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🌟 Excited to share that Pedro Alpuim from INL will be attending the 4th Health Research Meeting at Cap Roig Gardens (Girona) on October 2-3!
Looking forward to following the latest updates and connecting with the research community.
@caixaresearch.bsky.social #HealthResearch #CaixaResearch

Marie Curie Postdoctoral Opportunities - INL The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) are an excellent opportunity for researchers to advance their careers at the INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory in Braga, Portugal. Are you a postdoctoral researcher with up to 8 years of PhD experience? Are you interested in applying for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship? Join us! Bring your career to the next level by applying to Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), with INL as your host institution. If your research aligns with any of these topics, we would be excited to hear from you. Contact us if you wish to apply. Other research groups are also interested to host MSCA Postdoctoral Fellows. Please feel free to contact them: Features of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF), funded by the European Commission, support the international mobility and training of PhD-holding researchers. Fellows undertake independent research projects in partnership with a host institution in a European Member State or Associated Country, selected during the application process. These fellowships enable researchers to advance their careers by developing new skills and gaining international and collaborative research experience. The MSCA-PF grant provides allowances for living and travel expenses, as well as family, long-term leave, […]

Thinking of applying for a Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship? 🌍
INL is hosting MSCA PF applicants across nanoscience, quantum, and more.
Find out more here:
🔗 https://inl.int/marie-curie-postdoctoral-opportunities/
#MSCA #PostdocFellowship #Nanotech #ResearchEurope #INL

🔬 “Every day I see details no one else can see.” Cristiana Alves leads the EMX Facility at #inlnano. She explores invisible structures through electron microscopy.

Discover her story of curiosity, resilience, and scientific discovery.

👉 inl.int/cristiana-al...

#WomenInSTEM #ElectronMicroscopy

Interview with Duarte Mota on the Future of Mechanical Systems Interview with Duarte Mota, Engineering Lead at INL, on smart manufacturing, AI in design, and future-ready mechanical systems.

What’s it like to lead innovation in microfabrication and nanotech?

Duarte Mota, Engineering Lead, shares insights on tech, teamwork & trust.

Read his full interview 👉 inl.int/interview-du...

#INLnano #Engineering #Nanotech #Peoplefirst

INL at Science 2025: Driving Science, Innovation & Society INL joins Science 2025 to explore the future of science, innovation, and society. Discover how we’re shaping tomorrow through research and collaboration.

INL joined #EncontrodeCiencia2025 to drive the conversation on science, innovation, and societal impact.

🧪🔬 Quantum, Advanced Materials & more!
👉 inl.int/inl-attends-the-science-2025-meeting

#INLnano #Research #Innovation #Portugal #FutureTech

#SPAOM25 is jointly organized by:

@icvs-uminho.bsky.social
@inlnano.bsky.social
@3B´s Research Group

together with

@remoabioimaging.bsky.social
@ppbioimaging.bsky.social

INL at WIPO: Driving Global Innovation and IP Dialogue INL participates in WIPO General Assemblies, contributing to global discussions on innovation, intellectual property, and sustainable development.

INL joined the 66th @wipo.int General Assembly as an observer 🇨🇭

Proud to have contributed to global talks on #innovation, #IP & #sustainability. 🌍🔬

+ Read the full update: inl.int/inl-wipo-inn...

#INLnano #WIPO66 #ScienceDiplomacy

INFRACHIP Research Accelerator: Training at INL Join the INFRACHIP Research Accelerator at INL and explore hands-on nanoelectronics training in nanofabrication and electron microscopy techniques.

🚀 Calling early-career researchers!
Join the INFRACHIP Research Accelerator at INL: 2.5 days of hands-on nanotech training in nanofabrication + electron microscopy.

🔬 Sponsored by #INFRACHIPEU

📍 Held at @inlnano.bsky.social

🌐 inl.int/infachip-res...

#INLnano #Nanotech #nanotechtraining

Interview with Monica Quarato on Nanotech & Sustainability Discover how Monica Quarato applies nanotechnology for environmental sustainability, water purification, and empowering women in STEM.

Monica Quarato’s journey through science is one of purpose, precision, and heart. She’s working on making water safer using #nanotech, #AI, and portable detection tools to track #microplastics and pesticides.

Know more: 👉 inl.int/monica-quara...

#INLnano #WomenInSTEM #CleanWater

🎓 Congrats to Dr. Catarina Martins on defending her PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences – Nanotechnology in the first days of July.

