowledge the challenges and barriers to citizen engagement and participation in healthcare. These include socioeconomic disparities, lack of information, or bureaucratic obstacles. Discuss the importance of supportive policy and legal frameworks encouraging citizen participation in healthcare decisions. Share examples of countries or regions with effective policies in this regard. Talk about the role of citizens in promoting healthy lifestyles and preventive healthcare measures. Encourage discussions on diet, exercise, and mental health. Encourage forum members to share their experiences, ideas, and thoughts; creating a space where diverse perspectives can appear, and constructive solutions can be built is essential. We will note the importance of entrepreneurship in the better connection between people and health services.

Health Tourism, Wellbeing & Quality of Life

Opportunities and goals for health & tourism.

There’s an unquestionable link between Health and Tourism. Historically, the early motivations for travel were closely related to ideas of wellbeing and health and mainly to destinations that focused on offering known health benefits. (Thermal Spas are a good exemple).

In the XXI century, the role of tourism in improving health indicators must be recognized in the Future Health Agenda, for a better Health and the best quality of life!

Innovation, Environment and Sustainability

Climate change is the order of the day. There are those who deny or devalue them and there are those who have an apocalyptic perspective of their effects.

In terms of health, the WHO estimates that between 2030 and 2050 climate change could be responsible for approximately 250,000 deaths annually.

In this session the debate will focus on the need to adopt — individually and collectively — behaviors and solutions that promote environmental sustainability through more effective management of natural resources, production processes and consumption habits.

Ricardo Constantino

Partner & Head of Health & Public Sector at NTT DATA Portugal

Current Partner & Head of Health & Public Sector at NTT DATA Portugal, Ricardo Constantino has more than 20 years of experience in the areas of business consultancy, management and technology.

During his career he led multiple digital transformation projects in the areas of healthcare and the public sector, contributing to the reinvention of public services and the improvement of healthcare. He has extensive experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating strategy projects, processes, digital transformation, design and development of information systems, integration of digital platforms and application maintenance programs.

In the health area, he was responsible, among other projects, for the design, creation and operation of the SNS Bill Conference Center (CCF), for the creation and operation of the SNS Information Exploration Unit (UEI) and for the implementation of the largest solution existing medical imaging system in Portugal.

He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico and attended the AESE Senior Management Program for Health Institutions.

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

A New Generation of Hospitals

The structure of hospitals, their services, the complexity of the patients they treat and their performance depend to a large extent on the available resources and the degree of proximity or coordination between all. It is important to reflect on the results that hospitals present: for citizens and patients, for funders, for professionals and for the governance of these institutions. As well as about the new challenges they face.

Miguel Oliveira da Silva

Professor of Medical Ethics at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon

Professor of Medical Ethics at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon and gynaecologist-obstetrician at Santa Maria Hospital.

First elected president of the National Ethics Council for Life Sciences (2009-2015), he is the coordinator of three projects on sexual and reproductive health in the European Union (2003-2010) and elected vice-president of the Council of the European Bioethics department (2018-2019).

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

Realising the Full Potential of Women's Health and Well-being

Why do women, despite taking more care of their health, have a higher prevalence of disease and rend to be seen as fragile and weak?

Join us at a study presentation that aims to awaken consciences and demystify preconceptions about women’s health.

Jorge Mendes

Founder and Administrator of Gestifute

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Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

CEO's Forum

A panel that aims to debate the ethics of responsibility for action and the fulfilment of its essential mission, in a globalized framework in which knowledge and the dependent person constitutes the scope of development and security, in order to create confidence and quality of life. The support of citizenship through health democracy will be discussed from biomedicine to insurance, from information to management and research, in a system of synergies of the potential of technology and science… For a new social contract that Global Health requires.

Daniel Mota PInto

Innovation & Sustainable Officer at CIM – Centro de Inovação Médica

Daniel Mota Pinto is the Innovation & Sustainable Officer at CIM – Centro de Inovação Médica. With degrees in International Business from Regent’s University, London, and postgraduate studies at Nanjing University. Daniel holds a robust understanding of global markets.

Having resided across global hubs such as the UK, China, and Peru for nearly a decade, Daniel’s entrepreneurial spirit led to the foundation of two innovative startups and honing his skills in foreign languages, partnerships, and corporate social responsibility. His experiences make him a cross-cultural expert in innovation.

Daniel became the Strategy and Innovation Officer at Scoop Portugal, in 2016 where his impactful leadership helped pave the way for the company’s involvement in local and global sustainability initiatives like the United Nations Global Compact.

 

In 2019, he was honored as “Embaixador para o Mundo” by the Municipality of Famalicão, acknowledging his social efforts with local communities and his contribution to elevating Famalicão and Portugal’s global presence. 

In 2021, he joined CIM to lead their innovation and sustainability strategies. He now endeavors to amplify Dr. Rita Fontes and her team’s revolutionary ideas in healthcare. Focusing on longevity and quality of life, and non-communicable diseases (Diabetes, Obesity, Hypertension, amongst others). Daniel’s current role encapsulates his passion: forging international partnerships for the greater good.

Session: 29 Sept - 12:00

Health Tourism, Wellbeing & Quality of Life

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José Duarte

CEO at InnoCaptation

José C. Duarte (Joe) was born in Portugal, where his hearing loss was repeatedly misdiagnosed until receiving his first hearing aid at age 4. He was the only person in his immediate family with profound hearing loss. When Joe was in his early teens, his parents moved him to the United States in hopes that he would have more opportunities. After receiving a degree in Biomedical Electronics Engineering from the University of Rhode Island, he was hired by IBM and worked as a systems engineer on sonar systems of submarines for 10 years.

In 1991, Joe decided to leave IBM to focus on his passion, the development of technologies to support communications accessibility for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. He did this first by opening Duartek, Inc., and then by getting involved with InnoCaption where he is currently working as a Co-CEO.

Joe got his first cochlear implant in 2008 and the second in 2010 along with his wife Meg who got her first CI on the same day. Together, they have four hearing children. Joe is bilingual and learned a third language which is the American sign language after discovering it during a meeting with deaf colleagues at IBM.

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

Innovation Promoting Inclusion: Hearing Health What’s the Future.

Is a symposium that will explore the future of hearing health. The symposium aims to promote innovation, inclusion, and accessibility in hearing healthcare. The symposium will feature experts in the field of audiology, hearing technology, and public health. They will discuss the latest research, technologies, and policies related to hearing health. 

The symposium will also provide a platform for networking and collaboration among professionals, researchers, and advocates in the field.

Vitor Jorge Paiva Leal

President of the Termas de Portugal Association

Born in Luanda – Angola, where he was born in 1971, having grown up in the parish of Vila Maior – S. Pedro do Sul and currently residing in Termas de S. Pedro do Sul.

He is married and father of 2 daughters.

Graduated in Law and Postgraduate in Public Employment Law from the Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra and currently finishing his Master’s degree in Public Business Administration (teaching part completed) from the same Faculty.

Specialization Course on Municipal Business Sector from the Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra.

Advanced Program for Municipal Managers of the Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences of the Portuguese Catholic University – Lisbon.

Senior Occupational Safety and Hygiene Technician.

For 7 years (January 2004 to February 2011) he was Managing Director of Termalistur-Termas de S. Pedro do Sul EM, SA, and has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of this company since November 1, 2013.

President of the Board of the Associação das Termas de Portugal since April 2018, having been Vice-President in the 2015-2018 term.

Vice-President of EHTTA – European Historical Thermal Association, since 2022

He was responsible for Provere Termas Centro from 2016 to 2019.

President of the Board of the General Assembly of ADDLAP – GAL since 2015

Chairman of the Board of the General Assembly of AquaValor – Center for the Valorization and Transfer of Water Technology – since 2019

Member of the Management Body of ADRIMAG – GAL since 2020

Member of the Board of Directors of ARPT – Centro Regional Tourism Promotion Agency since 2013

Member of the Board of Directors of the Vila Maior Social Center – IPSS

He has been developing his professional activity in consultancy in the area of thermal spa, health and well-being, as well as being a trainer in these areas and in the areas of Law; Human Resources; Safety and Hygiene at Work, Management and Finance.

Session: 29 Sept - 12:00

Health Tourism, Wellbeing & Quality of Life

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Maria José David

Director of Tourism at Vidago Group

Born in France, married and with 2 children

Maria José David has a degree in Management, a postgraduate degree in Hotel Management and extensive experience in hotel management.

In May 1998, she began her professional career at VMPS – Vidago, Melgaço e Pedras Salgadas, S.A., as assistant director of the two hotel units.

In 2011, she held the role of coordinator of the Pedras Salgadas operation, having made a relevant contribution to the requalification project of this park and its development in recent years.

She is also the SBG representative on the board of the ATP-Associação de termas de Portugal since 2012

Since May 2022, she has been Director of Tourism at Super Bock Group, with two units, Vidago Palace Hotel and PEDRAS SALGADAS spa & nature park.

Session: 29 Sept - 12:00

Health Tourism, Wellbeing & Quality of Life

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Ana Rita Lopes

Clinical Nutrition Manager na Jerónimo Martins

Specialist in Clinical Nutrition by the Order of Nutritionists (CP 0467N);

Coordinator of the Clinical Nutrition Unit at Hospital Lusíadas Lisboa (2010-2021), where she was part of the Multidisciplinary Team of the Oncology Center;

Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition from the Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Lisboa; Postgraduate in Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition; Specialization course in Oncology Nutrition and Intensive Care Nutrition; Management Program for Nutritionists at the Catholic University of Lisbon; Internship Advisor and Co-supervisor at the Order of Nutritionists and guest lecturer for Degrees in Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics and Nutrition.

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Sustainable Health:Towards Prevention

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Luis de Almeida Sampaio

Ambassador of Portugal in Prague

Ambassador Luís de Almeida Sampaio · Born in Oporto, Portugal, December 16, 1957. · Graduated in Law, University of Coimbra, 1981-82. · Diplomatic Career, 1983. · Portuguese Delegation to NATO, 1987-90. · Deputy-director NATO’s Secretary General (Manfred Wörner) Private Office, 1990-92. · Director Multilateral Cooperation, Institute for Development Cooperation, 1992-95. · Cabinet European Commissioner, João de Deus Pinheiro, 1995-98. · NATO’s political-diplomatic adviser (POLAD), International Stabilisation Peace Force (SFOR), Bosnia-Herzegovina, 1998-99. · Minister-Counsellor Portuguese Embassy Luanda, 1999-2002. · President Institute Development Cooperation (IPAD), 2003-04. · Ambassador in Algiers, 2004-08. · Middle East Peace Process (MEPP) coordinator, Portuguese Presidency European Union, 2007. · Ambassador in Belgrade, (and non-resident Ambassador to North Macedonia and Montenegro), 2008-12. · Ambassador in Berlin, 2012-15. · Ambassador Permanent Representative to NATO, 2015-19. · Ambassador in Prague, 2019 -. · President Strategic Council Coimbra Health, 2015-. As Ambassador of Portugal to Germany played a key role in fostering the internationalisation of Portuguese Health and the promotion of the excellence of its Health institutions, vital for Portugal especially during the particularly difficult period that Portugal was going through because of the financial crisis. Was the main architect of the integration of the University and the Hospital of Coimbra in the M8 Alliance. In recognition of which joined the Strategic Council of the Coimbra Health consortium (which associates the University of Coimbra, its Hospital and the business cluster Biocant). Throughout his almost 40 years of diplomatic activity, Ambassador Luís de Almeida Sampaio has participated in hundreds of international meetings and conferences. Published dozens of articles in political science and international relations journals, including articles on Health Diplomacy. On the period that coincided with his mandate in Berlin, he wrote a book entitled “Diplomacy in Times of Troika”, published in September 2022 by Leya editions. He is married and has two daughters.

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

CEO's Forum

A panel that aims to debate the ethics of responsibility for action and the fulfilment of its essential mission, in a globalized framework in which knowledge and the dependent person constitutes the scope of development and security, in order to create confidence and quality of life. The support of citizenship through health democracy will be discussed from biomedicine to insurance, from information to management and research, in a system of synergies of the potential of technology and science… For a new social contract that Global Health requires.

Cristian Mazza

President of ALAMI

He works at ALAMI (Latin American Association of Private Health Systems), serving as Secretary of Institutional Relations since 1985 and currently holds the position of President of the organization. He is founder and president of Consenso Salud and Develop Consulting. He is a professor at UCES University and provides consultancy services to healthcare companies, social security organizations and laboratories. He is also director of ADEMP and director of the Bioethics Seminar at Vatican-Rome.

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

CEO's Forum

A panel that aims to debate the ethics of responsibility for action and the fulfilment of its essential mission, in a globalized framework in which knowledge and the dependent person constitutes the scope of development and security, in order to create confidence and quality of life. The support of citizenship through health democracy will be discussed from biomedicine to insurance, from information to management and research, in a system of synergies of the potential of technology and science… For a new social contract that Global Health requires.

João Caldas

Unit Director - Devoteam Group

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Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

Data Science and Interoperability

Data Science and interoperability cover the heart of healthcare technology development. It is the road that paves the way to innovation. Healthcare organizations’ data may help improve diagnosis, new treatments, patient care, and general services. We will discuss where we stand today and how we can speed up technology adoption supported by data science and interoperability.

Paulo Portas

Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs

Paulo Portas served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister of Portugal between 2011-2015. He was also Minister of Defence, between 2002-2005. Dr. Portas was leader of the moderate conservative CDS-PP for 16 years, MP for 7 terms. State Council and National Defence Council member in different periods. He founded Vinciamo Consulting, strategic advisory and business intelligence company, with activities in Americas, Africa, Asia and the Gulf. He is Professor of “Geo-Economics and International Relations” in the MBA of Nova School of Business & Economics and in Universities and Academies of Europe and Asia. Directs seminars of geopolitical trends for multinational companies. He is also Deputy Chairman of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCIP, member of the Board of Trustees of Champalimaud Foundation and Non-Executive Member of the Board of Mota-Engil (since January 2023). And “Membre d’Honneur” of the L’Académie du Royaume du Maroc (since 2023). Author of the sunday tv program “Global”. Mr. Portas is fluent (written and spoken) in Portuguese, English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Session: 30 Sept - 09:00

Global Health in a Global World

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Leonor Picão

Coordinating Director of the Supply Valorization Department at Turismo de Portugal, I.P..

Responsible for the REVIVE Program, Clean & Safe Project and the theme of Sustainability in Tourism (coordinator of the +Sustainable Tourism Plan 20-23).

Within the scope of the Portuguese Quality System, she assumed the role of President of the Technical Committee for Standardization for Tourism-CT 144 – Tourist Services, since 2017.

Expert in working groups: Climate Change (National Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change (ENAAC) – 1st and 2nd Phase and Tourism Sector Group); European Environmental Information and Observation Network – TOUERM (Tourism and Environment reporting mechanism); National Committee of the UNESCO Man & Biosphere Programme; Green Growth; Combating Desertification; Technical Committee 228 – Tourism and Related Services.

Session: 29 Sept - 12:00

Health Tourism, Wellbeing & Quality of Life

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Cristina Vaz de Almeida

PhD in Communication Sciences

  • PhD in Communication Sciences – Health Literacy
  • President of the Portuguese Society for Health Literacy (SPLS)
  • Director of the Postgraduate Course in Health Literacy (ISPA)
  • Chief-Editor of Jornal Investigação Médica (JIM)
  •   Researcher at ISCSP – CAPP

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Patient Power

This session aims to highlight the importance of a citizen-centric system by demonstrating the impact of innovative patient association initiatives that result in improvements in quality of life, care, research and decision-making processes, thus adding value to the system.

Ana Teresa Freitas

Full Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Técnico Lisbon (IST)

Ana Teresa Freitas is a Full Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Técnico Lisbon (IST), University of Lisbon, where she teaches the course of Computational Biology. Additionally, she serves as the Chairwoman of the School Assembly at IST and the Coordinator of the disciplinary field of Programming Methodology and Technology. As a senior researcher at the INESC-ID research institute, she also leads the “Life and Health Technology” thematic line. Currently, she holds the position of Head of Node of the ESFRI ELIXIR in Portugal.

Previously, from 2013 to 2022, Ana Teresa was the CEO and co-founder of HeartGenetics, Genetics, and Biotechnology SA, a digital health and genetic testing company. She holds a PhD in Computer Engineering, a Master’s degree in Computer and Electronics Engineering, and a degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Her scientific expertise spans various areas, including Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Human Genetics, Health Informatics, Algorithms, Data Mining, and AI.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Digital Health and Personalized Care

In a global context, digital health can help bridge gaps in healthcare access and resources, particularly in underserved or remote areas. Nevertheless, answers are still needed. Are digital health and personalized care a reality for everyone or do they exacerbate inequalities? Do they  add value to health institutions’ management? What is the role of pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics? And what are the main ethical issues raised?

João Varandas Fernandes

Director of the Integrated Responsibility Center for Orthopedic Traumatology at (CHULC, EPE) Hospital de São José

  • Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Faculty of Medical Sciences of Lisbon
  • Orthopedic Surgeon at Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central (CHULC, EPE) – Hospital de São José
  • Senior Management Course for Health Institutions (PADIS) – AESE
  • Public Training and Management Course (FORGEP) – National Institute of Public Administration
  • Competence in Pharmaceutical Medicine by the Medical Association
  • Competence in Management of Health Services by the Medical Association
  • As part of his specialty, he worked in several international hospitals, Spain and the United States of America
  • He held several management positions in National Health Service (SNS) hospitals
  • Former Director of Emergency at Hospital de São José – Lisbon
  • Former Clinical Director and Administrator of the first partnership in Portugal, Public-Private – Hospital de Cascais
  • Author of several scientific publications and full member of National and International Scientific Societies
  • Founder and current Director of the Integrated Responsibility Center for Orthopedic Traumatology at (CHULC, EPE) Hospital de São José
  • August 2023
  • President of the Convergence of Integrated Responsibility Centers Association (CCRIA)
  • President of the Orthopedic Traumatology Conferences of the Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central – CHULC, EPE May 2022 to April 2023
  • Assistant to the Clinical Director of CHULC (Hospital de São José/Hospital de Santo António dos Capuchos / Hospital de Santa Marta / Hospital Curry Cabral / Hospital Dona Estefânia and Maternidade Alfredo da Costa) – ending in June 2023
  • Visiting Professor at the Autonomous University of Lisbon (UAL)
  • Group Health Sciences Area Coordinator – CEU – UAL
  • Recognition with medals of Merit, Dedication and Honor from Loures City Council, for social work carried out within the community
  • Regular author of opinion articles on Health Policy

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Improving the Health Workforce for a better Health System

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Armindo Monteiro

President of CIP, the Business Confederation of Portugal

Armindo Lourenço Monteiro is president of CIP, the Business Confederation of Portugal. Previously, he was chairman of the board of directors of Future Compta, the oldest Portuguese technology company. With a degree in Business Management from the University of Évora, with a postgraduate degree in Statistics and Information Systems from ISEGI, New University of Lisbon, Armindo Monteiro also heads the board of the engineering and construction group LEVON SA, and 14 other companies. Parallel to the intense business life, Armindo Monteiro has always had a very active participation in the national associative movement. In fact, he presided over the fates of ANJE – National Association of Young Entrepreneurs and ANETIE – National Association of Information Technology and Electronics Companies. He was vice-president of CCP – Confederation of Commerce and Services of Portugal, vice-president of AIP – Portuguese Industrial Association, vice-president of Yes for Europe – European Confederation of Young Entrepreneurs, and member of CES – Economic and Social Council and FIJE – Ibero-American Federation of Young Entrepreneurs. He was president of the General Council of the University of Évora. Married, father of two girls and now 52 years old, Armindo Monteiro still keeps time for two other great passions: music and diving with equipment.

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

CEO Forum

A panel that aims to debate the ethics of responsibility for action and the fulfilment of its essential mission, in a globalized framework in which knowledge and the dependent person constitutes the scope of development and security, in order to create confidence and quality of life. The support of citizenship through health democracy will be discussed from biomedicine to insurance, from information to management and research, in a system of synergies of the potential of technology and science… For a new social contract that Global Health requires.

Hélia Gonçalves Pereira

Dean of the European University

Rector of the European University (of which IADE is a part) and Chief Academic Officer at Ensilis, an entity that also owns the IPAM brand. She has worked for over 20 years in the field of Higher Education and is an Associate Professor at ISCTE-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa. She has extensive teaching experience, having been director of several programs, from a degree in Marketing Management to different master’s and postgraduate degrees (also within the scope of executive training) and at an international level. She was deputy director of the Marketing, Operations and General Management department at ISCTE Business School, and director of the Marketing FutureCast Lab, the first European laboratory for applied research into new marketing trends. Her background is interdisciplinary, combining a degree in Economics, a postgraduate degree in European Studies, an MBA, a master’s degree in Management and a PhD in Marketing. For several years she was also a senior consultant at Price Waterhouse and Coopers. As a researcher, she is mainly interested in the areas of consumer behavior, digital marketing and social networks, and also in marketing applied to tourism.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Global Compliance: a Call to Action

Global compliance has gained importance as companies recognize the need to address sustainability, ethical, and governance-related issues. These challenges require a strategic approach, strong leadership commitment, effective governance structures, and ongoing collaboration among stakeholders.

Raquel Gil Gouveia

Director of the Neurology Department at Hospital da Luz - Lisboa

Specialist in neurology with a focus on headache disorders. Presently, she assumes the role of Director of the Neurology Department at Hospital da Luz – Lisboa, concurrently serving as the founder and coordinator of the Headache Center within the same institution. Apart from her clinical duties, she engages in research spanning clinical trials that cover a range of domains, including headache, pain, multiple sclerosis, and stroke. However, her primary focus lies in investigator driven research concerning headache, cognition, and functional neuroimaging. She spearheads the LIoN (Luz Innovation on Neurosciences) research group within the Learning Health – Luz Saúde initiative. Additionally, she is affiliated with the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS) at Universidade Católica Portuguesa, where she holds the position of assistant professor at Católica Medical School.

In her professional affiliations, she serves as the President of the Portuguese Headache Society and holds a seat on the board of the European Headache Federation. She further contributes her expertise as a council member of the Lifting the Burden Global Campaign against Headache, an entity in official relations with the World Health Organization. Within this capacity, her involvement extends to the organization and quality enhancement of clinical services. Dr. Gil Gouveia’s commitment to headache patients also manifests through her close collaboration with headache patient organizations in both Europe and Portugal, with the aim is to enhance the efficiency of headache care.

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

The New Frontiers on Laboratorial Medicine

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Miguel Oliveira

Specialist in General and Family Medicine

Specialist in General and Family Medicine, currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Health. Dedicated to the study of quality improvement of Primary Healthcare through Implementation Science in mixed methods research, promoting a practical and contextualized perspective on big data, real-world evidence and machine learning.

Session: 29 Sept - 12:00

Health Implementation Science

Implementation science is essential to bridge the gap between scientific evidence and policies, programs and interventions in real contexts. How to develop strategies to improve and expand existing interventions and accelerate the adoption of new scientifically proven practices? This session includes the intervention of experts and the discussion of practical cases, in order to explore strategies to identify barriers and facilitators to the implementation process.

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Marta Amorim

Medical Genetics Consultant at Grupo Germano de Sousa

Specialist in Medical Genetics, OM

PhD student on the CLINICAL RESEARCH AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE course, at the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of the University of Algarve since 2023. Hospital Assistant for Medical Genetics at Hospital Dona Estefânia, CHULC from 2012 to 2022. Responsible for the Medical Genetics consultation at Hospital Dr Nélio Mendonça (Funchal) since 2019 and Hospital Lusíadas Lisboa since 2021. Medical Genetics Consultant at ABC-Centro Académico de Investigação e Formação Biomédica do Algarve since 2022 and Grupo Germano de Sousa since 2023. Internships in international reference services: Clinical Genetics and Metabolics at Sick Kids Hospital, Toronto, Canada 2009; Genetics and Genomics Biology Program, Research Institute of the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada 2010; NF1 Department at Guy’s Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, London UK 2014; Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals, Cambridge UK 2016. Member of the Health Technology Assessment Committee (CATS), Infarmed. Associate Editor of the Portuguese Journal of Pediatrics. Author and co-author of publications in indexed international scientific journals (Nature Genetics and American Journal of Medical Genetics). Participation, communications and organization in national and international scientific meetings.

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

The New Frontiers on Laboratorial Medicine

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Maria José Rego de Sousa

Member of the Board of Centro de Medicina Laboratorial Germano e Sousa

Specialist in Clinical Pathology, OM

Doctorate in Medicine (PhD) by Nova Medical School

Is Invited Professor of Integrated master’s in medicine (MIM) of NMS-UNL

Head of Laboratory Medicine Curricular Unit of Integrated master’s in medicine (MIM) (3o year) of NMS-UNL

Is Invited Professor of Integrated master’s in medicine (MIM) of CMS 

Head of Curricular Unit “Regulation and Integration” in master’s in medicine (MIM) (1st year) of Catholic Medicine School

Elected President of Portuguese Scientific Society for Clinical Pathology (SPPC) for two mandates 

Coordinator of post-Graduation in Laboratory Medicine (1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th Edition) of the UCP (Portuguese Catholic University)

Researcher in “EASI- European Autoimmunity Standardization Initiative”

Researcher in “Florence NIPT expert group”

Owner and Member of the Board of Centro de Medicina Laboratorial Germano e Sousa where is Chief Medical Officer, Chief of Teaching Department, Chief of Education Department, Chief of Quality Department

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

The New Frontiers on Laboratorial Medicine

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José Camolas

Vice-president of the Board of the Portuguese Council of Nutritionists

Vice-president of the Board of the Portuguese Council of Nutritionists

José Camolas has a degree in Nutrition Sciences, a Masters in Clinical Nutrition and a PhD in Metabolic Diseases and Eating Behaviour. 

He works as a nutritionist at the Endocrinology Unit of Santa Maria Hospital (CHULN) and in the Social Services of the Lisbon City Council, Guest Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon and at the Egas Moniz Higher Institute of Health Science and is vice-president of the Board of the Portuguese Council of Nutritionists. 

He has participated in several research works, publications in indexed journals and interventions in national and international scientific meetings.

Session: 30 Sept - 09:30

Nutrition & Health

Nutrition is crucial in life expectancy, but also in years of healthy life. The advancement of science takes us into a new era of nutrition with decisive contributions to the sustainability of the health system and the food system. What are we waiting for to act?

Germano de Sousa

CEO of the Laboratorial Medicine Germano de Sousa group

Clinical Pathologist by the Order of Portuguese Physicians (Ordem dos Médicos). Management Competence by the same Order and European Clinical Chemist by the European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine.Former Director of the Clinical Pathology Department of H. do Desterro, H. dos Capuchos and H. Fernando Fonseca. Associate Professor of Medical Biochemistry, Nova Medical School University from1989 to 2007. He then chaired the Master Course in Chemical Pathology and directed the respective Office of Postgraduate Teaching. 

Former President of several Scientific Societies (Portuguese Society of Clinical Pathology; Portuguese Society of Osteoporosis and Metabolic Diseases). Accepted in 2005 as “Member of the New York Academy of Sciences. President of the Order of Portuguese Physicians (Ordem dos Médicos) in two three-year terms (1999/2001 and 2002/2004). Counselor of the National Council of Ethics of Life Sciences in two terms (1999/2005 and 2009/2015). Bestowed with: Distinguished Services Gold Medal of the Ministry of Health.  Numerous conferences, communications and “posters” presented at national and foreign scientific meetings, as well  scientific  papers published in national and foreign magazines on topics of Medicine in general and Clinical Pathology in particular, History of Medicine, Ethics, Deontology, Medical Law , Health Policy, Health Management, etc.

CEO of the Laboratorial Medicine Germano de Sousa group

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

The New Frontiers on Laboratorial Medicine

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Francisco C. Santos

Full Professor at IST, University of Lisbon, serving as Vice-President of the Portuguese Science Foundation (FCT)

Francisco C. Santos is a Portuguese academic and researcher. He is Full Professor at IST, University of Lisbon, serving as Vice-President of the Portuguese Science Foundation (FCT). He received his PhD in Computer Science from the Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium. After his PhD, he became a senior researcher in Belgium, joining IST in 2012. His research lies at the intersection of artificial intelligence, evolutionary biology,  economics, and physics. His current work focuses on problems related to the evolution of cooperation and social norms, environmental governance, network science, and the impact of technology on human behavior. The topics of his publications also include city planning, history, robotics, the ecology of cancer, and cosmology. Previously, he headed the Group of Artificial Intelligence for People and Society at INESC-ID, Lisbon. Francisco was awarded the Young Scientist Award for Socio-Econophysics of the German Physical Society, the CGD / University of Lisbon prize in Computer Science, the IST’s Outstanding Teaching Award, and a Blue Sky award of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence, among other prizes.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Young Leaders in Investigation - Funding Opportunities

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Conceição Calhau

Full Professor NOVA Medical School

Vice-Dean for Community Extension 

Coordinator of the Nutrition Sciences Degree Nutrition and Lifestyles

Coordinator of the Master’s Degree Human Nutrition and Metabolism

Coordinator of the University Unit Lifestyle Medicine

Editorial Board Member of Scientific Reports

Conceição Calhau graduated in Nutrition and earned her Doctorate and Aggregation from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto. 

She is a Full Professor at the NOVA Medical School – Faculty of Medical Sciences of the Nova University of Lisbon.

She is an editorial board member of Scientific Reports (Nature Group) and of Nutrients. Her main research interests focused on the human microbiome, polyphenols, endocrine disruptors, metabolic dysfunction, and iodine nutritional state, which has led her to coordinate several research projects with national and European funds, such as IoGeneration, contributing to public health policies decisions by the Portuguese Parliament and national authorities.

Session: 30 Sept - 09:30

Nutrition & Health

Nutrition is crucial in life expectancy, but also in years of healthy life. The advancement of science takes us into a new era of nutrition with decisive contributions to the sustainability of the health system and the food system. What are we waiting for to act?

Bárbara Beleza

Invited Assistant Professor Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences of the University of Porto

President of the General Council of the Portuguese Council of Nutritionists

Graduated in Nutrition Sciences in 2007 [Faculdade de Ciências da Nutrição e Alimentação da Universidade do Porto (FCNAUP)]. Specialization Course in Consumer Sciences and Nutrition (2008) and PhD in Food Consumption and Nutrition Sciences (2014) FCNAUP and Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto (FCUP).

Specialist in Community Nutrition and Public Health by the Portuguese Council of Nutritionists. President of the General Council of the Portuguese Council of Nutritionists (Ordem dos Nutricionistas) since 2019. Member of EFAD’s Education and Lifelong Learning Committee.

Integrated Doctoral Researcher at GreenUPorto – Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Center.

She has been working at FCNAUP since 2008, currently working as Invited Assistant Professor and Academic Services Coordinator.

Session: 30 Sept - 09:30

Nutrion and Health

Nutrition is crucial in life expectancy, but also in years of healthy life. The advancement of science takes us into a new era of nutrition with decisive contributions to the sustainability of the health system and the food system. What are we waiting for to act?

Bárbara Aranda da Silva

New Products & Real-World Evidence Manager at Novartis Portugal

New Products & Real-World Evidence Manager at Novartis Portugal

Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Faculty of Pharmacy of University of Lisbon – FFUL (2009), post-graduation in Pharmacotherapy at Postgraduation School in Health and Management (2011) and post-graduation in Economic Evaluation of Medicines at Institute of Economics and Management – ISEG (2014).

Currently New Products & Real-World Evidence Manager at Novartis Portugal (Since 2023). Previous experience as Head of Access, Policy & Healthcare System (2021-2023), Oncology Market Access Manager (2017-2021) and Oncology Disease Area Lead (2019) at Novartis Portugal. Market Access & Public Affairs Manager (2013-2017) and Scientific Advisor (2011 -2013) at Bayer Portugal. Hospital Pharmacist at HPP Hospital de Cascais (2011).

Guest lecturer in several health-related subjects in graduate and post-graduate courses at the University of Lisbon, Portuguese Catholic University, and others (Since 2019). Expert in the National Health Council (since 2023).

Director of the Regional Section of the Portuguese Pharmaceutical Society (2016-2022). Founding member of the Portuguese Society of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy (2011-2016). Volunteer work as Girl Guide since 1995, currently President of the Portuguese Girl Guide Association (since 2019), representing it in the National Youth Council.

Session: 29 Sept - 12:00

Health Implementation Science

Implementation science is essential to bridge the gap between scientific evidence and policies, programs and interventions in real contexts. How to develop strategies to improve and expand existing interventions and accelerate the adoption of new scientifically proven practices? This session includes the intervention of experts and the discussion of practical cases, in order to explore strategies to identify barriers and facilitators to the implementation process.

