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26.02.02

i3S researcher receives award to study pediatric brain cancer in Canada

i3S PhD student Bárbara Soares Ferreira has recently been awarded the 2026 Travel Award in Cell Biology, granted by the Jacobo & Estela Klip Fund at SickKids Hospital in Canada.

26.02.02

Inês Gonçalves is the new president of the Iberian Society of Biomechanics and Biomaterials

i3S researcher Inês Gonçalves was inaugurated as president of the Iberian Society for Biomechanics and Biomaterials. The term of office will last two years.

26.02.02

i3S researches receive ECCO grant to study inflammatory bowel diseases

i3S scientists were awarded two ECCO Grants by the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO). Sofia Barros and Inês Alves will each receive 80,000 euros to develop innovative projects related to inflammatory bowel diseases.

26.02.02

Secondary School Student wins António Amorim Award Following i3S Internship

David Ramos, a year 12 student from Odivelas, was one of the winners of the 10th edition of the António Amorim prize, which was awarded by Ciência Viva, following his participation in the 2025 Youth Scientific Holidays programme, which included a week of scientific research activities at the i3S.

26.01.05

Researchers discover compound that could delay symptoms of Machado-Joseph disease

A team of researchers from i3S, ICVS and CNC-UC/CIBB has identified an experimental molecule that can reduce the severity and delay the onset of the Machado-Joseph disease.

26.01.05

Rejuvenating the heart: new hope in the treatment of heart failure

Researchers from i3S and CNC-UC/CIBB have made a discovery that could transform the future of cardiac medicine.

26.01.02

Student Wins Junior Researcher Award in human genetics

João Nogueira, a McBiology student whose research is being developed at i3S, was awarded the SPGH/ESHG National Junior Researcher Award.

25.12.30

i3S creates organoids for personalised treatment of paediatric brain tumours

A team of scientists from i3S, led by Jorge Lima, created organoids from tissue removed during surgery on paediatric brain tumours.

25.12.03

Student wins The Company Of Biologists fellowship for Paris internship

André Carvalho was recently honoured with a fellowship from the British foundation “The Company of Biologists.” This award will allow him to complete a five-week internship at the Institut Curie in Paris.

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