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P-BIO \u2013 Portuguese Bioindustry Association \u2013 recently held its General Assembly at the Pal\u00e1cio Flor da Murta in Pa\u00e7o de Arcos (Oeiras), where the new governing bodies for the 2026\u20132028 term were elected and took office. “Biocant \u2013 Technology Transfer Association” remains on P-Bio\u2019s governing bodies, serving on the Supervisory Board through its executive director, Carlos Fernandes, while the presidency of the Board of Directors is now assumed by a strategic partner of the association, Biocant Park S.A., in the person of its Director of Innovation and Ecosystem Development, Joana Branco.
\nThe newly elected governing bodies are as follows:<\/p>\n

Board of Directors:<\/strong>
\n\u25cf Chair: Joana Branco (Biocant Park)
\n\u25cf Vice Chair: Nuno Silv\u00e9rio (Merck)
\n\u25cf Treasurer: B\u00e1rbara Gomes (AccelBio)
\n\u25cf Members: Andreia Afonso (Deifil) and Lu\u00edsa Cruz (MicroHarvest)<\/p>\n

General Assembly Board:<\/strong>
\n\u25cf Chair: Sim\u00e3o Soares (SilicoLife)
\n\u25cf Vice Chair: M\u00f3nica Ventosa (Pfizer)
\n\u25cf Secretary: S\u00e9rgio Sim\u00f5es (Luzitin)<\/p>\n

Supervisory Board:<\/strong>
\n\u25cf Chair: Ricardo Perdig\u00e3o Henriques (Biovance)
\n\u25cf Members: Carlos Fernandes (Biocant Association) and Ana Cust\u00f3dio (Vector B2B)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The new composition of the governing bodies reflects the diversity of Portugal\u2019s biotechnology ecosystem, bringing together representatives from technology parks, major pharmaceutical multinationals, growing portuguese companies, and leading academic spin-offs. P-BIO represents more than 45 entities in the life sciences sector in Portugal, ranging from biotech startups and SMEs to multinational pharmaceutical companies, technology parks, and research institutions. The association\u2019s mission is to promote the competitive development of the Portuguese biotechnology industry and position it as a European leader in innovation in the fields of health, sustainable agriculture, and industrial biotechnology.<\/p>\n

About P-BIO<\/strong>
\nP-BIO \u2013 Portuguese Bioindustry Association represents the life sciences and biotechnology industry in Portugal, advocating for policies that support innovation, investment, and market access for biotechnology companies. P-BIO connects researchers, companies, and policymakers to strengthen Portugal\u2019s position in the global bioeconomy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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