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11 Sep 2014

University of Aveiro scientist becomes first Portuguese member of European Academy of Sciences

João Rocha, head of the Center for Research in Ceramics and Composite Materials (CICECO) nominated as a member of the leading European academy.

11 Sep 2014

University of Aveiro researcher becomes first Portuguese appointed to European Academy of Sciences

João Rocha, Director of the Ceramic and Composite Materials Research Center (CICECO) was invited to be a member of that European scientific academy.

08 Sep 2014

FCT Investigator reveals different effects of anti-inflammatory drug on the cell

New research gives insight into specific roles of glucosamine and could lead to the discovery of new targets for treating cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer.

08 Sep 2014

Study led by FCT researcher reveals differentiated effects of anti-inflammatory drug on cells

A new study provides clues to understanding the role of glucosamine and may lead to the discovery of new targets for cardiovascular disease, inflammation and cancer.

25 Aug 2014

The Portuguese scientist is one of the innovators of the MIT Technology Review under 35

A biocompatible adhesive that facilitates the repair of babies' congenital heart defects is the technology created by Maria José Pereira.

25 Aug 2014

Portuguese scientist on MIT Technology Review magazine's list of greatest innovators

An adhesive made from a new biomaterial that facilitates the repair of cardiovascular defects in babies was the technology developed by Maria José Pereira.

16 Jul 2014

New insights into how invasive species occupy large regions

A joint Portuguese-Brazilian-Australian team of researchers develops a new approach that successfully explains the distribution of invasive species and how native species can adapt to climate change.

16 Jul 2014

Progress in predicting the occupation of areas colonized by invasive species

New approach by Portuguese-Brazilian and Australian team explains the distribution pattern of invasive species and how native species adapt to climate change.

11 Jul 2014

Statement on 2013 Evaluation of R&D Units

FCT is confident that the current review of R&D units is rigorous and transparent, and will bolster the role of research centers in establishing an internationally competitive research base in Portugal.

11 Jul 2014

Statement on Assessment of R&D Units 2013

FCT is confident that the rigor and transparency of the evaluation of R&D Units will reinforce the role of the Units as a fundamental pillar in the consolidation of an internationally competitive national R&D system.

08 Jul 2014

Portugal joins leading European bioinformatics research infrastructure

Through FCT, Portugal is now a full participating member of the European consortium ELIXIR, a research infrastructure that ensures free and ongoing access to biological data.

08 Jul 2014

Portugal joins the main European research infrastructure in bioinformatics

Through the FCT, Portugal is now a full member of the European ELIXIR consortium, an infrastructure that ensures free and consistent access to data generated by biological sciences.