	Hermínia de Lencastre elected for Academia das Ciências The election recognizes the scientific reputation of the ITQB NOVA's PI and Professor
	Step into your future: Open Day On March 7th, ITQB NOVA will be opening its doors to university students.
	Applications for the StartUp Research NOVA 2024 are open Several scholarships are available for ITQB NOVA's and NOVA SBE's Post-Graduation that helps researchers envision the value their science can generate. Applications are open until April 19th.
	New ITQB NOVA Welcome Guide The new guide includes useful information and tips for newcomers
	Applications for ITQB NOVA masters are open ITQB NOVA offers Masters' in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Biochemistry for Health, Medical Microbiology and Science Communication. Courses are developed with the best partners in each field, and have a strong practical component.
	ITQB NOVA launches Micromundo@Oeiras The mission of this citizen science pilot project is to discover new antibiotics and map resistance clusters, in partnership with the Oeiras Municipality.
	8M€ to prepare for the next pandemics The European project coordinated by ITQB NOVA will establish a platform to produce antiviral biopharmaceuticals, putting Europe at the forefront of the response to emerging threats
	ERC PoC Grant for Cristina Silva Pereira The project will focus on a plant derived biopolymer to improve encapsulation technologies
	Who are the microbes that hide in the back of our noses? The answer to that question could help prevent infectious diseases
	Advancing towards a sustainable and cleaner environment Recent work from the Bacterial Energy Metabolism lab highlights how microbes and their proteins can help us move towards a more sustainable future.
	ITQB NOVA researcher wins €1M CaixaResearch Health Grant The project will develop a new approach to facilitate the transport of antibiotics across the cell
	7 Years of the Award-Winning "90 Segundos de Ciência" programme The radio show, which first aired in 2016, was recently distinguished in the last edition of PODES 2023.
	Scholarships for Master Students ITQB NOVA is offering 16 scholarships for ITQB NOVA students. Applications are open from 20 to 24 NOV.
	Felipe Conzuelo will represent NOVA in the EUTOPIA YLA The ITQB NOVA PI will act as an EUTOPIA Ambassador until OCT 2025
	Applications for 3 MOSTMICRO-ITQB NOVA PhD Fellowships are open Research fellowships are intended for applicants or candidates in the PhD Program in Molecular Biosciences
	FCT supports “90 Segundos de Ciência” The radio show is a spinoff from the Master's in Science Communication, coordinated by NOVA FCSH and ITQB NOVA. More than 1600 research projects have been showcased, in all scientific areas and from all over the country.
	Two CaixaImpulse Innovation Projects to bring Science to Industry ITQB NOVA receives €98K to transfer the results of its cutting-edge research from the laboratory to patients
	Applications open for the 3rd edition of InnOValley PoC A SCAN on the topic will take place on 11 October at ITQB NOVA Auditorium. Up to four Proof of Concept projects with translational and innovation potential will be funded with 50 000 euros each
	New coordinators of the PhD Program in Plant Biology Carlota Vaz Patto and Jörg Becker step in as the new Coordinator and Co-Coordinator of the PhD Programme in Plant Biology
	To split or not to split: how do bacteria decide? ITQB NOVA researchers uncovered a new mechanism that a main pathogenic bacteria uses to avoid premature division
	Postdoc Appreciation Week at ITQB NOVA A special occasion to acknowledge the significant contributions of postdocs to research, discovery, and outreach activities.
	Applications Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023 Expressions of interest are open until September 13th
	What if plants took over telecommunications? ITQB NOVA researchers co-developed the award-winning idea, which taps into the inherent communication ability of plants for both telecommunication and information management.
	Cecília Arraiano honoured with FEBS Diplôme d’Honneur The prize was created in 1974, on the 10th anniversary of Federation of European Biochemical Societies, to honour biochemists and molecular biologists who have given outstanding service to the Federation.
