LS4FUTURE TL4 Minisymposium: Bioengineering for Global Sustainability

Minisymposium

30 September, 2026 (14h00 - 17h30)

ITQB NOVA Auditorium

The symposium will feature keynote lectures and a series of short talks, bringing together researchers from across the LS4FUTURE community as well as external guests, to explore innovative approaches to some of today’s key sustainability challenges.

Beyond the scientific program, this symposium is an opportunity to connect across disciplines, discover complementary expertise, exchange ideas, and identify new opportunities for collaboration within the LS4FUTURE community.

If you’re interested in biotechnology, bioengineering and sustainability, we invite you to register now (deadline: 15 September) and be part of the conversation.

Speakers:

  • Filipe Natálio (NOVA FCT)
  • Bruno Medronho (U Algarve, MED, Mid Sweden University)
  • Beatriz Royo (Organometallic Chemistry and Catalysis Lab, ITQB NOVA)
  • Inês Cardoso Pereira (Bacterial Energy Metabolism Lab, ITQB NOVA)
  • Juan Ignacio Vílchez (Plant Microbiome Interactions Lab, ITQB NOVA)
  • Cátia Carmo (Natural Bioactives & Nutraceuticals Area, iBET)
  • Vânia Brissos (Microbial & Enzyme Technology Lab, ITQB NOVA)