António Couto dos Santos

Former Minister of Education; Consultant in the Areas of Energy, Environment and Health

He served as Secretary of State for Youth, Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Education, Deputy for the district of Setúbal (1987-1994), Deputy for the district of Aveiro (2009-2015), President of the CA of AR (2011-2015), President of the Parliamentary Health Committee (2009-2011) and Vice-President of the same committee (2011-2015). At a business level, Quimigal (1983-1985), Executive President of AEP (1995-2007), Member of the Board of Directors of Hospital da Amadora (1995-2003), President of Casa da Música in Porto (2004-2005) and member of several corporate board (media, communications, construction, energy, environment). He is currently a consultant in the areas of Energy, Environment and Health.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Global Compliance: a Call for Action

Global compliance has gained importance as companies recognize the need to address sustainability, ethical, and governance-related issues. These challenges require a strategic approach, strong leadership commitment, effective governance structures, and ongoing collaboration among stakeholders.

Eduardo Brazete Cruz

Coordinating Professor at Escola Superior de Saúde - Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal

Physiotherapist, Coordinating Professor at Escola Superior de Saúde – Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Member of the Comprehensive Health Research Center.

Session: 29 Sept - 12:00

Health Implementation Science

Implementation science is essential to bridge the gap between scientific evidence and policies, programs and interventions in real contexts. How to develop strategies to improve and expand existing interventions and accelerate the adoption of new scientifically proven practices? This session includes the intervention of experts and the discussion of practical cases, in order to explore strategies to identify barriers and facilitators to the implementation process.

Manuel Lemos

Presidente da União das Misericórdias Portuguesas

Manuel Lemos graduated in Law. He was a Member of Parliament, President of the Administração Regional de Saúde do Porto (Regional Health Administration of OPorto), Head of Cabinet to the Minister of Health, Leonor Beleza, Regional Commissioner for the North in the Fight Against Poverty, Vice-President of the United Nations “Poverty Alleviation” Committee, Portuguese representative on the European Union’s Committee for Social Affairs. He has held many positions in Social Sector Institutions, such as Vice-President of Santa Casa da Misericórdia do Porto, President of the Health Commission of União das Misericórdias Portuguesas and President of Grupo Misericórdias Saúde, among many others. Since 2006, Manuel de Lemos is the President of União das Misericórdias Portuguesas, succeeding Father Vítor Melícias, who served 15 years at the head of the Institution.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Digital Health and Personalized Care

In a global context, digital health can help bridge gaps in healthcare access and resources, particularly in underserved or remote areas. Nevertheless, answers are still needed. Are digital health and personalized care a reality for everyone or do they exacerbate inequalities? Do they  add value to health institutions’ management? What is the role of pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics? And what are the main ethical issues raised?

Margarida Espanha

Associate Professor in the Department of Sports and Health at the Faculty of Human Motricity of the University of Lisbon (FMH-UL

With a degree in Physical Education and a PhD in Motricity Sciences, she is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sports and Health at the Faculty of Human Motricity of the University of Lisbon (FMH-UL), teaching in all undergraduate courses, master’s degrees in Exercise and Health and PhD in Human Motricity, being the coordinator of the Rehabilitation Specialty. She is also an elected member of the General Council of the University of Lisbon.

She is part of the Neuromechanics of Human Movement research group at the Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Human Performance (CIPER, FMH-UL). She has participated, as responsible researcher or team member, in several funded projects. For 20 years, he has dedicated himself to the design and implementation of education and exercise programs (on land, aquatic and home) and coordinated clinical trials involving patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. She is coordinator of the Free Education and Exercise Program for Osteoarthrosis (PLE2NO), a community program funded by the Portuguese Institute of Sports and Youth and the Oeiras City Council. Other areas of research/intervention consist of the multidimensional assessment of chronic pain, education on self-management of chronic diseases and the assessment of physical fitness in rheumatic patients (IPR).

He was part of the coordination and/or taught in the courses: (1) Free Science, Technology and Citizenship Course for Seniors (UTL), (2) Postgraduate Course in Aging: Physical Activity and Functional Autonomy (FMH), (3) Pillars Course for an Active and Healthy Life, University Training Program for Seniors (UL) and (4) Understanding the World in the 21st Century Course – Well-being, health promotion and aging (UL).

She is a certified trainer for the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program course, Stanford University (USA, 2014) and an instructor for the Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program course (USA, 2003).

She was general secretary of the Portuguese League Against Rheumatic Diseases and founder of the Osteoarthrosis Center, where she has developed several voluntary activities in collaboration with FMH, involving students and physical exercise professionals, on a pro bono basis.

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

Health Professionals Forum

Portugal in 2048: between incapacity and proactivity – the role of health professionals in the paradigm shift

Aging is more than just the passing of time in an individual and a society, but above all it is a socio-economic challenge that has profound implications for existing and future resources.

This discussion table will be integrated by several health professionals who, due to their experience and different views, can help define how we can achieve, instead of an aging in disability and with a few years of quality life, we can propose an aging with high potential.

Jorge Barroso Dias

President of the Portuguese Society of Occupational Medicine (SPMT)

President of the Portuguese Society of Occupational Medicine (SPMT)

Since 2016 is Chair of the LIFOH (Lisbon International Forum on Occupational Health) and of the FNMT(National Forum of Occupational Medicine).

Member of ACOEM (American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine) and ICOH (International Commission on Occupational Health)

SPMT representative at the IOMSC (International Occupational Medicine Society Collaborative).

He has a Master’s Degree in Health Management, with expertise in Clinical Management and the Advanced Studies in Public Health (specialization in Epidemiology) at the National School of Public Health / Nova University of Lisbon (ENSP-NOVA).

Invited Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon (Epidemiology: “Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology”; “Occupational Health”; “Alcohology and Consequences of Harmful Alcohol Consumption in the Community”)

Invited Professor at the Portuguese Catholic University and Coordinating Committee member of the Social Medicine Post graduation (“Peter Doncel ” Medical Expertise in Social Security).

Clinical Director of Occupational Health at the Municipality of Lisbon (since 2015).

Occupational Health Physician (since 1998). Senior Occupational Safety and Hygiene Consultant (since 2000).

European BISTAIRS Project researcher (Brief interventions in treatment of alcohol use disorders in relevant settings) for the “Workplace” and “Social Services” settings.

Portuguese Health General-Directorate (DGS): Co-author and Expert, in the alcohol-related Clinical Guidelines (“Early detection of harmful drinking”; “Approaches to teenager’s acute intoxication” and “Diagnosis of multi-consumptions in teenagers”) and Occupational Health Guidelines (“Guideline  # 1 – Health Surveillance of Workers Exposed to Ionizing Radiation”;  “Guideline # 2 – Health surveillance of workers exposed to carcinogenic, mutagenic and reproductive toxic chemicals” and “Guideline # 3 Surveillance health of workers exposed to psychosocial risk factors in the workplace”).

Expert appointed by the Secretary of State for Labor to the Commission for the Green Book on the Future of Safety and Health in Portugal (Order No. 7549/2023 of 20 July)

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

Health Professionals Forum

Portugal in 2048: between incapacity and proactivity – the role of health professionals in the paradigm shift

Aging is more than just the passing of time in an individual and a society, but above all it is a socio-economic challenge that has profound implications for existing and future resources.

This discussion table will be integrated by several health professionals who, due to their experience and different views, can help define how we can achieve, instead of an aging in disability and with a few years of quality life, we can propose an aging with high potential.

Teresa Vieira

President of the Board of the General Assembly and Coordinator of the Scientific Technical Committee of the Association of Termas de Portugal

President of the Board of the General Assembly and Coordinator of the Scientific Technical Committee of the Association of Termas de Portugal

Executive Member of Termas S. Jorge

With a degree in law from the Portuguese Catholic University, she has been involved in thermal management for 25 years. She was President of the board of the Associação das Termas de Portugal from 2099-2018 and a member of the board of ESPA (European Spa Association). She was a councilor for the Tourism Department in the municipality of Santa Maria da Feira and served as a member of the board of the Regional Tourism Entity of Portugal and the board of the Porto and North AR Tourism Association.

Since 2018, she has been the Coordinator of the Technical Scientific Committee of the Associação das Termas de Portugal.

Session: 29 Sept - 12:00

Health Tourism, Wellbeing & Quality of Life

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Frederico Machado

Director of Access and Corporate Affairs at Lilly Portugal

Graduated in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Lisbon, he began his professional activity in the pharmaceutical industry sector in 1993 in different areas and responsibilities (Sales, Clinical Trials, Marketing, Health Outcomes, Government Affairs). He began his career at Lilly in 2002 as Clinical Operations Manager, currently serving as Director of Access and Corporate Affairs.

Session: 29 Sept - 11:30

Municipalities Forum

Health increasingly asserts itself as a global ecosystem to which the multifactorial set of sectoral policies converges and contributes. The old WHO expression – Health in all Policies clearly expresses the strategic direction that must be pursued by health systems in different countries. The ongoing demographic and epidemiological transition reinforces the importance of policy integration. Thinking globally and acting locally constitutes the structuring axis of the development of social policies and, in particular, of health policies.

The transformation of health systems in search of new answers, more adequate and adjusted to people’s needs, requires valuing proximity and, consequently, strengthening local policies. The progressive involvement of local authorities in the health ecosystem will contribute decisively to the integration and qualification of responses. This Parallel Session of the Global Health Forum aims at an open, free debate that creates ideas for the future for this new challenge that arises in terms of local and proximity policies.

António Leão

CEO Lilly Portugal

Graduated in Veterinary Medicine from the Escola Superior de Medicina Veterinária, having started his professional activity in the pharmaceutical industry in 1989. He began his career at Lilly in 1997 as Business Unit Manager (Sales & Marketing) and took charge of Lilly Portugal’s destinations as General Director in 2012. At APIFARMA he has served on corporate bodies since 2015, having been elected as 1st vice-president in May 2023.

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

CEO's Forum

A panel that aims to debate the ethics of responsibility for action and the fulfilment of its essential mission, in a globalized framework in which knowledge and the dependent person constitutes the scope of development and security, in order to create confidence and quality of life. The support of citizenship through health democracy will be discussed from biomedicine to insurance, from information to management and research, in a system of synergies of the potential of technology and science… For a new social contract that Global Health requires.

Diogo Feliciano

Co-Founder and COO of Booster Therapeutics

Diogo Feleciano is a scientist and entrepreneur aiming to revolutionize patient health by spearheading the development of game-changing and innovative treatments.

With over a decade of expertise in life sciences acquired through academic research, venture capital, and biotech, Diogo has specialized knowledge in R&D, company building, and aging/neuro/ocular biology.

In 2020, founded Booster Therapeutics with the aim of discovering and developing a new class of drugs that can potentially treat various diseases where conventional treatment options fall short. The company closed a Series Seed Round, and he has been building and managing the company since then.  

Diogo got his Biochemistry degree from the University of Coimbra (Portugal) in 2013 and then moved to the Imperial College London (United Kingdom) to investigate mechanisms involved in ocular diseases (genetic and age-related) in a lab that founded Nightstar Therapeutics, later acquired by Biogen. Afterward, he completed his PhD at the Freie Universität Berlin (Germany), where he investigated the role of cellular protein quality control pathways in aging and neurodegenerative diseases. Diogo then joined Apollo Health Ventures as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence, where he gained experience in venture capital and launched Booster Therapeutics.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Young Leaders in Investigation - Funding Opportunities

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Dulce Salzedas

Journalist

Dulce Salzedas has a degree in Communication Sciences. She was a journalist for 36 years – from November 1997 to May 2023 – with a Professional License. He worked for several media, namely Jornal O Século, O Semanário, RDP- Antena 1, Agência Lusa and SIC – TV. Collaborated with the newspapers O Expresso and O Jornal.

He coordinated the program “SAÚDE PÚBLICA” broadcast on SIC Noticias for 5 years.

She was a member of the Advisory Board of the National Commission to Fight AIDS.

She participated in Seminars, Debates and Panels in the field of Literacy and Communication in Health as a moderator and speaker.

He has received several journalism awards, including the Unesco Human Rights and Integration award, FIGRA (award for great international reporting and documentary) and the Career Award for Journalism in Health from the Clube de Jornalistas and APIFARMA.

Since June 2023, she has been in the Communication Office of the Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Norte

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Young Leaders in Investigation - Funding Opportunities

In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the key to innovation lies in harnessing the insights of young researchers. Our upcoming conference session brings together future leaders to explore pivotal topics that will shape the trajectory of healthcare. Delve into discussions on career paths, global healthcare trends, collaboration strategies, and fostering innovation. Gain insights into leveraging the potential of Portuguese researchers abroad to drive innovation, while also brainstorming approaches to nurture a thriving culture of innovation within Portugal’s healthcare sector. Join us for this essential conversation that envisions Portugal as a hub for healthcare innovation, attracting and retaining the brightest young minds.

By tapping into the perspectives of young researchers, this discussion bridges global insights with local initiatives, offering fresh ideas and cross-disciplinary solutions. It’s an opportunity to cultivate an innovation-driven mindset within Portugal’s healthcare landscape and foster valuable cross-border knowledge exchange.

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

Realising the Full Potential of Women’s Health and Well-being

Why do women, despite taking more care of their health, have a higher prevalence of disease and rend to be seen as fragile and weak?

Join us at a study presentation that aims to awaken consciences and demystify preconceptions about women’s health.

Ricardo Perdigão Henriques

Managing Partner of Biovance Capital and CEO of Bionova Capital

Ricardo Perdigão Henriques is a scientist turned investor. He is currently the Managing Partner of Biovance Capital and CEO of Bionova Capital. Both companies invest in early-stage life science companies across Europe.

Biovance Capital is a new fund to be established in Portugal with the support of the European Investment Fund (EIF), with up to € 60 million to invest in early-stage biotech companies across Europe.

Bionova Capital (previously Hovione Capital) was founded in 2015 by the shareholders of Hovione, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in Portugal, with manufacturing and research operations in USA, Ireland, China and Portugal. Bionova Capital invests in groundbreaking therapeutics, medtech and digital health startups across Europe.

Ricardo is a Harvard and MIT-educated scientist with experience in venture capital, drug development, licensing, business development and market analysis.

Ricardo was previously an international business analyst at BIAL, an international R&D-based pharmaceutical company headquartered in Portugal. BIAL has recently developed two proprietary CNS drugs currently in the global market. BIAL commercializes products in more than 50 countries, directly or through partners.

Ricardo was also an investment manager at Portugal Ventures where he managed 6 portfolio biotech companies and scouted for new deals. Portugal Ventures is the largest venture capital firm in Portugal with 100+ portfolio companies.

Ricardo performed his PhD work at the Harvard Medical School (Prof. Judy Lieberman’s laboratory). There, he studied the process of breast cancer metastasis and discovered hundreds of previously unknown genes regulated by the microRNA-200 family that are involved in the metastatic process. He also generated the first-ever genome-wide map of microRNA-200 target genes and this map has been helping the scientific community to better understand the important role of this microRNA family in cancer. His research has been published in prestigious journals such as Nature Publishing Group’s Oncogene, Journal of Clinical Investigation and Biotechnology Progress.

Ricardo was also a research assistant at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he developed a proof-of-concept for using micro-bioreactors as a novel tool for high-throughput screening.

Ricardo holds a B.Sc. in Biochemistry and a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, both approved with the Highest Honors.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Young Leaders in Investigation - Funding Opportunities

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Miguel Oliveira

Senior Expert Data Scientist

As a Senior Expert Data Scientist, Miguel Oliveira leverages over a decade of experience integrating mas modelling complex clinical and biological data to yield valuable insights. Over the past four years, he has focused on enabling enterprise-wide digital transformation within the pharmaceutical sector. His activities include fortifying data governance and regulatory compliance in investigations that use Clinical and R&D data, as well as implementing artificial intelligence applications.

 

Miguel Oliveira’s educational background includes a degree in Biochemistry from the Faculty of Sciences at Lisbon University and a PhD in Computational Neuroscience from the University of Luxembourg. His research journey primarily centred around Parkinson’s disease, has encompassed numerous European projects and recognition through research grants and awards. His research findings have been published in distinguished journals and presented at international conferences. During his time as a visiting scholar at esteemed institutions such as Cambridge and Leiden University, Miguel Oliveira remained at the forefront of innovation and broadened his horizons.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Young Leaders in Investigation - Funding Opportunities

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Mariana da Silva

Nova Medical School

Mariana Silva studied Biochemistry at the Universidade de Lisboa, and then she specialized in Cell Biology during her PhD at the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC). Afterwards, she proceeded with her postdoctoral studies at the Research Institute for Molecular Pathology (IMP) at the Vienna Biocenter, a
European research center comprised by six life sciences research institutes and several biotech companies.
In September 2019, she became the coordinator of COLife, a multi-institutional alliance of six research institutes in the Lisbon area (Nova Medical School, Champalimaud Foundation,Instituto Gulbenkian Ciência, Instituto de Medicina Molecular, ITQB-NOVA and iBET), with the main mission of maximizing critical mass and resources,and promoting and strengthening excellence in life sciences’ research,training,and innovation in the greater Lisbon area. These >3 years’experience at COLife were a period of continuous learning and professional growth, during which Mariana has developed and implemented strategic plans for maximization of resources, institutional communication, talent attraction, and lobbying with different stakeholders. She has organized several events (conferences, courses, and workshops) that brought the COLife community together, maximizing the expertise and potential of each COLife Institution. Since February of 2023, Mariana has joined Nova Medical School to integrate the NMS Research Impact and Funding Team. She works closely with the Vice-Dean for Research, the Pre-Award and Innovation offices in developing impact and funding strategies to support NMS Research.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Young Leaders in Investigation - Funding Opportunities

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Tiago Dantas

Associate Researcher at the Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3S) in Porto

Tiago Dantas is an Associate Researcher at the Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3S) in Porto, supported by a six-year contract from the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT). His research focuses on the roles of the transport machinery inside our cells (molecular motors) during neurodevelopment, contributing to the understanding of diseases such as microcephaly and lissencephaly, among others. With a profound contribution to the scientific community, Tiago Dantas has authored over 20 publications in internationally acclaimed journals (such as Nature Communications, Developmental Cell, and Journal of Cell Biology). He currently leads a team of 10 researchers, encompassing 3 Master and 5 PhD students, a Postdoc, and a collaborating Clinician, all synergizing their expertise to unravel the complexities of molecular motors. Tiago Dantas’ scholarly influence extends beyond the laboratory as he is also an editorial board member of the Communications Biology (Nature PG) and Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience journals since 2018. Notably, he was designated by the EU Commission as an expert evaluator for Marie S. Curie Actions (Postdoctoral fellowship applications) in 2021 and 2022. He has also been the main examiner in the evaluating juries of many Master’s and PhD’ theses defenses, thus contributing significantly to the academic community’s growth and development. Tiago Dantas’ academic journey commenced in 2007 as an Erasmus student, investigating the cytoskeleton of cells in the lab of Prof. Ciaran Morrison at the National University of Ireland in Galway. He was then awarded a fellowship from FCT to continue his work in Prof. Morrison’s lab as a PhD student, focusing on the crosstalk between centrosomal proteins and the DNA damage response. After receiving his PhD in 2012, Tiago Dantas joined the lab of Prof. Richard Vallee at Columbia University in New York, USA, where he was funded by the American Stroke Association (ASA) to study the importance of molecular motors in neural stem cell proliferation and human disease. In 2018, Tiago Dantas decided to return to Portugal, joining i3S to start his own line of research, where he has since been funded by several initiatives and project grants from FCT. Since 2018, he has also been an Invited Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, where he teaches the Neurodevelopment class in the Neurobiology Masters Degree. Tiago Dantas’ commitment to disseminating knowledge also granted him the invitation to teach a lecture in the course Advanced Research Methods for Biomedical Master students at the NOVA Medical School in Lisbon.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Young Leaders in Investigation - Funding Opportunities

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Válter Fonseca

Staff Member, Quality of Care and Patient Safety, World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe.

Válter R Fonseca is a staff member of the World Health Organization (WHO), at the WHO Athens Office on Quality of Care and Patient Safety.

He is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon.

He has a Medical Degree (2010) and a PhD in Medicine – Immunology (2018), from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon. He has a specialization in Internal Medicine (2018). He is a postgraduate in Healthcare Management (2019), from the Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics. Author of more than 100 national and international communications, peer-review papers, and book chapters.

He was the former Director of the Department of Healthcare Quality of the Directorate-General of Health, Ministry of Health (2018-2022) and Chair of the COVID-19 National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (2020-2022).

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

Health & the Chanllenge of Quality

This session aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of key concepts related to whole system quality, leading for quality, and the future of quality on a global scale. It will facilitate discussions on interconnected dimensions of quality, such as leadership, integration, equity, digital advancements, and environmental sustainability.

João Machado

President of Ageas Foundation

João Machado began his career working in the field of sustainability and CSR consultancy for the largest companies in Portugal. He then worked closely with dozens of start-ups, supporting them in defining a strategy, business plan and raising investment. Before joining the Ageas Foundation, he worked at Portugal Inovação Social, where he was responsible for implementing the FIS – Fundo para a Inovação Social (Social Innovation Fund). He is currently the president of the Ageas Foundation and his motto is “sharing is the soul of this business”.

Session: 30 Sept - 17:10

Health Policies: Need for a New Generation of Ideas

To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare systems, to prevent disease, to promote quality of life… there is a world of possibilities and opportunities that can be factored in in healthcare policies. The time to make the change is now!

Catarina Bolotinha

Cellular and Molecular Biologist

Tissue Bank Manager at Instituto Português do Sangue e da Transplantação, IP. She has long-time experience as a National Transplant Coordinator advisor for organs and tissues, launching and managing the Portuguese Transplant Registry, coordinating national and international programs and auditing Donor Hospitals.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

The Future of Transplantation

Transplantation is an area of medicine that has seen significant advancements in recent years, and the future of this field looks promising. With ongoing research and development, it is expected that more organs and tissues will become available for transplantation, and the success rates of these procedures will continue to improve. Additionally, advancements in technology and techniques are likely to make transplantation procedures less invasive and more efficient, reducing recovery times for patients. Overall, the future of transplantation holds great promise for those in need of life-saving procedures.

Maria Amélia Ferreira

Physician, Full Professor FMUP (retired)

Physician, Full Professor FMUP (retired). Chair of the Santa Casa Misericórdia Marco Canaveses, President of the Porto Regional Secretariat of the União Misericórdias Portuguesas. Social Health in Aging, Medical Education.

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Health and Longevity

Experts from different sectors will discuss how to promote healthy longevity. The debate will focus on new approaches that can shape the future of a healthier and more resilient population, such as home care, disease prevention, habitat after 60 years and even naturals spas as an intergenerational health resource.

Vanessa Ferreira

Head of Patient and Public Involvement at Humanized Solutions Lda

Vanessa Ferreira is a patient advocate who has committed more than 14 years of professional and personal commitment to patient associations in numerous countries and areas, such as rare diseases and cancer. She has one sister living with a rare disease called Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation (CDG). Her sister and the many families living with CDG and related serious conditions, are the inspiration for everything she does. She holds an MBA from Sorbonne University Paris and a Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology. From 2011- 2020 Vanessa worked in the pharmaceutical sector to speed up research and medicines development in coordination with patient groups. Since 2021, she has been Chief Engagement & Alliances Officer at Buddy service App.

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Patient Power

This session aims to highlight the importance of a citizen-centric system by demonstrating the impact of innovative patient association initiatives that result in improvements in quality of life, care, research and decision-making processes, thus adding value to the system.

André Rufino

Leads the Direction of the Healthcare Ecosystem at Ageas Portugal

André has a background in Industrial Engineering, post-graduation in Project Management from Porto BS, and Leadership from HBS. He has worked in several domains from pricing & analytics, new product development, strategy and healthcare transformation. André is a father of three daughters. Currently leads the Direction of the Healthcare Ecosystem at Ageas Portugal and led the transformation program of Médis.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Digital Health and Personalized Care

In a global context, digital health can help bridge gaps in healthcare access and resources, particularly in underserved or remote areas. Nevertheless, answers are still needed. Are digital health and personalized care a reality for everyone or do they exacerbate inequalities? Do they  add value to health institutions’ management? What is the role of pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics? And what are the main ethical issues raised?

António Gonçalves

COO at JamHUB Solutions

With over 25 years of experience in IT Services, António brings together a vast experience in business analysis with a comprehensive technical area know-how in diverse industries, including Healthcare, Insurance, Local Government, Industry, and Logistics.

This experience, and above all, the unquestionable ability to apply it in various sectors, allowed him not only to create reasonable conceptual solutions but, above all, practical solutions amenable to a linear technical implementation. His adaptability to a diverse audience, both functional and technical, has allowed him to design innovative products and, more importantly, create practical, innovative solutions with a linear technical implementation.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

The Future of Transplantation

Transplantation is an area of medicine that has seen significant advancements in recent years, and the future of this field looks promising. With ongoing research and development, it is expected that more organs and tissues will become available for transplantation, and the success rates of these procedures will continue to improve. Additionally, advancements in technology and techniques are likely to make transplantation procedures less invasive and more efficient, reducing recovery times for patients. Overall, the future of transplantation holds great promise for those in need of life-saving procedures.

Ana Jorge

President of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa

Graduated in Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon, she is a specialist in medical pediatrics (1984). He coordinated the Lisbon Health Sub-Region between 1996 and 1997, having moved to the board of directors of the Regional Health Administration of Lisbon and Tagus Valley, between 1997 and 2000, which he chaired. She was a hospital assistant of medical pediatrics at Hospital D. Estefânia and Hospital Garcia de Orta (Almada), where she was also director of the pediatric service, initially for three months (January to March) of 1996, and from June 2001 until assuming the functions of Minister of Health in January 2008. He was the representative of the Ministry of Health in the joint working group with the Ministries of Education and Social Security, for the problem of early intervention (1994 to 1996). She was an assistant at the National School of Public Health (maternal, child, school and adolescent health specialties) from 1985 to 1992 and monitors the chair of general therapy at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon in the academic years 1973-1974 and 1974-1975. He has published more than thirty papers in various journals, and has presented more than one hundred communications and lectures. He chaired the ethics committee of the Garcia de Orta Hospital (Almada). He belonged to the direction of the College of Medical Pediatrics of the Medical Association (1993-1998) and to the national direction of the Portuguese League Against Epilepsy (1987-1994), and also chaired its delegation from Lisbon (1994-1996). She was a member of the board of the development section of the Society of Pediatrics from 1994 to 1997 and is co-coordinator of the humanization sector of the Child Support Institute since 1998. He was President of the Municipal Assembly of Lourinhã, elected by the PS (2005-2013). She was Minister of Health of the XVII Constitutional Government, from January 30, 2008 to October 25, 2009, and of the XVIII Constitutional Government, from October 26, 2009 to June 20, 2011. She was a member of the Assembly of the Republic from June to December 2011. He was president of the Garcia de Orta Center, Training, Teaching and Research and of the Humanization Commission of the Garcia de Orta Hospital (2012-2019). She was the coordinator of the Mission Unit of the Hospital da Estrela da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa (2016-2021). He was national president of the Portuguese Red Cross from 8 November 2021 to 2 May 2023. He is president of the General Council of the University of Algarve (since 2021). She has been the provider of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa since May 2, 2023.

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

A New Generation of Hospitals

The structure of hospitals, their services, the complexity of the patients they treat and their performance depend to a large extent on the available resources and the degree of proximity or coordination between all. It is important to reflect on the results that hospitals present: for citizens and patients, for funders, for professionals and for the governance of these institutions. As well as about the new challenges they face.

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Health and Longevity

Experts from different sectors will discuss how to promote healthy longevity. The debate will focus on new approaches that can shape the future of a healthier and more resilient population, such as home care, disease prevention, habitat after 60 years and even naturals spas as an intergenerational health resource.

António Murta

Co-founder and CEO of Pathena

António is Managing Partner, co-founder and CEO of Pathena. Also, António serves as Non-exec Board Member and Observer in the Board of various Pathena Fund invested companies.

António Has a degree in systems engineering from Minho University, an MBA from Porto Business School (University of Porto), an AMP from INSEAD (France). Has also done post-graduate studies at ISEE/University of Navarra (Spain) and MIT (Sloan School of Management US) and Singularity University (US) – Exponential Medicine.

From 1991 to 1997 he was CIO of Sonae Distribuição, the largest Portuguese retailer at the time. He founded and was CEO of Enabler from 1998 onwards – Enabler was a systems integrator strictly focused in retail. Enabler was acquired by Wipro in 2006 and from then to the end of 2009 he was VP of retail services at Wipro. He is also a Founding Partner and business angel of various other IT, Digital Health, Digital Therapeutics and MedTech companies.

António is Founding Board Member of Endeavor Portugal. Non-Exec Board Member of Fundação José Neves, Non-Exec Board Member of Parfois, Non-Exec Board Member of Immunethep, Non-Exec Board Member of Casa de Investimentos. He is also a seasoned speaker in innovation and entrepreneurship. Finally, he is recurrently an invited referee/jury in Healthtech / Medtech events across Europe.

Session: 29 Sept - 12:00

Health Management Innovation

n the understanding that innovation is nothing more than decisions and initiatives to improve effectiveness, efficiency, quality, safety, equity in accessibility and sustainability, with measurable impacts on management and its results, we chose to gather a set of of experts with diverse and successful experiences in various parts of the world.

Considering that innovation must be above all an idea, a product, a service or a path, we will approach it as a management culture, transversal to all activity and integrated into a strategic vision.

In a changing world and in an extremely dynamic sector, practical examples are an added value for the manager who needs to invest in his human capital on a daily basis, retaining and attracting the best, in the quality of the care provision, in the excellence of research and on the competitiveness of available technology, aiming to have answers in advance and sustainable results.

As Charles Darwin said “It is not the strongest that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one that best adapts to change”, so we will focus on how to improve management, using and adapting cases of unequivocal success.

Bárbara Sofia Carvalho

Executive Director of ACES Cascais

Specialist in Hospital Administration, she has held the position of executive director since 2017, initially at ACES Arrábida (2017 to 2020) and currently at ACES Cascais (since 2020). She joined the ACSS in 2011, performing functions in the area of managing the network of health services and resources, having integrated several working groups, namely development of the network of Reference Centers and review of hospital referral networks. She has been a member of the ERS Advisory Board since 2019, representing providers of a public nature without inpatient care. She was on the board of APAH between 2016 and 2022.

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Health Professionals Forum

Portugal in 2048: between incapacity and proactivity – the role of health professionals in the paradigm shift

Aging is more than just the passing of time in an individual and a society, but above all it is a socio-economic challenge that has profound implications for existing and future resources.

This discussion table will be integrated by several health professionals who, due to their experience and different views, can help define how we can achieve, instead of an aging in disability and with a few years of quality life, we can propose an aging with high potential.

Eurico Reis

Retired Appeal Court Judge

Schooling (Higher Education): Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon, between the academic year 1975/76 and 1979/80, having graduated in Law in August 1980.

He served at the Criminal Investigation Court of Faro, at the Labor Court of Funchal (with jurisdiction over the entire area of RAM), at the Judicial Court of Cascais, of which he was administrative president, at the Civil Court of Lisbon, at the Court of Appeal of Évora and, from 15/9/2001 until the date of his retirement, which took place on 01/03/2022, at the Court of Appeal of Lisbon, where he exercised functions in the 1st Section (Civil) and in the 10th Section (Intellectual Property , Competition, Regulation and Supervision), of which he was chairman.

President of the National Council for Medically Assisted Procreation, by appointment of the Assembly of the Republic from 22 May 2007 to 28 February 2018, having ceased office by voluntary resignation on 27 April 2018.

Member, since February 8, 2008 until the completion of the work on the same on February 3, 2012, of the Informal Consultative Group of Experts, formed by Judges and Lawyers, who advised the General Directorate of the Knowledge-Based Economy, which was part of the Directorate General Office of the Internal Market and Services of the European Commission in matters relating to the creation of a European Union Court for European Patents.

He collaborated in several legislative processes in the area of judicial organization and health, and prepared the legal proposal that was the object of public subscription, aiming to legalize the post mortem insemination procedure, having participated in the discussion held in the specialty in the Health Commission of the AR dos bills presented on this matter, which culminated in the approval and entry into force of Law n.º 72/2021, of 12 November.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Citizen Forum

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Hugo Pinto Marques

Head of General Surgery, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central

Hugo Pinto Marques, MD, PhD

Head of General Surgery, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central / Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic and Transplantation Centre, Lisbon, Portugal Professor of Surgery, NOVA Medical School, Lisbon, Portugal Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery CUF Tejo Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal Vice-President of the Portuguese Surgical Society Principal Investigator, CEDOC, Chronic Diseases Research Center Secretary General of Les Compagnons Hépato-Biliaires Chairman of the Advisory Membership Committee of the European Surgical Association.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

The Future Of Transplantation

Transplantation is an area of medicine that has seen significant advancements in recent years, and the future of this field looks promising. With ongoing research and development, it is expected that more organs and tissues will become available for transplantation, and the success rates of these procedures will continue to improve. Additionally, advancements in technology and techniques are likely to make transplantation procedures less invasive and more efficient, reducing recovery times for patients. Overall, the future of transplantation holds great promise for those in need of life-saving procedures.

