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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · 21d

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.

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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · 21d

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. 🌱🌍

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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · 22d

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. 🧫

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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · 23d

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

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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · 26d

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

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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · 29d

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. 💻🧬

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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · Sep 8

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

Welcome to ITQB NOVA!

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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · Sep 5

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

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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · Sep 1

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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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · Sep 1

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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · Aug 27

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.

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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · Aug 20

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

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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · Aug 18

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

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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · Jul 30

🌱 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

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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · Jul 30

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

PhD Programme Molecular Biosciences, Applications Open
Image of lab work

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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · Jul 29

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. 🌿

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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · Jul 21

💡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)

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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · Jul 15

#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! 👏

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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · Jul 14

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

ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · Jun 5

🌍 This World Environment Day, take a step toward creating real impact!

If you're passionate about plants, climate action, and sustainable food systems, the Master’s in Plant Biology for Sustainable Agriculture at #ITQBNOVA is for you. 🌿

Be part of the change: shorturl.at/IMI59

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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · Jul 11

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! 🎶

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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · Jul 10

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.

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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · Jul 9

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

Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência - Recuperar Portugal

O Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência (PRR) visa implementar reformas e investimentos destinados a repor o crescimento económico sustentado. Visite o nosso website e conheça o Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência.

recuperarportugal.gov.pt

ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · Jul 9

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

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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · Jul 7

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.

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ITQB NOVA @itqbnova.bsky.social · Jul 4

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

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