ITQB NOVA

Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier is a scientific research and advanced training institute of Universidade Nova de Lisboa @NovaUnl

[ITQB NOVA @itqbnova]

🔍Who’s who @itqbnova?

Say hello to Dmitry Semchonok, a PI at #ITQBNOVA! But if science hadn’t called, he might have been a philosopher instead. 🧠💡

Stay tuned to meet some of the people who make our institute unique!

@NOVAunl @OeirasValley

[ITQB NOVA @itqbnova]

Congrats to Andreia Fernandes for her PhD in Molecular Biosciences! 👏🎓

Her research work, "Untangling the link between iron and the activity of the antifungal
drug caspofungin", was supervised by Catarina Pimentel. 🧪🧫

@NOVAunl @OeirasValley

[ITQB NOVA @itqbnova]

An #ITQBNOVA paper is featured on the cover of #ChemSusChem! 📖

The cover showcases a specialized bacterial enzyme that the research team engineered to transform waste from the paper industry into valuable compounds. 📰♻️

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/YkqdtxklZz

@NOVAunl

[Chemistry Europe @ChemEurope]

#ChemSusChem #OnTheCover Unlocking Lignin's Potential: Engineered Bacterial Laccases to Produce Biologically Active Molecules (ChemSusChem 7/2025) (Lígia O. Martins and co-workers) https://t.co/PxmUSmpNJL • https://t.co/NOTG9Iz60b

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Congrats to Lennart Mayer for winning the Best Thesis Prize! 🏆 👏

Lennart carried out his bachelor thesis at the Organometallic Chemistry and Catalysis Group lab (@BeatrizRoyo_Lab) @itqbnova as part of his Chemistry degree at Reutlingen University.

@NOVAunl @OeirasValley

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The deadline for applications to the StartUp Research Program have been extended until 8 APR!

Take your research in life sciences to the next level! 🚀

Apply now: https://t.co/DSpmd9pB5y

@NovaSBE @NOVAunl @OeirasValley

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Applications for the StartUp Research Program are open until Friday, 4 APR!

Take your research in life sciences to the next level! 🚀

💰17 full-tuition scholarships available! Apply now: https://t.co/DSpmd9pB5y

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Congrats to #ITQBNOVA researcher Raquel Sá-Leão for her academic title of Aggregate - Habilitation in Molecular Biosciences - attributed by @NOVAunl! 👏

@OeirasValley

[ITQB NOVA @itqbnova]

Congrats to João Catarino for his Master's in Computational Biology & Bioinformatics! 👏🎓

His research work, "Parameterization of bacterial peptidoglycan for state-of-the-art molecular dynamics coarse-grain force fields", was supervised by Manuel Melo (@MeloLab). 🦠📊

@NOVAunl

[iPlantMicro Lab @iPlantMicro]

Another year, another nice experience collaborating with the Escola Secundária de Miraflores! Every year they evaluate and identity microbiota in water, soil and other environments! @itqbnova @greenit_bio4sus

[ITQB NOVA @itqbnova]

Applications for the StartUp Research Program are open until Friday, 4 APR!

Take your research in life sciences to the next level! 🚀

💰17 full-tuition scholarships available! Apply now: https://t.co/DSpmd9pB5y

@NovaSBE @NOVAunl @OeirasValley

[ITQB NOVA @itqbnova]

Join the StartUp Research Program designed to take your research in #lifesciences to the next level! 🚀

Your journey starts here. Go through all the stages of a Start-up Venture and prepare your own pitch.

Apply now: https://t.co/Nc4e0WnBPF

@NOVAunl @NovaSBE @OeirasValley

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Congrats to Fábio Queiróz for his Master's in Biochemistry for Health! 👏🎓

His research work, "An in-silico approach to target Coronaviruses nsp14 and nsp15", was supervised by Cláudio Soares (@cmslnsoares). 💻

@NOVAunl @OeirasValley

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The latest episode of @90segundosPT with #ITQBNOVA researcher Ricardo Henriques (@HenriquesLab) is out!

Listen now and find out how his team @AIOpticalBioLab are using #AI to improve cell imaging using microscopy. 🦠🔬

🎧https://t.co/aDC0OCkt54

@NOVAunl @OeirasValley

[90 Segundos de Ciência @90segundosPT]

Ricardo Henriques do @itqbnova está a usar inteligência artificial para melhorar a aquisição de imagens de células usando microscopia.

https://t.co/h5R5sp73Tt

#90SegundosCiência

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

Her research work was supervised by Smilja Todorovic and co-supervised by Lígia Martins (@lom_martin).

@NOVAunl @OeirasValley

[ITQB NOVA @itqbnova]

Want to drive innovation in sustainable agriculture? 🌱

Join our new master’s in Plant Biology for Sustainable Agriculture and tackle global challenges of food security and climate change!

📅 1st phase: 27 Mar – 28 Apr

👉 Apply now: https://t.co/1OFN83Jx5g

@greenit_bio4sus

[ITQB NOVA @itqbnova]

Missed our Open Day? 🤔

No worries! It was a pre-event of the European Researchers' Night (@NEI_pt), coming back on September 26th! 🎉🔬

Stay tuned for more updates 👉 https://t.co/2Od7XzAc9g

@OeirasValley @NOVAunl

[Noite Europeia dos Investigadores @NEI_pt]

🎉 O @itqbnova abriu portas para a ciência no Pré-Evento da #NEI2025! 🔬✨

Laboratórios, workshops e muita descoberta - um dia para aproximar a investigação de todos. 🚀

Fica atento ao que vem aí! 👀

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@iPlantMicro @thea_lsc @greenit_bio4sus @ULisboa @PolytechCfd Welcome to ITQB NOVA! ☺️

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Led by the Molecular Microbiology of Human Pathogens lab, headed by Raquel Sá-Leão, the research opens a possibility for probiotic-based therapies, such as nasal sprays.

The study was developed in collaboration with @CarnegieMellon.

@NOVAunl @OeirasValley

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An #ITQBNOVA-led study found that bacteria in the upper respiratory tract can inhibit Streptococcus pneumoniae, a key cause of respiratory infections. 🦠

Learn more 👉https://t.co/W5u8TlU8X9

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[ITQB NOVA @itqbnova]

Happy National Students' Day! 🎉🎓

At #ITQBNOVA, being a student means you’re an essential part of the puzzle. It is to contribute to new knowledge and grow within a dynamic community focused on shaping the future of science. 🧪📚

Join us: https://t.co/XCKOrcDdoI

@NOVAunl

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On March 14th, Carolina Buga, a PhD student at #ITQBNOVA, returned to her former primary school to inspire 50 fourth graders as part of the "Cientista Regressa à Escola" programme! 🎒

Read more👉https://t.co/QBLGneX9cF

@NativeScientis1 @OeirasValley @NOVAunl

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Congrats to Beatriz Martins for her #PhD in Molecular Biosciences! 👏🎓

Her research work, "Synthesis of phenolic compounds from virgin olive oil and their biological evaluation", was supervised by Rita Ventura and co-supervised by Maria do Rosário Bronze. 🫒

@NOVAunl