Sobre

Missão, Valores e Visão

A Cultura do ABC CoLAB

Missão

A nossa missão é desenvolver soluções inovadoras que promovam a saúde e a longevidade, transformando descobertas científicas em produtos de valor e intervenções de elevado impacto para a sociedade.

A Nossa Visão

Tornar-nos uma referência mundial nas áreas do envelhecimento e da longevidade, promovendo avanços na ciência, tecnologia e medicina para garantir o acesso equitativo a melhores condições de saúde e bem-estar para todos.

Our Values

Inovação com Propósito

Impulsionar avanços inovadores que se traduzam em soluções com impacto significativo.

Excelência e Integridade

Manter os mais elevados padrões de investigação, responsabilidade e confiança.

Colaboração para Gerar Impacto

Construir parcerias sólidas que promovam a cocriação de soluções transformadoras.

Transformação Digital Orientada por Dados

Possibilitar intervenções personalizadas e uma melhor tomada de decisões nas áreas da saúde e dos cuidados sociais.

Abordagem Integrada

Adotar uma perspetiva holística para melhorar a qualidade de vida.

Inclusão, Sustentabilidade e Bem-Estar ao Longo da Vida

Promover a participação da comunidade, a literacia em saúde, a integração social e os cuidados preventivos ao longo da vida.

Conheça a Nossa Equipa

O ABC CoLAB – Ageing Better conta com uma equipa multidisciplinar dedicada a impulsionar a inovação e a desenvolver soluções de impacto, baseadas em evidência científica, que estabelecem a ligação entre a investigação e a sua aplicação prática.

 

Joana Apolónio
Joana Apolónio

President of the Board

Bibiana Ferreira
Bibiana Ferreira

Vice-President of the Board

Sara Ramos
Sara Ramos

Vice-President of the Board

Filomena Pereira
Filomena Pereira

Member of the Board

João Pinho
João Pinho

Member of the Board

Miguel Castelo-Branco
Miguel Castelo-Branco

Member of the Board

Nuno Leitão
Nuno Leitão

Member of the Board

Clévio Nóbrega
Clévio Nóbrega

President of the General Assembly

Mónica Fernandes
Mónica Fernandes

Secretary of the General Assembly

Juan Correia
Juan Correia

President of the Fiscal Council

Bernardo Teixeira
Bernardo Teixeira

Member of the Fiscal Council

Raul Fernandes
Raul Fernandes

Member of the Fiscal Council

Soraia Barão
Soraia Barão

CSO | CIO

Sabrina Jorge
Sabrina Jorge

Business Developer

Susana Apolónio
Susana Apolónio

Communications Manager

Andreia Ganhão
Andreia Ganhão

Financial Manager

Beatriz Afonso
Beatriz Afonso

Psychology

Célia Aveleira
Célia Aveleira

Ageing Biology

Cristina Pedro
Cristina Pedro

Wellness Tourism

David Brito
David Brito

Neuroscience

Filipa Esteves
Filipa Esteves

Disease Mechanisms

Helena Mocho
Helena Mocho

Psychology

Nádia Silva
Nádia Silva

Biomedicine

Ricardo Leitão
Ricardo Leitão

Neuroscience

Soraia Barão
Soraia Barão

Neuroscience

Tânia Aires
Tânia Aires

Microbiology

Tomas Ondrejcak
Tomas Ondrejcak

Data Science

André Gabriel
André Gabriel

Molecular Biology

Beatriz Martins
Beatriz Martins

Microbiology

Rebekah Koppenol
Rebekah Koppenol

Gene Therapy

Andreia Ganhão
Andreia Ganhão

Financial Manager

Carolina Silvestre
Carolina Silvestre

Human Resources Manager

Daniela Santos
Daniela Santos

Project Manager | Pre Award

David Correia
David Correia

Administrative Technician

Hugo Martins
Hugo Martins

Project Manager | Post Award

Sabrina Jorge
Sabrina Jorge

Business Developer

Susana Apolónio
Susana Apolónio

Communications Manager

Alexandra Matos
Alexandra Matos

PhD Student | FCT Non-Academic Environment

Anita Ferreira
Anita Ferreira

PhD Student | FCT Non-Academic Environment

Bernardo Estevam
Bernardo Estevam

PhD Student | FCT Non-Academic Environment

Candida Cardoso
Cândida Cardoso

PhD Student | FCT Non-Academic Environment

Daniel Pestana
Daniel Pestana

PhD Student | FCT Non-Academic Environment

Isabel Matos
Isabel Matos

PhD Student | FCT Non-Academic Environment

Joana Rodrigues
Joana Nobre Rodrigues

PhD Student | FCT Non-Academic Environment

Mariana Teixeira

PhD Student | FCT Non-Academic Environment

Vera Marques
Vera Marques

PhD Student | FCT Non-Academic Environment

Viktor Gala
Viktor Gala

PhD Student | FCT Non-Academic Environment

Xavier Jorge
Xavier Jorge

PhD Student | FCT Non-Academic Environment

Parceiros Fundadores

O ABC CoLAB é um ecossistema de inovação único, baseado no modelo da tripla hélice, que reúne o meio académico, o setor empresarial, o governo e os cidadãos.

