LS4FUTURE Academia & Industry Innovation Exchange

It is with great pleasure that LS4FUTURE invites you to the LS4FUTURE Academia & Industry Innovation Exchange.

LS4FUTURE Academia & Industry Innovation Exchange

27 November

9.30 am – 6.00 pm

@ LEAP Amoreiras (Lisbon)

This one-day event will be dedicated to strengthening collaboration between researchers and professionals from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

This initiative reflects LS4FUTURE’s commitment to advancing frontier life sciences research and promoting research translation and innovation through stronger ties with industry and other societal stakeholders.

The programme is designed to foster dialogue, networking, and strategic reflection on how to accelerate innovation and create impact through collaborative research.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Opening Session – Academia–Industry Collaboration: Challenges and Opportunities
Featuring perspectives from Balça Mardin (Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany), Sílvia Garcia (ANI), Dr. Anabela Isidro (National Delegate for Health in Horizon Europe), and Carina Santos (Strategic Alliance Executive at Cancer Research Horizons – UK).
Case Studies – Empowering Innovation through Collaborative Research
Presentations from academia and industry showcasing successful partnerships and their outcomes. Isabel Rocha (Vice-Rector of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa and Principal Investigator at ITQB NOVA), Miguel Duarte Toscano (Senior Scientific Manager – Novo Nordisk Foundation), Laura Monteiro (Senior R&D Project Manager – A4F | Algae for Future)
Parallel Sessions
🔹 AMA – “Science Careers in Industry”: an informal session for PhD students and postdocs to talk directly with professionals working in pharma, biotech, consultancy, and entrepreneurship.
🔹 Roundtable – “Discussing a Roadmap for Collaboration”: an open discussion between academia leaders and industry representatives on practical next steps to enhance cooperation. Moderated by José Antão (Head of Public Innovation Policy Management at ANI).
Networking & Closing Session
An informal Coffee, Cheese & Wine moment to encourage new connections and collaboration opportunities.

WHY ATTEND?

For Group Leaders: an opportunity to connect directly with industry representatives, exchange ideas, and shape future collaboration strategies.
For Junior Researchers: a chance to explore career paths beyond academia, learn from professionals, and expand their innovation network.

REGISTRATION

Registrations are open for members of the LS4FUTURE research community through this link: Register here.
Professionals from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors are also very welcome — please contact us at ls4future@ls4future.pt for more information.

🕓 Registration deadline: November 4th, 2025

Find more information at the dedicated website: https://www.ls4future.pt/academia-industry-innovation-exchange/

We’re looking forward to an inspiring day of dialogue, collaboration, and shared innovation!

The Associate Laboratory LS4FUTURE is supported by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT, Portugal) through the funding LA/P/0087/2020 (DOI 10.54499/LA/P/0087/2020).

The Associated Laboratory LS4FUTURE is supported by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT, Portugal) through the funding LA/P/0087/2020.