Scaling up to see small: new tangible models by UCIBIO optimize nanoparticle design
A new study by Carina Crucho and Pedro Viana Baptista, from the Nanomedicine Lab at UCIBIO NOVA FCT, introduces tangible 3D models to optimize nanoparticle design for medicine, imaging, and diagnostics.
UCIBIO researchers take a major step towards more efficient carbon capture and sustainable fuel technologies
An international study coordinated by Cristiano Mota and Maria João Romão, from the XTAL - Macromolecular Crystallography Lab at UCIBIO-NOVA FCT, in collaboration with ITQB-NOVA, reveals how a highly efficient natural enzyme captures and converts carbon dioxide (CO₂).
Nine UCIBIO Projects Funded under FCT’s 2024 Exploratory Research Call
UCIBIO researchers have successfully secured funding for nine research projects under the 2024 Call for Exploratory Research Projects in All Scientific Domains (PEX-2024), promoted by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT).
Synergizing for the Future: International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026
Today, 11 February, UCIBIO joins the global community in celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026.
This year, the United Nations has set a forward-looking theme: “Synergizing AI, Social Science, STEM and Finance: Building Inclusive Futures for Women and Girls.” It highlights how integrating these four pillars can accelerate sustainable development and close the gender gap.