MolBioS PhD Program: get set, go

Oeiras, 06.01.2014

This week, new students at ITQB are getting ready to start their PhD. With the official start scheduled for January 8, the first year of the PhD Program in Molecular Biosciences begins.

MolBioS is a flexible state-of-the-art research oriented program that fills the gap between molecules and living systems, training students in molecular approaches needed to understand the mechanisms of life. This FCT-funded program is coordinated by ITQB and has also the participation of Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica (IBET), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia (UNL) and the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC).

On the opening day, students will be welcomed by ITQB Director, Claudio Soares and PhD Program Coordinator, Inês Cardoso Pereira. The session, scheduled for 10h30, includes brief presentations on the research activities of participating institutions and an introduction to the PhD program and each of the four research profiles.

This first day also aims to help students learn about the ins and outs of life as a PhD student at ITQB; testimonies from current students and visits to the different services are among the planned activities. The day finishes with a welcome party organized by InTeraQB to which everyone is invited (Registration necessary.

The course modules start next Monday with the Program Core Units.