Events & News

On September 26, 2025 , downtown Coimbra hosted the European Researchers’ Night (NEI) under the theme “Science for Global Challenges” . The event featured the Science Route , with 93 activity points, over 600 researchers, technicians, students, from 30 UC research centers, and the collaboration of local associations and businesses. MIA-Portugal joined the initiative, sharing research on the biological processes of aging and associated pathologies . The GreenLabs CiBB were

The 5th CiBB Retreat on Innovative Therapies took place on September 19, 2025 , from 09:00 to 19:00 , at the Centro Náutico de Montemor-o-Velho . This year’s retreat brought together researchers, students, and collaborators from CiBB for a full day of scientific presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities in an inspiring environment. The program featured: “Meet your thematic line” sessions with short presentations from CiBB researchers, where Hugo Fernandes pre

The World Congress on Purines 2025 was held in Chengdu, China , from September 5 - 11, 2025 . This prestigious international event brought together junior and senior scientists from around the world who are dedicated to advancing research in purinergic signaling . The congress aimed to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among researchers studying the complex roles of purines in physiology, pathology, and therapeutic development. Cristina Celices , a member of the AC