Hugo Lopes

IQVIA

Hugo Lopes holds a PhD in Public Health in the specialization area of Health Economics and a Master’s in Health Management, both from the National School of Public Health, Universidade Nova de Lisboa. He is a member of the NOVA National School of Public Health, Public Health Research Centre, and a member of the Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), both at Universidade NOVA de Lisboa.

He joined IASIST Portugal in 2008 (IQVIA Group) where, as Engagement Manager, he is responsible for coordinating several value creation projects in public and private hospitals, continuing care, primary care and integrated care. He has been dedicated to the definition and implementation of performance indicators, which allow different institutions to monitor the evolution of their performance and compare their results with similar institutions.

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

A New Generation of Hospitals

The structure of hospitals, their services, the complexity of the patients they treat and their performance depend to a large extent on the available resources and the degree of proximity or coordination between all. It is important to reflect on the results that hospitals present: for citizens and patients, for funders, for professionals and for the governance of these institutions. As well as about the new challenges they face.

José Fragata

Co-director of the Heart Center of CUF Hospitals and Coordinator of the Cardiac Surgery Unit

Co-director of the Heart Center of CUF Hospitals and Coordinator of the Cardiac Surgery Unit. Head of the Hospital Medical Career Service and Director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Service of the Santa Marta Hospital, Central Lisbon Hospital Centre. Retired Professor of Surgery and Coordinator of the Teaching and Research Area of Morphology and Surgery at the Faculty of Medical Sciences of NOVA. Regent of the Surgery Chairs II and Internship. Coordinator of the Center for Health Safety (NPSS) of José de Mello Saúde and Advisor to the Clinical Directorate at the CUF Infante Santo hospital. Co-director of the Masters in Health Management program at INDEG. 1994 – Joined in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Faculty of Medical Sciences of NOVA. 1991 – PhD at the Faculty of Medical Sciences of NOVA. 1980 – He began his training in Cardiothoracic Surgery, having worked in Portugal and the United Kingdom, where he trained and went through all the steps of his hospital career. 1976 – Graduated in Medicine at the Faculty of Medical Sciences of NOVA

Session: 29 Sept - 12:00

Health Implementation Science

Implementation science is essential to bridge the gap between scientific evidence and policies, programs and interventions in real contexts. How to develop strategies to improve and expand existing interventions and accelerate the adoption of new scientifically proven practices? This session includes the intervention of experts and the discussion of practical cases, in order to explore strategies to identify barriers and facilitators to the implementation process.

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

A New Generation of Hospitals

The structure of hospitals, their services, the complexity of the patients they treat and their performance depend to a large extent on the available resources and the degree of proximity or coordination between all. It is important to reflect on the results that hospitals present: for citizens and patients, for funders, for professionals and for the governance of these institutions. As well as about the new challenges they face.

José Bento

Chairman of the Cascais Hospital Board

  • José Bento e Silva — CEO Ribera Portugal
  • Chairman of the Cascais Hospital Board
  • PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
  • 1998-1999: Banca CGD, BCP (internships)
  • 2000-2005: Consultant/director in companies in the area of Complementary Diagnosis and Treatment (senior residence health enterprises; Health services; Radiology; clinical analysis, center for complementary diagnostic tests and treatment (cyclitrão installation, PET and digital imaging)
  • 2005-2007: Atlanticare SA – Executive Director (Occupational medicine; Safety, hygiene and health at work)
  • 2007-2009: CUF Porto Institute – Director
  • 2009-2010: Hospital CUF Porto – Director
  • 2010-2011: Jose de Mello Saúde ACE, Corporate Service of the José de Melo Saúde Group – Planning and Control
  • 2011-2013: Escala Braga – Hospital de Braga PPP – Executive Director
  • 2014-2020: Lusíadas Saúde Cluster Norte – Executive Director
  • 2020-2022: Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lusíadas Parcerias Cascais – PPP Hospital De Cascais, Lusíadas Saúde Group.
  • 2015-2022: Administrator of the Lusíadas Saúde Group (Lusíadas SA)
  • 2023- current CEO RIBERA PORTUGAL
  • ACADEMIC EDUCATION
  • Degree in Economics and Master in Business Sciences
  • Management of Health Units, Catholic University of Portugal, Lisbon
  • Healthcare Management, Stanford University, USA

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

A New Generation of Hospitals

The structure of hospitals, their services, the complexity of the patients they treat and their performance depend to a large extent on the available resources and the degree of proximity or coordination between all. It is important to reflect on the results that hospitals present: for citizens and patients, for funders, for professionals and for the governance of these institutions. As well as about the new challenges they face.

Leandro Luís

Hospital Administrator at Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central

Hospital Administrator at Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, where he is part of the Innovation and Organizational Development Office and the CRI – Surgical Treatment of Obesity. He was coordinator of the Local Commission for Clinical Informatization and internal promoter of Telehealth.

-Young Executive Leader in 2021 by the International Hospital Federation, integrating the group dedicated to the theme “Digital and Technology-driven Transformations” and belongs to the Scientific Committee of the European Association of Hospital Managers.

-Is on the board of directors of APAH, the ENSP Alumni Association and AGIS.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Digital Health and Personalized Care

In a global context, digital health can help bridge gaps in healthcare access and resources, particularly in underserved or remote areas. Nevertheless, answers are still needed. Are digital health and personalized care a reality for everyone or do they exacerbate inequalities? Do they  add value to health institutions’ management? What is the role of pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics? And what are the main ethical issues raised?

Rui Medeiros

Researcher and University Professor

President of the ECL-Association of European Cancer Leagues (headquarters in Brussels)

Deputy Director of the Research Center of the Portuguese Institute of Oncology in Porto

Coordinator of the GRP Molecular Oncology and Viral Pathology at CI-IPO Porto

Member of the Board of the LPCC-Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro (North) and Director of the Research Department of the LPCC-NRN.

Professor of Molecular Medicine and Oncology, Virology, Pharmacogenomics and Molecular Epidemiology

Member of several national and international scientific panels/commissions and evaluator of the ESF European Science Foundation

Author of more than 500 scientific articles published in indexed international journals

President of ECToH 23, 9th European Conference on Tobacco or Health (Madrid). President of the General Assembly of the Casa dos Açores do Norte. Chair HPV Action Network European Cancer Organization

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Digital Health and Personalized Care

In a global context, digital health can help bridge gaps in healthcare access and resources, particularly in underserved or remote areas. Nevertheless, answers are still needed. Are digital health and personalized care a reality for everyone or do they exacerbate inequalities? Do they  add value to health institutions’ management? What is the role of pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics? And what are the main ethical issues raised?

Paulo Gonçalves

RD-Portugal, Union of Rare Disease Associations of Portugal

Paulo Gonçalves, 55 years old, two extraordinary children. He studied Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, practiced technology consulting and business transformation for about 30 years.

He was diagnosed with Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis at age 40. With two children to give an example to, she entered a recovery process and after about 3 years, 3 times a week, 1 hour per session, she regained the walk and self-confidence that allowed her to say in 2018 when she turned 50 that “if her decade of 40 had been the best so far, the 50 would be even better”. He never imagined that it would be in the advocacy of people living with chronic illnesses.

He is Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Plataforma Saúde em Diálogo, member of the board of the Portuguese Society of Multiple Sclerosis and President of RD-Portugal, Union of Associations for Rare Diseases of Portugal, since its foundation in May 2021, uniting 36 Associations . He represents Portugal on the EURORDIS Council of National Alliances, is a member of the National Mirror Group for the new European Partnership for Rare Diseases (succeeds with the EJPRD) and represents rare disease patients in PT_Med_Gen (the working group for the National Strategy for Genomic Medicine).

He has a special interest in the security of personal data and the use of data for the evolution of science in favor of answers for people living with illness without neglecting the sustainability of Health Systems.

Favorite book: “start with why” by Simon Sinek.

Favorite song: “Nothing’s gonna stop us now” by Starship. Preferred Value: Empathy.

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Patient Power

This session aims to highlight the importance of a citizen-centric system by demonstrating the impact of innovative patient association initiatives that result in improvements in quality of life, care, research and decision-making processes, thus adding value to the system.

Maria Manuel Mota

Director of the Institute of Molecular Medicine

Maria Manuel Mota Graduated in Biology and obtained a Master’s degree in Immunology from the University of Porto. In 1998 she received her PhD in Molecular Parasitology from University College London, UK.

Maria M. Mota developed research as a postdoctoral researcher at the Laboratory of Prof. Vitor Nussenzweig from New York University Medical School, in the United States and taught at the same medical school. She returned to Portugal in 2002, where she led her research group at the Laboratory of Cellular Biology of Malaria, Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência, in Oeiras, and in 2005 became principal investigator of the Malaria Unit at iMM, in addition to teaching at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Lisbon. Maria M. Mota is currently the Executive Director of iMM and Guest Professor at the Harvard School of Public Health, in the United States.

Her work in the field of malaria focuses on the study of both stages of infection (hepatic, blood) by Plasmodium, the parasite that causes malaria, in the human host.

Maria M. Mota won the EMBO Young Investigator Award in 2003, the European Young Investigator Award from the European Science Foundation in 2004, and was an international researcher at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (USA) between 2005 and 2010. In May 2016 she was elected to integrate the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO). In 2017 she received the Pfizer Prize and in 2018 the Sanofi Prize – Institut Pasteur – Mid-Career category.

In Portugal, she was decorated by the President of the Republic with the Order of Infante D. Henrique in 2005 and was awarded the Pessoa Award in 2013. In 2019 she received the Dona Antónia-Consagração de Carreira Award.

Maria Manuel Mota is an active voice for women’s rights and equal opportunities in education. She currently has a monthly opinion column in the newspaper Expresso, as a contribution to achieving her dream of living in a knowledge-centered society.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Young Leaders in Investigation - Funding Opportunities

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Manuela Almeida

MD, Graduated Nephrology Assistant

Head of Living Donor Transplant Program, at Department of Nephrology, Centro Hospitalar Universitario do Porto, Graduated Nephrology Assistant, Invited Assistant Professor of Curricular Unit of Semiology and Physiopathology I and II – Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine of Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto, she is developing research in the area of Nephrology Dialysis & Transplantation.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

The Future of Transplantation

Transplantation is an area of medicine that has seen significant advancements in recent years, and the future of this field looks promising. With ongoing research and development, it is expected that more organs and tissues will become available for transplantation, and the success rates of these procedures will continue to improve. Additionally, advancements in technology and techniques are likely to make transplantation procedures less invasive and more efficient, reducing recovery times for patients. Overall, the future of transplantation holds great promise for those in need of life-saving procedures.

Marco Moutinho

Sports Director

Expert in Exercise Physiology and Wellness Programs with a proven track record of working in the Health and Wellness industry.

Strong experience with Master of Exercise in Health and Club Management and for example certifications such as MAT and Happiness at Yale University.

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Sustainable Health:Towards Prevention

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Larisa Aragon Castro

Patient Expert and Entrepreneur

Larisa was born in Mexico and after having lived and studied abroad, she settled down in Switzerland 19 years ago and lives in Bern with her family. Larisa is an innovator and entrepreneur, and she is also involved in various associations, including as an Executive Board Member in EUPATI (European Patients’ Academy on Therapeutic Innovation), as a Patient Advisory Board Member at the University Hospital in Bern, as a Public and Patient Expert in the SNSF (Swiss National Science Foundation), and last but not least in Europa Donna. Larisa also collaborates on an international level with the EMA (European Medicines Agency) and with the IICT program (Initiated Investigator Clinical Trials), and she has over 20 years of experience working in the healthcare and pharma industry.

Larisa is a Breast Cancer Survivor and the co-founder of an Open Source Digital Health Start Up – SumMed.org

“ I truly believe that patients have the power to influence the future of healthcare – The moment that patients really understand their important and vital role in this healthcare transformation, they become the leading force”

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Patient Power

This session aims to highlight the importance of a citizen-centric system by demonstrating the impact of innovative patient association initiatives that result in improvements in quality of life, care, research and decision-making processes, thus adding value to the system.

Roberto Roncon de Albuquerque

Clinical Director of the São João Hospital and University Center (CHUSJ)

Roberto Roncon de Albuquerque, Jr., MD, PhD

Medical Director of Centro Hospitalar Universitario de S. João, President of the CHUSJ Pharmacy and Therapeutics Commission; CHUSJ ECMO Reference Centre; Intensive care specialist, ECMO Program Coordinator; Invited Auxiliary Professor (Physiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery) Faculty of Medicine of Porto

Main research interests: Intensive Care Medicine, Cardiovascular Sciences and ECMO.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

The Future Of Transplantation

Transplantation is an area of medicine that has seen significant advancements in recent years, and the future of this field looks promising. With ongoing research and development, it is expected that more organs and tissues will become available for transplantation, and the success rates of these procedures will continue to improve. Additionally, advancements in technology and techniques are likely to make transplantation procedures less invasive and more efficient, reducing recovery times for patients. Overall, the future of transplantation holds great promise for those in need of life-saving procedures.

Simon Gineste

Innovative Medicines Country President at Novartis Portugal

Simon Gineste was born in France, where he lived and studied until completing a degree in Management. His entrepreneurial mindset later took him to Barcelona, where he completed an MBA at ESADE, and had his first international experience at Antares Consulting.

He joined Novartis Spain in 2007 where, since then, he has developed his career in the areas of Sales and Marketing, until he assumed the position of Director in the Cardiovascular area for the Europe Region and, later, the position of Franshise Head for the Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism areas at Novartis Spain.

He has led Novartis Portugal since 2021, first as General Manager for the Pharma division and, since 2022, as Innovative Medicines Country President.

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

CEO's Forum

A panel that aims to debate the ethics of responsibility for action and the fulfilment of its essential mission, in a globalized framework in which knowledge and the dependent person constitutes the scope of development and security, in order to create confidence and quality of life. The support of citizenship through health democracy will be discussed from biomedicine to insurance, from information to management and research, in a system of synergies of the potential of technology and science… For a new social contract that Global Health requires.

Xavier Barreto

President of APAH

President of APAH. Education: XXVII Postgraduate Course in Hospital Administration, by the National School of Public Health of the New University of Lisbon I Specialization Course in Lean Manufacturing, by the School of Engineering of the University of Minho I Post-graduation in Management and Direction of Health Services, by the School of Management of Porto – University of Porto I Diploma of Advanced Studies in Research in Health Sciences,  by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Barcelona I Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences by the Higher Institute of Health Sciences – North. Professional career: Member of the Board of Directors of the Alto Ave Hospital Center EPE I Administrator of the Autonomous Unit of Medical Management, of the Hospital Center of S. João EPE I Coordinator of the research project “Analysis of the evolution of infant mortality in Portugal and its relationship with the evolution of maternal and child care and other determinants”,  at the Francisco Manuel dos Santos I Foundation Manager of the Medical Genetics Center of the National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, I.P I Member of the Management Board of the Private Clinic of Barcelos I Member of the Management Board of the Senhor da Cruz Clinic of Barcelos I Member of the Board of CESPU – Serviços de Saúde S.A I Deputy Coordinator of the Executive Committee of the Nova Saúde Grouping,  for the elaboration of the project of Public Private Partnership for the construction and operation of the new Hospital of Vila Franca de Xira – International Tender No. 2/2005 I Member of the Executive Committee of the Nova Saúde Grouping, for the elaboration of the project of Public Private Partnership for the construction and operation of the new Hospital of Braga – International Competition No. 1/2005 I University Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Health of the North. Actuality: Director of the Outpatient Center of the Hospital and University Center of São João EPE I Guest Professor of the School of Nursing of Porto. Other information: Co-author of the book “Portugal cannot wait, Tomo I”, published by Alêtheia Editores I Co-author of the book “The Vertical Integration of Health Care”, published by the National School of Public Health I Member of the negotiating committee of the collective bargaining agreement of the Nursing Career on behalf of the EPE I Hospitals Author of the book “Infant mortality in Portugal:  evolution of indicators and associated factors between 1988 and 2008”, published by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos I Foundation Author of the documentary “Born to live” – Francisco Manuel dos Santos I Foundation Member of the Technical Group for Hospital Reform, appointed by Order of the Minister of Health dated August 24, 2011 (Order No. 10601/2011).

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

A New Generation of Hospitals

The structure of hospitals, their services, the complexity of the patients they treat and their performance depend to a large extent on the available resources and the degree of proximity or coordination between all. It is important to reflect on the results that hospitals present: for citizens and patients, for funders, for professionals and for the governance of these institutions. As well as about the new challenges they face.

Abel Garcia Abejas

Coordinator of the EIHCP of the Hospital Lusíadas Lisboa and President of the CES of the same hospital.

Born in Madrid,
Portuguese
Degree in medicine and surgery by UEx (Spain)
Specialist in General and Family Medicine
Master in Bioethics
Competence to the Order in Palliative Medicine
PhD student at FCS-UBI
Coordinator of the EIHCP of the Hospital Lusíadas Lisboa and President of the CES of the same hospital.
Invited Assistant Professor at FCS-UBI in Medical Ethics.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Digital Health and Personalized Care

In a global context, digital health can help bridge gaps in healthcare access and resources, particularly in underserved or remote areas. Nevertheless, answers are still needed. Are digital health and personalized care a reality for everyone or do they exacerbate inequalities? Do they  add value to health institutions’ management? What is the role of pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics? And what are the main ethical issues raised?

Data Science and Interoperability

Data Science and interoperability cover the heart of healthcare technology development. It is the road that paves the way to innovation. Healthcare organizations’ data may help improve diagnosis, new treatments, patient care, and general services. We will discuss where we stand today and how we can speed up technology adoption supported by data science and interoperability.

Health Management Innovation

In the understanding that innovation is nothing more than decisions and initiatives to improve effectiveness, efficiency, quality, safety, equity in accessibility and sustainability, with measurable impacts on management and its results, we chose to gather a set of of experts with diverse and successful experiences in various parts of the world.

Considering that innovation must be above all an idea, a product, a service or a path, we will approach it as a management culture, transversal to all activity and integrated into a strategic vision.

In a changing world and in an extremely dynamic sector, practical examples are an added value for the manager who needs to invest in his human capital on a daily basis, retaining and attracting the best, in the quality of the care provision, in the excellence of research and on the competitiveness of available technology, aiming to have answers in advance and sustainable results.

As Charles Darwin said “It is not the strongest that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one that best adapts to change”, so we will focus on how to improve management, using and adapting cases of unequivocal success.

Patrícia Ramalho

Health Sustainability Expert at Grupo Ageas Portugal

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Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Sustainable Health:Towards Prevention

Mariana Ribeiro Ferreira

Director of Corporate Citizenship at CUF

Mariana Ribeiro Ferreira, degree in Marketing, Postgraduate in Business Management
Sustainability from ISEG and Master in Social and Solidarity Economy from ISCTE.
She held various positions in the public administration, namely councilor
for Social Action and Housing at Cascais City Council and chairman of the Council
Director of the Social Security Institute.
She is Director of Corporate Citizenship at CUF, where she is responsible for the areas of
corporate responsibility and sustainability and is part of the governing bodies of two
non-profit institutions.
She is vice-president of GRACE, representing CUF.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Global Compliance: a Call for Action

Katrien Buys

Director Strategy, Innovation & Sustainability at Grupo Ageas Portugal

Katrien Buys was born and raised in Belgium, and a mathematician by education at the Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leuven Belgium). This degree led her to start in the insurance industry where she worked in the Belgian entity of the group during several years. 

Triggered by a need of exploring the business world beyond its boundaries, a guiding principle that she keeps valid until today, she set off in 2012 to join the Italian operations and have her first international working experience. After a return to Belgium for 2 years, leading a strategic transformation program, she took the bigger opportunity of traveling and moving with her family to Portugal. 

Katrien bridges the gap between her work at Ageas Portugal and impact organizations, creating new business opportunities for positive societal impact. It stands out for being innovative and for always finding ways to cooperate in different areas, creating value both for these organizations and for Ageas Portugal. More importantly, she asks questions regularly, most often “why?” which is the most powerful question to keep you on track and ensure you don’t take anything for granted. Because she works in strategy, innovation and sustainability, she sees her role as bringing people together, having good conversations and co-creating a world of hope for as many people as possible. In the spirit of Ageas Portugal’s mission to deliver emotional and meaningful experiences in people’s lives, there is the vision that, with radical collaboration, we can be a welcome presence in every Portuguese household. 

Katrien is the winner of the 2021 MAZE Runner Award.

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Sustainable Health:Towards Prevention

Session: 30 Sept - 17:10

Health Policies: Need for a New Generation of Ideas

João Filipe Ribeiro

Home Hospitalization Unit, CHULC, Lisbon

Degree in Nursing Sciences from the Catholic University of Lisbon and a postgraduate degree in Health Services Management from ISCTE-INDEG

Clinical Nurse at the Home Hospitalization Unit of CHULC (Hospital São José, Lisbon) since May 2019, and at INEM. Experience in several areas such as the General Emergency Service of Hospitals de São José and Hospital Curry Cabral and in the Multipurpose Intensive Care Unit.

Performance of functions in the private sector as Nurse Director at CESADI, Walk in Clinics Portugal SA, and at Hospital CUF Descobertas.

Session: 30 Sept - 9:30

Homecare: New Challenges & Opportunities

Graça Ferro

Director of the Nutrition Service of the Local Health Unit of Alto Minho, EPE.

  •  Nutritionist Specialist in Clinical Nutrition by the Order of Nutritionists.
  • Director of the Nutrition Service of the Local Health Unit of Alto Minho, EPE.
  • President of the College of Clinical Nutrition Specialty of the Order of Nutritionists.
  • Executive Director of the Portuguese Society of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism.
  • Integrates the National Coordinating Team with a view to assisting and providing guidelines for the creation of Nutrition Services in the new Local Health Units (ULS).
  • Integrates the SPMS and ACSS working group for the definition of BI of Indicators for the Nutrition Consultation in the CSP.
  • Is part of the nutrition module update workgroup in the nutritionist profile for Primary Health Care and Hospital Care on the SClínico – SPMS platform.
  • Attended the Senior Management Program for Health Institutions (PADIS) AESE.
  • He was part of the working group appointed in Dispatch nº 5479/2017 of the Cabinet of the MS SEAS, with the objective of guaranteeing the supply of nutritionally adequate food, contributing to the quality of the health care provided, in the hospital entities of the National Health Service Health (NHS).
  • Collaborated in the elaboration of several norms of clinical guidance, manuals and documents in the field of clinical nutrition.
  • Areas of Interest: Management of Health Services, Dematerialization of Processes, Nutrition in the Elderly, Malnutrition associated with the disease, Sarcopenia and Frailty.

Session: 30 Sept - 9:30

Nutrion and Health

Nutrition is crucial in life expectancy, but also in years of healthy life. The advancement of science takes us into a new era of nutrition with decisive contributions to the sustainability of the health system and the food system. What are we waiting for to act?

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Health Professionals Forum

Portugal in 2048: between incapacity and proactivity – the role of health professionals in the paradigm shift

Aging is more than just the passing of time in an individual and a society, but above all it is a socio-economic challenge that has profound implications for existing and future resources.

This discussion table will be integrated by several health professionals who, due to their experience and different views, can help define how we can achieve, instead of an aging in disability and with a few years of quality life, we can propose an aging with high potential.

Francisco Miranda Duarte

OT Home & Digital Care Solutions, CEO

With a degree in Management from ISEG, he completed an MBA at Universidade Nova and a postgraduate course at INSEAD – European Program for Leadership in Health Care.

CEO of OT Home & Digital Care Solutions and Senior Consultant in healthcare.

He has extensive management experience in the Health and Banking sector, having held important roles in the José de Mello Saúde Group, namely in the project design and executive management of Hospital de Braga.

Session: 30 Sept - 9:30

Homecare: New Challenges & Opportunities

Dionísia Gomes

Social Action Coordinator at Nabeiro-Delta Group

Dionísia Sousa Gomes, with a degree in Social Security from the International University of Lisbon and a Post-Graduation in Neuroeducation from the Portuguese Institute of Psychology and Other Sciences in Porto, started her activity at the Nabeiro-Delta Cafés Group in 2004, and is today Social Action Coordinator Group.

She was part of the constitution of Coração Delta, the Nabeiro Group’s Social Solidarity Association, created in 2005, which she currently coordinates and of which the Alice Nabeiro Educational Center is part. Center for which she is responsible and which integrates the services of Early Intervention, Support for Children and Young People and also the Local Social Development Contract of the municipality of Campo Maior.

He has also been responsible for coordinating several publications in the field of education regarding the work of Coração Delta, such as the “Manual for young entrepreneurs – behaviors and skills”, “Having ideas to change the world”, “Entrepreneurial talent – Tips for parents and mothers”, “Manual of measures to support youth employability” and also the game “Having ideas to change the world”.

Since 2009, she has been a trainer of the entrepreneurial methodology for children aged 3 to 12 years old, in the centers of application of the manual in the national territory, as well as a family mediator.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Global Compliance: a Call for Action

Delfim Rodrigues

SNS UHD Coordinator

Graduated in Law, he is a Hospital Administrator and national coordinator of the home hospitalization program of the national health service.

He was Director General of Hospitals, Director General of Health, President of the Lisbon and Vale do Tejo Health Region and administrator of several hospitals and private institutions in the health area.

Session: 30 Sept - 9:30

Homecare: New Challenges & Opportunities

Carlos Catalão

Access and Innovation Director, Roche Diagnostics

Graduated in Pharmaceutical Sciences and post-graduated in Medical Marketing.

Currently director of Access and Innovation for Roche’s in vitro diagnostics division in Portugal

Key projects: integration of digital solutions in screening programs or as facilitators of precision medicine, value-based access models and the economic evaluation of new technologies in the field of in vitro diagnostics.

Session: 30 Sept - 9:30

Homecare: New Challenges & Opportunities

António Pimenta Marinho

President of ERS

António Pimenta Marinho has a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto (1981), with a specialty in General and Family Medicine (FGM). He has traveled all the steps of his medical career, being a Senior Graduate Assistant of FGM, at the ACeS of Braga since 2000. He was Training Advisor of the FGM specialization of the Medical Internship of the years 2002, 2012 and 2019 and has the Clinical Coding Course of the National School of Public Health (2019). In the Northern Regional Health Administration, among many other positions, he held the presidency of the Board of Directors, from 2016 to 2019, and the presidency of the Regional Commission for Women’s, Children’s, and Adolescents’ Health, from 2015 to 2018. He was a member of the Task Force responsible for implementing the Primary Health Care Reform in 2007 and 2008 and the Primary Health Care Reform Monitoring Team in 2009 and 2010. He has taught in different higher education institutions in the areas of Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Management and Policies, Health Administration and Evaluation, and was a tutor to students at the School of Medicine of the University of Minho and the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Coimbra. He presided over and was part of several juries of the specialty in qualification competitions and in courses of Final Evaluation of the Internship of the area of specialization in FGM.

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Patient Power

This session aims to highlight the importance of a citizen-centric system by demonstrating the impact of innovative patient association initiatives that result in improvements in quality of life, care, research and decision-making processes, thus adding value to the system.

António Lacerda Sales

Deputy of the Assembly of the Republic

Physician, Deputy of the Assembly of the Republic and Effective Member of the European Affairs Commission, he served as Secretary of State for Health and Deputy Secretary of State for Health in the XXII and XXIII constitutional governments.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Innovation, Environment and Sustainability

Adão Rocha

President of APTAS

Naturalness. Fânzeres – Gondomar Widower, 3 children
Auxiliary Health Technician – CHEDV
Degree in Social Gerontology – ISSSP
ZonaVerde Trainer – Santa Maria da Feira
President of the Portuguese Association of Auxiliary Health Technicians Member of the Rotary Club of Feira
Member of the S.M Feira Blood and Bone Marrow Donor Group Member of the Senior Forum of Santa Maria da Feira

Session: 30 Sept - 9:30

Homecare: New Challenges & Opportunities

Municipalities, Health and Proximity Forum

Health increasingly asserts itself as a global ecosystem to which the multifactorial set of sectoral policies converges and contributes. The old WHO expression – Health in all Policies clearly expresses the strategic direction that must be pursued by health systems in different countries. The ongoing demographic and epidemiological transition reinforces the importance of policy integration. Thinking globally and acting locally constitutes the structuring axis of the development of social policies and, in particular, of health policies.

The transformation of health systems in search of new answers, more adequate and adjusted to people’s needs, requires valuing proximity and, consequently, strengthening local policies. The progressive involvement of local authorities in the health ecosystem will contribute decisively to the integration and qualification of responses. This Parallel Session of the Global Health Forum aims at an open, free debate that creates ideas for the future for this new challenge that arises in terms of local and proximity policies.

Ricardo Mexia

Public Health Physician and Epidemiologist.

Ricardo Mexia is a Public Health Physician and Epidemiologist. Graduated in Medicine (2002) from the Faculty of Medical Sciences of Universidade Nova de Lisboa, he completed a Master’s Degree in Public Health (2013) and is a graduate of the EPIET-European Program for Intervention Epidemiology Training at ECDC (2011).

He is currently part of the Department of Epidemiology of the National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge.

Session: 30 Sept - 9:30

Healthcare, Globalization and Sustainability

Fernando Vaz

Ophthalmologist, Director of the Ophthalmology Service of Hospital de Braga

  • Ophthalmologist, 60 years old.
  • Degree in Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto – 1997
  • Specialty in Ophthalmology at Hospital de Santo António, Porto -1996
  • Coordinator of the Ophthalmology Unit of the CUF Porto Institute – since 2007
  • Director of the Ophthalmology Service of Hospital de Braga – since 2010
  • Guest Professor at the School of Medicine of the University of Minho – since 2011
  • Coordinator of the Ophthalmology Unit at CUF Porto Hospital – since 2011
  • Coordinator of the Ophthalmology Unit of Hospital Internacional dos Açores – since 2021
  • Scientific Societies to which it belongs:
  • SPO – Portuguese Society of Ophthalmology (having served on its board in different mandates)
  • CIRP – Portuguese Refractive Implant Surgery Group (of which he was coordinator in 2007-2008)
  • ASCRS – American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • ESCRS – European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • AAO -American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • SECOIR – Sociedad Española de Cirugia Ocular Imp

Session: 30 Sept - 9:30

Healthcare, Globalization and Sustainability

João César das Neves

Full Professor at the Catholic University of Portugal

João César das Neves is a full professor at the Catholic University of Portugal. PhD and Bachelor in Economics from UCP, Master in Economics from Universidade Nova de Lisboa and Master in Operational Research and Systems Engineering from Universidade Técnica de Lisboa. Economic adviser to the Prime Minister (1991/95), author of several books and contributor to the press.

Session: 30 Sept - 9:30

Healthcare, Globalization and Sustainability

Luís Marques Mendes

Lawyer, State Counselor

Luís Marques Mendes is a member of the Advisory Board of Abreu Advogados.

Consultant at Abreu Advogados since 2012, he also holds the position of Chairman of the Strategic Council of the firm and is a member of the Angolan Desk Group.

Before joining Abreu Advogados, he practiced law during the eighties, a professional activity that he interrupted to exercise, for two consecutive decades, positions of a political, parliamentary and governmental nature.

At the governmental level, he was a member of four constitutional governments where he served as Secretary of State and Minister for thirteen years.

At the parliamentary level, he was in particular President of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Portuguese Communities where he acquired particular experience in the relationship with Portuguese-speaking African countries.

On the political level, he was also President of the Social Democratic Party, a leadership position he held for about three years.

Already after leaving political life, and before joining Abreu Advogados, he was an administrator in several companies linked to the energy sector.

Currently, outside of active political life, he is a member of the Council of State appointed by the President of the Republic and a commentator on national and international politics on a major television channel Portuguese.

Session: 29 Sept - 9:00

Opening Dialogue

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Luís Filipe Pereira

Economist, Manager, former Minister of Health

LUÍS FILIPE DA CONCEIÇAO PEREIRA
Date of Birth: October 29th 1944
Marital Status: Married
Birthplace: Lisbon

University Degree in Economics, at Instituto Superior de Economia (former ISCEF) – University of Lisbon, on 1972/1973.

