ITQB NOVA

Congrats to Cláudia Lopes on her PhD in Plant Sciences! 👏🎓

Her research work, “A molecular approach to understand embryo development to seed filling in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)” was supervised by Pedro Fevereiro and co-supervised by Susana Araújo.

The first students of the Master's in Plant Biology for Sustainable Agriculture have arrived at ITQB NOVA! 👋

Ready to shape the future of agriculture through biotechnology. 🌱🌍

Another group of students just arrived @itqbnova.bsky.social! 👋

This time, we welcome students from the Master's in Medical Microbiology programme, who will deepen their knowledge of microbiology and health. 🧫

Want to deepen your knowledge of metalloprotein production and characterization? 🧪

📥 Apply by November 10: shorturl.at/IKKEK

This course is supported by Recuperar Portugal #prr #construirofuturo #nextgenerationeu. Know more at recuperarportugal.gov.pt

ITQB NOVA researchers revealed a way to distinguish between Shewanella species, bacteria emerging as pathogens worldwide. 🦠

The research team identified a gene unique to Shewanella seohaensis, that can serve as a tool to avoid misidentifications in research & diagnostics.

🔗 shorturl.at/1grWq

Say hi to the new students of the Master's in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics! 👋

This week marks the beginning of a journey full of challenges and discoveries at the interface between life sciences and information technology. 💻🧬

Twenty new students just started their Master’s in Biochemistry for Health journey. 🎓👋

Welcome to ITQB NOVA!

ITQB NOVA researchers found a new way to make enzymes withstand high temperatures, opening doors to more efficient and sustainable bioindustrial processes.🌡️

The findings were recently published in @pubs.acs.org.

🔗Read more: shorturl.at/NYEYy

Want to master protein purification? 🧪

Join the course “Protein Purification in AKTA Systems: From Theory to Practice” at #ITQBNOVA, from 24-28 NOV!

📥Apply by 14 OCT!: shorturl.at/KVwo9

Supported by Recuperar Portugal #PRR. Learn more at recuperarportugal.gov.pt

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Giulia Francescato, former PhD student at ITQB NOVA, won the 2024 Best Thesis Award for her work on compounds with antimicrobial or anticancer applications.

👉 Know more: tinyurl.com/yv77hw9c

📸 Yellow/reddish complexes formed by molecules reacting with metals.

What if artificial intelligence could tell how bacteria infect our cells?

Raquel Portela and Mario Del Rosario, winners of the ECRA Prize's 6th edition, are developing a tool to observe in real time the harmful effects of bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus in our cells. 🔬🦠

🔗 shorturl.at/sIIMK

ITQB NOVA researchers uncovered key details about how cells die under stress.

Their study, published in Nature Communications, solves a long-standing mystery about cell death triggered by protein stress. 🪰

👉 Read more:https://shorturl.at/jG8U5

🌱 Do you want to be part of the solution to global challenges in food, energy, and sustainability?

Apply for the PhD in Plant Sciences! 🎓

Contribute to more resilient crops, sustainable development, and the future of society.

📅 1st application phase: until 15 AUG

🔗 shorturl.at/7ToFD

PhD Programme Molecular Biosciences, Applications Open Image of lab work

Want to understand the mechanisms of life, one molecule at a time?

Apply for the PhD in Molecular Biosciences! 🎓

Explore the connection between molecules and living
systems and choose your specialty: Biology,
Biochemistry, or Biotechnology.

📅 1st phase: until 15 AUG
🔗 shorturl.at/wGE2i

Congrats to Diana Reis Barata on her PhD in Plant Sciences! 👏🎓

Her research work, “Interplay between TPS proteins and the SnRK1 kinase in the regulation of plant growth and development,” was supervised by Elena Baena and co-supervised by John E. Lunn and Mark Stitt. 🌿

💡Did you know #ITQBNOVA hosts the largest #NMR center in Portugal?

CERMAX was key in studying the “molecular velcro” of SARS-CoV-2 - a possible step toward new Covid-19 treatments. Tiago Cordeiro and his team spoke to Observador about the discovery.

📖 Read more: shorturl.at/Fyprv

(📸by Observador)

#ITQBNOVA PhD students Vanessa and Susana Costa from the Control of Gene Expression Lab were awarded at the 1st International Meeting on RNA & RNases! 🧬🦠

Susana won 1st Prize for Oral Presentation, and Vanessa was selected as a Cutting-Edge Oral Communication. Congrats! 👏

Ready to shape the future of agriculture with biotechnology?

Join the Master’s in Plant Biology for Sustainable Agriculture at hashtag#ITQBNOVA and be part of the solution. 🌱🌍

📅 Phase 3 applications are now open - from today until July 28.

👉 Apply now: shorturl.at/NK9AG

Last Friday, 4th of July, we celebrated
#ITQBNOVADay! 🎉

Our community gathered to award prizes, pay tribute to
staff members and look back on some of the most
memorable moments of the past year.🏅👏

The day ended with our traditional "arraial" and lots of
fun! 🎶

Congrats to Maria Margarida Rodrigues for her #PhD in Molecular Biosciences! 👏🎓

Her research work, "Engineering ferritin nanoparticles for vaccine development", was supervised by Antonio Roldão and co-supervised by Paula Alves.

Supported by European funds under the Recuperar Portugal (#PRR) - “CIVIC and GLOBAL” project (recuperarportugal.gov.pt). #construirofuturo #nextgenerationeu

Interested in fluorescence microscopy? 🔬

Join the course “Fundamentals of light microscopy and image processing” from 6 to 17 OCT at ITQB NOVA!

📥Apply by 5 Sep: tinyurl.com/mxj3pwpf

Congrats to Cristiana Santos for her #PhD in Molecular Biosciences! 👏🎓

Her research work, "The role of Fbxo42 in Ataxin-2-mediated regulation of Xbp1 signalling", was supervised by Pedro Domingos.

On July 1st, the LS4FUTURE community gathered for its II General Meeting! 🌍

+200 members from the partner institutions came together to share scientific highlights and discuss the future of collaborative research within the Associate Laboratory.

Know more: shorturl.at/4LyaL

#ITQBNOVA researchers from @aiopticalbiolab.bsky.social, led by @henriqueslab.bsky.social, just published in Nature Communications. The researchers developed an image analysis tool that automatically finds repeating patterns in biological images without prior knowledge. 🔬

👉 shorturl.at/HiDBw

Congrats to Catarina Malta for her #PhD in Molecular Biosciences! 👏🎓

Her research work, "Deeper Insights into Small Molecules Mode of Target Modulation Using Hydrogen Deuterium Exchange - Mass Spectrometry", was supervised by Alessio Bortoluzzi & co-supervised by Tiago Bandeiras and Joerg Bomke.

🔔 Final call: apply now for the Master’s in Science Communication!

Ready to bridge the gap between science and society? This hands-on programme trains you to communicate science effectively, whether in research or education institutions, or the media. 🧪💬

📅 Apply by 22 July: shorturl.at/6i7J1

Congrats to Nuno Fernandes for his #Master's in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics! 👏🎓

His #research work, “A framework for conformational ensemble generation of disordered regions integrating structural database sampling and AlphaFold predictions”, was supervised by Tiago Cordeiro. 🧑‍💻

A new #ITQBNOVA study revealed structural details that allow SARS-CoV-2 proteins to group together, a crucial step in organizing the virus' RNA and supporting replication.

This discovery opens up possibilities for the development of new antivirals.

🔍Learn more: shorturl.at/r4IyL