	ITQB NOVA Day Celebrations The ITQB NOVA community celebrated 30 years of integration into NOVA University Lisbon
	Share your ideas on the TEDxNOVA stage TEDxNOVA 2023 at ITQB NOVA
	Short Internships at ITQB NOVA Several ITQB NOVA Labs offer short term projects for Undergrad Students
	Flies fight Parkinson's with Camarinha leaves ITQB NOVA & NOVA Medical School researchers discover a substance present in the Camarinha shrub that can improve movement in Parkinson’s disease.
	Cláudio M. Soares is the new Pro-rector for NOVA Health ITQB NOVA PI and former Dean is now part of the NOVA rectory team
	Dia Aberto do ITQB NOVA - De volta ao Futuro! Vestir a bata e realizar uma experiência, Ciência Espetacular, visitas a laboratórios e equipamentos científicos e muito mais é o que espera os visitantes no regresso aos Dias Abertos presenciais no ITQB NOVA. Venha conhecer o nosso instituto e descobrir como estamos a construir um futuro com saúde e sustentabilidade!
	5 researchers awarded in the 2023 InnOvalley Proof of Concept Pioneer initiative in Portugal rewards promising research projects to solve challenges in society. Funding exceeds 400,000 euros in the 2nd edition and highlights the most innovative projects in the municipality. ITQB NOVA researchers received 4 projects.
	NOVA receives ERC award to organize residencies for journalists European Research Council awarded 1.5 M€ to a single European consortium, to promote residencies for science journalists in research institutions for periods of 3 to 5 months.
	Mariana Pinho receives ERC Advanced Grant This is the researcher’s third ERC Grant, ensuring continuous funding from the council since 2013 for her work in antibiotic resistance.
	Five projects awarded within MOSTMICRO-ITQB Call 125 000 euros will finance novel research ideas
	Full-house at the LS4FUTURE 1st General Meeting
	Lessons from the pandemic - Science Moves us Forward Exhibition is on display until 28th frbruary at Templo da Poesia, in Oeiras. Its opening marked the closing of ITQB NOVA's COVID-19 Scientific Taskforce, with a two-part session: The first dedicated to its scientific results and the second open to the public to discuss the lessons learnt and how to prevent and fight a new pandemic.
	Love and betrayal among SARS-CoV-2 proteins wins ECRA prize Margarida Saramago and Diana Lousa will use the funds for research on COVID-19 therapeutics
	MOSTMICRO-ITQB opens call for Exploratory projects Proposals should be submitted by 25 January. Each project will receive 25000€ in funding.
	"Ao Ataque!" receives Honourable Mention from Casa das Ciências The book was created by ITQB NOVA researcher Márcia Alves
	Applications for 8 MOSTMICRO-ITQB NOVA PhD Fellowships are open Research fellowships are intended for applicants or candidates in the PhD Program in Molecular Biosciences
	To keep them out, we must learn how they got in ITQB NOVA and iMM collaboration uncovers the mechanisms of cell infection by the viruses that cause bronchiolitis and pneumonia
	Evolving towards a greener and better tomorrow A team led by ITQB NOVA scientists identified the mutations that improve the efficiency of an important catalyst in the green industry
	There is a time for protection and a time for letting go A team of ITQB NOVA researchers modelled the function of a protein involved in the regulation of the amount of mRNA in the endoplasmic reticulum
	Disinformation and polarization debated on conference cycle UPDATE – NEXT SESSION – Inês Narciso, historian and Sociology PhD student, and Vera Novais, journalist and president of SciComPT, talk about the origin of disinformation and fake news
	Inês Cardoso Pereira elected for the EAM ITQB NOVA’s PI is recognised for her work in microbiology by one of the most prestigious European institutions in this area
	A boost to sulfur metabolism A recent study by ITQB NOVA scientists unravelled the role of a small marker protein in increasing metabolic activity for sulfate respiration
	New Associate Professors at ITQB NOVA Lígia O. Martins and Ricardo O. Louro have won the international open call
	ITQB NOVA researchers distinguished with ESCMID grants Carina Valente and Helena Veiga have been awarded 20,000€ each to develop projects that contribute to the fields of clinical microbiology and infectious diseases
	Oeiras Municipality and ITQB NOVA promote a monitoring study to COVID-19 with saliva tests in schools The initiative starts on Thursday and will make tests available to 10,000 children by March.