His intense activity includes namely the performance of:

A – Official Positions
B – High Level Corporate Functions
C – University Teaching
D – Positions in National and International Associations
E – Consultancy in enterprises

A – OFFICIAL POSITIONS

  • 2015 – 2016 – President of the Economic and Social Council of Portugal
  • 2002/2005 – Minister for Health in the XV and XVI Constitutional Governments
  • 1991/1995 – Secretary of State of Energy in the XII Constitutional Governments
  • 1987/1989 – Secretary of State of Social Security in the X and XI Constitutional Governments
  • 1996/1997 – Member of the National Commission for the White Paper on the Social Security Reform

 

B – HIGH LEVEL CORPORATE FUNCTIONS

  • Since 2023 – President of LOGISTEL (transportation and logistic Group)
  •    2011- 2015   Member of the Supervisory Board of EDP- Energias de Portugal (largest company in Portugal)                           
  • 2007- 2010– CEO of Group EFACEC (Leading electrical and electromechanical Portuguese company)
  • 2005 – 2006 CEO of CUF – Companhia União Fabril SGPS (chemical portuguese company)
  • 2002 – Member of the Board of EDP- Electricidade de Portugal, S.A. (nowadays EDP-Energias de Portugal SA)
  • 1997/2002 – CEO of ADP – Adubos de Portugal S.A. (leader of fertilizer industry in Portugal)
  • 1998/2000 – Non-executive Member of the Board of Banco Mello (6th. Portuguese bank)
  • 1996/1997 – Executive Vice-President of Quimigal Adubos S.A. (fertilizer company in Portugal)
  • 1996/2001 – Chairman of ISTP – Instituto Superior de Transportes (private university)
  • 1991/1995 – Vice-President of EDP – Electricidade de Portugal, S.A. (nowadays EDP-Energias de Portugal SA)
  • 1984/1986 – Deputy General Director of Quimigal, E.P. (public conglomerate company: fertilizers; metals; edible oils; textiles etc)
  • 1979/1984 – Director of Planning, Finance and Administration of Quimigal, E.P.
  • 1973/1979 – Director of Finance, Administration and Human Resources of Sovena, S.A. (largest Portuguese distribution company of edible oils)

 

C – UNIVERSITY TEACHING 

At ISCTE-Business School – University of Lisbon

2014- 2019 Invited Prof. – MBA – Corporate Strategy – in Lisbon and Maputo- Mozambique

At ISCTE – Instituto Superior de Ciências do Trabalho e da Empresa – University of Lisbon

  • Invited Professor (1979-2005)
  • Coordinator and responsible for the Chair of Strategic Planning – Degree in Management and Enterprise Organization – academic years 1978/1986
  • Responsible for the Chair of Economics, Enterprise and Economic Integration on the Master in Management Science on INDEG/ISCTE – 1996/1997 and 1995/1996.
  • Responsible for the Chair of Strategic Planning – MBA – Master Business Administration on INDEG/ISCTE – 1997/1998 and 1996/1997.
  • Coordinator and responsible for the chair of Strategic Planning 1996/1997 and 2000/2001.
  • Coordinator and responsible for the Chair of General Management – Degree in Management and Enterprise Organization –  2001/2002.
  • At ISE – Instituto Superior de Economia – University of Lisbon
  • Invited Assistant on the Chair Economic Politics – Degree in Economics – 1978/1979.

 

D – POSITIONS IN NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  • Since 2019- President of AADIC (Support Association for Patients with 
  • Heart Failure
  • 2013-2019 – President of FAE-Forum de Administradores de Empresas
  • (National Association of Managers)                
  • 1996/2001 – President of the Board of APIGCEE – Portuguese  
  • Association of the Largest Industrial Consumers of Electricity
  • 1996/2002 – Member of the Board of IFIEC – International Federation of Industrial Energy Consumers.
  • 1996/2002 – Vice-President and member of the Management Committee of EFMA – European Fertilizer Manufacturers Association.
  • 1996/2002 – Member of the General Council of IFA – International Fertilizer Industry Association.

 

E – CONSULTANCY IN COMPANIES

  • 2011-2018– Consultant and non-Executive Member of the
  • Board of several important Portuguese business groups
    • Amorim/Petrogal Group
    • British Hospital Group:
    • Visabeira Group; Logistel Group
  • 2013 –2016 Member of the Iberian Adviser Board of ORACLE
  • 2014 – 2015 – Chairman of Dan Cake Portugal
  • 1981/1986 – Consultant for numerous companies and management trainer in the fields of Corporate Strategy, General Business Management, Financial Management and Human Resources Management.

Awarded in 2006 with the Honorific Order “Grã Cruz da Ordem de Mérito” by His Excellency the President of Republic

Awarded in 2015 (March) with the Gold Medal Distinction by the Ministry of Health

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Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Innovation, Environment and Sustainability

Healthcare, Globalization and Sustainability

Globalization, health care, and sustainability are interconnected and require careful consideration to ensure the well-being of individuals and the planet.

Cooperation, equitable access to health care, and sustainable practices are essential for addressing  the health challenges in an increasingly interconnected world.

We need to promote  circular economy in One Health, to achieve a better health for humans, animals, plants and the planet.

Session 18 will address  this issues, looking at risks, benefits and drawbacks.

Health Professionals Forum

Portugal in 2048: between incapacity and proactivity – the role of health professionals in the paradigm shift

Aging is more than just the passing of time in an individual and a society, but above all it is a socio-economic challenge that has profound implications for existing and future resources.

This discussion table will be integrated by several health professionals who, due to their experience and different views, can help define how we can achieve, instead of an aging in disability and with a few years of quality life, we can propose an aging with high potential.

Health and Longevity

Experts from different sectors will discuss how to promote healthy longevity. The debate will focus on new approaches that can shape the future of a healthier and more resilient population, such as home care, disease prevention, habitat after 60 years and even naturals spas as an intergenerational health resource.

Home Care - New Challenges and Opportunities

Taking healthcare at home improves the customer experience in terms of personal comfort, but also in terms of safety and clinical quality, namely by reducing avoidable adverse events.

Home hospitalization on the scale of the Portuguese SNS is proving to be an essential response to reducing the average hospital delay, allowing the release of means and resources that drive the improvement of access and response times.

Home care constitutes a substantial market opportunity for different operators in the public, private and social sectors, and an excellent initiative for creating greater value for all stakeholders in the sector.

Patient Power

This session aims to highlight the importance of a citizen-centric system by demonstrating the impact of innovative patient association initiatives that result in improvements in quality of life, care, research and decision-making processes, thus adding value to the system.

Mental Health & Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is increasingly present in the field of health, in terms of procedures, treatments and research and development. The area of mental health is no exception. 

The panel aims to reflect and promote debate on the opportunities and challenges of using artificial intelligence to promote mental health and well-being, with a special focus on promoting healthier work environments, stress management and burnout prevention.

CEO Forum

This parallel session aims to improve collaboration among stakeholders in the healthcare system, including government agencies, healthcare providers, industry, and citizens, which is crucial for enhancing access and the quality of care. Our main goal is establishing communication channels among all stakeholders to facilitate information sharing and collaboration. In this session, we pursue a shared vision and mission statement outlining common healthcare system goals. These goals should prioritize accessibility, affordability, and quality of care for all citizens. Align government policies, regulations, and incentives with the overarching goal of improving healthcare access and quality. Encourage policies that promote innovation and efficiency. This Forum will discuss the importance of interoperability and data sharing among healthcare providers, payers, and industry partners, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of patient needs and healthcare outcomes. The debate should also be centered on adopting healthcare technologies, such as electronic health records, and telemedicine, to improve care coordination and accessibility. We will also discuss the importance of implementing performance-based incentives for healthcare providers and organizations to promote high-quality care and better patient outcomes. This parallel session aims to encourage partnership efforts that focus on healthcare innovation and improvement, as improving collaboration among stakeholders in the healthcare system is an ongoing process that requires commitment, flexibility, and a patient-centered approach. By working together and implementing these strategies, it is possible to make significant progress in improving access and the quality of care for all citizens.

Nutrition & Health

Nutrition is crucial in life expectancy, but also in years of healthy life. The advancement of science takes us into a new era of nutrition with decisive contributions to the sustainability of the health system and the food system. What are we waiting for to act?

A New Generation of Hospitals

The structure of hospitals, their services, the complexity of the patients they treat and their performance depend to a large extent on the available resources and the degree of proximity or coordination between all. It is important to reflect on the results that hospitals present: for citizens and patients, for funders, for professionals and for the governance of these institutions. As well as about the new challenges they face.

The Future of Transplantation

Transplantation is an area of medicine that has seen significant advancements in recent years, and the future of this field looks promising. With ongoing research and development, it is expected that more organs and tissues will become available for transplantation, and the success rates of these procedures will continue to improve. Additionally, advancements in technology and techniques are likely to make transplantation procedures less invasive and more efficient, reducing recovery times for patients. Overall, the future of transplantation holds great promise for those in need of life-saving procedures.

Health Implementation Science

Implementation science is essential to bridge the gap between scientific evidence and policies, programs and interventions in real contexts. How to develop strategies to improve and expand existing interventions and accelerate the adoption of new scientifically proven practices? This session includes the intervention of experts and the discussion of practical cases, in order to explore strategies to identify barriers and facilitators to the implementation process.

Architecture, Health and Wellness

As stated by the United Nations, it is obvious that our future is urban and, accordingly, for the World Health Organization that health should be prioritized in urban and territorial planning, in order to incorporate it into decision-making and thus favouring “age-friendly cities”. For the next generation of elders who wish to keep participating actively in society, shared and social spaces are crucial for both physical and mental health. Sharing and generational diversity are essential components for wellbeing, underscoring the psychosocial advantages of the community dimension. With a wide variety of collective, self-organized and participatory forms of housing, the concept of collaborative housing encompasses many forms of self-organized housing projects, created with a collective effort, in which residents have access to generous shared spaces with a variety of uses as compensation for a minimal amount of private space. The new Basic Housing Law in Portugal already provides for collaborative housing as a form of access to permanent housing, which will certainly arouse great interest to all those concerned with Architecture, Health and Wellness.

Global Compliance: a Call to Action

Global compliance has gained importance as companies recognize the need to address sustainability, ethical, and governance-related issues. These challenges require a strategic approach, strong leadership commitment, effective governance structures, and ongoing collaboration among stakeholders.

Digital Health and Personalized Care

In a global context, digital health can help bridge gaps in healthcare access and resources, particularly in underserved or remote areas. Nevertheless, answers are still needed. Are digital health and personalized care a reality for everyone or do they exacerbate inequalities? Do they add value to health institutions’ management? What is the role of pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics? And what are the main ethical issues raised?

José Mendes Ribeiro

Member Board Of Directors at CESADI - Centro de Saúde Digital

José António Mendes Ribeiro, Economist, (ISEG, 1982).

Experience in Administration of health units (Hospital da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa, Hospital de Santa Maria, CROSS and Grupo Português de Saúde. He is Executive Director of Walk-in Clinics Portugal SA.

Responsible for the Healthcare area at Accenture (1995/2001) for Portugal, Angola and Brazil.

Assistant to the Minister of Health of the XV Constitutional Government and President of the Mission Unit for the Entrepreneurialization of Hospitals (2002-2004). He chaired the Technical Commission for Hospital Reform (MS, 2011) and the Health Information Initiative (MS, 2014).

He was a member of the Scientific Council of the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation. Lecturer in the Masters in Health Management, at the Faculty of Medicine of Lisbon and in the Advanced Program in Public-Private Partnerships at FCEE (Catholic University).

He is the author of the book “Health: the freedom to choose” (Gradiva, Lisbon, 2009);

Session: 30 Sept - 9:30

Homecare: New Challenges & Opportunities

Maria Silveira

Médis. Health Strategic Orchestration, Dir Healthcare Ecosystem

Responsible for the Strategic Orchestration at Médis Healthcare Ecosystem, Ageas Group.

Hyperactive (despite being from the “slow land” of Alentejo, Portugal) and mother of 3. Graduated in Communication Sciences by Nova- FCSH University, and a master’s degree in Strategy, Marketing and Innovation, by Nova-SBE University.

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

Realising the Full Potential of Women's Health and Well-being

Why do women, despite taking more care of their health, have a higher prevalence of disease and rend to be seen as fragile and weak?

Join us at a study presentation that aims to awaken consciences and demystify preconceptions about women’s health.

Paulo Neves

President of the Chamber of Commerce of the Czech Republic and Executive Member CA CHUA

Paulo Jorge dos Santos Neves, born in 1967, in Faro.
Graduated in Law, he completed postgraduate courses in Urbanism and Construction Law and in Public Contracts Law.
From the 17th of July 2020 to the present date, he has been a Member of the Board of Directors of the Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Algarve.
President of the Algarve Coordinating Council of SEDES – Association for Economic and Social Development.
Master in Management of Health Units.
He teaches at ISCTE, the executive master program in Health Services Management, Lisbon.
Since 2008 he has been the Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic in the Algarve.
Associative leader of Círculo Teixeira Gomes and Associação Ibn Qasî.
He was managing partner of the company Spidalg, Sociedade de Projetos, Investimentos e Desenvolvimento Algarve, L.da.
He was also a corporate consultant and managing director of the RR Hotels Group, in Portimão.
He is also a founding leader of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism of Portugal and the Czech Republic.
He was director of Private Hospitals in Portugal — HPP in the Algarve (Caixa Saúde Group) and Lusíadas Saúde.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Teatro Municipal de Faro, E. M.
Having then been elected Councilor in Faro City Council (until 2017).
Elected president of the Algarve Tourism Region and former member of the Assembly of the Republic.
He was a member of the General Council of the UAlg and the Consultative Council of the Escola Superior de Saúde.
He was founder and president of the housing cooperative for young people, Habijovem Algarve
and coordinator of ANJE — Algarve and vice-president of the National Association of Young Entrepreneurs — Porto.

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

CEO's Forum

A panel that aims to debate the ethics of responsibility for action and the fulfilment of its essential mission, in a globalized framework in which knowledge and the dependent person constitutes the scope of development and security, in order to create confidence and quality of life. The support of citizenship through health democracy will be discussed from biomedicine to insurance, from information to management and research, in a system of synergies of the potential of technology and science… For a new social contract that Global Health requires.

Safiya Al Shahi

Healthcare Consultant, MD

Provide healthcare consultancy service for government and private sector. Passionate about Healthcare Solutions via Innovation and Creativity. Experienced in Change management and Enjoy Problem Solving.

Graduated from Sultan Qaboos University College of Medicine, Muscat, Oman 2002.

Specialized in Child-Health at Oman Medical Speciality Board (OMSB), Muscat and Trained in Paediatric Intensive Care Speciality at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Worked as Paediatric Intensive Care consultant at Royal Hospital 2015-2022

Chaired the Quality and Patient Safety department at the National Heart Centre 2015-2022 with a track record of achievement in Patient Safety improvement, Quality Control, Cost Control, Resource Utilization and Strategic Planning.

Session: 29 Sept - 12:00

Health Management Innovation

Teresa Leão

Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto.

Teresa Leão, graduated in medicine (2010, NOVA Medical School) and specialist in Public Health (2019), holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health (2015, National School of Public Health) and a PhD in Public Health (2019, National School of Public Health).

She is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto. She was a researcher in the SILNE-R project (Horizonte 2020), an expert at the National Health Council and a consultant at the WHO European Office for Investment for Health and Development in the area of health equity.

She has been studying social determinants and socioeconomic inequalities in health, as well as social and health policies, combining quantitative and qualitative methods. She coordinates the Policy and Health Laboratory at the ITR (Associated Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health).

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Architecture, Health and Wellness

As stated by the United Nations, it is obvious that our future is urban and, accordingly, for the World Health Organization that health should be prioritized in urban and territorial planning, in order to incorporate it into decision-making and thus favouring “age-friendly cities”. For the next generation of elders who wish to keep participating actively in society, shared and social spaces are crucial for both physical and mental health. Sharing and generational diversity are essential components for wellbeing, underscoring the psychosocial advantages of the community dimension. With a wide variety of collective, self-organized and participatory forms of housing, the concept of collaborative housing encompasses many forms of self-organized housing projects, created with a collective effort, in which residents have access to generous shared spaces with a variety of uses as compensation for a minimal amount of private space. The new Basic Housing Law in Portugal already provides for collaborative housing as a form of access to permanent housing, which will certainly arouse great interest to all those concerned with Architecture, Health and Wellness.

Marco Kuster

Strategic Deal Manager- International

Education: Master of Science in Workphysiology and functional anatomy. University of Amsterdam (Netherlands) Bachelor degree: Physical education. Academie voor Lichamelijke Opvoeding in Groningen (Netherlands)

Marco has been in the Medtech industry since 1990 and has held senior management positions with listed, family owned and startup companies within the Medtech industry. 

With Draeger he was responsible for the Global sales and marketing for a newly starting highly profitable business unit. 

With Teleflex he was Vice President & General Manager for the direct organisation in Eastern Europe and all non-direct business in EMEA. 

During his time with Olympus he was responsible for the Regional Manager for sales in the Americas . 

Starting with CAE in 2011 Marco was the Managing Director Sales EMEAI where he was leading the sales team in this region. Since August 2012 his assignment is to exclusively build up the business and organisation in the Middle East for CAE Healthcare.

Since 2023 Strategic Deal Manager International in this tole the assignment is to create solution oriented innovative solutions for the moments that matter in Healthcare.

Has lived in the Netherlands, USA & Sweden and speaks Dutch, English, German and French and lives now in Germany with his family.

Session: 29 Sept - 12:00

Health Management Innovation

Guilherme Monteiro Ferreira

Market Access & External Affairs Director of GSK

MPharm with over 10 years’ experience in Communications, Government Affairs and Market Access. In-depth knowledge of the EU institutions functioning, Healthcare systems across Europe and Emerging Markets, and broad knowledge of healthcare policies. Experience in shaping the opinion of legislators and civil society, stakeholder relations, and to develop and implement Market Access strategies in support of business priorities. Strategic business partner to commercial leaders. Eager to lead highly functional and highly effectively teams, focusing on everyone’s motivation and professional development as an enabler to strong individual and team performance. Continued interest in the use of tech tools in support of better care while contributing to sustainable health systems.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Innovation, Environment and Sustainability

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Fernando Brandão Alves

Architect & Urban Planner. Associate Professor / Senior Researcher CITTA - FEUP, University of Porto

Graduated in Architecture, University of Lisbon (1987).

Master in Regional and Urban Planning, University of Lisbon (1993).

PhD in Regional and Urban Planning, University of Lisbon (1997).

Main focus of research activity – Keywords: Public Space Quality; Bioclimatic Urban Design; Inclusive Urban Design; Age-Friendly Cities; Becoming Local, Generative Urban Fabric; Inclusive Public Space; Resilient Urban Spaces; Zero Carbon Cities; Urban Sustainability; Climate Transition. Urban Architecture; Eco-Design; Spatial Planning. Main activities performed: Coordinator of the Research Group 1 of CITTA. Coordinator of the Transversal Thematic Research Area “Inclusive Cities and Active Ageing” (CITTA). Principal Investigator & CoPI of funding research projects and senior member of several other funding research projects.

Supervisor of 14 concluded PhD thesis. Author (or co-author) of dozens of publications, including scientific articles, book chapters, and books published in Portugal and abroad. Reviewer of more than 80 scientific papers for international indexed journals. Chair, co-chair / executive president of national and international scientific events. Other relevant information: Editorial Board Member and Reviewer Board Member of several international indexed journals. Societies affiliation / Professional skills: Full Member and Past Council Member of the Portuguese Society of Planners (AUP). Bureau Member & Former Vice-President of the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP). Consultant / expertise in architecture and urban planning fields.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Architecture, Health and Wellness

As stated by the United Nations, it is obvious that our future is urban and, accordingly, for the World Health Organization that health should be prioritized in urban and territorial planning, in order to incorporate it into decision-making and thus favouring “age-friendly cities”. For the next generation of elders who wish to keep participating actively in society, shared and social spaces are crucial for both physical and mental health. Sharing and generational diversity are essential components for wellbeing, underscoring the psychosocial advantages of the community dimension. With a wide variety of collective, self-organized and participatory forms of housing, the concept of collaborative housing encompasses many forms of self-organized housing projects, created with a collective effort, in which residents have access to generous shared spaces with a variety of uses as compensation for a minimal amount of private space. The new Basic Housing Law in Portugal already provides for collaborative housing as a form of access to permanent housing, which will certainly arouse great interest to all those concerned with Architecture, Health and Wellness.

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Eduarda Marques da Costa

Associate Professor at the Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning at the University of Lisbon

Eduarda Marques da Costa is an associate professor at the Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning at the University of Lisbon and a researcher at the Center for Geographical Studies at the same university, where she coordinates the research group “MOPT – Modeling, Planning and Territorial Planning”. Her areas of interest are urban and regional planning, cohesion policy, public policy evaluation and the promotion of healthy cities. Over the last 30 years, he has participated in and coordinated several research projects, as well as studies/strategies linked to public and private institutions, highlighting here his connection to studies by the Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy, to the ESPON Program (collaboration in projects and as a member of the sounding board 2007-2013) and in evaluation studies linked to the structural funds. She also collaborated with national entities and the African Development Bank. Since 2015, she has been part of the list of Ad-Hoc Experts of the URBACT III Program (Health Themes and Support to local entities in the design and implementation of participatory processes).

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Architecture, Health and Wellness

As stated by the United Nations, it is obvious that our future is urban and, accordingly, for the World Health Organization that health should be prioritized in urban and territorial planning, in order to incorporate it into decision-making and thus favouring “age-friendly cities”. For the next generation of elders who wish to keep participating actively in society, shared and social spaces are crucial for both physical and mental health. Sharing and generational diversity are essential components for wellbeing, underscoring the psychosocial advantages of the community dimension. With a wide variety of collective, self-organized and participatory forms of housing, the concept of collaborative housing encompasses many forms of self-organized housing projects, created with a collective effort, in which residents have access to generous shared spaces with a variety of uses as compensation for a minimal amount of private space. The new Basic Housing Law in Portugal already provides for collaborative housing as a form of access to permanent housing, which will certainly arouse great interest to all those concerned with Architecture, Health and Wellness.

Session: 29 Sept - 15:10

Global Health & Climate Transition

Climate change is not just an environmental crisis but a public health emergency, given its potential to multiply physical and mental healthcare needs. It’s not just the elderly, the population experiencing economic difficulties and people with a health condition who face the greatest risk of mortality – climate change will have a major impact on global health. And the entire environmental footprint of the healthcare sector must also be taken into account.

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Daniela Arnaut

Architect (IST, 2004), researcher and Guest Assistant Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST)

Architect (IST, 2004), researcher and Guest Assistant Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) since 2009, where she teaches Final Project in the Integrated Master in Architecture and where she developed the PhD thesis in Architecture entitled “Healthcare buildings in Portugal (1927-1958). The healing space: between form and function”. She is an integrated member of the research Center for Innovation in Territory, Urbanism, and Architecture (CiTUA) of IST. She collaborated in the research project “Cure and Care_the rehabilitation” funded by FCT. She is currently co-coordinator of the research project “reHAB – Habitat regeneration as cradle for resilient healthy communities for the future”. She is part of the annual panel of guests for the debate on contemporary health issues at the National School of Public Health. She is a member of docomomo International and secretary of the International Specialist Committee (ISC) for Education+Training. In 2020, she was guest editor of the docomomo journal n62 “Cure and Care”, co-editor of the publications within the “Cure and Care” project. In 2016, she was the Workshop Executive Coordinator of the 14th International docomomo Conference in Lisbon. She was a tutor for several docomomo workshops in Ljubljana (2018) and Tokyo (online, 2021). She is co-representative of IST in the project “More than Housing | April 2074” led by FAUP. She collaborated with RISCO atelier, currently collaborates with Falcão de Campos atelier, and maintains an independent professional practice.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Architecture, Health and Wellness

As stated by the United Nations, it is obvious that our future is urban and, accordingly, for the World Health Organization that health should be prioritized in urban and territorial planning, in order to incorporate it into decision-making and thus favouring “age-friendly cities”. For the next generation of elders who wish to keep participating actively in society, shared and social spaces are crucial for both physical and mental health. Sharing and generational diversity are essential components for wellbeing, underscoring the psychosocial advantages of the community dimension. With a wide variety of collective, self-organized and participatory forms of housing, the concept of collaborative housing encompasses many forms of self-organized housing projects, created with a collective effort, in which residents have access to generous shared spaces with a variety of uses as compensation for a minimal amount of private space. The new Basic Housing Law in Portugal already provides for collaborative housing as a form of access to permanent housing, which will certainly arouse great interest to all those concerned with Architecture, Health and Wellness.

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António Ricardo Miranda

President and Founder of OUVIR

António Ricardo Antunes Miranda, born on March 14, 1978, in S. Domingos de Benfica, Lisbon.

Visually Impaired (Coloboma/Cat’s Eye Syndrome, left eye) and Hearing Impaired (Cochlear Implant and Super-Power Hearing Prosthesis, Profound Deafness due to Otosclerosis since adolescence, and Charles Bonnet Syndrome).

President and Founding Partner of OUVIR Portuguese Association of Wearers of Hearing Prostheses and Implants.

Ambassador of the American Mental Health Organization, IAmMore(.Info)

Pre-Bologna degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, in the field of Control and Robotics, at Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon.

Postgraduate in Energy Management and Energy Efficiency by ISQ (Taguspark Oeiras).

Certified Professional Trainer.

Advanced Training in Hearing, Deafness and Language in Children and Adults, Catholic University of Portugal (Lisbon).

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

Innovation Promoting Inclusion: Hearing Health What’s the Future.

Is a symposium that will explore the future of hearing health. The symposium aims to promote innovation, inclusion, and accessibility in hearing healthcare. The symposium will feature experts in the field of audiology, hearing technology, and public health. They will discuss the latest research, technologies, and policies related to hearing health. 

The symposium will also provide a platform for networking and collaboration among professionals, researchers, and advocates in the field.

Tânia Makiese Areias

Founder Kiesing Human Brands

Tânia Makiese Areias is a sustainable marketer with more than 19 years of experience humanizing brands in healthcare, the chemical industry, tourism, and social care sectors. She holds a specialization in sustainable marketing by the Institute for Sustainability Leadership, University of Cambridge, a master’s in Digital Marketing, a post-graduation in Service Marketing, and a Bachelor’s in economics. She advocates for human brands and sustainable marketing, as strategic leverages for developing business cultures that embrace and exceed the ESG framework.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Innovation, Environment and Sustainability

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André Peralta

Deputy General Director for Health

Deputy Director-General of Health replacing the General Directorate of Health. PhD from the University of Washington, USA, where he conducts research in the evaluation of health policies and COVID-19. Invited Assistant Professor at the National School of Public Health. A doctor by training and a specialist in Public Health, he was Director of Information and Analysis at the Directorate General for Health in 2020-2021. Master in Medicine from Nova Medical School, Master in Public Health from ENSP-NOVA, training in epidemiology from Harvard Medical School. He has dedicated his career to the intersection between research and public health practice, and is passionate about Data Science and new ways to improve the health of populations.

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

Global Health and Global Policies

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Francisco A. Lobo

Director of Research Anesthesiology Institute Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Medical School at Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas de Abel Salazar, Porto University (1987-1993), Consultant of Anesthesiology, Hospital Geral de Santo António, Porto, Portugal (2002-2017), Visiting Professor, Division of Neuroanesthesia, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, USA (2004-2005), Research Fellow, Department of Anesthesiology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York City, USA (2005), Visiting Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada (2007), Senior Consultant, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar (2017-2019) and since 2021 Consultant of Anesthesiology and Director of Research, Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Actually he has international committee positions as Chairman elected EuroSIVA Board of Directors, EuroNEURO International Advisory Board, Steering Committee of ICETAP (International Consortium for EEG Training of Anesthesia Practitioners), Research Ethics Committee at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing Editor in Chief.

Session: 29 Sept - 12:00

Health Management Innovation

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Malcolm Luker

Chief Commercial Officer, HoloCare, AS; a SME based in Oslo, Norway.

Chief Commercial Officer, HoloCare, AS; a SME based in Oslo, Norway.

A senior director (CEO and VP) with a successful career of over 25 years in the international hospital and health care industries. Has worked in multinationals, including Genzyme and Philips Healthcare, as well as various SMEs, with an extensive clinical network in both Europe and the USA.  Highly skilled in product development, regulatory filings (both CE marking and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)), strategic planning and market access. 

In recent years, has been leading the development of innovative, patient-centric products for healthcare in both primary and secondary care settings, ranging from remote patient monitoring of patients on chemotherapy using self-test systems to more recently at HoloCare, using augmented reality (AR) in surgical applications.  Significant experience in the multiple challenges of introducing innovation in to mainstream healthcare and launching products to global markets.

Previous academic career was based around his Doctorate (PhD) and Research Fellowship, at the University of Edinburgh, focused on mutagenesis and cancer.

Session: 29 Sept - 12:00

Health Management Innovation

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Bruno Almeida

Deputy Clinical Diretor at APDP

Dr. Bruno Almeida is an expert in diabetology with vast experience in the follow-up of young adults and adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. He is the deputy clinical director of apdp diabetes clinic, the biggest diabetes clinic in Portugal and one of the biggest in Europe, that follows 4100 type 1 and 16000 type 2 diabetic patients. He makes continuous subcutaneous insulin infusions consultations, diabetes for young adults, and adult care consultations.
Dr. Almeida is enthusiastic about technology and how it can change the lives of patients with diabetes, improving their quality of life and outcomes.
A specialist in internal medicine with a master’s degree in clinical nutrition, a postgraduate in medical law, and a Health Management graduate, finishing a PhD in public health.
Invited professor of deontology and medicine law in the UBI Medicine Faculty, and was invited Professor of physiology in the Coimbra Medicine Faculty. He was one of the invited professors who opened the Cabo Verde Medicine faculty. He was a lecturer in the Medicine Faculty in Angola, Mozambique, and Namibia. He presented hundreds of lectures in the areas of diabetes and obesity. Dr. Almeida has published several papers and is one of the scientific reviewers for diabetes journals. He was an investigator in several trials in the pharmaceutical industry and was the medical lead of the diabetes division of Lilly Portugal.

Session: 30 Sept - 15:10

Universal Coverage: Myth or Reality

Governments, the private sector and civil society are three key elements of an urgent debate. We will bring together several countries, with different realities and experiences, to find answers to some of the most pressing questions.

Carlos Monteiro

Founder and CEO of Biojam Holding Group

Founder and CEO of Biojam Holding Group

Founder of the Biojam Foundation

Co-founder and Majority Shareholder of Almgene Pharma – OPFC Clínica Saúde da Mulher Baby Child and Family

PAME by the Catholic University of Lisbon

Session: 30 Sept - 9:30

Healthcare, Globalization and Sustainability

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João Queiroz e Melo

Co-founder and Vice President of Conselho Português para a Saúde e Ambiente

Current ativities

  • Co-founder and Vice President of Conselho Português para a Saúde e Ambiente
  • Member of Conselho Nacional de Ética para Ciências da Vida
  • Full Member of Academia das Ciências
  • Promoting in Portugal, from 2012, the need of knowledge of the environmental impact of health care, publishing many papers, scientific and public difusion,
  • Author of the book “Impacto ambiental dos Cuidados de saúde: uma verdade incómoda”, and co-author of the chapter “Economia Circular e One Health” of the book in print “One Health”,

More significant distinctions
Grande Oficial da Ordem de Santiago da Espada, e da Ordem do Infante Prémio Nacional Saúde

More significant past professional experience

  • General Surgery and Cardiothracic Surgery (retired),
  • Fellow na Universidade Portland ORE,
  • Senior Resident of Children´s Hospital, Harvard Med School ,
  • Full professor of UCP and UNL
  • President of the Board of Hospital de Santa Cruz
  • Director of Cardiac Surgery, Hospital Santa Cruz
  • Founder and President of Instituto do Coração and of
  • Centro de Criobiologia Cardiovascular
  • Boherhaave Professor at Leiden University
  • Visiting Professor at San Raffaele Hospital, Milano

Session: 30 Sept - 9:30

Healthcare, Globalization and Sustainability

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Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

Innovation Promoting Inclusion: Hearing Health What’s the Future.

Is a symposium that will explore the future of hearing health. The symposium aims to promote innovation, inclusion, and accessibility in hearing healthcare. The symposium will feature experts in the field of audiology, hearing technology, and public health. They will discuss the latest research, technologies, and policies related to hearing health. 

The symposium will also provide a platform for networking and collaboration among professionals, researchers, and advocates in the field.

Pedro Brás da Silva

Consultant at OUVIR Association

He has a degree in Speech Therapy for 23 years, by ESS-IPP. In Portugal, he is the first and only Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist, Specialist in Hearing and Spoken Language (LSLS Cert. AVTÒ) by the AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language (USA) since 2018.
He is a mentor of professionals to obtain credentials LSLS Cert. AVTÒ.
He is part of the Hearing Implants team at the Hospital’s Center for Deafness, Vertigo and Tinnitus Lusiadas Porto.
He was a professor of Audiology and Speech Therapy courses at ESS-IPP between 2004-2017.
He was clinical supervisor of internships in Speech Therapy (ESS-IPP / ESSUA). He is a trainer and speaker nationally and internationally in the area of Hearing and Spoken Language.
He is the author of several chapters of books in the area of intervention in Hearing in pediatric and adult cases.
He collaborates as consultant for the OUVIR Association. He is a guest lecturer on the Speech Therapy course at the Escola Superior of Health of the University of Aveiro (2023/24).