A journey of science supported by FFUP & INL .
Wishing her all the best in her next chapter! 🌟

#INLnano #PhD #PhDlife #phdresearch #nanotechnology

INL Showcases Tendon Regeneration Research at TENET 2025 INL researchers present pioneering work on tendon regeneration and medical microdevices at the TENET COST Action 2025 conference in Porto.

INL took centre stage at #TENET2025 in Porto!

▶ Lorena Diéguez, plenary speaker, spoke about personalised health.
▶ Rui Domingues on biofabricated micro‑tendons;
▶ Simão Teixeira on PIEZO nanoswitches guiding stem cells powered by #ERCFORTIFy!

🔗 inl.int/inl-tendon-r...

#INLnano #Nanotech

INL Embarks on NIS2 Compliance Journey - INL The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) is proud to announce the launch of its comprehensive compliance program aligned with the EU’s NIS2 Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2555). This ...

🚨 INL launches its #NIS2 compliance journey! We're reinforcing our commitment to #Cybersecurity, #DataProtection & responsible science through bold investments in tech, talent & trust.

🔒 A safer digital future starts here.

🔗 inl.int/inl-embarks-...

#INLnano #EUCompliance

🎓 Congrats to Dr. Beatriz Costa for successfully defending her PhD on 3D Diamond Photonics for Neuronal Research with top marks! 🧠💎

Proud moment for INL’s Ultrafast Bio- & Nanophotonics Group.

#INLnano #phd #PhDlife #photonics #neuronalresearch #diamond #3Dmicrofabrication

Celebrating 5 Years of Nanosafety Excellence with SiNfONiA The INL celebrates five years of nanosafety innovation with the SiNfONiA Project, led by Dr. Ernesto Alfaro-Moreno. Discover its legacy and global impact.

🎉 Celebrating 5 years of #Nanosafety excellence at INL! The #SiNfONiA project, led by Dr. Ernesto Alfaro-Moreno, leaves a lasting legacy in nanosafety research, GLP accreditation & global collaboration.

Watch the story ➡️ inl.int/sinfonia-pro...

#INLnano #HorizonEU ##SiNfONiAproject

We're at #EncontroCiencia2025 in Lisbon (July 9–11)!
Visit the INL booth to explore how nanotechnology powers sustainable innovation.

Discover the POEMS project, part of the Chips for Europe Initiative: 🔗 www.poemscentre.eu

#INLnano #POEMSproject #ScienceForSociety #Semiconductor

YouTube video by International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory ERC Grants | Introducing Rui Domingues

Rui Domingues is developing smart biomaterials to guide stem cell behaviour with support from the @erc.europa.eu #FORTIFy project.

🎥 Watch how INL is shaping the future of regenerative medicine: youtube.com/watch?v=23uR...

#INLnano #ERCgrantee #Biomaterials #StemCells #HorizonEU

Luísa Madaíl on Quantum Research, Topology & Theory Discover Luísa Madaíl’s journey from theoretical physics to cutting-edge research in quantum materials at INL. A deep dive into the Rossier Group’s work and the future of quantum tech.

🔬“Trust the process. Don’t be afraid to switch gears.” – Luísa Madail, a theorist shaping the future of #QuantumMaterials through collaboration & curiosity.

📎 Her story: inl.int/interview-lu...

#INLnano #QuantumScience #YearOfQuantum #WomenInSTEM #Nanotech #Physics

🚀 INL's 2024 #AnnualReport is here!

588+ partnerships, record-breaking year, and innovations in clean energy, 2D materials & MedTech. We are proud to drive nanotech for global good.

👉 Read more: inl.int/wp-content/u...

#INLnano #Nanotechnology #ScienceForSociety

🧬We're thrilled to announce Guillaume Jacquemet as a speaker at #SPAOM2025!

Dr. Jacquemet leads the Cell Migration Lab at Åbo Akademi University in Finland, investigating the biology of cell migration building advanced microscopy + deep learning tools to track them in action.

🔗 More: cellmig.org

YouTube video by ffmspt Documentário «Diploma de saída» | Parte II

INL is proud to be featured in a new RTP doc highlighting our role in reversing Portugal’s “brain drain”.

Meet Dr. Temple Douglas, a postdoc in the Nieder Research Group, sharing her journey at INL. 🌍💡

📺 Watch: youtu.be/Rm8fIeHe740?...

