Events & News

Sandra Pinhanços, a researcher at the ACT Lab, was recently featured in the ECN Spotlight interview series promoted by the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO). The interview highlights early-career researchers within the EASO Early Career Network (ECN) and showcases their scientific journey, research interests, and perspectives on the future of obesity and metabolic research. In the interview, Sandra shares insights into her academic background, her motivatio

The 6th CiBB Retreat on Metabolism, Aging and Disease brought together researchers and students to discuss current challenges and advances at the intersection of metabolism, ageing, and disease. The event provided an important forum for scientific exchange, interdisciplinary discussion, and networking within the CiBB community. The full scientific program of the retreat , including keynote lectures, oral communications, and poster sessions, is available online and can be con

With the festive season approaching, UC-Biotech launched its 2025 Christmas Door Decoration Contest, inviting all research groups and laboratories to bring holiday cheer to the building. Teams wishing to participate were asked to have their doors fully decorated by 11:00 AM on December 2. During the morning, the jury evaluated all the decorated doors. The winning door was announced during the UC-Biotech Christmas Lunch, also held on December 2. All groups were encouraged to b