Maria Helena Caria

Head of Biomedical Sciences Department at Health School of Plytechnic Institute of Setúbal

PROFILE PRESENTATION
Senior Researcher and University Teacher for more than 23 years.
Expertise developed on strategic and project planning, data analysis, research, content development, document delivery proven by the authoring of a variety of documents: High-quality medically and scientifically accurate documents, conference materials (authored of 35 peer-review articles published in reputed journals (Q1, Q2, and Q3), production of slide sets and posters for more than 70 presentations at scientific meetings), dissemination content materials addressing different target audiences, self-evaluation reports/dossiers, educational materials, technical documents, among others.
Teaching expertise covering different themes from Biomedical Sciences, including Master’s and PhD supervision. International teaching expertise including other domains as Wellbeing and COVID-19@ work.

Impactful communicator with domain knowledge and ability to communicate scientific information to multiple audiences acquired through professional activities on Academia and Research Institutions delivering lectures and talks to over 1K undergraduate students, Master and PhD students, Educators, Health professionals, colleagues, and other Stakeholders.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and different situations simultaneously. Responsible for the management of cross-functional teams in Academia and Research Institutions. Collaborate in Research teams of different projects with international (COST, TWINNING, ERASMUS +) or national (FCT, SNRIPD) financial support. Principal Research of projects with revenue above 200K euros. Able to maintain peer-peer relationships and empowering industry experts to pool funding resources.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROFESSOR
School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal (ESS/IPS), Setúbal, Portugal
Head of Biomedical Department. Writing of self-evaluation reports/dossiers related to academic audits and inspections. Responsible for the management of Teachers covering different programmes (Bachelor, Master, Post graduated) in Health, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Engineering Studies. Educational materials and writing assignments related to pedagogical methodologies, academic audits, and scientific projects. Lecturer of General Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Microbiology, Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Medical Devices, Research Methodologies (applied to Health and Public Health programmes), Seminars, Control of infection, Food security and also Health and safety at work. Supervisor of Undergraduate and Master’s students.
Acted as an organizational liaison to build key relationships fostering collaboration among business stakeholders, faculty, staff, students, and partner institutions under rigorous work ethics. Since 2005 belongs to the headquarters of ESS/IPS after winning public application.

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

Innovation Promoting Inclusion: Hearing Health What’s the Future.

Is a symposium that will explore the future of hearing health. The symposium aims to promote innovation, inclusion, and accessibility in hearing healthcare. The symposium will feature experts in the field of audiology, hearing technology, and public health. They will discuss the latest research, technologies, and policies related to hearing health. 

The symposium will also provide a platform for networking and collaboration among professionals, researchers, and advocates in the field.

Belmiro Rocha

President of the Portuguese Association of Rehabilitation Nurses

  • Nurse Manager at the Hospital Center of Vila Nova de Gaia / Espinho, EPE.
  • Title of Specialist Nurse in Rehabilitation Nursing, by the Order of Nurses.
  • Advanced Advanced Competence in Management, by the Ordem dos Enfermeiros (OE).
  • Postgraduate in Health Management and Economics, from FEUC.
  • Senior Management of Health Institutions Program (PADIS), by AESE.
  • Title of Academic Specialist, from UFP.
  • President of the Portuguese Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (APER), his 4th term.
  • President of the Board of the Rehabilitation Nursing Specialty College of the Order of Nurses, for the terms of office: 2012-2015 and 2016-2019.
  • Member of the Rehabilitation Nursing Specialty Committee, of the Order of Nurses, for the 1999-2003 and 2004-2008 mandates.
  • Nurse Director/Member of the Board of Directors, two terms at HNSAjuda-Espinho (2001-2005) and another two terms at CHVNG/E (2011-2017).

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Health Professionals Forum

Portugal in 2048: between incapacity and proactivity – the role of health professionals in the paradigm shift

Aging is more than just the passing of time in an individual and a society, but above all it is a socio-economic challenge that has profound implications for existing and future resources.

This discussion table will be integrated by several health professionals who, due to their experience and different views, can help define how we can achieve, instead of an aging in disability and with a few years of quality life, we can propose an aging with high potential.

Ana Clara Silva

Regional Director of Longevity Policies of Regional Government of RAM

Ana Clara Silva, is currently the Regional Director of Longevity Policies of the Regional Government of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. Her Credit is due to the creation of this political project aimed at the governance of Longevity and universal protection in aging, a pioneer in the European framework and in the outermost context of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. As Regional Director for Integrated Policies and Longevity, she vehemently voiced the Decade of Healthy Aging 2021-2030’s themes and programmed actions related to combating ageism by promoting age and longevity-friendly environments. Furthermore, she has prioritized the implementation, expansion, development, and improvement of long-term care, framing it in the European Union’s triple goal of ensuring universal coverage of long-term care, which focuses on the elderly, ensuring their financial sustainability.
Since 2019, she also assumes the position of Technical Coordination of the Continuing Care Network of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. At this level she became devoted to designing a cohesive investment as part of the Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021-2026, which is the national response to minimize the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. This investment aime to create 1080 integrated responses/continued care places at Autonomous Region of Madeira, including in Mental Health, particularly in dementia symptoms, and others disease associated d with aging
With over 37 years of professional experience, with a versatile performance in many areas of intervention in Health, Social Action, and Public Finance. She is proficient in strategic planning, definition, and implementation of Social-Public policies, and she has a wide experience in Health Administration, particularly in Health Communication, Epidemiology and Risk Communication. She has also experience in Planning and Organizational Development of Health Information Systems and in conducting Integrated Governance Projects within the Gerontological Plan of the Autonomous Region of Madeira 2009-2013, and in the Regional Plan for Active Aging 2016-2019.

Academic qualifications

  • Diploma of Advanced Studies in Public Health, specialization in Health Policy, Management and Health Administration, Universidade NOVA de Lisbon; Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública;
  • Master’s Degree in public health with specialization in Policy and Health Administration, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, National School of Public Health, Lisbon;
  • Postgraduate Course in Strategic Management and Marketing – partner network of Institutions of Higher Education – University of Coimbra and University of Minho (School of Economics and Management);
  • Postgraduate course in Management and Public Administration, partner network of Institutions of Higher Education – University of Coimbra and University of Minho (School of Economics and Management);
  • Postgraduate course in Methods and Techniques of Qualitative Research in Health, Universidade Nova de Lisboa; Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública;
  • Diploma of Higher Specialized Studies in Mental and Psychiatric Health Nursing, Ministry of Education – Department of Higher Education; Term n-º14914;
  • Bachelor of Nursing, Ministry of Education – General Directorate of Higher Education; Term n-º14914.

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Health and Longevity

Experts from different sectors will discuss how to promote healthy longevity. The debate will focus on new approaches that can shape the future of a healthier and more resilient population, such as home care, disease prevention, habitat after 60 years and even naturals spas as an intergenerational health resource.

Luís Miguel Oliveira

Senior Associate Director Research Programs at The Michael J. Fox Foundation

Luis Miguel Oliveira is an expert in the field of Parkinson’s disease research and investment with more than 15 years of experience in the neurologic diseases space. Currently, he holds the position of Senior Associate Director of Research Programs at The Michael J. Fox Foundation, where he leads various efforts for therapeutic and biomarker development in priority genetic targets for Parkinson’s disease accounting for over $30 million in executed projects. Additionally, Luis Miguel Oliveira is a founder of v-ATPase Alliance, an organization aimed at connecting families affected by rare diseases related to v-ATPase with the research and medical communities for further advancing therapeutic development.

With a strong commitment to advance novel treatments from the bench to bedside, Luis Miguel Oliveira serves as a Review Editor for Frontiers in Neurology, Neuroscience and Psychiatry, and as an Investment Advisor for Portugal Ventures, where he leverages his expertise to guide investment decisions in promising ventures.

Recently, Luis Miguel Oliveira had an integral contribution to a landmark study that validated the first biomarker for Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. This significant achievement was reported in Lancet Neurology with broader international media coverage and is changing the Parkinson’s research and drug development fields by enabling an objective characterization of the disease based on its biological features.

Luis Miguel Oliveira’s educational background includes a degree in Biochemistry from the Faculty of Sciences of Lisbon University in Portugal. He further pursued his academic journey with a PhD in Molecular Biophysics from the same institution. During his postdoctoral research experience, he conducted his studies at renowned institutions such as the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry in Germany and Columbia University in New York.

Session: 29 Sept - 12:00

Rethinking the Innovation Pathway

How? Questioning is the best starting point to come up with answers. How to promote ideas, how to retain talent, how to receive proper training and guidance from experts, how to speed up business, how to… Rethinking the Path of Innovation is the first step in redefining the future of healthcare

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Young Leaders in Investigation - Funding Opportunities

Jorge Humberto Martins

Master in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Aveiro

Mestre em Ciências da Fala e da Audição pela Universidade de Aveiroe Doutorado em Voz, Linguagem e Comunicação Faculdade de Letrasda Universidade de Lisboa.

Master in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Aveiro and PhD in Voice, Language and Communication from the Faculty of Letters of the University of Lisbon.

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

Innovation Promoting Inclusion: Hearing Health What’s the Future.

Is a symposium that will explore the future of hearing health. The symposium aims to promote innovation, inclusion, and accessibility in hearing healthcare. The symposium will feature experts in the field of audiology, hearing technology, and public health. They will discuss the latest research, technologies, and policies related to hearing health. 

The symposium will also provide a platform for networking and collaboration among professionals, researchers, and advocates in the field.

Susanne Schlagl

Head of Vodafone Centre for Health

Susanne Schlagl is the Global Head of Vodafone in Health, bringing together connected health solutions and digital transformation to improve access to healthcare and create better patient experiences.

She has more than 20 years’ experience in healthcare, the majority of which was spent in the MedTech industry working for GE Healthcare (marketing, product management, sales, business unit leadership and strategy). She has international experience with extensive knowledge of the Global and European healthcare markets.

Susanne holds a degree in Documentation and Computer Science in Medicine, University of Applied Sciences Ulm and is a trained pharmaceutical assistant (PTA).

Susanne is a regular guest lecturer at the University for Applied sciences in Neu-Ulm for Digital Transformation in Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence, cloud systems, medical application systems.

Furthermore, she is a member of the University Council, University of Applied Sciences Neu-Ulm to represent the industry within the university, influence and shape the strategic direction of future education.

Susanne’s passion is culture and talent development.

Session: 30 Sept - 10:10

Innovation Towards a Better Life

Talking about innovation is not just talking about new products or services; it’s talking about the creation and spread of new processes and methods that may lead us to new business opportunities, professions and work environments.

Better machinery, more effective equipment, environmental-friendly buildings, better software, data processing, research and development (R&D), design, intellectual property… Innovation is key to addressing profound social and global challenges and may improve our quality of life!

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

A New Generation of Hospitals

The structure of hospitals, their services, the complexity of the patients they treat and their performance depend to a large extent on the available resources and the degree of proximity or coordination between all. It is important to reflect on the results that hospitals present: for citizens and patients, for funders, for professionals and for the governance of these institutions. As well as about the new challenges they face.

Manuel Dias

Professor at Nova IMS, Vice President at DSPA, Founder Power BI Portugal, Data Activist • AI Ambassador

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Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

Generative AI: the Next Frontier of Healthcare Innovation

Rogério Gaspar

Director of Regulation and Prequalification at WHO

Rogério Gaspar from Portugal joined WHO on 6 January 2021 as the Director of Regulation and Prequalification Department. Rogério obtained his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the Catholic University of Louvain Belgium in 1991, after graduating as a pharmacist from the University of Coimbra, Portugal.

He worked as a Full Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy University of Lisbon until the end 2020, where he was Head of Department and President of the School Council. He was previously leading the Nanomedicine Drug Delivery Systems research group within the Research Institute for Medicines (iMedUL), which he cofounded in 2007), before moving in 2017 to the Institute of Bioengineering and Biosciences where he was a researcher and part of the Scientific Board until joining WHO.

His research focus, at the University of Coimbra and the University of Lisbon, was in the area of new therapeutic strategies using liposomes, polymeric biodegradable nanoparticles, and polymer therapeutics, in several therapeutic areas and more recently in the use of targeted delivery systems for combination therapy in cancer, including nucleic acids delivery, with publications in relevant journals (for reference see ORC ID 0000-0002-5950-0291).

His most recent publication was in August 2020 on “Non-biological Complex Drugs:Complex pharmaceutical in need of individual robust clinical assessment before any therapeutic equivalence decision”, published in Frontiers in Medicine (Regulatory Science).

He was a co-founder of the Master’s degree in Regulatory Science at the University of Lisbon (RAMPS), started in April 2002 and still very active, including relevant international participations.

In parallel to his academic career as a researcher, professor and holding academic responsibilities (e.g. Vice Rector and other academic duties), he had a long standing contribution in the regulation of medicines at national regional and international levels,starting at the early phase of the European Medicines Agency in 1995 (London, UK), as a Vice President of the National Medicines Committee (Portugal) and also as a member of EMA’s CPMP and quality working party (QWP).

He has also taken leadership and participation roles in different activities both at the EU-Japan MRA, training in GMPs and Quality Management System for ASEAN National Regulatory Authorities, both public and private sector in Portugal, President of the Portuguese Society of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPCF, 2016-2020) and both at the Executive Committee of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Sciences (EUFEPS, 2009-2013 and 2016-2020, including Vice-President (VP) 2011-2012 and 2018-2020) and leadership of the EUFEPS Regulatory Science Network (2010-2019) as well as VP of International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Special Interest Group (SIG) in Regulatory Science (2011-2014). Other participation in international collaboration, merging scientific domains and regulatory science, include several countries in the Americas, Africa and Europe.

Rogério was previously a member of the management board of EMA and VP of the management board at Portugal’s NRA (INFARMED). In Portugal, he was responsible for the redrawing and installation of the national Official Medicines Control Laboratory(OMCL) and lead the first ISO 9001 certification for INFARMED (Inspection and Licensing procedures). He had also a relevant participation in activities against medicines counterfeiting and from 2000-2002 lead the participation of Portuguese Medicines Regulatory Authority within the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) (UN,Vienna).

Since joining WHO he has become a member and vice-chair of the board at the Uppsala Monitoring Center (UMC), co-chair of the Regulatory Advisory Group (RAG) at the COVAX facility (ACT-Accelerator) and member of the Council of Regulators at DIA, as well as representing WHO in a diverse number of other platforms and working groups, including more recently the co-chair of working group on regulatory at the “WHO mRNA Technology Transfer Programme” as well as interim WHO focal point for the “Global Training Hub in Biomanufacturing” (joint initiative of WHO & Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Republic of Korea).

Session: 30 Sept - 12:10

Global Health & Global Policies

National and global healthcare systems, including medical care and public healthcare services, the allocation of resources between countries and organisations, and the practical implementation of programs while solutions for the achievement of health objectives are some of the issues to be discussed. The health challenges are global!

Estela Bastos

Board Member of CASMI

Co-founder & CEO @ VISUAL THINKING | Co-founder & CEO @ CASMI, affiliation with Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub| CFO-consultant @ PROTAGMA | DELTAMATIC | TALUS ROBOTICS | Expert @ European Comission

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

Mental Health & Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is increasingly present in the field of health, in terms of procedures, treatments and research and development. The area of mental health is no exception. 

The panel aims to reflect and promote debate on the opportunities and challenges of using artificial intelligence to promote mental health and well-being, with a special focus on promoting healthier work environments, stress management and burnout prevention.

Luís Vaz Henriques

Director at Lusíadas Saúde, Head of Information Systems, Triple HIMS7 Hospitals

Computer engineer by training, joined Lusiadas (United Health Group company) in 2013 as CIO/CTO. Prior to joining Lusiadas, Luis had a variety of IT/IS managing roles and draws upon 30 years of experience working with a variety of industries including telecommunications, consulting and banking. He holds an Engineer degree from FCUL, two Master’s degree in IS/IT (IST,IDEG) , and has been invited as Professor in ISEG for 8 years in the field of strategic planning for information systems. Mission as IS/IT leader: Ensure that IS/IT become a structuring element for business success, supporting the effectiveness and efficiency of all processes, contributing to innovation and establishing factors of differentiation in products, solutions and customer relationship, in a safe, controlled and auditable manner, maintaining an adequate cost structure.

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

Mental Health & Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is increasingly present in the field of health, in terms of procedures, treatments and research and development. The area of mental health is no exception. 

The panel aims to reflect and promote debate on the opportunities and challenges of using artificial intelligence to promote mental health and well-being, with a special focus on promoting healthier work environments, stress management and burnout prevention.

Pedro Gamito

Director HEI-Lab: Digital Human-Environment Interaction Labs at Lusófona University

Pedro Gamito obtained his PhD in Built and Human Environment from the University of Salford (UK) in 2002 and the title of Aggregate in Rehabilitation from the University of Lisbon in 2012. He currently holds the position of Full Professor and Head of Programme of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master CYBER: Cyberspace, Behavior, and e-Therapy at University Lusófona. He is also the director of the Research Centre – HEI-Lab – Digital Human-Environment Interaction Lab. Since 2004, Pedro has been actively involved in the development, validation, and application of various virtual reality applications for the treatment of anxiety disorders, as well as for the cognitive stimulation of patients with stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and Substance Use Disorders. Pedro has authored and co-authored over 70 peer-reviewed papers and has contributed to more than 10 funded research and development projects. He serves as an Associate Editor for the Virtual Reality Journal and Frontiers in Psychology | Cognitive Science Journal, as well as an Editor for the Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking Journal. Pedro has led four special issues and is actively involved in prominent professional associations within his field. He has chaired five international conferences and participates in program committees for major conferences in his area of expertise. Pedro also sits on three Horizon 2020 Advisory Boards and serves as an EU expert in several EU projects. Pedro’s virtual reality applications are currently utilized on a daily basis in the two largest psychiatric and rehabilitation hospitals in Portugal, as well as in more than 10 other institutions. At University Lusófona, Pedro has been elected to various councils including the University Council, Scientific Council, and the scientific and pedagogical councils of his school. Since 2023, he has been a member of the ORPEA group Scientific Council. In recognition of his contributions, Pedro was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Association of CyberPsychology, Training & Rehabilitation in 2018.

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

Mental Health & Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is increasingly present in the field of health, in terms of procedures, treatments and research and development. The area of mental health is no exception. 

The panel aims to reflect and promote debate on the opportunities and challenges of using artificial intelligence to promote mental health and well-being, with a special focus on promoting healthier work environments, stress management and burnout prevention.

Helena Marujo

Associate Professor at School of Social and Political Sciences - ULisboa

Helena Águeda Marujo has a PhD in Psychology (Psychotherapy and EducationalCounseling) from Lisbon University, where she also took her Master’s Degree

She was a professor for 29 years at Faculdade de Psicologia (Psychology School), of Lisbon University in Portugal, and is presently (2011-2012) an Invited Professor atInstituto Superior de Ciências Sociais e Politicas (School of Social and PoliticalSciences), in Technical University of Lisbon. Over the years she gave classes, and presented conferences and workshops in several Universities, namely MinhoUniversity, Coimbra University, Oporto University, Catholic University of Lisbon, OpenUniversity, Madeira University, Azores University, Algarve University, Instituto Superior de Ciências do Trabalho e Empresas, Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada, InstitutoSuperior de Saúde de Alcoitão, Lusíada University, Lusófona University, University of Massachusetts, Harvard University, Pennsylvania University, Free University of

Brussels, Salamanca University, North-West University in South Africa, PalermoUniversity in Argentina, among others.

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

Mental Health & Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is increasingly present in the field of health, in terms of procedures, treatments and research and development. The area of mental health is no exception. 

The panel aims to reflect and promote debate on the opportunities and challenges of using artificial intelligence to promote mental health and well-being, with a special focus on promoting healthier work environments, stress management and burnout prevention.

Rita Veloso

Executive member of the Board of Directors of Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António

She graduated in Psychology from the University of Porto in 2004 and completed her master’s degree at the same institution in 2020. She is currently a doctoral student at ICBAS (University of Porto), in the field of Biomedical Sciences. She attended several courses in the field of health facility management and public administration management and participated in the HOPE Exchange Program in 2016, a European exchange program for senior management.

She is currently an executive member of the Board of Directors of Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António. In 2020, she joined International Young Executive Leaders, an initiative of the International Federation of Hospitals. Member of the Health Information Management Working Group of the Portuguese Association of Hospital Administrators.

Member of the Advisory Board of the worldwide organization Women in Tech. She is Guest Professor of several executive programs and postgraduate courses. Member of the Advisory Board of the NGO “Health 4 Mozambican Children and Families”, which is dedicated to supporting and promoting maternal and child health in Mozambique.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Global Compliance: a Call for Action

Global compliance has gained importance as companies recognize the need to address sustainability, ethical, and governance-related issues. These challenges require a strategic approach, strong leadership commitment, effective governance structures, and ongoing collaboration among stakeholders.

Paulo Sousa

Associate Professor and Director of the Department of Health Strategies at the National School of Public Health - NOVA University Lisbon

Paulo Sousa is an Associate Professor and Director of the Department of Health Strategies at the National School of Public Health – NOVA University Lisbon (NSPH-NOVA). With expertise in Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, Health Policies, Global Health, and Outcomes evaluation in Cardiovascular Diseases, Paulo has coordinated national projects in Portugal and collaborated on international projects, namely in Brazil and Mozambique. Currently, he is actively involved in two European Commission-funded projects focusing on the impact of adverse events and perioperative quality and safety improvement.

Since 2020, Paulo has been the Head of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Education, Research, and Evaluation of Safety and Quality in Healthcare – NOVA

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

Health & the Challenge of Quality

This session aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of key concepts related to whole system quality, leading for quality, and the future of quality on a global scale. It will facilitate discussions on interconnected dimensions of quality, such as leadership, integration, equity, digital advancements, and environmental sustainability.

Pedro Delgado

Institute for Healthcare Improvement and Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health

Pedro oversees IHI’s portfolio of work in Latin America and Europe. Based in the United Kingdom, he has been a driving force in IHI’s global expansion. From work on improving children cancer care across 6 countries, to reducing C-sections, healthcare-acquired infections, joy in work in Brazil, the UK and several Latin American countries, to improving early years education in Chile, to improving patient safety in Portugal and mental health in London, Mr. Delgado has led the key senior relationships and design and implementation of large-scale health system improvement efforts and networks globally.

He coaches senior leaders and teams, and lectures extensively worldwide on large-scale change, patient safety, and quality improvement. He is an Instructor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, a Senior Atlantic Fellow of Health Equity and an Associate Editor of BMJ Leader. Prior to joining IHI in 2010, he held roles in hospital management and large-scale improvement leadership in the UK, and accumulated experience working in mental health in Venezuela and the UK. In October 2019, Pedro was recognized with the Julia Lima Award by Einstein Hospital in Brazil for his contributions to patient safety and quality improvement in Latin America.

Session: 30 Sept - 15:10

Universal Coverage: Myth or Reality

Governments, the private sector and civil society are three key elements of an urgent debate. We will bring together several countries, with different realities and experiences, to find answers to some of the most pressing questions.

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

Health & the Challenge of Quality

This session aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of key concepts related to whole system quality, leading for quality, and the future of quality on a global scale. It will facilitate discussions on interconnected dimensions of quality, such as leadership, integration, equity, digital advancements, and environmental sustainability.

José Artur Paiva

Director of Intensive Care Medicine Service at Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João, Porto and Associate Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto

José-Artur Paiva is the Director of Intensive Care Medicine Service at Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João, Porto and Associate Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto. He is also the Director of the National Program for Prevention of Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance at the Directorate General of Health, President of the Portuguese Board of Intensive Care Physicians and Research Coordinator of the Infection & Sepsis Group – Portugal.

He is currently an active member of the European Research and Preparedness Network for Pandemics and Emerging Infectious Diseases (EU-RESPONSE) Investigators Team, funded by the EU Horizon 2020 research and innovation program and also a member of the AMS-DRIVE Project, also EU funded, that aims to promote and maximize antimicrobial stewardship in Europe. Prof. Paiva is author of more than 200 papers, has more than 11 250 citations, h index 41 and i10 index 93 and is a reviewer for the most relevant intensive care and infectious disease journals.

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

Health & the Challenge of Quality

This session aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of key concepts related to whole system quality, leading for quality, and the future of quality on a global scale. It will facilitate discussions on interconnected dimensions of quality, such as leadership, integration, equity, digital advancements, and environmental sustainability.

Sónia Dias

Director at ENSP / NOVA

Full Professor, PhD and Aggregate in International Health from the NOVA University of Lisbon and Degree in Psychology from the University of Lisbon. She is the Coordinator of the Center for Research in Public Health. Previously, she was coordinator of the PhD in International Health at IHMT/UNL, Director of the International Public Health Unit and coordinator of the thematic line “Health Challenges of Travelers and Migrants” of the research center “Global Health and Tropical Medicine”/UNL. She works as a consultant in several international organizations, such as the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control, World Health Organization, International Organization for Migration, among others. It develops its academic activity in topics related to community health, health of vulnerable populations (including migrant populations), health promotion, disease prevention, sexual health and health and access to and use of health services

Session: 29 Sept - 12:00

Health Implementation Science

Implementation science is essential to bridge the gap between scientific evidence and policies, programs and interventions in real contexts. How to develop strategies to improve and expand existing interventions and accelerate the adoption of new scientifically proven practices? This session includes the intervention of experts and the discussion of practical cases, in order to explore strategies to identify barriers and facilitators to the implementation process.

Session: 30 Sept - 12:10

Global Health and Global Policies

National and global healthcare systems, including medical care and public healthcare services, the allocation of resources between countries and organisations, and the practical implementation of programs while solutions for the achievement of health objectives are some of the issues to be discussed. The health challenges are global!

Stefan Buttigieg

Digital Health and Health Data Consultant and Public Health Specialist

Dr Buttigieg is a Specialist in Public Health Medicine working in the Ministry for Health in Malta, Public Speaker with 50+ public speaking engagements track record and an avid content creator. He lectures at the University of Malta on the topics of Digital Health, Social Media in Healthcare and Digital Therapeutics. He is the Vice-President of the EUPHA Section on Digital Health and is a WFPHA Governing Council Member.

Dr Buttigieg is on a mission to enable Digital Health and Health Data for All ensuring that no one is left behind.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Artificial Intelligence Beyond Limits

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions are transforming the way healthcare is provided. From faster diagnostics to the discovery of new links between genetic codes to robot-assisted surgery, the use of AI in healthcare is driving medical treatment and patient experience. Is AI reinventing modern healthcare through machines that can predict, understand, learn and act? This is something worth discussing…!

Rutendo Kahari

Biomedical Researcher

Rutendo is a 20-year-old Zimbabwean aspiring biomedical researcher with an interest in emerging science as potential tools for addressing infectious and tropical diseases prevalent in Africa. She’s also an advocate for bridging the STEM divide in Africa by empowering the youth in her Zimbabwe community with coding skills, and by serving as a science communicator for global STEM organizations. Rutendo is also an incoming pre-med freshman at Baylor University and a Take Action Lab Spring’23 participant.

Session: 30 Sept - 15:10

Universal Coverage: Myth or Reality

Governments, the private sector and civil society are three key elements of an urgent debate. We will bring together several countries, with different realities and experiences, to find answers to some of the most pressing questions.

Pedro Serra Pinto

Executive Director at Fórum Saúde XXI

As a manager and lawyer, he has worked as a publisher in several health publications of the Cofina Group and in marketing in multinational pharmaceutical companies. He is also a co-author, along with Adalberto Campos Fernandes, of the book “Escolhas em Saúde”.

Session: 29 Sept - 11:30

Municipalities, Health and Proximity Forum

Health increasingly asserts itself as a global ecosystem to which the multifactorial set of sectoral policies converges and contributes. The old WHO expression – Health in all Policies clearly expresses the strategic direction that must be pursued by health systems in different countries. The ongoing demographic and epidemiological transition reinforces the importance of policy integration. Thinking globally and acting locally constitutes the structuring axis of the development of social policies and, in particular, of health policies.

The transformation of health systems in search of new answers, more adequate and adjusted to people’s needs, requires valuing proximity and, consequently, strengthening local policies. The progressive involvement of local authorities in the health ecosystem will contribute decisively to the integration and qualification of responses. This Parallel Session of the Global Health Forum aims at an open, free debate that creates ideas for the future for this new challenge that arises in terms of local and proximity policies.

Paulo Cruz

Full Professor, President of the School of Architecture, Art and Design of the University of Minho

Full Professor, President of the School of Architecture, Art and Design of the University of Minho

Full Professor of Construction and Technology at the School of Architecture, Art and Design of the University of Minho and Researcher at the Laboratory of Landscapes, Heritage and Territory (Lab2PT). He teaches and researches in the field of Structures, focusing on the articulation between Structures and Architecture. He is the author of around four hundred scientific publications and has extensive experience in participating in and coordinating research projects. Supervisor of fifteen completed doctoral theses.

President of the School of Architecture, Art and Design (2021-2023 and 2004-2011). Pro-Rector of the University of Minho for Quality of Life and Infrastructure (2017-2021). Director of Lab2PT – Laboratory of Landscapes, Heritage and Territory (2015-2017). President of the Design Institute of Guimarães (2015-…). Director of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Minho (2003-2004).

PhD in Civil Engineering from the Technical University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain (1995). Master in Structural Engineering from the University of Porto, Portugal (1991). Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Porto, Portugal (1987).

Founder and President of the “International Association of Structures and Architecture” (2016-2022). Coordinator of the organization of international congresses on this theme (ICSA2010, ICSA2013, ICSA2016, ICSA2019 and ICSA2022). Editor-in-Chief of the Journal “Architecture, Structures and Construction”, Springer, since 2021.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Architecture, Health and Wellness

As stated by the United Nations, it is obvious that our future is urban and, accordingly, for the World Health Organization that health should be prioritized in urban and territorial planning, in order to incorporate it into decision-making and thus favouring “age-friendly cities”. For the next generation of elders who wish to keep participating actively in society, shared and social spaces are crucial for both physical and mental health. Sharing and generational diversity are essential components for wellbeing, underscoring the psychosocial advantages of the community dimension. With a wide variety of collective, self-organized and participatory forms of housing, the concept of collaborative housing encompasses many forms of self-organized housing projects, created with a collective effort, in which residents have access to generous shared spaces with a variety of uses as compensation for a minimal amount of private space. The new Basic Housing Law in Portugal already provides for collaborative housing as a form of access to permanent housing, which will certainly arouse great interest to all those concerned with Architecture, Health and Wellness.

Manuel Delgado

Health Consultant

Degree in Economics (ISE, Lisbon, 1974); Post-graduation in Hospital Administration, 1981 (National School of Public Health, ENSP/Lisbon; World Health Organization Quality Assurance Course (1986) Arandjelovac, Yugoslavia; Training program “Global Healthcare 2000: Innovation in Medicine” Harvard Medical School, Boston, 2000. Positions held: Payers and Providers Director – IQVIA Portugal (integrates the companies: IMS, QUINTAILS and IASIST). Secretary of State for Health of the XXI Constitutional Government of the Portuguese Republic (2015 – 2017); Director General of IASIST, in Portugal, a multinational company dedicated to consulting in the fields of auditing and production of clinical quality indicators in health organizations and services (2010 – 2015); Chairman of the Boards of Directors of Curry Cabral (2007 – 2010) and Pulido Valente (2005 – 2007) Hospitals, both in Lisbon; Managing Director of the Capuchos e Desterro Hospital Subgroup, in Lisbon (1997/2004); Invited Assistant Professor at ENSP/Universidade Nova de Lisboa (since 1985) for the areas of Health Policies and Health Services Management. President of the Board of the Portuguese Association of Hospital Administrators – APAH (1992 – 2008). Member of the BOARD of the European Association of Hospital Managers (1998 / 2008). President of the European Association of Hospital Managers (2002-2006).

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

A New Generation of Hospitals

The structure of hospitals, their services, the complexity of the patients they treat and their performance depend to a large extent on the available resources and the degree of proximity or coordination between all. It is important to reflect on the results that hospitals present: for citizens and patients, for funders, for professionals and for the governance of these institutions. As well as about the new challenges they face.

João Manso Neto

Chief Executive Officer, Greenvolt – Energias Renováveis

He has been Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Greenvolt – Energias Renováveis since March 2021. Between 2006 and 2021, he was a member of the Executive Board of Directors of EDP, during which time he was Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of EDP Renováveis, Member of the Board of Directors of the Operador del Mercado Ibérico de Energia Polo Español (OMEL), Member of the Board of Directors of Mercado Ibérico – OMIP (Portugal) and Member of the Board of Directors of MIBGAS.

