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UT Austin Portugal Conference 2023

UT Austin Portugal Conference 2023

UT Austin Portugal Conference 2023Reviewing a 16-year journey with an eye to the future. INL hosted the 2023 edition of the UT Austin Portugal Program Annual Conference. The event – the largest knowledge-sharing and networking initiative of the Program – brought together at INL the UT Austin Portugal community and worldwide renowned experts. The conference fostered lively discussions and interactions that explored the successful journey of the past 16 years and culminated in an ideation exercise focused on the future. “In the dynamic landscape of research and innovation, the UT Austin Portugal Program is now embarking on a new horizon as it completes its third funding cycle. Guided by its 16-year legacy of achievements, this collaboration charts a visionary path, recognizing that true scientific progress requires the need for nanoscience and nanotechnology.” highlighted Paulo Ferreira, UT Austin Portugal Program’s Area Director for Nanotechnologies from INL. The community analysed how the Nanotechnologies Program has evolved through the latest phase and shined a bright light on the near future, as advanced by Brian Korgel, UT Austin Portugal Area Director for Nanotechnologies from UT: “Now we’re thinking about phase four and what should be the evolution of the Program regarding the role of […]

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INL Colloquium with Andrew deMello, Professor of Biochemical Engineering at ETH Zurich

INL Colloquium with Andrew deMello, Professor of Biochemical Engineering at ETH Zurich

Today INL hosted another captivating colloquium with Andrew deMello, Professor of Biochemical Engineering in the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences at ETH Zurich. His work focuses on combining optical microscopy and flow cytometry techniques to enable high-throughput imaging of cells within dynamic environments, offering a wealth of possibilities for biomedical research and diagnostics. At the INL Colloquium, Andrew emphasized that while modern flow cytometers excel at high-speed processing, they often require significant sample and reagent volumes, and they lack spatial resolution within individual cells. In response to these limitations, deMello’s research has revolved around leveraging microfluidic systems for precise manipulation and high-throughput processing of micron-sized objects. He also explores innovative optical detection methods that allow the capture of clear images of swiftly moving objects. Andrew de Mello’s presentation at the INL Colloquium shed light on the cutting-edge technologies and methods that are poised to reshape how we understand and analyse cellular dynamics. The event unfolded at INL’s auditorium with a diverse audience of researchers keen on unravelling the latest developments in the field of microfluidics for blood diagnostics. 

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UT Austin Portugal Annual Conference 2023

UT Austin Portugal Annual Conference 2023

INL hosts the UT Austin Portugal Annual Conference 2023 next October 24. The event is the Program’s largest knowledge-sharing and networking initiative and serves as an ideation exercise that explores how the Program can help shape the future of Portugal’s scientific and technological landscape. With the theme “Modelling the Future”, the agenda includes insightful discussions around topics such as Clean Energy, Advanced Computing and Nanotechnologies, networking moments and an E-Poster exhibition. Attendance for this event is free of charge, but registration is required.More information here. Registration here.

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September 29, marked the return of the European Researchers’ Night

September 29, marked the return of the European Researchers’ Night

Last Friday, September 29, marked the return of the European Researchers’ Night — the annual celebration of innovative research taking place simultaneously in more than 30 countries and 300 cities throughout Europe. The diverse programme gathered more than 400 researchers and included games, hands-on activities, interactive experiences, a ‘nano-quizz’ and ‘workshops’, where different areas such as chemistry, biology, physics, geology, mathematics, optometry, and biotechnology were crossed. These were just a few of the possible applications that ECUM – University of Minho and International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), many other partners introduced to more than 1400 visitors at Altice Fórum Braga. The audience defied all researchers with relevant questions and expressed genuine wonder as they saw “magic” happening before their eyes. This year, ‘Science for Everyone – Sustainability and Inclusion’ was the motto that framed an event committed to raising awareness about the role of science in achieving sustainability and inclusion goals among school students and different audiences, while identifying key societal concerns about climate change and sustainable growth and linking them to science-oriented solutions and proposals. This European project consortium includes as partners the National Museum of Natural History and Science of the University of Lisbon, the Nova School of […]

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MFS2023 Conference at INL

MFS2023 Conference at INL

The International Conference Microscopy at the Frontiers of Science gathered around 200 professionals at INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory in Braga – Portugal, to explore the latest breakthroughs in electron microscopy and their impact on life sciences, material sciences and structural biology. Counting on a multidisciplinary group of speakers sharing ground-breaking viewpoints, during this three-day journey, we had the opportunity to listen to 125 inspiring talks, have insightful discussions and dream about promising findings by experienced and young scientists, some of whom have received the SPMicros and SME Thesis Awards. The exchange of knowledge and the strengthening of scientific and technical collaborations made the MFS2023 a huge success.

