Luís Portela MD

Chairman

BIAL Foundation

Luís Portela MD

He is the Chairman of the BIAL Foundation and author of nine books in Portuguese and one in English, namely “The science of spirit: Parapsychology, enlightenment and evolution” (2020).

He holds a degree in Medicine from the University of Porto (Portugal) and was awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa by the Faculty of Medicine of Cadiz (Spain), as well as by the Universities of Porto, Coimbra, and Lisbon (Portugal). He was honored with three State decorations: Commander of the Order of Merit, Grand Cross of the Order of Merit, and Grand Cross of the Order of Public Instruction. Among other awards, he was distinguished with the “Louisiana State University Neuroscience Award” (USA) and was elected an Honorary Member of the Parapsychological Association, an affiliated organization of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

He worked as a Medical practitioner and Professor. He resigned from his medical and academic career to pursue business management, dedicating himself to the family’s pharmaceutical company, BIAL, where he served as CEO (1979 - 2011) and Chairman (2011 - 2021). He has served as President of the Health Cluster Portugal (2008-2017) and President of the General Council of the University of Porto (2009-2013), Vice-President of Fundação de Serralves (2001-2008), and Board Member of COTEC (2006-2012).

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Ep. 1 | SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY

How is Science, which has historically focused on materiality, investigating phenomena like telepathy, psychokinesis, and mediumship? Discover the promising results of Parapsychology that challenge our understanding of the brain and the world.

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Ep. 2 | TELEPATHY

How can we explain those uncanny moments when we think of someone, and they reach out to us by phone or message at that exact time? Can university researchers demonstrate a connection between two individual consciousnesses, separated by hundreds or thousands of miles?

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Ep. 3 | CLAIRVOYANCE AND PRECOGNITION

Is it possible to capture events happening miles away or foresee the future? Discover how the CIA investigated and used psychic abilities, such as clairvoyance and precognition, for espionage during the Cold War. Delve into the findings of more recent studies as well.

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Ep. 4 | MACRO-PSYCHOKINESIS

Can objects be moved or influenced solely by the power of the mind? Are the poltergeist cases depicted in movies more than just fiction? Uncover the scientific research and theories behind these astonishing phenomena.

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Learn more about the BIAL Foundation

A reference in supporting scientific research.

Over the years, the BIAL Foundation has developed a close relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and then worldwide. Today, it is a renowned institution, particularly in Neuroscience and Parapsychology research, aiming to stimulate new research that benefits people by enhancing health and reaching new levels of knowledge.

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Luís Portela MD

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