	Application for 1 MOSTMICRO-ITQB NOVA PhD Fellowship are open Research Fellowships are intended for applicants or candidates in the PhD Program in Sustainable Chemistry
	Unfolding the blindness proteins through fly eyes ITQB NOVA and IGC researchers identify a new production mechanism for a critical protein for vision in Drosophila fruit flies
	TIMB3 Workshop Imaging in Biosciences Workshop takes place on February 7 2022 at ITQB NOVA Auditorium
	Breastmilk of vaccinated women is key to infant’s immunity against COVID-19 A study involving ITQB NOVA researchers shows that breastmilk contains SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and immune cells.
	ITQB NOVA to host “laCaixa” Doctoral INPhINIT Fellowships The ”laCaixa” Doctoral Fellowships call is now open and aims to support outstanding researchers, of any nationality, by offering an attractive and competitive environment for the development of their PhD work.
	Five new PI’s join ITQB NOVA’s team Five principal investigators will join the ITQB NOVA research efforts. Four of them will establish new independent research groups in the MOSTMICRO Research Unit.
	Ministers applaud ITQB NOVA’s work with Oeiras Clubes Ciência Viva ITQB NOVA and Science Club of AE Paço de Arcos partnership highlighted on the launch of the 2nd edition of the “Ciência Viva na Escola” program
	Asymptomatic adults may be reservoirs of Streptococcus pneumoniae Study by ITQB NOVA researchers identifies role played by adults in the carriage of pneumococci
	Inês Cardoso Pereira elected EMBO Member The ITQB NOVA Principal Investigator’s work on Bioenergetics and biocatalysis in anaerobic bacteria is recognized by the prestigious European organization.
	From meat-production to urinary tract infections Epidemiological study revealed that Staphylococcus saprophyticus causing urinary tract infections can have origin in food
	Nanopores on the back cover of Chemical Society Reviews Paper conceived during the 2020 lockdown reviews new fabrication methods that democratise the use of solid-state nanopores
	Shining light to make hydrogen ITQB NOVA researchers engineer light-driven bacterial factories to produce hydrogen
	In your gut: how bacteria survive low oxygen environments ITQB NOVA researchers have uncovered the mechanisms that allow the survival of the anaerobic pathogen Clostridioides difficile in the gut
	Proteins partner for crucial cellular quality control system Severe human genetic diseases are related to malfunctioning ribosomes. The surveillance system of this protein collaboration was previously unknown.
	MOSTMICRO-ITQB Research Unit is hiring Four new lab heads will establish independent research groups
	Biopolymers: unravelling the next generation materials ITQB NOVA researcher’s recent studies open new leads to develop new-polyester based biomaterials
	Who prefers a sulfur diet? Evolution of sulfur metabolism in Archaea clarified by an international team including ITQB NOVA
	The Golden Axis ITQB NOVA researchers challenge a 50-year-old assumption on the division of Staphylococcus aureus
	Mariana Pinho elected as EMBO member Two-times ERC winner is the fourth ITQB NOVA researcher to be elected to the European Molecular Biology Organization
	Dynamic loops towards an efficient biocatalysis ITQB NOVA researchers have unravelled structural details related to laccase catalysis. This discovery could lead to fine-tuned industry and biomedical biocatalysts
	3D structure of anti-tuberculosis target makes cover of Molecular Cell For the first time, a team of researchers was able to elucidate the Cryo-EM full-length structure of Arabinofuranosyltransferase (AftD), an essential enzyme involved on the cell envelop assembly of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This enzyme is a target to develop novel antibiotics to fight the disease.