He was also, between 2003 and 2006, General Director of EDP, Energias de Portugal, Director of EDP Gestão de Produção de Energia, S.A., CEO of Hidrocantábrico and Director of the Naturgás Energia Group. His experience also extends to the banking and financial sector, having, between 1991 and 2003, held various positions in this sector.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Innovation, Environment and Sustainability

Herberto Jesus

RAM Regional Director of Health

Academic Qualifications:

  • Degree in Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine of the Universidade Clássica de Lisboa in July 1990.
  • Post-graduation in Management of Health Units from the Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences of the Portuguese Catholic University – Lisbon (2003-2005).
  • Competence in Management of Health Units by the Portuguese Medical Association (2005).
  • European MRMI Instructor Course (2019).
  • PADIS Course – Senior Management Program for Health Institutions, AESE Business School (2022).
  • Specialization course in Digital Health (European University 2023).
  • Specialization Course in Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine of Lisbon (2021-2023).

 

Positions:

  • Member of the Coordinating Group of Clinical Auditors of the Regional Health Service E.P.E (2005-2008).
  • Member of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Commission of the Central Hospital of Funchal (2006 – 2008).
  • Member of the group of promoters of the quality project within the accreditation process of the Central Hospital of Funchal – King’s Fund (2006 to 2008).
  • Clinical Risk Manager of the Health Service of the Autonomous Region of Madeira – SESARAM, EPE (2008-2014).
  • Member of the Quality and Patient Safety Committee of SESARAM (2009 – 2012).
  • Member of the Clinical Risk Committee (2010-2012).
  • Coordinator of the Training and Research Service of SESARAM (2012-2016).
  • Vice-President of the Board of Directors of the Health Service of the Autonomous Region of Madeira – SESARAM (2016).
  • Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Health Administration (2017-2020).

Session: 29 Sept - 12:00

Health Management Innovation

Andrea Lima

Executive Director at Fórum Saúde XXI

Founder and Executive Director of FÓRUM SAÚDE XXI, a Civil Society Organization, founded in 2014 with the purpose of encouraging medium and long-term sustainable policies in the field of Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Citizen Empowerment.

President of the Coordinating Council of the Setúbal District of SEDES (Association for Economic and Social Development) since its foundation on December 4, 2021.

She started her professional activity in the Pharmaceutical Industry, working for some of the most relevant multinationals in the sector and was for several years responsible for editing scientific publications in the health area.

Entrepreneur and activist, her mission is INSPIRE HEALTH AND PROTECT THE MOST VULNERABLE.

Session: 29 Sept - 09:00

Opening session

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

CEO Forum

A panel that aims to debate the ethics of responsibility for action and the fulfilment of its essential mission, in a globalized framework in which knowledge and the dependent person constitutes the scope of development and security, in order to create confidence and quality of life. The support of citizenship through health democracy will be discussed from biomedicine to insurance, from information to management and research, in a system of synergies of the potential of technology and science… For a new social contract that Global Health requires.

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Sustainable Health: towards prevention

Luís Cunha Miranda

Rheumatologist Doctor

  • Since 2015 – Graduate Assistant in Rheumatology at the Portuguese Institute of Rheumatology Lisbon (www.ipr.pt)
  • Since 2002 – Specialist in Rheumatology at the Portuguese Institute of Rheumatology (www.ipr.pt)
  • Since 2004 – Coordinator of the Rheumatology department at the CUF Alvalade XXI clinic (www.clinicacufalvalade.pt)
  • Since 2021 Responsible for the Clinical Trial Units of the Portuguese Institute of Rheumatology Lisbon (www.ipr.pt)
  • Specialist in Occupational Medicine since 2004
  • Competence in Pharmaceutical Medicine since 2015
  • Fellow of Clinical Leadership (European Academy of Clinical leadership/ UEMS/ AEMH) since December 2022
  • Member of the College of Specialty in Rheumatology of the Order of Doctors (CEROM) from 2006 to 2012 and from November 2017 to September 2023
  • 20021- 2023 – Member of the Board of the College of Competence in Pharmaceutical Medicine of the Medical Association (https://www.ordemdosmedicos.pt/ )
  • 2017-2023 Member of the Supervisory Board of the Independent Physicians Union (SIM)
  • 2018- 2020 – President of the Portuguese Society of Rheumatology (www.spreumatologia.pt)
  • 2016- 2018 – Elected President of the Portuguese Society of Rheumatology (www.spreumatologia.pt)
  • 2010 – 2012 – General Secretary of the Portuguese Society of Rheumatology
  • 2014-2016 – Ombudsman for Residents of the Portuguese Society of Rheumatology

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Health Professionals Forum

Portugal in 2048: between incapacity and proactivity – the role of health professionals in the paradigm shift

Aging is more than just the passing of time in an individual and a society, but above all it is a socio-economic challenge that has profound implications for existing and future resources.

This discussion table will be integrated by several health professionals who, due to their experience and different views, can help define how we can achieve, instead of an aging in disability and with a few years of quality life, we can propose an aging with high potential.

Tânia Gaspar

Coordinator of the Portuguese Laboratory of Healthy Work Environments

Aggregated and PhD in Psychology, PhD in Management, Master in Public Health, Specialization – Health Promotion and Prevention and Bachelor in Clinical Psychology. 

Associate Professor with Aggregation at Lusófona University of Humanities and Technologies 

Director of the Center for Psychology, Innovation and Knowledge (CPIC)/ Lusófona University of Humanities and Technologies 

President of the Aventura Social Association, ONG

Principal Investigator for Portugal and Coordinator of Zone A (Mediterranean Countries) of the Study Health Behaviour School Aged Children/ World Health Organization – https://hbsc.org/

Coordinator of the Portuguese Laboratory for Healthy Workplaces https://laboratoriopats.wixsite.com/labpats/

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

Mental Health and Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is increasingly present in the field of health, in terms of procedures, treatments and research and development. The area of mental health is no exception. 

The panel aims to reflect and promote debate on the opportunities and challenges of using artificial intelligence to promote mental health and well-being, with a special focus on promoting healthier work environments, stress management and burnout prevention.

Tamara Milagre

President of the EVITA-Hereditary Cancer Association

Tamara Hussong Milagre is the founder and president of the patient association EVITA – Cancro Hereditário (=AVOID Hereditary Cancer), supporting families affected by Hereditary Cancer Syndromes since 2011. Since 2017, she is also a European Patient Advocate Group representative at European Reference Network GENTURIS (Genetic Tumor Risk Syndromes), compromised in the thematic group about Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer HBOC and in the taskforce for Education, Training and Development.

In 2008, Tamara was working as a nurse in Lisbon when she learned that she was genetically predisposed to breast and ovarian cancer due to a BRCA1 mutation. Since then, she is studying any related subject and is actively involved in decision making processes in Portugal and Europe. She incentivized investigation of the Portuguese founder mutation BRCA2-P in partnership with the Portuguese Association of Cancer Investigation ASPIC by organizing in 2015 the International BRCA Network Congress in Lisbon, counting in the most prestigious experts worldwide. Besides countless further education, she performed in 2017 the Master Class of the European School of Oncology ESO for leading patient advocates and turned later into a Patient Expert by undergoing the EUPATI course which taught her the importance and impact of patient involvement in the research and development of medicines. She graduated in 2019 from EURORDIS Leadership School on Healthcare & Research, a capacity building program for European Patient Advocacy Groups (ePAGs) on leadership, network management healthcare and research.

Tamara is involved in the European Multi-Stakeholder Sounding Board of EFPIA Oncology Platform. She is a founder member of the working group dedicated to Hereditary Cancer Syndromes of the Portuguese Society of Oncology. She is member of several advisory boards, member of the National Cancer Hub Portugal Stakeholder Group Early Detection, a member of the advisory board of the Institute of EVIDENCE BASED HEALTH ISBE and integrates international working groups regarding metastatic breast cancer and hereditary cancer. She is a frequent invited speaker on national and international health related conferences and is in constant contact with thousands of gene carriers all over the world by being a member and counselor of several international closed groups on social media (one of which > 10.000 members.

In 2020, Tamara Milagre was issued with the Medal of Scientific Merit by the minister of research and education”

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Patient Power

This session aims to highlight the importance of a citizen-centric system by demonstrating the impact of innovative patient association initiatives that result in improvements in quality of life, care, research and decision-making processes, thus adding value to the system.

Talal Al Goufi

General Director at Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation (SCOT)

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Session: 29 Sept - 11:30

Rethinking the Innovation Pathway

How? Questioning is the best starting point to come up with answers. How to promote ideas, how to retain talent, how to receive proper training and guidance from experts, how to speed up business, how to… Rethinking the Path of Innovation is the first step in redefining the future of healthcare.

Susana Viegas

Professor and Researcher, NOVA National School of Public Health

Susana Viegas is a Professor and researcher at NOVA National School of Public Health and member of the Comprehensive Health Research Centre. She holds a Ph.D. in Public Health, a Master’s in Toxicology and Occupational Health, and a Bachelor’s in Environmental Health. Prof. Viegas specializes in teaching Environmental and Occupational Health and leads several research projects focused on occupational toxicology, exposure assessment, and risk assessment. She has authored and co-authored more than 120 scientific publications and has presented over 200 conference abstracts. In addition, she serves as a member of the ECHA’s Committee for Risk Assessment and the Scientific Committee of the European Environment Agency, specifically on the topic of Environment & Health Chemicals. From 2021 to 2022, she worked as a visiting scientist at the Monographs Programme of the International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Currently, she is a member of the Technical Advisory Group on Occupational Burden of Disease Estimation at the World Health Organization.

Session: 29 Sept - 15:10

Global Health & Climate Transition

Climate change is not just an environmental crisis but a public health emergency, given its potential to multiply physical and mental healthcare needs. It’s not just the elderly, the population experiencing economic difficulties and people with a health condition who face the greatest risk of mortality – climate change will have a major impact on global health. And the entire environmental footprint of the healthcare sector must also be taken into account.

Simon Streit

Clinically Trained Researcher at Charité Univerity Hospital in Berlin

Simon Streit is a clinically trained researcher who is currently undergoing residency training in pathology at Charité University Hospital, Berlin. Following completion of a postgraduate degree in health policy, he worked as a research officer at the London School of Economics and was part of a team that conducted a policy report commissioned to reform the organ donation and transplantation system in Greece. As part of the report, best practice country case studies (including Portugal) were conducted and a systematic framework to analyze transplant systems was developed. The report`s recommendations for Greece have been put into legislation and are currently being implemented. Alongside his studies and work as a researcher, Simon has been engaged in politics as a local politician and health policy advisor.

Session: 30 Sept - 12:10

Global Health and Global Policies

National and global healthcare systems, including medical care and public healthcare services, the allocation of resources between countries and organisations, and the practical implementation of programs while solutions for the achievement of health objectives are some of the issues to be discussed. The health challenges are global!

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

The Future of Transplantation

Transplantation is an area of medicine that has seen significant advancements in recent years, and the future of this field looks promising. With ongoing research and development, it is expected that more organs and tissues will become available for transplantation, and the success rates of these procedures will continue to improve. Additionally, advancements in technology and techniques are likely to make transplantation procedures less invasive and more efficient, reducing recovery times for patients. Overall, the future of transplantation holds great promise for those in need of life-saving procedures.

Sara Cerdas

Member of the European Parliament

Sara Cerdas is a public health physician and has been a Member of the European Parliament since 2019. She serves as a member of the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN), and is the coordinator of the S&D group in the Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic (COVI) and the Sub-Committee on Public Health (SANT). She previously held the position of Vice-Chair of the Special Committee on Combating Cancer (BECA) and served as a shadow rapporteur for the European Programme for Health “EU4Health” and the Regulation on serious cross-border threats to health. Recently, she has been appointed as a shadow rapporteur for the Regulation that will establish the European Health Data Space.

Sara Cerdas holds an MSc in Medicine from the University of Lisbon, a postgraduate degree in Travel Medicine from the New University of Lisbon, and an MSc in Public Health from the University of Umeå.

Session: 30 Sept - 14:50

Universal Coverage: Myth or Reality

Governments, the private sector and civil society are three key elements of an urgent debate. We will bring together several countries, with different realities and experiences, to find answers to some of the most pressing questions.

Salvato Trigo

President of the Fernando Pessoa Education and Culture Foundation

  • 1976-1977: Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Letters of Porto.
  • 1977-1978: Member of the Board of Directors of the Faculty of Letters of Porto.
  • 1981-2012: Professor at the Faculty of Arts of Porto (on unpaid leave since 2000).
  • 1983-1995: Founder and Director of the School of Journalism (ESJ).
  • 1984-1986: President of the Installing Committee of the Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo.
  • 1988 – Present: Founder and Chairman of the Board of the Fernando Pessoa Teaching and Culture Foundation.
  • 1994-1997: 1st President of the Board of APESP – Portuguese Association of Private Higher Education.
  • 1994-1998: President of the ATLANTIS Group of European and South American Universities for Cooperation.
  • 1994 – Present: Founder and Rector of Fernando Pessoa University.
  • 1996-2010: Vice-President of Réseau Transméditerranéen des Centres de Formation Multimédia (France). 2004-2008: President of AUNI/Rede SABIÁ – International University Association.
  • 2009-2012: Author of the project for the functional design of the Teaching Hospital of Fernando Pessoa University.
  • 2012 – Present: President of the Board of Directors of the Teaching Hospital of the University Fernando Pessoa.

Session: 30 Sept - 17:10

Health Policies: Need for a New Generation of Ideas

To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare systems, to prevent disease, to promote quality of life… there is a world of possibilities and opportunities that can be factored in in healthcare policies. The time to make the change is now!

Rui Santos Ivo

President of Infarmed - National Authority of Medicines and Health Products

Rui Santos Ivo is currently President of INFARMED – National Authority of Medicines and Health Products, I.P. (since June 2019) and an invited Associate Professor of Medicines Regulation, at the University of Lisbon Faculty of Pharmacy since 2009. He is member of the Management Board of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) since March 2016. He is the Chair of the Heads of HTA Agencies Group (HAG), since September 2021. Along the years, at the Ministry of Health in Portugal, he held various functions, namely: Vice-president of INFARMED (2016/2019), President (2014/2016) and Vice-President (2011/2014) of the Central Administration of the Health System (ACSS, IP) and he served as President (2002-2005) and vice-president (1994-2000) of INFARMED. In 2000-2002 he was Administrator at the Directorate of the EMA, in London, and in 2006-2008 in the European Commission, Pharmaceuticals Unit of the Directorate General for Enterprise and Industry, in Brussels.

He was the first Chairman of the European Union Heads of Medicines Agencies Management Group (2004/2005) and, between the years 2008 and 2011, he was Executive Director of the Portuguese Association of the Pharmaceutical Industry (APIFARMA). Rui Santos Ivo initiated his professional career as a hospital pharmacist at Lisbon Egas Moniz Hospital (today part of CHLO-Hospital Centre Lisbon West) and in 1993 he joined INFARMED, where he initiated functions at the Licensing and Inspectorate Department.

Rui Santos Ivo graduated in Pharmaceutical Sciences by the University of Lisbon in 1987. Specialist in Hospital Pharmacy by the Ministry of Health (1992) and the Pharmaceutical Society (2006) and in Pharmaceutical Regulation by the Portuguese Pharmaceutical Society (1997). Post graduate education on Health Law and Pharmaceutical Legislation (by the University of Lisbon Faculty of Law and National School of Public Health), Pharmaceutical Medicine (by the University of Basel), Regulation (by the London School of Economics and Political Science) and on Health Management (by the Portuguese Catholic University, in 2000, and by AESE Business School, in 2015). He was granted with the Almofariz Prize – Personality of the Year in the Pharmaceutical Sector (2004), recognized, in France, as European Correspondent Member of the Académie de Pharmacie (2014) and, for distinguished Services, he was awarded with Gold Medal of the Ministry of Health (2015). Under his Presidency, in 2023 INFARMED was distinguished by the President of the Portuguese Republic with the insignia of Honorary Member of the Order of the Merit.

Session: 29 Sept - 12:40

Rethinking the Innovation Pathway

How? Questioning is the best starting point to come up with answers. How to promote ideas, how to retain talent, how to receive proper training and guidance from experts, how to speed up business, how to… Rethinking the Path of Innovation is the first step in redefining the future of healthcare.

Rogério Gaspar

Director Regulation and Prequalification at World Health Organization

Rogério Gaspar from Portugal joined WHO on 6 January 2021 as the Director of Regulation and Prequalification Department. Rogério obtained his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the Catholic University of Louvain Belgium in 1991, after graduating as a pharmacist from the University of Coimbra, Portugal.

He worked as a Full Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy University of Lisbon until the end 2020, where he was Head of Department and President of the School Council. He was previously leading the Nanomedicine Drug Delivery Systems research group within the Research Institute for Medicines (iMedUL), which he cofounded in 2007), before moving in 2017 to the Institute of Bioengineering and Biosciences where he was a researcher and part of the Scientific Board until joining WHO.

His research focus, at the University of Coimbra and the University of Lisbon, was in the area of new therapeutic strategies using liposomes, polymeric biodegradable nanoparticles, and polymer therapeutics, in several therapeutic areas and more recently in the use of targeted delivery systems for combination therapy in cancer, including nucleic acids delivery, with publications in relevant journals (for reference see ORC ID 0000-0002-5950-0291.

His most recent publication was in August 2020 on “Non-biological Complex Drugs: Complex pharmaceutical in need of individual robust clinical assessment before any therapeutic equivalence decision”, published in Frontiers in Medicine (Regulatory Science).

He was a co-founder of the Master’s degree in Regulatory Science at the University of Lisbon (RAMPS), started in April 2002 and still very active, including relevant international participations.

In parallel to his academic career as a researcher, professor and holding academic responsibilities (e.g. Vice Rector and other academic duties), he had a long standing contribution in the regulation of medicines at national regional and international levels, starting at the early phase of the European Medicines Agency in 1995 (London, UK), as a Vice President of the National Medicines Committee (Portugal) and also as a member of EMA’s CPMP and quality working party (QWP).

He has also taken leadership and participation roles in different activities both at the EU-Japan MRA, training in GMPs and Quality Management System for ASEAN National Regulatory Authorities, both public and private sector in Portugal, President of the Portuguese Society of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPCF, 2016-2020) and both at the Executive Committee of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Sciences (EUFEPS, 2009-2013 and 2016-2020, including Vice-President (VP) 2011-2012 and 2018-2020) and leadership of the EUFEPS Regulatory Science Network (2010-2019) as well as VP of International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Special Interest Group (SIG) in Regulatory Science (2011-2014). Other participation in international collaboration, merging scientific domains and regulatory science, include several countries in the Americas, Africa and Europe.

Rogério was previously a member of the management board of EMA and VP of the management board at Portugal’s NRA (INFARMED). In Portugal, he was responsible for the redrawing and installation of the national Official Medicines Control Laboratory (OMCL) and lead the first ISO 9001 certification for INFARMED (Inspection and Licensing procedures). He had also a relevant participation in activities against medicines counterfeiting and from 2000-2002 lead the participation of Portuguese Medicines Regulatory Authority within the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) (UN, Vienna).

Since joining WHO he has become a member and vice-chair of the board at the Uppsala Monitoring Center (UMC), co-chair of the Regulatory Advisory Group (RAG) at the COVAX facility (ACT-Accelerator) and member of the Council of Regulators at DIA, as well as representing WHO in a diverse number of other platforms and working groups, including more recently the co-chair of working group on regulatory at the “WHO mRNA Technology Transfer Programme” as well as interim WHO focal point for the “Global Training Hub in Biomanufacturing” (joint initiative of WHO & Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Republic of Korea).

Session: 30 Sept - 12:10

Global Health and Global Policies

National and global healthcare systems, including medical care and public healthcare services, the allocation of resources between countries and organisations, and the practical implementation of programs while solutions for the achievement of health objectives are some of the issues to be discussed. The health challenges are global!

Ricardo Baptista Leite

CEO of IDAIR – The International Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence Research Collaborative, based in Geneva

  • CEO of IDAIR – The International Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence Research Collaborative, based in Geneva.
  • Founder & President of ‘UNITE Parliamentarians Network for Global Health’, a network of current and former members of parliaments, congresses and senates, present in nearly 100 countries, in partnership with the World Health Organization.
  • Chair of the ‘Global Health Policy Lab @ Charité & Harvard’, a collaborative between Charité – University Medicine Berlin (Center for Global Health) and Harvard University (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Health Systems Performance Lab).
  • Chair of the ‘Centre for Global Health’ at NOVA IMS – NOVA Information Management and Data Science School. Guest Lecturer at NOVA Medical School. Both at NOVA University Lisbon (Portugal).
  • Former Member of Parliament (Portugal, 4 terms) and former Vice President of the Social Democrats Parliamentary Board.
  • Former Vice President of the ‘Parliamentary Network on The World Bank & IMF’.
  • Opposition City Councilor of Sintra. Former Deputy Mayor of Cascais.
  • Medical Doctor trained in Infectious Diseases, with nearly a decade of clinical practice and experience in health tech at a multinational software house.
  • Post-graduate studies at multiple institutions including Johns Hopkins University, Harvard Kennedy School of Government and Harvard Medical School.
  • Former Head of Public Health at Católica University of Portugal.
  • Founder of ‘CREATING HEALTH – Research and Innovation Funding’.
  • Author of the book “A Road to the Cure – Proposals to Fix the Portuguese Health System” (PT, 2020), Main author of the book “Citizenship for Health” (PT, 2015), among other publications.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:40

Artificial Inteligence Beyond Limits

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions are transforming the way healthcare is provided. From faster diagnostics to the discovery of new links between genetic codes to robot-assisted surgery, the use of AI in healthcare is driving medical treatment and patient experience. Is AI reinventing modern healthcare through machines that can predict, understand, learn and act? This is something worth discussing…!

Pedro Reis

President of the Portuguese Diaspora Advisory Board

Pedro Reis He graduated in Business Management and Administration from Universidade Católica Portuguesa, having complemented his academic career with training at Harvard Business School (USA) in Strategic Finance (2005), at Insead (France) in AMP – Advanced Management Program (1995) – and also at Universidade Católica, in PAGE – Advanced Management Program for Executives (1994-95).

From December 2011 to April 2014, he was President of AICEP – Portugal’s Agency for Investment and Foreign Trade, assured the Executive Secretariat of the Strategic Council for the Internationalization of the Economy (CEIE). He was a member of the National Council for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, a member of the Industry Council within the Ministry of the Economy and a member of the Economic Affairs and Investment Coordination Meeting (RCAEI), coordinating the Permanent Commission for Investor Support (CPAI). He was a member of the General and Supervisory Board of Portugal Ventures and, chaired the Jury of the “More Economic Diplomacy” Award organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In 2014, he became Senior Advisor to the Executive Committee of Banco Millennium bcp, in 2015, executive director of BCP Capital, in 2017, he took over the Strategic Marketing and Business Development and, from 2019 to 2021, the Institutional Banking Department at Millennium bcp.

He is Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Portuguese Diaspora Council.

Session: 30 Sept - 10:10

Innovation Towards a Better Life

Talking about innovation is not just talking about new products or services; it’s talking about the creation and spread of new processes and methods that may lead us to new business opportunities, professions and work environments.
Better machinery, more effective equipment, environmental-friendly buildings, better software, data processing, research and development (R&D), design, intellectual property… Innovation is key to addressing profound social and global challenges and may improve our quality of life!

Pedro Ramos

Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection of RAM

Pedro Ramos was born in the parish of São Martinho, Funchal, in 1960.

Doctor-surgeon at Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital.

He was Director of the Emergency Service at Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça from 2009 until June 2016.

He was Clinical Director of the Health Service of the Autonomous Region of Madeira from June until December 28, 2016.

He was Director of the Madeira Clinical Simulation Center from 2012 to 2016.

Throughout his clinical career he acquired competence in the area of Emergency Medicine and Trauma, having developed intense training activities at a regional, national and international level.

He was a Guest Assistant at the University of Madeira from 2004 to 2016.

He was Coordinator of the Trauma Chapter of the Portuguese Society of Surgery.

He was Vice-Chair of the Military and Disaster Section of the European Surgical Trauma and Emergency Society.

International instructor in the following training areas: TEAM; ATLS; DSTC; MRMI; ETC.

On December 29, 2016, he began his duties as Regional Secretary of Health, in the XII Government of the Autonomous Region of Madeira.

On October 15, 2019, he assumed the role of the Regional Secretariat of Health and Civil Protection, in the XIII Government of the Autonomous Region of Madeira.

Session: 29 Sept - 17:10

Digital Health Trends & Tendencies

The alliance between technology and people, from healthcare professionals to users, is already there. From telemedicine to data processing, from wearable devices such as smartwatches to augmented reality in clinical settings, there is a whole world of digital health to explore.

Pedro Pereira Rodrigues

Associate Professor at FMUP and Director Data Science PhD Program

Pedro Pereira Rodrigues is an associate professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto (FMUP). He holds a PhD in Computer Science (2010) from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto. He is the founder and current director of the PhD program in Health Data Science at FMUP. He serves as the Principal Investigator of the thematic line of Health Data and Decision Sciences in Health and Information Technology at the Center for Research in Health Technologies and Services (CINTESIS). His main research areas are integrated within the Artificial Intelligence in Health (AI4Health) group of CINTESIS, focusing on computational learning and advanced modeling for clinical research and decision support.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:40

Artificial Inteligence Beyond Limits

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions are transforming the way healthcare is provided. From faster diagnostics to the discovery of new links between genetic codes to robot-assisted surgery, the use of AI in healthcare is driving medical treatment and patient experience. Is AI reinventing modern healthcare through machines that can predict, understand, learn and act? This is something worth discussing…!

Pedro Gouveia

Breast Surgeon, MedicalXR, Researcher and Futurist

MD, PhD, graduated in Medicine in 2004 at NOVA Medical School | Faculdade de Ciências Médicas (NMS|FCM), Portugal. He completed his General Surgery residency program in 2013 at Hospital de Matosinhos, after an Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Fellowship at the Paris Breast Center (2012/2013). During his residency program he has successfully designed and implemented a Walking Clinic and a Fast Track program applied for upper GI and colorectal surgery. He is a board certified breast surgeon by the European Society of Surgical Oncology since 2015. In 2021 he has received a PhD degree at Lisbon Medical School with the theme: 3D Digital Breast Cancer Surgery with Augmented Reality. Pedro is a dedicated breast specialist, designer and researcher at the Breast Unit of Champalimaud Foundation, Lisbon, Portugal since 2013. Pedro is also the Oncoplastic Breast Consortium Coordinator for Portugal since 2019 and member of the Senology Portuguese Society since 2017. He was recently selected to be a member of the European Society of Surgical Oncology Education and Training Committee (position will start at October 2022). He has authored and co-authored several papers on international journals and authored two book chapters.

Session: 30 Sept - 09:50

Innovation Towards a Better Life

Talking about innovation is not just talking about new products or services; it’s talking about the creation and spread of new processes and methods that may lead us to new business opportunities, professions and work environments.
Better machinery, more effective equipment, environmental-friendly buildings, better software, data processing, research and development (R&D), design, intellectual property… Innovation is key to addressing profound social and global challenges and may improve our quality of life!

Pedro Dominguinhos

President of the National Monitoring Committee of the PRR

Pedro Dominguinhos. He completed his PhD in Management Program in 2007 at the University of Lisbon, Master in International Economics in 1997 at the University of Lisbon and Degree in Economics in 1994 at the Lusíada University of Lisbon. He is a Coordinating Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, President of the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, Coordinating Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal and President of the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal. Has published 8 articles in specialised journals. He has written 7 book chapters and 5 books. Has organized 12 events. Participated in 3 events. Has co-supervised 1 doctoral thesis(s). Supervised 4 master’s thesis(s). Has received 1 award(s) and/or honors. He participates and/or has participated as the Principal Investigator in 1 project(s). He works in the area(s) of Social Sciences with emphasis in Economics and Management with emphasis in Management. In his professional activities he has interacted with 65 collaborator(s) in co-authorship of scientific papers. In his curriculum Vitae Science the most frequent terms in the contextualization of scientific, technological and artistic-cultural production are: Microeconomics Exercises; Training Offer; Regional Development; CACE – Business Creation Support Centres; entrepreneurship; Economics Exercises; Business Creation; .

Session: 30 Sept - 10:10

Innovation Towards a Better Life

Talking about innovation is not just talking about new products or services; it’s talking about the creation and spread of new processes and methods that may lead us to new business opportunities, professions and work environments.

Better machinery, more effective equipment, environmental-friendly buildings, better software, data processing, research and development (R&D), design, intellectual property… Innovation is key to addressing profound social and global challenges and may improve our quality of life!

Session: 29 Sept - 11:30

Municipalities, Health and Proximity Forum

Health increasingly asserts itself as a global ecosystem to which the multifactorial set of sectoral policies converges and contributes. The old WHO expression – Health in all Policies clearly expresses the strategic direction that must be pursued by health systems in different countries. The ongoing demographic and epidemiological transition reinforces the importance of policy integration. Thinking globally and acting locally constitutes the structuring axis of the development of social policies and, in particular, of health policies.

The transformation of health systems in search of new answers, more adequate and adjusted to people’s needs, requires valuing proximity and, consequently, strengthening local policies. The progressive involvement of local authorities in the health ecosystem will contribute decisively to the integration and qualification of responses. This Parallel Session of the Global Health Forum aims at an open, free debate that creates ideas for the future for this new challenge that arises in terms of local and proximity policies.

Patricia Calado

Vice-Dean for Research at NOVA Medical School

Patrícia Calado is currently the Vice-Dean for Research at NOVA Medical School (NMS). She is responsible for developing and implementing the faculty’s research strategy and operational plan, in close articulation to the Dean.

Patrícia has 20+ years of experience in the fields of life sciences and health research, R&I management, science and technology funding and policy analysis. As National Delegate for Health in Horizon 2020/Europe (2015-2022), she obtained a comprehensive understanding of European health research priorities, and strategic initiatives. Patrícia is fully aware of the national scientific and technological system and well connected with the research and innovation promotion/funding agencies in Portugal (FCT, ANI, AICIB), as former collaborator.

Patrícia has been involved in several high-level groups responsible for the implementation of key strategic health related initiatives at national level (e.g., National Strategy for Genomic Medicine, National Mirror Group for Rare Diseases, National Cancer Hub). As Board Member of AICIB, she was engaged in the definition and implementation of strategic activities towards the promotion of clinical research and biomedical innovation in Portugal.

Patrícia has a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon and a degree in Biology from the Faculty of Sciences and Technology of the University of Coimbra.

Session: 29 Sept - 12:20

Rethinking the Innovation Pathway

How? Questioning is the best starting point to come up with answers. How to promote ideas, how to retain talent, how to receive proper training and guidance from experts, how to speed up business, how to… Rethinking the Path of Innovation is the first step in redefining the future of healthcare.

Orlando Monteiro da Silva

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Session: 30 Sept - 16:30

Human Resources in Health

Mujaheed Shaikh

Professor of Health Governance at Hertie School, Berlin

Mujaheed Shaikh is Professor of Health Governance at the Hertie School. His research concentrates broadly on the field of health economics and management with a focus on health expenditures, hospital efficiency and competition, and health insurance. He also has a keen interest in policy issues related to international donor funding for diseases and health in developing countries. Mujaheed holds a doctorate in economics from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, and a Master in International health management from Imperial College, London. Prior to joining the Hertie School, Mujaheed was employed at the Health Economics and Policy Division of Vienna University of Economics and Business. He has published in top field journals and has won several international awards for his research papers, however, it is his passion for bridging the divide between policy and research by informing governance discourse through rigorous scientific evidence, which defines his spirit as a health economist.

Session: 30 Sept - 16:30

Health Policies: Need for a New Generation of Ideas

To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare systems, to prevent disease, to promote quality of life… there is a world of possibilities and opportunities that can be factored in in healthcare policies. The time to make the change is now!

Mónica Oliveira

Full Professor in the area of Decision Science and Management Engineering of IST

Mónica Oliveira is Full Professor in Decision Sciences at the Engineering and Management Department of Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon) and a researcher at the Centre for Management Studies of Instituto Superior Técnico (CEG-IST) and a research collaborator of the Institute of Biomedical Science of IST. She is the coordinator of the redeSAÚDE of the University of Lisbon, as well as coordinates the PhD Engineering and Management programme of IST, the Decision Science and Management Engineering group of CEG-IST and the Clinical Engineering specialization of the MSc Biomedical Engineering at IST. Her research interests include the development of management science models to assist policy and decision makers in health and clinical settings, with a special interest in multi-criteria value modelling using participatory processes. She has enhanced and applied management science techniques in multiple public and private organizations. She has published her research in Operations Research, Management Science, and Health Economics, Policy and Management international journals. She has been active in participating in international health projects, has been involved in advisory boards from the Portuguese Ministry of Health, and is an active member of the Portuguese Association of Health Economics and of the EURO Working Group on Operational Research Applied to Health Services. She has a Licenciatura in Economics from the University of Porto and a MSc and a PhD in Operational Research by the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Session: 29 Sept - 12:40

Rethinking the Innovation Pathway

How? Questioning is the best starting point to come up with answers. How to promote ideas, how to retain talent, how to receive proper training and guidance from experts, how to speed up business, how to… Rethinking the Path of Innovation is the first step in redefining the future of healthcare.

