[Seminar Nobel Chemistry Laureate 2002] 25 years of ITQB NOVA

ITQB NOVA celebrates 25 years of the institute's integration in Universidade NOVA de Lisboa.

When	20 Sep, 2019 from 03:00 pm to 06:10 pm
Where	Rectorate of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa
Contact Name	Renata Ramanho
Contact Email	renata.ramalho@itqb.unl.pt
Contact Phone	+351 214469315
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20 September will mark the end of the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of ITQB NOVA.

A commemorative session at the Rectorate of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa will close the cycle of lectures "Science and Challenges for the Future", with a seminar by Professor Kurt Wüthrich, Nobel Chemistry Laureate (2002), known for developing nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) methods for studying biological macromolecules.

In these celebrations, we pay tribute to Prof. António V. Xavier and Prof. Carlos Portas, both deeply involved in the foundation of this institute.

The origins of ITQB NOVA go back to 1985, when the concept of a new research centre on Biotechnology was developed by Carlos Portas, president of INIA (Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária) at the time. The new centre took shape through a process led by Professor António V. Xavier (1943-2006), chosen for his outstanding curriculum in research, and culminated in the launch of CTQB (Centro de Tecnologia Química e Biológica) in 1989. In 1993, this research centre became part of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, changing its name to Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica.

Since its foundation, and to the present date, ITQB NOVA is one of the leading Portuguese research and Education institutes in its area. The Institution must continue the route paved by its founders, and train the next generations of researchers.

Please register by 15 September. We are organizing transportation from ITQB NOVA to the event and back, during registration be sure to let us know if you’d like to benefit from it.