The Molecular Biomaterials Group participated once again in the i3S Annual Meeting. The event, held on November 13-14 in Póvoa de Varzim, was an important opportunity to connect, learn, and exchange ideas with colleagues. The ERA-Chair Holder’s members presented the…
VANTAGE4MB, a project proposed by researchers from the Molecular Biomaterials Group – Rui Pereira (leader) and Helena Azevedo, was recognised in the 4th edition (2025/26) of BIP ACCELERATION – a program aimed at supporting scientists from the University of Porto…
A month of learning and collaboration: Four MOBILIsE Molecular Bioengineering Seminars at i3S! In just five weeks, MOBILIsE hosted four engaging seminars that brought together researchers to discuss emerging topics, share insights, and explore innovative solutions in Molecular Bioengineering. We…
From the 13th to the 17th of October 2025, MOBILIsE hosted the 3rd edition of the MOBILIsE “Advanced Course in Molecular Bioengineering” at the i3S, focusing this year on “Biomolecular Interactions Modelling“. It was an intense and exciting week of…
On September 26th, MOBILIsE proudly took part once again in the European Researchers’ Night (ERN) 2025, the largest science outreach event in Europe, held at the i3S. The MOBILIsE booth presented four activities that illustrate how (Bio)Materials and Nanotechnology can…
DISCARE, a project proposed by researchers from the Molecular Biomaterials Group – Carla Cunha (leader), Helena Azevedo and Rui Pereira, was recognised in the 8th edition (2025/26) of BIP PROOF — a program promoted by the U.Porto Innovation that funds…
The 1st MOBILIsE Symposium, held at i3S in June, is featured in the September issue of the Cell Biomaterials journal. The article has been published as a ‘Voices’ piece – a front-matter format that highlights scientists’ perspectives on emerging topics,…
The ECLS – Early Career Life Scientists’ Symposia entitled “Biomaterials engineering: working at crossroads of physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology for advancing knowledge of biological systems and developing treatments of diseases” took place on Sep 5th at i3S. This symposium focused on the…
The visit of Prof Jeffrey Hubbell from New York University, USA, at i3S, caught the attention of journalist Tiago Ramalho from PÚBLICO – a leading Portuguese newspaper, who took the opportunity to interview him. In this insightful interview, