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08 Jul, 2025
10h00
António de Almeida Santos Auditorium, Portuguese Parliament, Lisbon

SHARP Initiative | Road to Innovation: Pathways to Expand Access to Cellular Therapies

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The event "Road to Innovation: Pathways to Expand Access to Cellular Therapies" will take place on July 8th at the António de Almeida Santos Auditorium in the Portuguese Parliament, Lisbon, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Organized by the NOVA Center for Global Health (NCGH) from NOVA IMS, this event is part of a think tank initiative that has brought together experts from various healthcare fields to reflect on the future of CAR-T cell therapy in Portugal.

During this event, the SHARP Initiative’s findings will be presented, highlighting the potential of emerging health technologies and the role of cellular therapies. Additionally, key challenges and opportunities will be discussed, along with priority actions to ensure a balance between innovation and the sustainability of the National Health Service (SNS).

We look forward to your participation in this important discussion on the future of cellular therapies in Portugal.

Disclaimer: The SHARP Think Tank Initiative was financially supported by Gilead Sciences.

Program

10:00 - 10:30 | Participant Reception & Welcome Coffee

10:30 - 10:40 | Opening Session

  • José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, President of the portuguese Parliament*

10:40 - 10:45 | Keynote Speech "Accelerating Innovation: The Potential of New Health Technologies and the Role of Cellular Therapies"

  • Ricardo Baptista Leite, Chairman of the NOVA Center for Global Health

10:45 - 11:15 | Presentation of SHARP Initiative Results

  • Henrique Lopes, Director of the NOVA Center for Global Health
  • Laura Moura, Deputy Director of the NOVA Center for Global Health

11:15 - 12:00 | Panel Discussion "Cellular Therapies in Perspective: Challenges and Opportunities"

  • Xavier Barreto, President of the Portuguese Association of Hospital Administrators*
  • Maria Gomes da Silva, Hematologist at IPO Lisboa
  • Tomás Lamas, Founder of the Batazu Foundation
  • Manuel Abecasis, Hematologist and President of the Portuguese Association Against Leukemia

12:00 - 12:50 | Panel Discussion "Sustainability and Innovation in the NHS: What Are the Key Priorities?"

  • Representatives of the Parliamentary Parties*

12:50 - 13:00 | Closing Session

  • Ana Paula Martins, Minister of Health

*To be confirmed

Registration Form

Participation in this event is free, but prior registration is required by filling out this form.

Location

This event will take place at the António de Almeida Santos Auditorium, in the Portuguese Parliament, Lisbon