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July 10th, 2025 9:00

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12:00pm, 10th July 2025

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Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa, R. da Torre d'Água Lote 4.11 1.B, Vilamoura, 8125-615 Quarteira, Portugal

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Portugal

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IPBN Algarve Event | Healthcare & Wellness in the Algarve: Highlighting Excellence & Research

The IPBN is delighted to announce our next event, organised with the help of IPBN Member Elaine Godley and in partnership with Algarve Care Services (ACS) on Thursday July 10 from 9h to 12h30 at the Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa.

We are pleased to invite our members and guests to a dynamic morning event exploring the intersection of healthcare, wellness, and innovation in the Algarve.

This special session will spotlight leading professionals and pioneering institutions that are helping position the region as a center of excellence in medical research, holistic health, and wellness solutions.

From cutting-edge biomedical research to the transformative role of AI in healthcare, and from nutrition and lifestyle medicine to community-based care and physiotherapy, this event brings together thought leaders and practitioners committed to improving quality of life in meaningful, measurable ways. 

As always, there will be plenty of chances to network and exchange ideas. 

Special thank you to Kelly Dugmore, Business Owner of Algarve Care Services for sponsoring this event and make it possible. 

Algarve Care Services (ACS) are an award winning company that provides care support services to the English Speaking community living in or visiting the Algarve.Established since 2017, ACS offers both social care and nursing services in the comfort of your home or accommodation.

July 10 - Healthcare & Wellness in the Algarve - Highlighting Excellence & Research in the region 

0900  Registration and welcome coffee and networking

0930  Keynote Statement - Joana Apolónio, Researcher & Scientific Project Manager at Algarve Biomedical Center (ABC) about The Algarve Biomedical Centre Research Institute Mission and why they are at the forefront of understanding the aging process

0945  Panel 1 - A conversation about preventing Illness and disease with:

• Joana Apolónio, Researcher & Scientific Project Manager at Algarve Biomedical Center
• IPBN member Elaine Godley, Founder DISCPlus Academy and Perfect Health HUB
• Sally Turner, a natural nutritionist who will bring a wealth of knowledge and passion for using food as medicine.
• The conversation will be moderated by Sharon Farrell, Chair of the IPBN Algarve & Partner at Blevins Franks

1015  Panel 2 - A conversation about how AI & technology can help managing symptoms & reversing poor health with:

• Dr. Vânia Roberto, CEO & CIO at ABC CoLab
• Dr. Nuno Mourão, Medical Doctor & Research Physician
• IPBN member Carlos Justino, Algarve TEC Hub, AI Adoption & Strategic Growth Advisor 

1045  Coffee break

1115   Wellness & Wellbeing - Some case studies – All confirmed

• IPBN member Sarah Campbell from SC Movement Clinic, a Chartered Physiotherapist and expert in exercise programmes including advice & education in pain management and exercise therapy
• IPBN member and sponsor of the event Kelly Dugmore,  Algarve Care Services, an award winning company that offers both social care and nursing services in the comfort of your home or accommodation in the Algarve.
• IPBN member Hilton Vilamoura 7 Seven Spa

1200  Networking

1230  End

REGISTER TODAY.
The event is open to members and non members and is free of charge

IMPORTANT - You are all nvited after the conference to an Exclusive Medical Emergency Training Session designed to enhance life-saving skills and foster collaboration between our organizations to take place the same day July 10, from 17h to 19h, at the Centro de Simulação e Formação Cirúrgica by ABC in Loulé. Find all the details here, where you will be able to register. 

This training session will cover essential topics such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) usage, recovery position techniques, airway obstruction management, and both adult and pediatric BLS.

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