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Leif Erik Sander 🇪🇺🇺🇦 @sanderlab.bsky.social · 18d

It was such a pleasure to visit @gimmfoundation.bsky.social in beautiful Lisbon and to discuss science with students and faculty. So much great science going on here. Thank you, @marcveld.bsky.social for the hospitality.

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Marc Veldhoen @marcveld.bsky.social · 19d

Inspiring talk from @sanderlab.bsky.social at @gimmfoundation.bsky.social on viral infections (SARS-COV-2 and Influenza), lung pathology and the critical role of macrophages!

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Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine @gimmfoundation.bsky.social · 19d

We couldn’t be happier to see Joana Neves research featured and explained in Observador.

Together with Pedro Sousa-Victor, the scientist leads a study focused on cellular therapies that may help people at an advanced age achieve a better quality of life.

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"Podemos vir não só a rejuvenescer um órgão, mas todo o organismo". Entrevista à investigadora Joana Neves

Com muitas questões ainda por esclarecer sobre o envelhecimento, a investigadora portuguesa lidera um laboratório que se foca no aumento da qualidade de vida, através da medicina regenerativa.

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Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine @gimmfoundation.bsky.social · 22d

Embracing health & well-being as our mission. To innovate in a field so vast, all it takes is a little curiosity.

🧪 Promote & support research dedicated to human health
🧪 Translate scientific discoveries into practical applications
🧪 Shape brilliant minds
🧪 Engage with society

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Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine @gimmfoundation.bsky.social · 28d

For 3 days, Pavilhão de Portugal became the stage for bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and hands-on experiences around aging and longevity.

Thank you to all the speakers, partners, and everyone who joined us for the very first edition of GIMM Fest.

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Diana Matias @dilmatias.bsky.social · Sep 4

It’s OUT! 📢
I am thrilled to share our latest work on nanoparticles to target CRC 🎯
I’m incredibly proud of my team!
A big thank you to @becarios.bsky.social @lacaixa.bsky.social and @gimmfoundation.bsky.social for making this possible!

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Transferrin Receptor 1-targeted polymersomes therapy for Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks among the most common cancers and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. The high mortality associated wi…

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Marc Veldhoen @marcveld.bsky.social · Sep 4

The inaugural GIMM Fest meeting has started. The main theme this year is questions in ageing. This of course is relevant to all biomedical science fields.

Importantly, Saturday is for the general public, with many events!

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Joao Pedro Magalhaes @jpsenescence.bsky.social · Sep 7

A terrific @gimmfoundation.bsky.social Festival in Lisbon.

It was great to debate how to build a unifying theory of aging.

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Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine @gimmfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 3

Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos will join #GIMMFest Sept 6.
“What are the impacts of aging on the economy & society?”

🔗 gimm.pt/gimm-festival

This session will be in Portuguese with Portuguese Sign Language Interpretation.

Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine @gimmfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 3

We’re excited to welcome Alexandra Lopes from FLUP to #GIMMFest on Sept 6, where she’ll join an important discussion about how aging impacts our economy & society.
🔗 gimm.pt/gimm-festival/#program

This session will be in Portuguese with Portuguese Sign Language Interpretation.

Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine @gimmfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 2

What’s happening on Sept 6? #GIMMFest with a full day of discovery & celebration. Free entry! Immersive experiences, 4 engaging talks & space to explore big ideas in aging.
🔗 gimm.pt/pt-pt/gimm-festival

The sessions in auditorium will be in Portuguese with Portuguese Sign Language Interpretation.

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Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine @gimmfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 28

Bruno Nogueira, a comedian & author, is 1 of many speakers we’re excited to have at #GIMMFest, diving into the funny, strange, & sometimes surprising lessons that come with getting older!

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This session will be in Portuguese with Portuguese Sign Language Interpretation.

Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine @gimmfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 27

Sibila Marques, from ISCTE, is joining #GIMMFest on Sept 6. She will address the critical question of how aging impacts Portugal’s economy & society.

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This session will be in Portuguese with Portuguese Sign Language Interpretation.

Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine @gimmfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 26

What do we really learn as we grow older? Actress Rita Blanco will help us explore this question at #GIMMFest on September 6.

