ITQB NOVA will be hosting EMBO’s Practical Course "Hack Your Microscope" from 20–25 April 2026!🔬 The course aims to innovate, democratize advanced #imaging technologies and shape the future of open-source #microscopy. ⏳ Only16 spots available! Apply by 12 DEC: meetings.embo.org/event/26-mic...

ITQB NOVA researcher James Yates is part of one of 44 projects selected in the EIC Pathfinder call to support visionary science and disruptive innovation. 💡 Funded with €3M, the RamanProSeq project will develop a technology to sequence proteins with >99.9% accuracy. Read more: shorturl.at/JFAn0

🚀🔬 Announcing #IMS2026 at @itqbnova.bsky.social! We're assembling a #LifeSciences #Microscopy symposium packed with ✨ speakers and 🧑‍🔬 workshops. All about imaging cells with photons, electrons and AI! If you love microscopy, you need to be here. Join us on March 19! ims2026.itqbnovacommunity.org

A new ITQB NOVA study unveils the crystal structure and mechanism of Dis3L2, a “molecular scissor” essential for RNA quality control and whose defects are linked to severe cancers and overgrowth disorders. ✂️🧬 🔗https://shorturl.at/RtiOy

The COMENZE Doctoral Network is officially launched! ITQB NOVA, leader of the project, hosted the kick-off meeting of this initiative that will train a new generation of innovative and entrepreneurial scientists. Know more: shorturl.at/LFWSZ

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

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

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.

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

🌍 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

You can still join the #Master's in Biochemistry for Health and learn from researchers who are breaking new ground everyday! 🧪 📅 Apply until 25 Jul: shorturl.at/EKbhJ

Want to explore the interface between Life Sciences and Information Technology? 💻🧬 Join the Master’s in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics and learn from researchers who are breaking new ground everyday! 📅 Apply by 18 Jul: lnkd.in/ejUDRsr

Congrats to Bárbara Ferreira and Catarina Candeias for winning the best poster and oral presentation prizes, respectively, at Europneumo 2025! They presented research on how bacteria shape health and disease, from the way they communicate to how some can protect us from infection.🦠🛡️

Have an early-stage project with strong potential for societal or market impact? 🚀 Apply for the InnOValley Proof of Concept Fund by 18 JUL and win €50K: shorturl.at/wdxBG Open to Principal Investigators and Post-docs from #ITQBNOVA, NIMSB and INIAV.

Margarida Oliveira, PI at #ITQBNOVA and one of the founders of InnovPlantProtect, was interviewed on Syngenta's new podcast. The researcher talked about the CoLab's work and the importance of research in creating sustainable solutions to protect agricultural crops. 🌱 🎧Listen now: shorturl.at/oj5Xf

#ITQBNOVA researchers helped map the 3D structure of AftB, a key protein of M. tuberculosis. The findings could enhance the effectiveness of existing antibiotics and lead to the development of novel treatments. Know more: shorturl.at/k4j8y

Read the success stories from International Fascination of Plants Day, celebrated last year! 🍃 +350 people joined #ITQBNOVA at the Oeiras Municipal Market to explore the world of plants. 🌿 Our event was just one of 670 celebrations across 65+ countries. 🌍 Get inspired for #FoPD2026: bit.ly/4lvTAa2

Congrats to Ana Paiva for her PhD in Molecular Biosciences! 👏🎓 Her research work, “Unravelling Protein Interactions: From Extract2Chip Method Development to Biophysical Characterization of the RuvBL Interactome", was supervised by Pedro Matias and co-supervised Tiago Bandeiras & Pedro Sousa.

Congrats to Fernanda Ivanira Ferreira for her PhD in Molecular Biosciences! 👏🎓 Her #research work, “Development and characterization of glial cell models of Autosomal Recessive Spastic Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay”, was supervised by Federico Herrera. 🧠🧫 #MolBioS

Are you considering making NOVA your host institution? Join this online event on 27 MAY, at 2 PM, to gain key insights into the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA-PF) programme! 🔬 Register by 26 MAY: shorturl.at/jrVIC

Congrats to Diogo Athayde for his #PhD in Molecular Biosciences! 👏🎓 His #research work, “Unravelling the molecular and structural basis of Zika Virus antibody neutralization”, was supervised by researchers Margarida Archer and co-supervised by Maria Joao Amorim.

Interested in microbiology and human health? 🧫🧑‍⚕️ Join the Master’s in Medical Microbiology and learn from researchers who are breaking new ground everyday! 📅 Apply until 10 JUL: shorturl.at/3NJAN

🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of BBC’s “Science in Action” podcast to hear from #ITQBNOVA researcher Zach Hensel as he dives into the wet market theory behind the origins of SARS-CoV-2. Don't miss it: 👉 on BBC: shorturl.at/tBf3v 👉 on Apple podcasts: shorturl.at/tBf3v

Congrats to André Gouveia for his PhD in Molecular Biosciences! 👏🎓 His research work, "Uncovering the intrinsic potential of Deinococcus species for arsenic bioremediation", was supervised by Célia Romão and co-supervised by Maria Arménia Carrondo.

Are you an BSc student from the 2nd or 3rd year? 🎓Are you passionate about biomolecular and life sciences, and related areas? Discover the science done @itqbnova.bsky.social and develop a lab project between July 21-25. Apply to Summer Science until June 16: www.itqb.unl.pt/education/su...

🌌 Yesterday we were left in the dark. What if the power could be restored... with bacteria? At #ITQBNOVA, we study microorganisms capable of producing electricity. Maybe the “light at the end of the tunnel” could be bio! 💡 Know more at www.itqb.unl.pt/research Credits: Büşra Bayar