Buenos Aires, September 21, 2025 – Daphne Lab®, a pioneer in biospectrophotometry and global leader in third-generation BioMetaTests® since 2003, together with Free Farma, exclusive distributor for Spain and Latin America, participated in the XI International Biomedical Congress on Autism and Neurodevelopmental Challenges – BioActitud 2025, held in Buenos Aires (Argentina) from September 19 to 21.
The congress brought together leading international experts in integrative medicine, neuroscience, microbiota, nutrition, and complementary therapies, with the shared mission of improving the quality of life of individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.
Organized by the Bioabordajes del Autismo Foundation, in collaboration with Actitud (Peru) and Alianza BioHealth (USA), the event received academic endorsement from LINCA, CIMMA, and AIU, underscoring its high scientific and professional caliber.
Daphne Lab® and FreeFarma Latin America: Science with Conscience
Dr. Elizabeth Portugal, CEO of FreeFarma South America, represented Daphne Lab® and FreeFarma in an environment fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on biomedicine, nutrigenomics, and integrative health.
Accompanied by Dr. Margaret Pineda and Dr. Bernarda de la Cruz, Dr. Portugal participated in strategic international cooperation meetings that paved the way for the expansion of Daphne Lab®’s BioMetaTests® in the Dominican Republic, strengthening a growing network of professionals and partner laboratories across Latin America.
“We share a common vision: to make science with conscience, without borders, to promote preventive health and support the families who need it most.”
— Dr. Elizabeth Portugal, CEO FreeFarma LATAM
Dr. Luigi Di Vaia, founder of Daphne Lab®, stated:
“For years, our research has been dedicated to improving the quality of life of patients affected by autism spectrum disorders and degenerative diseases. Today, with the new Neurocare protocols integrated with the BioMetaTest, now even more precise and targeted for these conditions, we are taking another important step forward. We are confident that, in the coming years, our discoveries and applications will continue to expand worldwide, helping to ensure a better life for everyone.”
Scientific Innovation and Collaborative Networking
Throughout BioActitud 2025, key themes shaping the future of integrative health were discussed, including:
- Neuroscience: new research on brain function in autism;
- Microbiota and the gut–brain axis in neurodevelopment;
- Nutrition and food selectivity;
- Immunology and PANDAS/PANS;
- Interdisciplinary therapies to enhance quality of life.
Distinguished speakers from Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay, Venezuela, Peru, and the Dominican Republic included Mar Alonso, Cecilia Fernández, Graciela Varela, Yesenia Serrano, Paula Mendive, Neomar Semprún, Idelsa Polanco, and Alejandra Álvarez, a member of the FreeFarma Latin America interdisciplinary team.
A Conscious and Collaborative Scientific Network
Daphne Lab® and FreeFarma Latin America reaffirmed their commitment to fostering interdisciplinary teams of physicians, nutritionists, biochemists, and therapists, united by a common mission: to prevent, support, and personalize health through a biomedical and humanistic approach.
This synergy continues to strengthen partnerships among institutions across Latin America and the Caribbean, promoting an international scientific network grounded in cooperation, ethics, and innovation.
A Commitment Beyond Borders
Participation in BioActitud 2025 marks a significant milestone in the global expansion of the Daphne Lab® culture, which promotes research and the application of BioMetaTests® as essential tools for preventive and personalized medicine.
With the motto “Science, innovation, and human commitment in the service of integrative health,” Daphne Lab® and FreeFarma Latin America continue to champion a conscious, ethical, and community-driven science that transcends borders.
Press Contacts
Daphne Lab®
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Daphne Lab Contact: Massimo Casanova – Commercial Director
Free Farma Contact: Dr. Elizabeth Portugal – CEO FreeFarma LATAM