	ITQB NOVA’s Pedro Matos Pereira awarded a "la Caixa" Foundation Junior Leadership Six grants awarded to researchers in Lisbon
	A bacterial protein for carbon neutrality Formate dehydrogenase presents high activity in reducing CO2 and opens new paths to develop sustainable catalysts
	Mariana Pinho elected for the European Academy of Microbiology ITQB NOVA’s PI joins her colleague Cecília Arraiano as a member of one of the most prestigious European institutions in the area. Two Portuguese researchers from IGC have also been elected.
	Helena Santos receives the Nicolau Van Uden Prize Santos was awarded today by the Portuguese Society of Microbiology
	ITQB NOVA and IGC carry out simulation of a hospital outbreak On the European Antibiotic Awareness Day, researchers of consortium ONEIDA announce the results of a pilot study completed in record time. The initiative opens new perspectives for the control of bacterial infections in Portuguese hospitals.
	New approaches to disordered proteins Small-angle X-ray scattering used to analyse the molecular plasticity of a protein associated with poor prognosis in cancer
	Lost in transition The impact of exoribonucleases enzymes in the shift between exponential and stationary growth phases
	Molecular insights on bioelectrochemical technologies A new evolutionary vision on cytochromes c obtained from studies using a Gram-positive bacterium
	Dia Aberto ITQB NOVA 2019 “Junta-te aos elementos!” \| Sábado \| 26 de outubro \| Das 10h às 17h
	Improving a biological hydrogen machine Development of hydrogenase variants with improved properties reveals new pathways of oxygen inactivation
	ITQB NOVA celebrates the International Microorganism Day ITQB NOVA researchers take part in events at the Gardens of Palácio Marquês de Pombal, at Técnico Lisboa and at Pavilhão do Conhecimento.
	International Microorganism Day 2019 17 September 2019 \| Palácio Marquês de Pombal \| Oeiras
	Twinning project will train researchers in advanced electron microscopy IMpaCT is coordinated by ITQB NOVA. Kick-off meeting and workshop on Cryo-EM take place in mid-September
	Origin and evolution of a bacterial developmental programme New paper uncovers the origin and evolution of bacterial sporulation
	90 segundos de Ciência awarded with the 2019 Gulbenkian Knowledge prize Programme is a result of the Master in Science Communication run by ITQB NOVA and NOVA FCSH
	ITQB NOVA scientist distinguished with Medal of Scientific Merit Ministry for Science, Technology and Higher Education awarded Helena Santos, a pioneer in the use of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance techniques for the non-invasive study of cellular metabolism. Former director of ITQB NOVA, Manuel Nunes da Ponte, was also honoured.
