About Us
Empowering Healthcare Innovation Through Partnership and Expertise
Who We Are
Dupal Medical pioneers innovative medical device solutions that enhance healthcare outcomes. Driven by a commitment to real-world impact and technical excellence, we turn both client and in-house concepts into market-ready products. Specializing in emergency care, we are dedicated to solutions that simplify procedures, elevate patient care, and improve quality of life.
Lorraine Duarte is the CEO of Dupal Medical and an entrepreneur that has successfully grown a new company from the ground up, Dupal UK, which has led to a growth of over 20% each year.
Lorraine Duarte
Chief Executive Officer
Meet The Team
In 1996 he started as an engineering student at the Instituto Superior Técnico de Lisboa and ended up graduating in Nursing in 2003 at the Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Artur Ravara, developing his clinical activity in the area of critically ill patients, anesthesia and surgery in the operating room. Postgraduate in Health Unit Management by INDEG/ISCTE. Coordinator and professor of university postgraduate courses in the area of health, emergency and critically ill patients since 2006 at ISLA. Trainer in international certifications in the area of trauma and emergency. Since 2015, he has also been dedicated to the coordination of air and land transport of critically ill patients for some national and European entities, as well as the coordination and operationalization of medical safety devices for large sporting events. Since 2016, he has been Co-Responsible for the Training Aptitude Structure and a member of the regional nursing council of the Portuguese nurses' order. Since early 2021 he has been invited to join DUPAL Medical UK as Associate Director of Product Development. Distinguished with the 2022 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award by the Portuguese Nurses Order.
Mário Gomes
Chief Medical Officer
Pedro has over 20 years of experience leading successful businesses, with 9 years as director and co-founder of Dupal UK.
Pedro Duarte
Chief Operating Officer
Tiago Carita is a designer and fabricator with 20 years of experience in 3D Design and 10 years of experience in CAD/CAM 3D Software (Inventor, Fusion 360, or Solidworks). He has worked on multiple projects where he has conceived, designed, and prototyped several hard mechanical parts and storage solutions in different media.
Tiago Carita
Chief Technical Officer
Pedro Lopes is a multi-disciplinary designer with expertise in communication design, branding, packaging, product, and web design. He creates purposeful, strategy-driven designs that support business growth while maintaining brand integrity. His portfolio spans healthcare, beauty, hospitality, arts, education, food, real estate, technology, and retail. He has collaborated with renowned brands such as Merck & Co, Novartis, and Chicco through another agency, as well as OpenVAPE, Green House Seeds, and Strain Hunters under SLANG Worldwide.
Pedro Lopes
Chief Design Officer
Our Purpose and Values
At Dupal Medical, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive true innovation. We work closely with healthcare professionals, inventors, and companies to bring forward-thinking ideas to life, while also developing our own solutions for pressing healthcare needs. Central to our values are transparency, ethical practices, and a strong commitment to safeguarding our clients’ intellectual property. We approach each project with respect for our clients’ visions, maintaining open communication and mutual trust as the foundation of every partnership.
Our goal is to be a strategic partner known for innovation and impactful solutions that improve patient care in real-world healthcare settings. Our vision is to establish Dupal Medical as a leader in developing effective, practical, and desirable medical devices—both for our clients and through our in-house innovations—that meet the unique demands of emergency and acute care.
Our Commitment
Dupal Medical is dedicated to providing a comprehensive and integrated service model that supports our clients throughout the entire product development journey. Whether you are an inventor new to the field or an established healthcare company, we offer the guidance and technical support needed to bring your vision to life with excellence and security.
With a team that combines in-depth industry knowledge and a passion for medical advancement, we are here to offer a trusted partnership that prioritises both innovation and reliability.
Our Promise
At Dupal Medical, we specialise in turning medical device ideas into market-ready solutions with a commitment to confidentiality, technical precision, and patient impact. Alongside developing our own solutions, we support clients at every stage of development—from initial concept to regulatory approval. With a proven approach to rapid prototyping and comprehensive regulatory guidance, we ensure that every product meets the highest standards and reaches the market efficiently. Whether you’re a healthcare professional with a groundbreaking idea or a company looking to enhance a device with advanced technology, Dupal Medical provides the expertise, protection, and innovation to make it happen.