UCIBIO research work featured by ASPIC for study on renal cell carcinoma metabolomic signature The recent study led by researchers from the Toxicology Research Lab at UCIBIO - FFUP, in collaboration with the Portuguese Institute of Oncology of Porto (IPO Porto), was recently highlighted by ASPIC – the Portu
UCIBIO PhD Day 2025 UCIBIO PhD Day 2025 – A Day of Learning, Networking, and Inspiration! On March 7, 2025, BRIDGE (Bridging Research Initiatives for Doctoral Student Group Empowerment) organized its first PhD Day, bringing together nearly 60 participants for a day of insightful discussions, skill development, and networking opportunities. The event was held in a hybrid format, connecting researchers at both the Lisbon and Porto hubs. The morning session featured an Alumni Session, where former UCIBIO PhD students shared their career journeys, followed by an engaging roundtable discussion on career paths.
International Zero Waste Day 2025 International Zero Waste Day, celebrated annually on March 30, was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2022 to promote sustainable practices and reduce global pollution. In 2025, the theme is "Towards Zero Waste in Fashion and Textiles" highlighting the urgent need to reduce the environmental impact caused by the fashion and textile industries, responsible for 2–8% of global greenhouse gas emissions each year.  
PhD student Cristina Almeida wins best Poster Award at ESMO TAT 2025 Cristina Almeida, PhD student at the UCIBIO Drug Targets and Biomarkers Research Lab, at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Porto, has been awarded the Best Poster Award at the European Society for Medical Oncology Targeted Anticancer Therapies (ESMO TAT) Congress 2025.