	Catalysis for a sustainable world Beatriz Royo lab proposes the use of manganese, one of the most abundant metals on Earth, as a catalyst for industrial uses
	Round and round we go Mariana Pinho Lab unveiled mechanism for elongation of cocci
	Finding the trigger to apoptosis New mechanism for cell death through ceramides in mitochondria
	Proteins always find a way New paper on spore surface protein assembly
	Hidrogenases research discussed in Lisbon 12th International Hydrogenase Conference organized by ITQB NOVA researchers happening in NOVA
	Regulating the terminator ITQB NOVA researchers unveil a new mechanism for transcription termination
	One world, one health New iberoamerican project coordinated by ITQB NOVA
	Best ITQB NOVA PhD Thesis 2017 Best Thesis Prize awarded to Saúl Silva
	António Xavier Prize 2018 announced today Award ceremony integrated in the 25th celebration of the ITQB NOVA Day
	Nuno Maulide elected Scientist of the year in Austria ITQB NOVA-invited professor was distinguished by the Austrian Club of Education and Science Journalists
	Bacteria do it differently New paper describes the function of a widespread bacterial redox module
	Synthetic biology for a sustainable industry 8 million euros for EU project ShikiFactory100
	What's in store for RNA and species communication? Cecília Arraiano shares a vision for the future in the field
	Training course on the Chemistry of Metals in Biological Systems Registrations are open until January 31st 2019
	PhD Fellowships for PTNMR PhD Program Call for applications at the Doctoral Programme in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Applied to Chemistry, Materials and Biosciences
	Miguel Teixeira nominated as F1000 Faculty Member ITQB NOVA researcher is now part of the Bioinorganic Chemistry reviewers
	Biorefineries for the XXI century New EU project on bacterial enzymes and bioprocesses for lignin valorisation
	In Nature nothing is lost, nothing is created, everything is transformed Use of pesticides can increase pathogenicity of soil fungi
	ITQB NOVA celebrates science and technology week Joining scientists and society since 2005
	Scientists meaning business New course to promote entrepreneurship in scientists, partnership ITQB NOVA and NOVA SBE
	Catarina Veríssimo Esteves recipient of the Metrohm Young Chemist Award 2018 ITQB NOVA researcher was distinguished with 1st prize Young Chemist Award 2018
	Let there be light Starts today the twinning project "Twin to Illuminate Metals in Biology and Biocatalysis through Biospectroscopy”
	Mariana Gomes de Pinho and team recipients of 2018 Pfizer Award Annual Pfizer Awards distinguish works in Basic Research and Clinical Research
	Taking drugs where they are needed New paper on the interface between chemistry, biophysics and molecular simulation
	Understanding the enemy Structure of cancer related protein was described by ITQB NOVA researchers
	Celebrating International Microorganism Day Hands on activities and talks by ITQB NOVA researchers
	Inês Trindade awarded Best Oral Presentation Research developed at Ricardo Louro Lab was distinguished at 14th European Biological Inorganic Chemistry Conference
	Unique and environmental friendly catalysis ITQB NOVA chemistry research on the frontcover of ChemCatChem
	2019 Edition PhD Program - Biology at the Host Microbe Interface Call for applications is open until October, 2018
	Surviving on air Enzyme that enables anaerobic pathogen Clostridium difficile to tolerate oxygen was now described
	How do bacteria know they have had enough? Mechanism of crosstalk between systems for haem biosynthesis and external capture in pathogens published today
	Going to Mars without leaving the Earth Talks on Mars 2030 between researchers from ITQB NOVA and IA at Centro Cultural de Belém
	1 million euros to study Metals in Biology and Biocatalysis through Biospectroscopy New Twinning project joins ITQB NOVA with Universities in Berlin and Florence
	António Xavier Prize 2018 - call for applications Award for best PhD Thesis conducted in Portugal in the area of NMR, EPR or MRI
	Summer Science @ ITQB NOVA 23-27th July Applications open for the 3rd ITQB NOVA Summer School
	Chemistry for a sustainable planet New manganese catalysts to reduce CO2
	Welcome INTERFACE 2018 Students Opening session marks the start of Biology at the Host Microbe Interface PhD Program
	Advanced Integrated Microsystems PhD Programme 2018 Call for applications is now open
	How bacteria divide Mariana Pinho Lab research published today in Nature
	Put the blame on BolA ITQB NOVA researchers unveil a new factor involved in Salmonella virulence
