September 19, 2014 Lars Montelius is the new director of INL – a “gem” The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) enters a new phase, focusing on greater regional, national, and international cooperation.
September 11, 2014 Cientista da Universidade de Aveiro torna-se o primeiro membro português da Academia Europeia de Ciências João Rocha, head of the Center for Research in Ceramics and Composite Materials (CICECO), nominated as a member of the leading European academy.
September 11, 2014 Researcher from the University of Aveiro becomes the first Portuguese national to be appointed to the European Academy of Sciences João Rocha, Director of the Center for Research in Ceramic Materials and Composites (CICECO), was invited to become a member of that European scientific academy.
September 8, 2014 FCT Investigator reveals different effects of anti-inflammatory drug in the cell New research provides insight into the specific roles of glucosamine and could lead to the discovery of new targets for treating cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.
September 8, 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.
August 25, 2014 Portuguese scientist is one of MIT Technology Review's innovators under 35 A biocompatible adhesive that facilitates the repair of babies' congenital heart defects is the technology created by Maria José Pereira.
August 25, 2014 Portuguese scientist on MIT Technology Review magazine's list of top innovators A patch made from a new biomaterial that facilitates the repair of cardiovascular defects in babies was the technology developed by Maria José Pereira.
July 16, 2014 New insights into how invasive species occupy large regions A joint Portuguese-Brazilian-Australian team of researchers has developed a new approach that successfully explains the distribution of invasive species and how native species may adapt to climate change.
July 16, 2014 Advances in predicting the occupation of areas colonized by invasive species A new approach by a Portuguese-Brazilian and Australian team explains the distribution pattern of invasive species and how native species adapt to climate change.
July 11, 2014 Declaración sobre la evaluación de las unidades de I+D en 2013 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.
July 11, 2014 Statement on the Evaluation of R&D Units 2013 FCT confident that rigor and transparency in the evaluation of R&D Units will strengthen their role as a fundamental pillar in the consolidation of an internationally competitive national R&D system.
July 8, 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.