Session: 30 Sept - 09:30

Healthcare, Globalization and Sustainability

Globalization, health care, and sustainability are interconnected and require careful consideration to ensure the well-being of individuals and the planet.

Cooperation, equitable access to health care, and sustainable practices are essential for addressing  the health challenges in an increasingly interconnected world.

We need to promote  circular economy in One Health, to achieve a better health for humans, animals, plants and the planet.

Session 18 will address  this issues, looking at risks, benefits and drawbacks.

Miguel Pinto Luz

Deputy Mayor Câmara Municipal de Cascais

Miguel Martinez de Castro Pinto Luz is the current Deputy Mayor of Cascais/Portugal (population 230,000). Since 2005 he has held various public positions, both in central government, as Secretary of State for Infrastructure, Transport and Communications during Portugal’s XX Constitutional Government, and in his hometown, Cascais.

Miguel is currently President of the Alfredo de Sousa Foundation, Vice-President of the Tourism Board of the Lisbon region, is also President of SEDES Lisbon and member of the Board of Directors of the Inclusive Community Forum. He has a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon), he continued his academic and research career at the same school, completing a master’s in computer networks, where he also taught in several undergraduate and postgraduate courses, he currently teaches at the Nova School of Business and Economics.

He also has an MBA from AESE / IESE Business School (University of Navarra) and is currently developing a PhD in Leadership at Rotterdam School of Management (Erasmus University). His research interests include public service motivation, servant leadership and public sector governance. Miguel Pinto Luz is a weekly contributor to a national radio station. He is frequently invited to comment in the main national media. In 2021, he has launched the book ‘Voltar a Acreditar na Política’, in which he shares his strategic vision of the world, Europe and Portugal.

He has been developing a new vision for the future of cities and has already implemented successful cases in Cascais. He is internationally recognized for this work, being invited as a keynote speaker all over the world about Smart Cities.

Session: 29 Sept - 09:00

Opening Session

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Miguel Castanho

Professor at Lisbon Medical School and Group Leader at Instituto Medicina Molecular

Group leader of the Physical Biochemistry of Drugs Unit at the João Lobo Antunes Institute of Molecular Medicine, Miguel Castanho is also a full professor and director of the Department of Biochemistry at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon (UL) since 2007. He graduated in Biochemistry from the Faculty of Science of UL in 1990 and completed his PhD in Chemical Engineering at the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST). During his PhD, he was a research fellow at the Institute of Chemistry and Physics at Uppsala University, Sweden.

Between 2016 and 2017, Miguel Castanho served as the vice president of the Foundation for Science and Technology. From 2013 to 2016, he directed the M2B-PhD – Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics PhD programs, which involved collaboration between UL, IST, the University of Coimbra, and the University of Porto. Between 2011 and 2016, he held the position of deputy dean of the Faculty of Medicine at UL, and from 2009 to 2012, he served as the chair of the Portuguese Society of Biochemistry.

For his research and contributions to science communication, Miguel Castanho has received several national and international distinctions and awards, including the Leonidas Zervas Award presented by the European Peptide Society. He serves as an international ambassador for the Biochemical Society UK, the Biophysical Society US, and the European Innovation Council. The researcher has also invented four patents in the pharmaceutical field.

Session: 29 Sept - 12:40

Rethinking the Innovation Pathway

How? Questioning is the best starting point to come up with answers. How to promote ideas, how to retain talent, how to receive proper training and guidance from experts, how to speed up business, how to… Rethinking the Path of Innovation is the first step in redefining the future of healthcare.

Session: 30 Sept - 09:30

Vaccines and new frontiers of life

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Michele Cecchini

Responsible for the OECD Programme of Work on Public Health

Michele Cecchini is responsible for the OECD programme of work on Public Health including work on preventing unhealthy lifestyles and major risk factors; tackling emerging communicable diseases, with a focus on antimicrobial resistance; and assessing and providing advice on reforms to improve public health systems. His research interests include priority setting and programme evaluation of policies influencing population health, in particular concerning the health and economic assessment of public health policies across different sectors. Michele holds a position of adjunct professor in applied health economics at the School of Public Health of the University of Siena and held a visiting position at the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School in Singapore. He has also served as a temporary advisor to a number of governments and international agencies, including WHO, IARC, EC and the World Bank. After obtaining a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Genoa, Michele completed his specialist training in Public Health at the University of Siena. He also obtained a master’s degree in health policy, planning and financing from the London School of Economics and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and a PhD from Imperial College London.

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Universal Coverage: Myth or Reality

Governments, the private sector and civil society are three key elements of an urgent debate. We will bring together several countries, with different realities and experiences, to find answers to some of the most pressing questions.

Parallel Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

Mental Health & Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is increasingly present in the field of health, in terms of procedures, treatments and research and development. The area of mental health is no exception. 

The panel aims to reflect and promote debate on the opportunities and challenges of using artificial intelligence to promote mental health and well-being, with a special focus on promoting healthier work environments, stress management and burnout prevention.

Mário Figueiredo

Full Professor at IST Lisbon University

Mário A. T. Figueiredo is a Portuguese engineer, academic, and researcher. He is an IST Distinguished Professor and holds the Feedzai chair of machine learning at IST, University of Lisbon. Figueiredo’s research interests include signal and image processing, focusing on image inverse problems, along with machine learning, with a focus on statistical approaches. Additionally, he has worked on applications to medical imaging and remote sensing, and mathematical optimization applied to imaging inverse problems and machine learning.

Figueiredo began his academic career in 1994 as an assistant professor of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at IST, University of Lisbon. From 2004 to 2010, he became an associate professor there.Since then, he has been promoted to full professor and in 2019, an IST Distinguished Professor for the same department. He is also the Feedzai Professor of machine learning at the same university since 2019. Figueiredo has been a visiting scholar of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Michigan State University in 1998 and also of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin in 2005 and 2014.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:20

Artificial Inteligence Beyond Limits

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions are transforming the way healthcare is provided. From faster diagnostics to the discovery of new links between genetic codes to robot-assisted surgery, the use of AI in healthcare is driving medical treatment and patient experience. Is AI reinventing modern healthcare through machines that can predict, understand, learn and act? This is something worth discussing…!

Maria Manuel Leitão Marques

Member of the European Parliament

Maria Manuel Leitão Marques was a full professor of the faculty of economics at the University of Coimbra and was elected Member of the European Parliament in the last European elections of 2019 for the Portuguese Socialist Party. She is currently vice-chair of the International Market and Consumer Protection committee and full member of the committee on Legal Affairs and member of the delegations to both the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly and the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly. She is also a substitute member in the Women’s Rights and Gender Equality committee, as well as in the delegation to EU-Mexico Joint Parliamentary Committee. She previously served as Minister of the presidency and administrative modernisation between2015-2019 and as a secretary of state for administrative modernisation between 2007-2011.

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

Digital Health Trends & Tendencies

The alliance between technology and people, from healthcare professionals to users, is already there. From telemedicine to data processing, from wearable devices such as smartwatches to augmented reality in clinical settings, there is a whole world of digital health to explore.

Maria de Belém

Former Health Minister of Portugal

She graduated in Law from the Faculty of Law, University of Coimbra in 1972, Lawyer and Jurist, from early on she embarked on a professional career in the field of Social Affairs. She has held numerous positions over more than three decades, the last of which has been dedicated to political activity, as Minister of Health, Minister for Equality and Member of Parliament in several Legislatures. She was President of the Parliamentary Commission on Health, having developed an intense intervention that included being the proponent of several important initiatives that mark the progress of the country, such as the Parity Law and the Law on Medically Assisted Procreation or even the Law that allows the acquisition of Portuguese nationality through naturalisation, He was President of the Inquiry Commission on the situation that led to the nationalization of Banco Português de Negócios and on the inherent banking supervision, President of the World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization and President of the Socialist Party. She develops an intense action in the volunteering area, as member of the management bodies of several non-profit institutions in the Social Economy area, she integrated the General Council of Coimbra University and she is member of the Representative Assembly of several Faculties, as well as in several national and international juries, she is member of the Council of the Old Military Orders, she has been Lecturer in the country and abroad, collaborator teacher of university institutions, preface and co-author of several publications and author of multiple opinion articles in the written press. In addition to various awards and distinctions, she was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Christ by the President of the Republic in recognition of her career and in 2022 the title of Doctor Honoris Causa, by the European University

Session: 30 Sept - 11:50

Global Health and Global Policies

National and global healthcare systems, including medical care and public healthcare services, the allocation of resources between countries and organisations, and the practical implementation of programs while solutions for the achievement of health objectives are some of the issues to be discussed. The health challenges are global!

Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

Realising the Full Potential of Women's Health and Well-being

Why do women, despite taking more care of their health, have a higher prevalence of disease and rend to be seen as fragile and weak?

Join us at a study presentation that aims to awaken consciences and demystify preconceptions about women’s health.

Margarida França

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Session: 29 Sept - 16:30

A New Generation of Hospitals

Manuel Pizarro

Health Minister of Portugal

Session: 29 Sept - 09:00

Opening session

Luis Campos

President of the Portuguese Council for Health and Environment

Luís Campos, MD, MSc, FEFIM, FACP (Hon), is currently serving as the President of the Portuguese Council for Health and Environment. He is a specialist in Internal Medicine and also holds the position of commissioner of the National Health Plan for the years 2021-2030. Additionally, he serves as an expert of the Directorate-General for Health and is a member of the National Commission of Reference Centers. Moreover, he holds the prestigious position of president of the Quality of Care and Professional Affairs Committee of the European Federation of Internal Medicine.

Among his other notable previous roles, he served as the coordinator for hospital care at the Technical Support Group for the Implementation of Health Policies of the Ministry of Health. Furthermore, he was the director of the Internal Medicine and Emergency Services at the São Francisco Xavier Hospital. He also held the position of president of the Portuguese Society of Internal Medicine (SPMI) and the National Council for Quality in Health. Moreover, he has served as the national coordinator of the Electronic Health Record and the Autoimmunity Study Group of SPMI. Lastly, he acted as an advisor to the Regional Governments of Macau and Azores.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:40

Artificial Intelligence Beyond Limits

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions are transforming the way healthcare is provided. From faster diagnostics to the discovery of new links between genetic codes to robot-assisted surgery, the use of AI in healthcare is driving medical treatment and patient experience. Is AI reinventing modern healthcare through machines that can pr=-
dict, understand, learn and act? This is something worth discussing…!

Session: 29 Sept - 12:00

Health Implementation Science

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Josep Figueras

Director and Cofounder of the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies

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Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

Global Health and Global Policies

National and global healthcare systems, including medical care and public healthcare services, the allocation of resources between countries and organisations, and the practical implementation of programs while solutions for the achievement of health objectives are some of the issues to be discussed. The health challenges are global!

Jorge Moreira da Silva

UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNOPS

Mr. Moreira da Silva was formerly a Visiting Full Professor at the Faculty of Engineering of Oporto University and Adjunct Professor at the Paris School of International Affairs (Sciences Po).

He was most recently Director of the Development Co-operation Directorate of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris (2016-2022), where he successfully launched and led a restructuring of the Directorate with the objective of boosting horizontality, collaboration and co-creation. As Head of the Secretariat of the Development Assistance Committee, he anchored the formulation of new standards on development cooperation and humanitarian aid.

Before joining OECD, Mr. Moreira da Silva was the Minister for Environment, Energy and Spatial Planning of Portugal from 2013 to 2015 and Visiting Full Professor at the Lisbon University. Prior to his ministerial position, he served as Senior Environmental Finance Adviser and Programme Manager on Climate Change Innovative Finance at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) (2009-2012); Senior Adviser to the President of Portugal on Science and Environment (2006-2009); Secretary of State for Environment and Spatial Planning (2004-2005); Secretary of State for Science and Higher Education (2003-2004); and Member of the Portuguese Parliament and Member of the European Parliament (1999-2003), where he authored the legislation that created the European Union Green House Gas Emissions Trading Scheme. Mr. Moreira da Silva graduated from the University of Porto, Portugal, with a degree in electrical and computer engineering and holds a postgraduate degree in senior management from the AESE-IESE Business School, Navarra University, Spain.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:50

Global Health & Climate Transition

Climate change is not just an environmental crisis but a public health emergency, given its potential to multiply physical and mental healthcare needs. It’s not just the elderly, the population experiencing economic difficulties and people with a health condition who face the greatest risk of mortality – climate change will have a major impact on global health. And the entire environmental footprint of the healthcare sector must also be taken into account.

Francisco Goiana da Silva

Board Member of National Health Service

  • Strategic Partnerships Policy Program Manager for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at Google UK, United Kingdom (2022).
  • Chair of the initiative Health Parliament Portugal, Portugal (2021-2022).
  • Chief Strategy Officer at Startup Dioscope, Portugal (2021-2022).
  • Director of the New Business Area in Health and Wellness, Health Plans, and Insurance at SONAE MC, Portugal (2019-2021).
  • Technical Advisor to the Non-Communicable Diseases Office, Moscow, and the Quality of Care Office, Athens, World Health Organization – Europe Region (2019-2022).
  • Technical expert of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of State and Health, XXI Constitutional Government, Portugal (2015-2018).
  • Curator of the Global Shapers Lisbon Hub, World Economic Forum, Switzerland (2017).
  • Physician at Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte, Portugal (2014).

Session: 30 Sept - 17:10

Health Policies: Need for a New Generation of Ideas

To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare systems, to prevent disease, to promote quality of life… there is a world of possibilities and opportunities that can be factored in in healthcare policies. The time to make the change is now!

Fernando Araújo

Executive Director of SNS

Medical specialist in Immunohemotherapy, PhD in Medicine and postgraduate in Management. Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto. He was president of Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, between 2019 and 2022. He exercised multiple responsibilities at the level of top management in the area of health, having been Deputy Secretary of State and Health, between 2015 and 2018, and president of ARS Norte, between 2009 and 2011.

Session: 29 Sept - 09:00

Opening Dialogue

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Session: 29 Sept - 11:30

Municipalities, Health and Proximity Forum

Health increasingly asserts itself as a global ecosystem to which the multifactorial set of sectoral policies converges and contributes. The old WHO expression – Health in all Policies clearly expresses the strategic direction that must be pursued by health systems in different countries. The ongoing demographic and epidemiological transition reinforces the importance of policy integration. Thinking globally and acting locally constitutes the structuring axis of the development of social policies and, in particular, of health policies.

The transformation of health systems in search of new answers, more adequate and adjusted to people’s needs, requires valuing proximity and, consequently, strengthening local policies. The progressive involvement of local authorities in the health ecosystem will contribute decisively to the integration and qualification of responses. This Parallel Session of the Global Health Forum aims at an open, free debate that creates ideas for the future for this new challenge that arises in terms of local and proximity policies.

Ema Paulino

President of Portuguese Phamacies Association

Ema Paulino holds a degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Lisbon. Additionally, she has completed postgraduate courses in Community Pharmacy and Leadership, as well as the executive program Value Measurement for Health Care at Harvard Business School in the United States of America. 

Currently, Ema Paulino serves as the owner and technical director of a pharmacy in Almada. She is also the General Director of Ezfy, a professional movement that engages community pharmacies in the implementation of Support Programs for People Living with Disease. 

Moreover, she holds the prestigious position of President of the National Association of Pharmacies since June 2021. In this capacity, she represents ANF in several international groups and organizations, including the Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union (PGEU) and the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). 

Previously, Ema Paulino served as the Professional Secretary of the FIP and was a member of its Executive Committee and Board until September 2021. She also held the positions of Chair and Project Coordinator of the Young Pharmacists Group, member of the Programming Committee, and Secretary of the Community Pharmacy Section. 

Furthermore, she was a member of the National Board of the Order of Pharmacists between 2019 and 2021. Prior to that, she served as President of the Board of the Regional Section of the South and Autonomous Regions of the Order of Pharmacists from 2012 to 2019. She also held a position on the Board of ANF from 2003 to 2012. 

At present, Ema Paulino is an active member of the Board of Pharmaceutical Care Network Europe (PCNE), having previously served as its President from 2020 to February 2022. Additionally, she is a member of the Board of the International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG). 

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Improving the Health Workforce for a better Health System

Join top healthcare professionals in an intimate setting to explore into the critical issue of “Improving the Health Workforce for a Better Health System.” This panel will discuss actionable strategies for talent development, retention, and systemic reform. A must-attend for those committed to healthcare excellence.

Session: 30 Sept - 10:10

Innovation Towards a Better Life

Talking about innovation is not just talking about new products or services; it’s talking about the creation and spread of new processes and methods that may lead us to new business opportunities, professions and work environments.

Better machinery, more effective equipment, environmental-friendly buildings, better software, data processing, research and development (R&D), design, intellectual property… Innovation is key to addressing profound social and global challenges and may improve our quality of life!

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Sustainable Health: Towards Prevention

Cristina Vaz Almeida

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Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Health Literacy

Catarina Castro

Vice President of SEDES

Catarina Castro began her career in 2002 in London, where she specialized and earned a Master’s degree in Business Studies and Economics, focusing on investment banking and financial markets, accumulating over 15 years of professional experience. Initially, she worked as an analyst for small and medium-sized listed companies, specializing in Portugal and Spain, and contributing to these companies’ access to the capital market. This involved assisting with debt issuances and facilitating their entry into the regulated market (BVL 30, PSI20, IBEX35). 

Between 2005 and 2011, she held management and administrative positions at Banco Santander in Portugal and Brazil, where she oversaw funds totaling more than EUR 8 billion and EUR 100 billion, respectively. 

In 2013, Catarina Castro further specialized in advising and executing merger and acquisition operations within the Banking and Insurance sector in Portugal. 

Additionally, since 2020, Catarina Castro has served as an economic and financial commentator on SIC, a Portuguese television network. 

Currently, she holds the position of vice-president at SEDES, an association dedicated to economic and social development. 

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

CEO Forum

A panel that aims to debate the ethics of responsibility for action and the fulfilment of its essential mission, in a globalized framework in which knowledge and the dependent person constitutes the scope of development and security, in order to create confidence and quality of life. The support of citizenship through health democracy will be discussed from biomedicine to insurance, from information to management and research, in a system of synergies of the potential of technology and science… For a new social contract that Global Health requires.

Session: 29 Sept - 15:10

Global Health & Climate Transition

Climate change is not just an environmental crisis but a public health emergency, given its potential to multiply physical and mental healthcare needs. It’s not just the elderly, the population experiencing economic difficulties and people with a health condition who face the greatest risk of mortality – climate change will have a major impact on global health. And the entire environmental footprint of the healthcare sector must also be taken into account.

Carlos das Neves Martins

Health Manager and Consultant

Carlos das Neves Martins has an impressive background in the health area, having held numerous prominent positions:
  • President of the Regional Health Administration of the Algarve,
  • Member of the Parliamentary Health Commission of the Assembly of the Republic,
  • Secretary of State for Health,
  • President of the University Hospital Center Lisboa Norte,
  • President of the Academic Center of Medicine of Lisbon,
  • Guest Professor for several Postgraduate Courses in Health Management,
  • Chief Executive Officer of Oman International Hospital in Oman,
  • Senior Consultant at CAE Healthcare in the USA,
  • Senior Consultant for Europe at Conexa Saúde in Brazil,
  • Currently, he serves as a Senior Consultant at Glamhealth in Portugal,
  • President of the Advisory Board of the Academic Center for Biomedical Research and Training of the Algarve,
  • Associate Consultant at Technopolis Group in the UK,
  • Consultant at BIQHS, and
  • Senior Consultant at GlueIT.

Session: 30 Sept - 15:10

Universal Coverage: Myth or Reality

Governments, the private sector and civil society are three key elements of an urgent debate. We will bring together several countries, with different realities and experiences, to find answers to some of the most pressing questions.

Session: 29 Sept - 12:00

Health Management Innovation

Carlos Carreiras

Cascais Mayor

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Session: 29 Sept - 09:00

Opening Session

Carina Ferreira-Borges

Regional Advisory Alcohol, Ilicit Drugs, Prison Health | WHO Regional Office for Europe

Dr Ferreira-Borges is the Programme Manager for Alcohol, Illicit Drugs and Prison Health in WHO European Office for Prevention and Control of NCDs. She has a master’s degree in public health and a PhD in International Health. From 2006 to 2014 she oversaw the Unit for Alcohol and Substance Abuse at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, and from 2017, her work has been devoted to supporting Member States from the WHO European Region in the implementation of evidence-based, comprehensive national policies, aimed at reducing alcohol consumption. She has also authored several publications on alcohol policies and collaborated in the development of research initiatives such as “Alcohol Harm to Others”, “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)”, and more recently on “Alcohol policy impact in the Baltics”, a project funded by the US National Institutes of Health.

Session: 30 Sept - 17:10

Health Policies: Need for a New Generation of Ideas

To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare systems, to prevent disease, to promote quality of life… there is a world of possibilities and opportunities that can be factored in in healthcare policies. The time to make the change is now!

Carina Dantas

Vice-President of the European Covenant on Demographic Change

Carina Dantas has a degree in Law, is a Ph.D. candidate in Biomedical Sciences (AI ethics), and is the CEO of SHINE 2Europe with over 20 years of experience in areas related to health, social aspects, and ICT.

She is the Chair of the COST Action NET4Age-Friendly, Coordinator of the Stakeholders Network on SHAFE – Smart Healthy Age-friendly Environments, and Vice-President of the European Covenant on Demographic Change.

Carina is an evaluator/reviewer for the European Commission, Eureka, AAL, EIT Climate, and EIT Digital; Committee Member of CEN/CENELEC TC 428, Advisory and Ethics Board Member of several Horizon and AAL projects, and reviewer of ICF Journal, Geriatrics, and MDPI.

She manages several international projects such as SIRENE | Social Innovation Responsive Environments NETwork, a HORIZON Europe CSA, where she is the Project Coordinator; or RadioVal | International Clinical Validation of Radiomics Artificial Intelligence for Breast Cancer Treatment Planning, a Horizon Europe RIA where she leads WP1 – Multi-stakeholder engagement and social innovation.

Session: 29 Sept - 17:10

Digital Health Trends and Tendencies

The alliance between technology and people, from healthcare professionals to users, is already there. From telemedicine to data processing, from wearable devices such as smartwatches to augmented reality in clinical settings, there is a whole world of digital health to explore.

Bárbara Macedo

Knowledge Transfer Manager at i3S / Technology Transfer Association

Bárbara is an i3S Life Science Innovation and Knowledge Transfer Manager, responsible for innovation support and knowledge transfer of medical-based technological solutions. Bárbara specializes in identifying the market potential of health innovative ideas and establishing strategies for valuing knowledge of bench projects in the field of health and biotech.

Bárbara is also noted for having successfully achieved the coordination of health innovation contests in Life Sciences (Resolve-Health/i3S and MED.IDEAS/NORTEXCEL2020) and as Project Manager for using appropriate verification techniques to manage seed projects in terms of scope, schedule and costs. Bárbara have strong academic background to ground her work, with ten years of previous experience in scientific research (IBMC), entrepreneur skills at clinical implementation and marketing and business manager of health units (Alert Life Science Computing and Sanus Litoral). Bárbara is licensed in Pharmaceutical Sciences, has a graduate degree in Project Management and a PhD from the University of Porto in Biomedical Sciences. Bárbara consolidated her training with the Tech Transfer Leadership in Life Sciences Entrepreneurship, Barcelona School of Management – Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2019), the COHiTEC – Turning Science into Business , PBS, Porto Business School and COTEC (2017) and the Born From Knowledge program, National Innovation Agency (2017).

Session: 29 Sept - 17:10

Digital Health Trends & Tendencies

The alliance between technology and people, from healthcare professionals to users, is already there. From telemedicine to data processing, from wearable devices such as smartwatches to augmented reality in clinical settings, there is a whole world of digital health to explore.

António Vaz Carneiro

President at ISBE

  • Specialist in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical School, New York, USA, Santa Maria Hospital, and the Portuguese Medical Association.
  • Specialist in Nephrology from the University of California, San Francisco, USA, and the Portuguese Medical Association.
  • Specialist in Clinical Pharmacology, College of the Order of Physicians.
  • Full Professor (retired) at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon, where he chairs the Institute for Evidence-Based Health.
  • Scientific Consultant to the FMUL Institute of Environmental Health.
  • Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP).
  • Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC).
  • Fellow of the European Federation of Internal Medicine (FEFIM).
  • Director of Cochrane Portugal.
  • Coordinator of the Choosing Wisely Portugal (OM) program.
  • Author of more than 300 articles, book chapters, and over 500 scientific papers.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:40

Artificial Inteligence Beyond Limits

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions are transforming the way healthcare is provided. From faster diagnostics to the discovery of new links between genetic codes to robot-assisted surgery, the use of AI in healthcare is driving medical treatment and patient experience. Is AI reinventing modern healthcare through machines that can predict, understand, learn and act? This is something worth discussing…!

António Tavares

Chairman of Santa Casa da Misericórdia do Porto

 António Tavares, PhD in Political Science, Citizenship and International Relations, graduated in Law, was a deputy to the Assembly of the Republic between 1985-1991.
He was Secretary General of JSD between 1986-1988 and President of the Portuguese Association of Science and Technology Parks. He is a University Professor and director of the degree in Political Science and Electoral Studies at the Lusófona University of Porto. Author, among other works, of Political Cohabitation under the 1976 Constitution. He was awarded the Adelino Amaro da Costa Prize in 1982.
He is currently Ombudsman at Santa Casa da Misericórdia do Porto.

Session: 30 Sept - 12:10

Global Health and Global Policies

National and global healthcare systems, including medical care and public healthcare services, the allocation of resources between countries and organisations, and the practical implementation of programs while solutions for the achievement of health objectives are some of the issues to be discussed. The health challenges are global!

António Saraiva

President of National Board - Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa

Currently President of the Portuguese Red Cross, he was President of the Confederation of Portuguese Industry for 13 years.

António Saraiva is a Corporate Diplomacy specialist, Speaker, University Professor and Economic Commentator.

Session: 29 Sept - 12:10

Rethinking the Innovation Pathway

How? Questioning is the best starting point to come up with answers. How to promote ideas, how to retain talent, how to receive proper training and guidance from experts, how to speed up business, how to… Rethinking the Path of Innovation is the first step in redefining the future of healthcare.

Anne Vernez Moudon

Professor Emerita at University of Washington and Director, Urban Form Lab

Anne Vernez Moudon is Professor of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Design and Planning at the University of Washington, Seattle. She is President of the International Seminar on Urban Morphology (ISUF), an international and interdisciplinary organization of scholars and practitioners; a Faculty Associate at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, in Cambridge, MA; a Fellow of the Urban Land Institute in Washington, D.C.; and a National Advisor to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation program on Active Living Policy and Environmental Studies.

Dr. Moudon holds a B.Arch. (Honors) from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Doctor ès Science from the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale of Lausanne, Switzerland. Her work focuses on urban form analysis, land monitoring, neighborhood and street design, and non-motorized transportation. Her current research is supported by the U.S. and Washington State departments of Transportation, the Puget Sound Regional Council, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Her published works include Built for Change: Neighborhood Architecture in San Francisco (MIT Press 1986), Public Streets for Public Use (Columbia University Press 1991), and Monitoring Land Supply with Geographic Information Systems (with M. Hubner, John Wiley & Sons, 2000). She also published several monographs, such as Master-Planned Communities: Shaping Exurbs in the 1990 ( with B. Wiseman and K.J. Kim, distributed by the APA Bookstore, 1992) and Urban Design: Reshaping Our Cities (with W. Attoe, University of Washington, College of Architecture and Urban Planning, 1995).

Dr. Moudon has been an active participant in The Mayors’ Institute on City Design since 1992. She has consulted for many communities nationally and internationally to develop urban design guidelines for new construction which respect the character of the existing landscape and built environment and which support non-motorized transportation. She has worked with planning officials, design professionals, and neighborhood groups in the Puget Sound as well as in San Francisco, CA, Toronto and Montreal, Canada, Stockholm, Sweden, among others. She taught courses and conducted seminars in urban design, planning, and housing in Japan, Korea, China, Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, France, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Global Health & Climate Transition

Climate change is not just an environmental crisis but a public health emergency, given its potential to multiply physical and mental healthcare needs. It’s not just the elderly, the population experiencing economic difficulties and people with a health condition who face the greatest risk of mortality – climate change will have a major impact on global health. And the entire environmental footprint of the healthcare sector must also be taken into account.

Anne Geubelle

CEO at Prologica

With more than 25 years of CFO and Management experiences, in multicultural and international technology environment, with a successful track record in acquisition and fusion operations, I decided in 2015 to use my experience in technology, health and management to create a new business unit at Prologica focused on Healthcare through business intelligence and artificial intelligence technologies.

Today, Prologica’s core business is centered at Healthcare and with a strong and committed team with the same vision we unlock the power of data in hospitals and related healthcare organizations in order to accelerate the necessary digital transformation of the healthcare sector around the world!

Since 2018, Value-Based Healthcare has also become part of my path, focus and expertise.

After get the VBHC certified Green Belt and successfully completed the program Train the Trainer – VBHC Green Belt Track, I was invited by Dr. Fred van Eenennaam and VBHC Center Europe to be a VBHC Center Europe Ambassador on the topic Data & IT.

Session: 29 Sept - 16:50

Digital Health Trends & Tendencies

The alliance between technology and people, from healthcare professionals to users, is already there. From telemedicine to data processing, from wearable devices such as smartwatches to augmented reality in clinical settings, there is a whole world of digital health to explore.

Andrea E. Schmidt

Head of Department of Austrian National Public Health

Andrea E. Schmidt (PhD) serves as Deputy Head of Department of Health Economics and Health Systems Analysis and Senior Health Expert at the Austrian National Institute of Public Health. She is also a research associate with the UN-affiliated European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research in Vienna, where she used to work as a researcher from 2010 to 2016. She was elected as board member of the Research Network on Ageing of the European Sociological Association in September 2021. She is also part of the EU Expert Group on Health System Performance Assessment, and was a scientific advisor on informal care to the Swiss Federal Institute of Public Health (2016-2020). She obtained her Master’s in Public Policy and Human Development from Maastricht University, Netherlands (2009), and her PhD in Economics and Social Sciences from Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria (2016). She looks back at research stays at University of British Columbia, Vancouver (Canada), London School of Economics, and Stockholm University. Andrea E. Schmidt has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed articles, book chapters and policy briefs in the field of equity in access to long-term care, long-term care financing, informal carers’ support, and health systems analysis. She is a member of the scientific board and activist with the national interest group of informal carers in Austria.

Session: 29 Sept - 15:10

Global Health & Climate Transition

Climate change is not just an environmental crisis but a public health emergency, given its potential to multiply physical and mental healthcare needs. It’s not just the elderly, the population experiencing economic difficulties and people with a health condition who face the greatest risk of mortality – climate change will have a major impact on global health. And the entire environmental footprint of the healthcare sector must also be taken into account.

André Dias Pereira

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Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Ethics and Sustainability in Health

Ana Rita Martins

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Session: 29 Sept - 11:30

Architecture, Health and Wellness

Ana Paula Martins

President at North Lisbon Hospital Centre

She has been invited as a Professor for several courses at Nova Medical School, including the Medicine Integrated Master and the Postgraduation Program in Pharmaceutical Medicine, since November 2022. Additionally, she has taught at the National School of Public Health, handling Postgraduate and Master courses in 2021/2022, and at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon from 2016 to 2019.


Since September 2022, she holds the position of Invited Full Professor at the European University, where she serves as the Coordinator of Training in the Area of Health Sciences. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor with Aggregation at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Lisbon until August 2022, after which she took unpaid leave until 2025. During her tenure, she performed various roles, including being the coordinator of the Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance Educational program, an assistant in Public Health, and a co-coordinator of the Master in Regulation and Evaluation of Medicines and Health Products. Moreover, she was a member of the Coordination Council of IMED UL (Institute of Medicines Research of Lisbon University), and she supervised dozens of theses and research projects in the field of Pharmacoepidemiology, focusing on Methodological approaches for Benefit-Risk evaluation of Pharmaceuticals-Safety and Effectiveness. She also served as the coordinator of several PhD courses, such as “Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacoepidemiology research in Drug Life Cycle” and “Effectiveness and comparative effectiveness research in Drug Life Cycle.” Her scholarly contributions include more than 50 scientific articles published in International Scientific Journals and book chapters.