🔗 Explore the full speaker lineup and program here: gimm.pt/gimm-festival/

🇵🇹 This session will be in Portuguese with Portuguese Sign Language Interpretation.

Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine @gimmfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 22

What’s on at #GIMMFest Day 1 & 2? We’ll kick things off with big ideas to spark your curiosity, then dive into fresh perspectives on the future of aging and the everyday experiences that shape it.

🔗 gimm.pt/pt-pt/gimm-festival/#program

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Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine @gimmfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 19

Sept 6 @luisavlopes.bsky.social will bring her expertise & sense of humor to #GIMMFest in a session where we’ll reflect on aging, memory, & freedom to grow old with curiosity & a touch of irony.

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This session will be in Portuguese with Portuguese Sign Language Interpretation.

Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine @gimmfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 18

Hugo van der Ding - writer, announcer, creative, & illustrator - will join us at #GIMMFest on Sept 6. He’ll be part of a unique conversation about aging with grace (and a healthy dose of sarcasm)
🔗 gimm.pt/gimm-festival

This session will be in Portuguese with Portuguese Sign Language Interpretation

Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine @gimmfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 13

Join us at #GIMMFest - Sept 6 as Amílcar Moreira, from Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos, shares insights on the economic & social consequences of aging.
🔗 gimm.pt/gimm-festival/

This session will be in Portuguese with Portuguese Sign Language Interpretation.

Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine @gimmfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 8

On September 6, Ana Markl joins us at #GIMMFest. She’s an author and producer known for her work on the radio, adding her voice to a powerful discussion on the societal impacts of aging.

🔗 See the full program and explore who’s joining the conversation here: gimm.pt/gimm-festival/

Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine @gimmfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 7

At #GIMMFest on September 5, Claus Azzalin, from @gimmfoundation.bsky.social will help us explore the future of therapeutic approaches to aging.

🔗 Discover the full program and the voices shaping the conversation on Aging & Longevity research: gimm.pt/gimm-festival/

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Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine @gimmfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 5

Daniela Craveiro (ISEG) will contribute to the panel - “What Qs should biomedical science consider regarding the social aspects of aging?” - a conversation at the intersection of health, society & longevity.

🔗 Get to know the program and speakers that will be joining us: gimm.pt/gimm-festival/

Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine @gimmfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 1

#LastCall Science & Health Journalists: August 5th is your last chance to apply for our Press Grants to attend GIMM Fest, the premier global conference on aging & longevity.

Don’t miss this opportunity to report from the cutting edge of longevity science!

🔗 gimm.pt/pt-pt/gimm-festival/#media

Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine @gimmfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 25

Calling all science & health journalists! We are offering Press Grants for up to 5 international journalists to attend #GIMMFest Sept 4-6. ✅Travel ✅Accommodation ✅Full access to groundbreaking research, leading scientists, & exclusive insights.

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EU-LIFE @eu-life.bsky.social · Jul 24

💡Welcome to #EULIFEspotlight!

This month we celebrate Laura Ward, Senior Project Manager at @gimmfoundation.bsky.social who attended the EU-LIFE Community Meeting for the first time this year and agreed to share her experience in our latest blog post! ➡️ eu-life.eu/newsroom/new...

"On a personal level, the meeting was also a key internal community building moment with the GIMM colleagues present – on both nights we stayed up in the hotel lobby digesting all that we had learned that day and planning how to apply it back in Portugal. The enthusiasm was infectious, and we headed home with bags full of benchmarks, best practices and new contacts," said Laura Ward, Senior Project Manager at GIMM.

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Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine @gimmfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 24

Our Biobank has been selected by @esa.int to store the biological samples of European astronauts. The first 6 thousand samples are expected to arrive later this year.
With this agreement, GIMM becomes the sole centralized location for the preservation of these samples.
www.publico.pt/2025/07/22/c...

Sangue, saliva e urina de astronautas europeus vêm para Portugal

Biobanco do Instituto Gulbenkian de Medicina Molecular foi escolhido pela Agência Espacial Europeia para acolher as amostras biológicas dos astronautas europeus. Seis mil amostras chegam já este ano.

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