Events & News

On November 26, 2025 , João Manco successfully defended his Master’s thesis in Biochemistry at the NOVA school of Science and Technology . His research project, titled “Interplay of ageing and metabolism: impact on osteogenic differentiation,” explored how age-related metabolic changes influence the biological mechanisms underlying osteogenic differentiation. The study provided valuable insights into the interplay between ageing, metabolic regulation, and osteoinductive mec

20 – 21 November 2025 | i3S, Porto, Portugal The ACT Lab was represented at the 14th International Meeting of the Portuguese Society for Stem Cells and Cell Therapy (SPCE-TC) , held at i3S – Institute for Research and Innovation in Health , in Porto. This annual meeting brought together leading national and international experts in stem cell biology and cell therapy to explore recent scientific advances, major challenges, and emerging therapeutic strategies. The ACT Lab was r

On October 31, 2025 , Hugo Fernandes , researcher at the ACT Lab , visited Escola Secundária Lima-de-Faria in Cantanhede to give a talk as part of the Stem Cell Awareness Day celebrations, organized by Ciência Viva and the Portuguese Society for Stem Cells and Cell Therapy (SPCE-TC) . During the session, Hugo Fernandes introduced high-school students to the fascinating world of stem cell biology , discussing fundamental principles and the latest scientific advances in the