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European Researchers’ Night returns next week to Braga

European Researchers’ Night returns next week to Braga

The European Researchers’ Night 2023 – #ERN2023 will be back in Portugal, next week, with the theme “Science for All (SCIEVER) – Inclusion and Sustainability”, within a national consortium coordinated by the University of Lisbon, through the National Museum of Natural History and Science (MUHNAC), which also integrates the INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, and the School of Sciences of the University of Minho. The initiative will take place on September 29th, between 4 pm and midnight, with a national online program and local activities in Braga, Coimbra, Lisbon and Évora. The theme of the European Researchers’ Night 2023 – ‘SCIEVER’ – will contribute simultaneously to two main objectives: (i) improving the understanding of the importance of scientific careers development and science investments; (ii) increasing researchers’ understanding of the role of society as a whole for sustainable science policies development. The goal of our consortium is to directly respond to Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) goals of the EU framework program by raising public awareness, also among school communities, about the relevance of science to assure resource preservation, decarbonization and inclusion and by bridging the gap between scientists and society, giving researchers the opportunity to perceive the main concerns […]

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Conference on Tools and Tests for Safer-by-Design Nanomaterials at INL

Conference on Tools and Tests for Safer-by-Design Nanomaterials at INL

The Conference on Tools and Tests for Safer-by-Design Nanomaterials, took place, this week, in Braga – Portugal, at INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory. This conference was organised by the SBDToolbox Project team and addressed the most promising methods and tools to obtain the relevant data encompassing the specific properties that differentiate nanomaterials from chemicals. We paid special attention to the particular needs of the diverse impact and application areas, namely health, food or environment and their relationship in the integrative context of ONE HEALTH. This unique event on Tools and Tests for Safer-by-Design Nanomaterials brought together researchers, policy-makers and industry in a full programme with insightful plenaries, invited talks, and networking opportunities.

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TrustEat Final Conference in Wageningen Netherlands 

TrustEat Final Conference in Wageningen Netherlands 

TRUSTEAT project final conference will take place in Wageningen – Netherlands on September 22, 2023. The one-day event is aimed towards both national and international industrial players, research institutions and universities, as well as national and regional authorities. By bringing together R&D experts and stakeholders, the consortium aims to identify common research goals, overlaps, and promising areas of potential collaboration. The sessions will also include disseminating selected technologies and collaboration opportunities in fundraising through brokerage sessions: TrustEat Final Conference is powered by the KB37 project, which is centred on promoting healthy and safe food systems, bringing together experts from various fields. Know more and register by clicking here.

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1st International Conference of the Portuguese Association of Cellular Agriculture at INL

1st International Conference of the Portuguese Association of Cellular Agriculture at INL

CellAgri Portugal – Portuguese Association for the Development of Cellular Agriculture together with INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory and in partnership with Municipio de Braga, Portugal Foods, Colab4Food and FLAD hosted the 1st International Conference of the Portuguese Association of Cellular Agriculture. This event aimed to foster and encourage the collaborative development of cellular agriculture while sharing the latest scientific and innovative advancements related to cellular agriculture products, such as cultivated meat, fish, milk, collagen, leather, fur, wool, and hair, both nationally and internationally. Some of the most influential minds in cellular agriculture –  Mark Post, Isha Datar, Andrew Stout, and Vítor Espírito Santo joined this unique event as keynote speakers and panellists. They shared their expertise and insights on the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in this transformative field. More than 150 participants took part in the conference during two truly productive and inspiring days in which we were able to learn from the best and discuss the most recent advances with leaders in the area.

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