Furthermore, she actively participated in various administrative roles. She served as a Member of the School Council between 2018 and 2020. From October 2020 to September 2021, she held the position of sub-Director of the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Lisbon and was part of the Management Council. Prior to that, she was the Coordinator of the Pharmacovigilance Unit of Lisbon, Setúbal, and Santarém from 2015 to 2021. Moreover, she held the prestigious position of President of the Institute of Evidence-Based Health (ISBE) from 2019 to 2021. The ISBE is a private non-profit association dedicated to producing high-quality evidence to support decision-making in health policies, founded in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Lisbon, Patients’ Associations, APIFARMA, National Association of Pharmacies, and the Portuguese Association for Private Hospitalization. Her previous roles also include Director of the Pharmacy Department of the National Association of Pharmacies, where she served from October 1, 1994, to August 30, 2006. Additionally, she was the Director of CEFAR (Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Outcomes Research), whose creation she coordinated in 2004.

Between July 2014 and October 2015, she was responsible for external relations at the National Association of Pharmacies, where she played a key role in mediating negotiations between Pharmacies and the Government for the implementation of paid pharmaceutical services within the scope of the NHS service portfolio.
Notably, she held the prestigious position of President of the Order of Pharmacists from February 2016 to February 2022. In this capacity, she assumed the representation of the institution, managed human resources, and handled financial and patrimonial matters of the OF, with delegations in Lisbon, Porto, and Coimbra. As President, she chaired the Management Council of the Order, alongside the 3 Presidents of the Regional Sections. Previously, she served as the Secretary General of the Order of Pharmacists from 1989 to 1992, with executive responsibility for the internal management of the Order, as well as coordination and alignment of technical and professional services in the 3 Delegations at the national level and Representation in the Autonomous Regions.

Session: 30 Sept - 17:10

Health Policies: Need for a New Generation of Ideas

To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare systems, to prevent disease, to promote quality of life… there is a world of possibilities and opportunities that can be factored in in healthcare policies. The time to make the change is now!

Ana França

Former National Transplant Coordinator for Organs, Tissues, and Cells at the Portuguese Institute of Blood and Transplantation

Experienced Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & national health care service. Skilled in Emergency Medicine, Healthcare Management, Healthcare, Clinical Research, and Medical Education. Strong consulting professional with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) focused in Medicine from Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Lisboa.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

The Future of Transplantation

Transplantation is an area of medicine that has seen significant advancements in recent years, and the future of this field looks promising. With ongoing research and development, it is expected that more organs and tissues will become available for transplantation, and the success rates of these procedures will continue to improve. Additionally, advancements in technology and techniques are likely to make transplantation procedures less invasive and more efficient, reducing recovery times for patients. Overall, the future of transplantation holds great promise for those in need of life-saving procedures.

Álvaro Beleza

President of the Coordinating Council, SEDES

Currently Director of the Blood Service at CHLN/Hospital de Santa Maria Clinical
Professor of Transfusion Medicine, Faculty of Medicine,University of Lisbon/Hospital of Santa Maria
Degree in Medicine Faculty of Medicine University of Porto (1987)
Specialist Immuno-Hemotherapy University Hospital of Coimbra (1996)
Clinical Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon HSM
Vice-President of the South Regional Council of the Portuguese Medical Association (2007-2010)
National Secretary of the Socialist Party responsible for Health (November 2011/November 2014)
Health Studies Cabinet Coordinator/LIIP of the PS (2011/2014)
President Coordinating Council of SEDES-Association for Development Economic and Social since 2018.

Session: 30 Sept - 12:10

Global Health and Global Policies

National and global healthcare systems, including medical care and public healthcare services, the allocation of resources between countries and organisations, and the practical implementation of programs while solutions for the achievement of health objectives are some of the issues to be discussed. The health challenges are global!

Alfonso Vegara

Founder and Honorary President of Fundacion Metropoli Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Alfonso Vegara has a PhD in City and Regional Planning and degrees in Architecture, Economics, and Sociology. He was President of ISOCARP, the International Society of City and Regional Planners, which has members in over 70 countries. He is a Fellow and Trustee of the Eisenhower Fellowships, and since 2005, he is Honorary Consul General of Singapore in Madrid.

Alfonso Vegara has been lecturing Urbanism at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid, Universidad de Navarra, and Universidad CEU San Pablo. He was also a visiting scholar at the School of Design of the University of Pennsylvania and Advisor of ETH Zurich Polytechnic.

His ideas and projects have been disseminated through more than 30 books and International Conferences in Europe, The United States, Latin America, Asia, Australia, and Africa. His projects have been awarded prizes by The United Nations, The European Union, The European Council of Spatial Planners, Architects´ Associations, Entrepreneurial Associations, Cities, and National Governments. Among these awards is the “Rey Jaime I “prize, given by the King of Spain to recognize Alfonso Vegara’s contribution to the fields of Urbanism and Sustainability. He has also been awarded in three occasions with the prestigious “European Award of Planning” for his work in Euskal Hiria, The Basque city region and the design of the eco-city of Sarriguren in Navarra. He’s member of the Jury of the “Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize” and current President of the jury at the “European Regional and Urban Planning Awards”. He’s been advisor for more than 15 years to the Government of Singapore, as well as of various cities around the world, including: Yokohama, Mexico DF, Bilbao, Buenos Aires, Kuala Lumpur, Sao Paulo, Casablanca, Moscow and Medellin.

Alfonso Vegara is the Founder and Honorary President of Fundacion Metropoli, an international center of excellence dedicated to research, design, and innovation in cities around the world. Fundacion Metropoli has an alliance with Microsoft in order to work in different cities of the world at the intersection between Territory and Technology. In 2016 he ended the direction of the project “Caribe & Santanderes Diamond in Colombia” which has been awarded by the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona as the “Innovative Idea Award of 2015”.

The focus of Alfonso Vegara’s work is to promote strategic values of cities and their future opportunities in a complex and interrelated world. His ideas and projects are presented in the books he has written: “Territorios Inteligentes” and the recently “Supercities. The Intelligence of Territory”; this last publication received the Gerd Albers Award for best book of 2016 by ISOCARP.

Session: 30 Sept - 9:30

Innovation Towards a Better Life

Talking about innovation is not just talking about new products or services; it’s talking about the creation and spread of new processes and methods that may lead us to new business opportunities, professions and work environments.

Better machinery, more effective equipment, environmental-friendly buildings, better software, data processing, research and development (R&D), design, intellectual property… Innovation is key to addressing profound social and global challenges and may improve our quality of life!

Alexandra Bento

Professional Society of Portuguese Nutritionists

Academic education
  • PhD in Food Consumption Sciences from the Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences of the University of Porto
  • Master in Food Innovation from the Catholic University of Portugal
  • Post-Graduation in Health Management by Católica Porto Business School
  • Degree in Nutrition Sciences from the Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences of the University of Porto

 

Relevant positions

  • Chairman of the Order of Nutritionists (2012 to date)
  • President of the Installing Committee of the Order of Nutritionists (2011 – 2012)
  • President of the Portuguese Association of Nutritionists (1998 – 2011)

 

Professional activity

  • Senior Advisor in the career of Senior Health Technician at the National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge
  • Invited Professor at the School of Biotechnology at the Catholic University of Portugal and at the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the NOVA University of Lisbon

Session: 30 Sept - 09:30

Nutrition and Health

Nutrition is crucial in life expectancy, but also in years of healthy life. The advancement of science takes us into a new era of nutrition with decisive contributions to the sustainability of the health system and the food system. What are we waiting for to act?

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Sustainable Health: Towards Prevention

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Maria do Céu Machado

President of Lisbon Medical Sciences Society

Full Professor of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon, President of the Society of Medical Sciences, the Astra-Zéneca Foundation, and the Association of Friends of Hospital Santa Maria. She was a member of the National Ethics Council for Life Sciences, the General and Scientific Council of FMUL, President of INFARMED, and the South Disciplinary Council OM. Additionally, she served as Vice-President of the National Health Council, High Commissioner for Health, Clinical Director of CHLN, and Hospital Fernando Fonseca, as well as Director of the Pediatrics Departments of both hospitals.

She has been honored with two Bial Clinical Medicine Awards, the Amélia de Mello Quality Award, and has authored 11 books and 183 publications. Some of her distinctions include being appointed as a Grand Officer of the Order of Merit, receiving the Gold Medal of the Ministry of Health, the Merit of the Order of Physicians, and the Career Award of the Portuguese Society of Pediatrics.

Session: 29 Sept - 17:10

Digital Health Trends & Tendencies

The alliance between technology and people, from healthcare professionals to users, is already there. From telemedicine to data processing, from wearable devices such as smartwatches to augmented reality in clinical settings, there is a whole world of digital health to explore.

Parallel Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Digital Health and Personalized Care

In a global context, digital health can help bridge gaps in healthcare access and resources, particularly in underserved or remote areas. Nevertheless, answers are still needed. Are digital health and personalized care a reality for everyone or do they exacerbate inequalities? Do they  add value to health institutions’ management? What is the role of pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics? And what are the main ethical issues raised?

Adalberto Campos Fernandes

Chairman of the Global Health Forum
Former Minister of Health of Portugal

Professor at the National School of Public Health at the University Nova from Lisbon. Minister of Health of the XXI Constitutional Government (2015-2018). PhD in Health Administration from the University of Lisbon. Integrates the Research Center in Public Health (CISP) of NOVA ENSP and the Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC) at NOVA University. Integrates the Regional Director’s Advisory Council NCD of the European Region of WHO. President of the General Assembly of the Institute of Health Based on Evidence. Vice President of the School Board of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon. Academic Member of the National Academy of Medicine of Portugal. integrates several National and International Scientific Associations.

Vaccines and new frontiers of life

In a world where emerging diseases continually threaten our global health, a new chapter is being written in the history of vaccines. The parallel session, “Vaccines and New Frontiers of Life,” explores the intricate interaction between science, innovation, and public health as we face unprecedented challenges. This parallel session delves into the rapid development of vaccines to combat the ever-evolving landscape of infectious diseases. From the groundbreaking mRNA technology utilized in COVID-19 vaccines to the tireless efforts of researchers and healthcare professionals on the front lines, we face the extraordinary endeavors of our time. However, with these breakthroughs comes controversy. “Vaccines and New Frontiers of Life” aims to debate the skepticism and misinformation surrounding vaccines, highlighting the importance of science-based decision-making and the battle against vaccine hesitancy. It highlights the voices of experts dedicated to dispelling myths and ensuring the public understands the significance of vaccination in safeguarding our collective well-being. As the world grapples with the ongoing challenges of emerging diseases, this session takes viewers on a journey through the triumphs, trials, and triumphs again in the realm of vaccines. It invites all the participants to reflect on vaccines’ critical role in our modern society and underscores the need for global cooperation in the face of these relentless threats. In this parallel session of the Global Heal Forum, we would like to explore the nexus between science, ethics, and public health, contributing to a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the relentless pursuit of solutions to safeguard our future in an ever-changing world.

As novas fronteiras da Medicina Laboratorial

O futuro da medicina laboratorial já começou e assenta em significativos avanços tecnológicos que nos permitem ultrapassar novas fronteiras no domínio do diagnóstico. A genómica é o principal suporte do novo paradigma médico conhecido como Medicina de Precisão ou Medicina Personalizada, em que a definição do diagnóstico molecular de cada doente determina a terapêutica específica e individualizada para cada um. A oncogenómica, disciplina fundamental para o diagnóstico e tratamento de doenças oncológicas hereditárias ou adquiridas, é uma das áreas que mais beneficia e beneficiará deste avanço laboratorial.

Da mesma forma, a proteómica abriu novas fronteiras no diagnóstico laboratorial da Doença de Alzheimer (DA) no sangue periférico, numa fase muito precoce, confirmando as mais ligeiras suspeitas clínicas, mesmo quando outro tipo de exames nada revela ou é demasiado invasivo. Considerando a possibilidade da eficácia de novos medicamentos, já existentes ou em desenvolvimento, actuarem nas fases muito iniciais desta forma de demência, impedindo a sua evolução, urge a utilização de novos testes que permitam, no sangue periférico, medir determinadas proteínas, com altíssima sensibilidade e especificidade fazendo precocemente o diagnóstico da DA permitindo atuar eficazmente nesta doença, ultrapassando uma nova fronteira não só na medicina laboratorial mas, mais especificamente, na neurologia.

Data Science e a Interoperabilidade dos Dados

Data Science e interoperabilidade cobrem o cerne do desenvolvimento de tecnologia para a saúde. É a estrada de informação que abre caminho para a inovação. Os dados das organizações de saúde podem ajudar a melhorar o diagnóstico, novos tratamentos, atendimento ao paciente e serviços gerais. Iremos discutir em que ponto estamos nos dias de hoje e como podemos acelerar a adoção de tecnologia suportada por data science e pela interoperabilidade.

Cuidados Domiciliários: Novos Desafios e Oportunidades

Levar os cuidados de saúde a casa permite melhorar a experiência do cliente em termos do conforto pessoal, mas também no plano da segurança e da qualidade clínica, designadamente pela redução de eventos adversos evitáveis.

A hospitalização domiciliária à escala do SNS português está a revelar-se uma resposta essencial para a redução da demora média hospitalar, permitindo libertar meios e recursos que impulsionam a melhoria do acesso e dos tempos de resposta.

Os cuidados em casa constituem uma oportunidade de mercado substancial para os diferentes operadores dos setores público, privado e social, e uma excelente iniciativa para a criação de maior valor para todos os stakeholders do setor.

Fórum dos CEO

Esta sessão paralela visa melhorar a colaboração entre os stakeholders no sistema de saúde, incluindo entidades oficiais, prestadores de cuidados de saúde, indústria e cidadãos questão crucial para melhorar o acesso e a qualidade dos cuidados. O principal objetivo é estabelecer canais de comunicação entre todas as partes interessadas para facilitar a partilha de informações e a colaboração. Nesta sessão, procura-se uma visão partilhada que defina objetivos comuns para o sistema de saúde. Esses objetivos devem ter como prioridades o acesso, a eficiência e a qualidade dos cuidados para todos os cidadãos. O Forum discutirá a importância do alinhamento de políticas, regulamentos e incentivos com o objetivo geral de melhorar o acesso e a qualidade dos cuidados de saúde através da promoção de políticas que promovam a inovação e a eficiência. Este Fórum debaterá, igualmente, a importância da interoperabilidade e da partilha de dados entre prestadores de cuidados de saúde, entidades pagadoras e parceiros da indústria permitindo uma compreensão mais abrangente das necessidades dos cidadãos e dos resultados dos cuidados de saúde. O debate também deverá ser centrado na adoção de tecnologias de saúde, como a saúde digital para melhorar a coordenação e a acessibilidade dos cuidados. Também será discutida a importância da implementação de incentivos baseados no desempenho para que os prestadores de cuidados de saúde e as organizações promovam cuidados de saúde de alta qualidade e melhores resultados para os utentes. Em síntese, esta sessão paralela tem como objetivo incentivar os esforços de parceria que se concentram na inovação e na melhoria dos cuidados de saúde, uma vez que melhorar a colaboração entre as partes interessadas no sistema de saúde é um processo contínuo que requer compromisso, flexibilidade e uma abordagem centrada no cidadão. Trabalhando em conjunto e implementando estas estratégias, será possível fazer progressos significativos na melhoria do acesso e da qualidade dos cuidados de saúde para todos os cidadãos.

Innovation Promoting Inclusion: Hearing Health What’s the Future.

Is a symposium that will explore the future of hearing health. The symposium aims to promote innovation, inclusion, and accessibility in hearing healthcare. The symposium will feature experts in the field of audiology, hearing technology, and public health. They will discuss the latest research, technologies, and policies related to hearing health. 

The symposium will also provide a platform for networking and collaboration among professionals, researchers, and advocates in the field.

Health & the Challenge of Quality

This session aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of key concepts related to whole system quality, leading for quality, and the future of quality on a global scale. It will facilitate discussions on interconnected dimensions of quality, such as leadership, integration, equity, digital advancements, and environmental sustainability.

Realising the Full Potential of Women’s Health and Well-being

Why do women, despite taking more care of their health, have a higher prevalence of disease and rend to be seen as fragile and weak?

Join us at a study presentation that aims to awaken consciences and demystify preconceptions about women’s health.

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Isabel Furtado

Administradora do Grupo TMG

Licenciada em Economia pela Universidade de Manchester, UK.

Administradora do Grupo TMG.  CEO da TMG Automotive e Administradora da HaMinGi, parceria industrial na China. 

Presidente da COTEC Portugal até 2022, atualmente membro da direção. Vice presidente da ATP. Presidente do Conselho da Administração do CEIIA, membro do Conselho Curadores da Universidade do Minho e do Governing Committee do MIT- Portugal.

Sessão: 29 Setembro - 10:00

Inovação, Ambiente e Sustentabilidade

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Sessão: 30 Setembro - 11:30

Fórum dos CEO

Um painel que visa debater a ética da responsabilidade para a ação e cumprimento da sua missão essencial, no quadro globalizado em que o saber e a pessoa dependente constitui o escopo do desenvolvimento e da segurança, para criar confiança e qualidade de vida. O sustentáculo da cidadania pela democracia sanitária vai discutir-se da biomedicina aos seguros, da informação à gestão e investigação, num sistema de sinergias das potencialidades da tecnologia e ciência… Para um novo contrato social que a Saúde Global impõe.

Isabel Furtado

Administrator of the TMG Group

Graduated in Economics from the University of Manchester, UK.

Administrator of the TMG Group. CEO of TMG Automotive and Administrator of HaMinGi, an industrial partnership in China.

President of COTEC Portugal until 2022, currently member of the board. Vice president of ATP. President of the Board of Directors of CEIIA, member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Minho and of the Governing Committee of MIT-Portugal.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Innovation, Environment and Sustainability

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Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

CEO's Forum

A panel that aims to debate the ethics of responsibility for action and the fulfilment of its essential mission, in a globalized framework in which knowledge and the dependent person constitutes the scope of development and security, in order to create confidence and quality of life. The support of citizenship through health democracy will be discussed from biomedicine to insurance, from information to management and research, in a system of synergies of the potential of technology and science… For a new social contract that Global Health requires.

Joana Ascensão

Jornalista

Porto, Portugal · Jornalista · Expresso; ex jornalista do Observador,

Reportagem expresso 11/08/23 “O amor de dois casais levou a um raro transplante internacional de rins

18/01/2023 — A jornalista Joana Ascensão, do semanário Expresso, venceu o Grande Prémio Jornalismo Jovem, com a reportagem “Filhos Únicos da Terra”.

14/11/2022 O segundo premio da Sociedade Portuguesa de Psiquiatria e Saúde Mental foi concedido à reportagem “O Cancro não tem Sexo” da jornalista Joana Ascensão (Expresso). 

02/12/2019 Renascença, Prémio Nacional de Jornalismo de Inovação, categoria de Audiovisual, com a reportagem “Os incêndios matam abelhas. Isso afeta-nos mais do que pensa”.

Sessão: 29 Setembro - 14:30

O Futuro da Transplantação

O transplante é uma área da medicina que teve avanços significativos nos últimos anos, e apresenta um  promissor. Com a pesquisa e desenvolvimento em curso, espera-se que mais órgãos e tecidos fiquem disponíveis para transplante, e as taxas de sucesso desses procedimentos continuem a melhorar. Além disso, é provável que os avanços na tecnologia e nas técnicas tornem os procedimentos de transplante menos invasivos e mais eficientes, reduzindo o tempo de recuperação dos doentes. No geral, o futuro do transplante é uma grande promessa para aqueles que precisam de procedimentos que salvam vidas.

Joana Ascensão

Journalist

Porto, Portugal · Journalist · Express; former Observer journalist,

Report express 11/08/23 “The love of two couples led to a rare international kidney transplant

18/01/2023 — Journalist Joana Ascensão, from the weekly Expresso, won the Grande Prêmio Jornalismo Jovem, with the report “Filhos Únicos da Terra”.

11/14/2022 The second prize of the Portuguese Society of Psychiatry and Mental Health was awarded to the report “Cancro não tem Sexo” by journalist Joana Ascensão (Expresso).

12/02/2019 Renascença, National Prize for Innovation Journalism, Audiovisual category, with the report “Fires kill bees. It affects us more than you think”.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

The Future of Transplantation

Transplantation is an area of medicine that has seen significant advancements in recent years, and the future of this field looks promising. With ongoing research and development, it is expected that more organs and tissues will become available for transplantation, and the success rates of these procedures will continue to improve. Additionally, advancements in technology and techniques are likely to make transplantation procedures less invasive and more efficient, reducing recovery times for patients. Overall, the future of transplantation holds great promise for those in need of life-saving procedures.

Isabel Vaz

CEO Luz Saúde

É licenciada em Engenharia Química pelo Instituto Superior Técnico (1990) e tem um Master of Business and Administration (MBA) pela Universidade Nova de Lisboa (1994). Após a licenciatura, iniciou a sua vida profissional como investigadora no Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica (IBET). Foi Engenheira de Projeto Fabril no Grupo Atral Cipan. Em 1992, ingressou na McKinsey, empresa de consultadoria estratégica de alta direção, onde foi senior consultant durante sete anos, participando em projectos essencialmente na área da banca e seguros. Desde 1999, é Presidente da Comissão Executiva do Grupo Luz Saúde, liderando mais de 13 mil colaboradores em 30 unidades de saúde, entre as quais o Hospital da Luz, em Lisboa. Desde 2012, o Grupo que lidera gere também, em regime de Parceria Público-Privada, um hospital público – o Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, em Loures. Foi membro do Conselho de Faculdade da Nova School of Business and Economics da Universidade Nova de Lisboa. E membro do International Advisory Board do The Lisbon MBA, da mesma Faculdade. Foi ainda membro do Conselho Geral da Universidade de Lisboa. Nos últimos anos, tem realizado regularmente conferências sobre gestão em saúde, liderança, recursos humanos e sustentabilidade financeira dos sistemas de saúde, a convite de diversas universidades e outras instituições. Em 2015, recebeu o prémio do Jornal de Negócios «Excellens Oeconomics», como melhor gestora do ano em Portugal. Em 2017, recebeu o Prémio Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo 2017, atribuído pelo Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) a antigas alunas que se distinguiram no seu percurso profissional e social.

Sessão: 30 Setembro - 11:30

Fórum dos CEO

Um painel que visa debater a ética da responsabilidade para a ação e cumprimento da sua missão essencial, no quadro globalizado em que o saber e a pessoa dependente constitui o escopo do desenvolvimento e da segurança, para criar confiança e qualidade de vida. O sustentáculo da cidadania pela democracia sanitária vai discutir-se da biomedicina aos seguros, da informação à gestão e investigação, num sistema de sinergias das potencialidades da tecnologia e ciência… Para um novo contrato social que a Saúde Global impõe.

Isabel Vaz

CEO Luz Saúde

She holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico (1990) and a Master of Business and Administration (MBA) from Universidade Nova de Lisboa (1994). After graduation, she began her professional life as a researcher at the Institute of Experimental and Technological Biology (IBET). She was a Factory Project Engineer at Grupo Atral Cipan. In 1992, he joined McKinsey, a senior management strategic consulting firm, where he was a senior consultant for seven years, participating in projects mainly in the area of banking and insurance. Since 1999, he has been Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Luz Saúde Group, leading more than 13,000 employees in 30 health units, including the Hospital da Luz in Lisbon. Since 2012, the Group he leads also manages, under a Public-Private Partnership, a public hospital – the Beatriz Ângelo Hospital, in Loures. He was a member of the Faculty Council of the Nova School of Business and Economics of the Universidade Nova de Lisboa. He is a member of the International Advisory Board of The Lisbon MBA, from the same Faculty. He was also a member of the General Council of the University of Lisbon. In recent years, it has regularly held conferences on health management, leadership, human resources, and financial sustainability of health systems, at the invitation of several universities and other institutions. In 2015, she received the award of the Jornal de Negócios «Excellens Oeconomics», as the best manager of the year in Portugal. In 2017, she received the Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo 2017 Prize, awarded by Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) to former students who have distinguished themselves in their professional and social career.

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

CEO's Forum

A panel that aims to debate the ethics of responsibility for action and the fulfilment of its essential mission, in a globalized framework in which knowledge and the dependent person constitutes the scope of development and security, in order to create confidence and quality of life. The support of citizenship through health democracy will be discussed from biomedicine to insurance, from information to management and research, in a system of synergies of the potential of technology and science… For a new social contract that Global Health requires.

Joana Barbosa

Partner at Return on Ideas

She is dedicated to the production and dissemination of knowledge about consumers and citizens produced by Return on Ideas, including the SAÚDES project, by Médis, in whose investigations she has been involved. She takes charge of investigations, research, editing & information design.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Realising the Full Potential of Women's Health and Well-being

Joana Barbosa

Partner at Return on Ideas

Dedica-se à produção e disseminação de conhecimento sobre consumidores e cidadãos produzido pela Return on Ideas, incluindo o projecto SAÚDES, da Médis, em cujas investigações tem estado envolvida. Assume a direcção de investigações, research, edição & design de informação.

Sessão: 29 Setembro - 14:30

Entender todo o potencial da saúde e bem-estar da mulher

Ricardo Valente

City Councilor for Economy, Employment and Entrepreneurship and City Councilor for Finance, Economic Activities and Inspectorate.

Ricardo Valente is City Councilor for Economy, Employment and Entrepreneurship and City Councilor for Finance, Economic Activities and Inspectorate. He is Board Member of Porto Vivo – Porto Urban Rehabilitation Society.

Mr. Valente is also a professor at the School of Economics and Management of the University of Porto and at PBS – Porto Business School.

Ricardo Valente was City Councilor for Economy, Tourism and Commerce and City Councilor for European Funds (2017 – 2021), City Councilor for Economic and Social Development (2016 – 2017), and Non-executive City Councilor (2013 – 2016). He was also the President of Porto Convention & Visitors Bureau (2018 – 2020), President of the Board of GO Porto – Municipal Management and Works Company (2016 – 2017), and Member of the National Bidding Commission for the Relocation of the European Medicines agency (2017).

From 1992 to 2016, Mr. Valente worked in risk management consulting, capital markets (as director and board member of brokerage firms), asset management (as CEO of one of the largest independent asset management firms in Portugal), investment banking (as member of the board of a bank), and was also an investment consultant.

Mr. Valente has a Master’s degree in finance and a MBA in finance from the Catholic University of Lisbon, and a degree in Economics from the University of Porto.

Mr. Valente is the author of several books on risk management.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

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Gisela Lameira

Architect and researcher at the Centre for Studies in Architecture and Urbanism of the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto

Gisela Lameira (Viseu, 1978) is an architect and a contract researcher at the Centre for Studies in Architecture and Urbanism of the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto (FAUP–CEAU, Portugal), and holds a PhD in architecture from FAUP (2017). Her research interests include the study of architecture and urban theory and history, specifically the genesis and transformation of multifamily housing. She worked as a research fellow on the FCT project “Mapping Public Housing: A Critical Review of the State‐Subsidised Residential Architecture in Portugal (1910–1974),” hosted by FAUP/ CEAU [P2020-PTDC/CPC-HAT/1688/2014], and is currently undertaking research for the research projects “Ageing in Place/Architecture4Ageing”and “Housing Think Tank: knowledge integration on multi-family residential buildings” (HoTT),” at FAUP. Between 2019 and 2022 he taught History of Contemporary Architecture at FAUP. Her scientific production is available at: https://www.cienciavitae.pt/portal/en/D214-D455-B6B2.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Architecture, Health and Wellness

As stated by the United Nations, it is obvious that our future is urban and, accordingly, for the World Health Organization that health should be prioritized in urban and territorial planning, in order to incorporate it into decision-making and thus favouring “age-friendly cities”. For the next generation of elders who wish to keep participating actively in society, shared and social spaces are crucial for both physical and mental health. Sharing and generational diversity are essential components for wellbeing, underscoring the psychosocial advantages of the community dimension. With a wide variety of collective, self-organized and participatory forms of housing, the concept of collaborative housing encompasses many forms of self-organized housing projects, created with a collective effort, in which residents have access to generous shared spaces with a variety of uses as compensation for a minimal amount of private space. The new Basic Housing Law in Portugal already provides for collaborative housing as a form of access to permanent housing, which will certainly arouse great interest to all those concerned with Architecture, Health and Wellness.

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João Breda

Diretor do Gabinete de Atenas da OMS para a Segurança e Qualidade dos Cuidados de Saúde & Conselheiro Especial do Diretor Regional da OMS

Dr. João Breda é Diretor do Gabinete de Atenas da OMS para a Segurança e Qualidade dos Cuidados de Saúde e Conselheiro Especial do Diretor Regional da OMS para a criação de Gabinetes Sub-Regionais.

Antes de se mudar para a Grécia, João Breda assumiu cargos de liderança da OMS em Copenhaga (Dinamarca) durante sete anos e em Moscovo (Federação Russa) durante quatro anos. O recém-criado Centro de Excelência de Atenas tem como objetivo melhorar a segurança e qualidade dos cuidados de saúde dos doentes a nível nacional, visando reduzir desigualdades ao promover a liderança e inovação na saúde.


Até 2021, dirigiu o Gabinete Europeu da OMS para a Prevenção e Controlo das Doenças Não Transmissíveis (DNT), parte integrante do Gabinete Regional da OMS para a Europa. Lançado em 2014, este Gabinete é um marco importante no compromisso de combater as DNT na Região Europeia da OMS. Liderado pelo Dr. Breda, o Gabinete das DNT prestou apoio a 53 Estados-Membros da Região Europeia da OMS, com abordagens específicas a nível da população, com o objetivo de assegurar uma redução do risco de DNT e a descida global da mortalidade prematura. Em 2019, a equipa que liderava recebeu o Prémio de Excelência atribuído por Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Diretor-Geral da OMS, que reconhece o contributo excecional para a Organização, com ganhos e conquistas tangíveis.


João Breda tem um doutoramento em Ciências do Consumo Alimentar e Nutrição pela Universidade do Porto, um master em Gestão pela EU Business School de Barcelona, um master em Saúde Pública e uma licenciatura em Ciências da Nutrição.

Sessão: 30 Setembro - 16:50

Políticas de Saúde: a Urgência de Novas Ideias

Para melhorar a eficiência e eficácia dos sistemas de saúde, para prevenir doenças, promover a qualidade de vida… há um mundo de possibilidades e oportunidades que podem ser consideradas nas políticas de saúde. O momento de fazer a mudança é agora!

Sessão: 30 Setembro - 9:30

A nutrição é determinante na esperança de vida, mas também nos anos de vida saudável. O avanço da ciência transporta-nos para uma nova era da nutrição com decisivos contributos para a sustentabilidade do sistema de saúde e do sistema alimentar. De que estamos à espera para agir?

Carlos Carreiras

Presidente da Câmara Municipal de Cascais

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Sessão: 29 Setembro - 09:00

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João Breda

Head of the WHO Athens Quality of Care and Patient Safety Office & SPECIAL ADVISER for the WHO Regional Director

Dr João Breda is the Head of the new Athens Quality of Care Office and Special Adviser of WHO Regional Director for the establishment of Sub-Regional Offices. Before moving to Greece João has been posted in WHO Senior Positions in Copenhagen (Denmark) for seven years and Moscow (Russian Federation) for four years. The newly established Athens Centre of Excellence aims to improve quality of care and patient safety at country level and focusing on reducing inequalities while promoting health innovation and leadership.
Until 2021 he Headed the WHO European Office for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD Office), which is an integral part of the WHO Regional Office for Europe. Launched in 2014, the NCD Office marked an important milestone in the commitment made to combatting NCDs in the WHO European Region. Led by Dr Breda, the NCD Office provided support to 53 Member States in the WHO European Region based on population-level, targeted approaches to ensure a reduction in NCD risk, an overall decline in premature mortality. In 2019, the team he was leading was given an Award of Excellence announced by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, which acknowledges the exceptional contribution to the Organization, tangible gains, and achievements.
Dr João Breda is a PhD in Food Consumption & Nutritional Sciences by Porto University, a Master of Business Administration by the EU Business School in Barcelona, a Master’s in Public Health and initially graduated in Nutritional Sciences.

Session: 30 Sept - 16:50

Health Policies: Need for a New Generation of Ideas

To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare systems, to prevent disease, to promote quality of life… there is a world of possibilities and opportunities that can be factored in in healthcare policies. The time to make the change is now!

Session: 30 Sept - 9:30

Nutrition & Health

Nutrition is crucial in life expectancy, but also in years of healthy life. The advancement of science takes us into a new era of nutrition with decisive contributions to the sustainability of the health system and the food system. What are we waiting for to act?