 

Academia

Empresas

Administração Pública

Parcerias

Regulamentos e Relatórios

Regulamento de Bolsas de Investigação 2026

Soraia Barão

Soraia Barão

CSO | CIO
Neuroscience Researcher

PhD in Biomedical Sciences and expert in Neuroscience. Research focused on how cerebral cortex development shapes neuronal function and vulnerability.

Sabrina Jorge

Sabrina Jorge

Business Developer

Translational research & operations expert, connecting science and industry to drive cross-disciplinary innovation in longevity and healthcare.

Susana Apolónio

Susana Apolónio

Communications Manager

Communications Specialist with solid experience in project dissemination, event organization, and partnership development.

Andreia Ganhão

Andreia Ganhão

Financial Manager

Financial Manager with a background in accounting, tax and consulting, focused on organizational efficiency and financial sustainability.

Beatriz Afonso

Beatriz Afonso

Specialist in Psychology

Psychologist dedicated to health promotion, healthy ageing, and the development of solutions that foster healthier and more supportive workplaces.

Célia Aveleira

Célia Aveleira

Ageing Biology Researcher

PhD in Biomedical Sciences and expert in Ageing Biology. Research focused on cellular senescence and strategies to promote healthy ageing.

Cristina Pedro

Cristina Pedro

Wellness Tourism Researcher

PhD in Tourism, researcher and creator of Holisticscape, bridging science and spa expertise to advance wellness and longevity.

David Brito

David Brito

Neuroscience Researcher

PhD in Biology, specializing in Neuroscience. His work investigates neurodegeneration in genetic disorders and aging to identify new therapeutic targets and biomarkers.

Filipa Esteves

Filipa Esteves

Disease Mechanisms Researcher

PhD in Mechanisms of Disease and Regenerative Medicine, researching genetics, molecular and computational biology, stem cells and neurodegeneration.

Helena Mocho

Helena Mocho

Specialist in Psychology

PhD in Psychology, committed to research and evidence generation in the fields of well-being, quality of life, and healthy ageing.

Nádia Silva

Nádia Silva

Biomedicine Researcher

Biomedical researcher dedicated to studying the determinants of healthy ageing and women’s health.

Ricardo Leitão

Ricardo Leitão

Neuroscience Researcher

Translational neuroscientist studying the blood–brain barrier, neuroinflammation and neurovascular dysfunction. 

Tânia Aires

Tânia Aires

Microbiology Researcher

PhD in Biological Sciences, specialising in microbiomes and high-throughput sequencing, with interests in microbiomes as health indicators and marine biotechnological solutions for healthy ageing.

Tomas Ondrejcak

Tomas Ondrejcak

Data Scientist

Neuroscientist with over 20 years of biomedical research experience serving as a Data Scientist at ABC CoLAB, leveraging advanced analytics to drive digital health and longevity solutions.

André Gabriel

André Gabriel

Lab Technician

PhD candidate in Biomedical Sciences with an MSc in Molecular and Cell Biology, experienced in non-coding RNAs in cardiovascular disease.

Beatriz Martins

Beatriz Martins

Lab Technician

Microbiology MSc with experience in research and clinical diagnosis, interested in translating scientific knowledge into health innovation.

Rebekah Koppenol

Rebekah Koppenol

Lab Technician

PhD in Biomedical Sciences with expertise in CRISPR technology and stem cell models. Interested in neuroscience, gene therapy & translational research.

Carolina Silvestre

Carolina Silvestre

Human Resources Manager

HR Manager focused on structuring processes, managing the employee lifecycle, and aligning the team with organizational strategy. 

Daniela Santos

Daniela Santos

Project Manager | Pre award

With a PhD in Mechanisms of Disease and Regenerative Medicine, channeling her experience in research into new funding opportunities and outreach.

David Correia

David Correia

Administrative Technician

Administrative Technician with extensive experience in management, finance and web development.

Hugo Martins

Hugo Martins

Project Manager | Post award

Project Manager at ABC CoLAB, with a background in Healthcare Management, focused on R&D projects, EU funding, financial management and risk analysis.