#INLnano #Nanotechnology #ResearchCareers #PostdocLife

YouTube video by International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory INL Open Day 2025 – Highlights

Thank you for making #INLOpenDay 2025 unforgettable! Over 800 of you joined us to explore science, creativity & curiosity. From labs to kids’ experiments to quantum playgrounds.

Keep exploring, keep asking, keep wondering.

#INLnano #ScienceForEveryone

www.youtube.com/watch?v=i97M...

🎓 Congrats to Dr. Bejoys Jacob for defending his PhD Cum Laude at UC3M! His work at INL focused on nanophotonic devices for brain-inspired computing.

A scientist, community-builder & musician.

We’ll miss you, Bejoys!
#INLnano #PhD #Nanophotonics #ChipAI

Happy São João from Braga! 🎉 One of Portugal’s most joyful midsummer festivals is in full swing: lanterns in the sky, hammers in the streets, and garlic flowers for luck. INL is right in the heart of it! 🌟 #inlnano #SaoJoaoBraga #SaoJoao

Paula Campos: Advancing Maternal Health at INL Discover how Paula Lopes Campos is developing biosensors at INL to revolutionize fetal monitoring and improve maternal health through real-time diagnostics.

🎙️“Science thrives on diversity, creativity and perseverance.” Meet Paula Campos, a researcher shaping the future of maternal care. Her global journey + insights on personalised diagnostics & STEM empowerment👇

🔗 inl.int/paula-campos...

#INLnano #WomeninSTEM #MaternalHealth #womeninscience

CAREERS Explore exciting career opportunities at INL – the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory. Join our world-class research team in Braga, Portugal, and drive innovation in nanotechnology, AI, a...

🌍 Join @inl.int and collaborate with global experts on nanotechnology projects. We offer great benefits to support your growth.

Ready for something extraordinary? Apply today!

🔗 www.careers.inl.int

#INLnano #CareerOpportunities #STEMCareers #Innovation #Hiring #researchjobs #nanotechjobs #jobs

INL Hosts First Falling Walls Lab Portugal in Braga INL hosted the first Falling Walls Lab Portugal, showcasing breakthrough ideas from five semi-finalists shaping science and society. Discover the winners.

🎤 INL hosted the 1st #FallingWallsLab Portugal, showcasing bold ideas in just 3 minutes!

🏆 Winner: Leonor Ribeiro from @i3suporto.bsky.social
🎖️ Runner-up: Thomas Mullen from @champalimaudf.bsky.social

Next stop: Berlin! Congratulations to all!

👉 inl.int/falling-wall...

#INLnano #FallingWalls

FoQaCiA Workshop 2025: Advancing the Foundations of Quantum Computation - INL INL hosted the FoQaCiA Workshop 2025, engaging students in foundational quantum computing research under the Horizon Europe project.

Last week I was happy to host the 2nd FoQaCiA workshop here @inl.int. We had about 70 participants discussing the latest research on the foundations of quantum computation. Thanks @inl.int, Rui Soares Barbosa, Filipa Bernardo, Som Kanjilal and Lorenzo Catani for the support! inl.int/quantum-rese...

Clivia Sotomayor Torres Wins Bloch Prize 2025, Honouring Excellence in Phononics - INL INL Director-General Clivia Sotomayor Torres has been awarded the prestigious Bloch Prize 2025 for her outstanding contributions to phononics. This recognition highlights INL's global leadership in na...

🚀 Exciting news! Prof. Clivia Sotomayor Torres (INL DG) has been awarded the #BlochPrize 2025 at the #phononics2025 conference, recognising her unique contributions to wave mechanics in nanoscale materials. A proud moment for our DG and for @inl.int!

🔗 inl.int/bloch-prize-...

#INLnano

🇵🇹 Happy Portugal Day from INL!

Based in Braga, we are proud to carry the values of Portugal into a global context, where researchers from around the world collaborate to build a better future.

Here's to science, culture, and community — today and every day.

#INLnano #PortugalDay #DiaDePortugal

INL Welcomes Dr Cyril Laucci as Ombudsperson INL appoints Dr Cyril Laucci as Ombudsperson, reinforcing its commitment to fairness, inclusion, and transparency. Learn more about his role and vision.

INL welcomes Dr Cyril Laucci as our new Ombudsperson!
A respected voice in human rights and international law, he will help foster fairness, trust, and inclusion across our community.

More ➡️ inl.int/inl-welcomes...

#INLnano #Inclusion #Ombudsperson #HumanRights