	Saúl Silva awarded with Best PhD Thesis in Organic Chemistry 2017 ITQB NOVA PhD thesis presented in October 2017
	ITQB NOVA opens the labs Open Labs is targeted to university students wishing to explore research opportunities
	Call open for Sustainable Chemistry PhD Program 2018 Applications for doctoral fellowships accepted till January 15th
	Reducing “noise” in gene expression New system for producing proteins in bacteria
	PhD Fellowships for PTNMR PhD Program Call for applications at the Doctoral Programme in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Applied to Chemistry, Materials and Biosciences
	MolBioS PhD Program 2018: day 1 PhD Program officially starts on January 5
	New tools for drug design K4DD project results published today in Nature Communications
	Summer Science @ITQB NOVA project selected for Microbiotech17 João Zagalo presented his ITQB NOVA Summer Course work at 7th Congress of Microbiology and Technology
	Last lesson of Professor Hermínia de Lencastre Academic jubilation ceremony today 11 December, 5pm, ITQB NOVA auditorium
	Mariana Gomes de Pinho is new ERC Awardee Research project focus on re-sensitizing drug resistant bacteria
	New PhD Program - Biology at the Host Microbe Interface Call for applications is open until January 3, 2018
	One year of Portuguese science on the radio "90 segundos de ciência" daily program will continue for another year
	ITQB NOVA celebrates science and technology week Bringing together scientists and society since 2005
	Job fair brings together researchers, companies and science minister Career Opportunities for PostDoctoral Researchers in Life Sciences, 23-24 Nov, Cascais
	Last lesson of Professor Hermínia de Lencastre Academic jubilation ceremony on 11 December, 5pm, ITQB NOVA auditorium
	8th ITQB-NOVA PhD Students' Meeting PhD Students discuss their work from 15 to 17 November
	André Santos was awarded SPB Young Investigator Award Award recognizes work in high impact publications by Portuguese young biochemists
	MolBioS PhD Program 2018 Call for applications is now open
	ITQB NOVA research on the spotlight Lígia Martins Lab’s work distinguished by the American Chemical Society
	A night to celebrate Science around the country On 29th September go meet a scientist
	Crosstalking molecules ITQB NOVA researchers shed light on the formation of bacterial biofilms
	Best ITQB NOVA PhD Thesis 2016 Awarded to Luís Carlos Santos Filipe
	António Xavier Prize 2017 Lifetime Award attributed to Professor Carlos Geraldes
	ITQB NOVA Day 2017 Celebrating 24 years of ITQB NOVA in Universidade Nova de Lisboa
	Career Opportunities for PostDoctoral Researchers in Life Sciences Symposium and Job Fair organized by PostDocs
	Master in Medical Microbiology 2017/19 Call for applications is open till August 21
	10th CERMAX practical course on NMR spectroscopy Registrations are now open
	Master in Science Communication Applications are now open
	The emergence of antibiotic resistance ITQB NOVA researchers have shown how antibiotic resistance emerged from an harmless gene in bacteria
	27th May ITQB NOVA opens the doors A day to get to know ITQB NOVA researchers and their work
	Prémio António Xavier 2017 Call for proposals
	Evolution in a test tube Engineering a bacterial enzyme to degrade natural raw material
	Master in Biochemistry for Health Applications are now open
	Biotechnology and sustainable agriculture debated at ITQB NOVA Experts and stakeholders in farming, trading and research come together to debate present and future
	How selenium does the trick ITQB NOVA researchers unravel the molecular basis for high activity and oxygen tolerance in a special hydrogenase
	2nd Summer Science @ ITQB NOVA Applications open for ITQB NOVA Summer School 24-28th July
	40 years of science career in a book Claudina Rodrigues Pousada autobiography to be released this Friday
	Calling all PhD candidates ITQB NOVA welcomes graduates to apply to FCT call for PhD scholarships
	PhD Fellowships for PTNMR PhD Program Call for applications at the Doctoral Programme in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Applied to Chemistry, Materials and Biosciences
	10 years of the highest field NMR spectrometer in Portugal A celebration for CERMAX, ITQB NOVA NMR facility
	Regulating the regulators Novel silencing enzyme acts on double and single-stranded RNAs with important consequences for host-microbe interactions
	Annual meeting MOSTMICRO research unit ITQB NOVA research unit welcomes new members and gathers with Scientific Advisory Board
	MolBioS PhD Program 2017: day 1 PhD Program officially starts on January 5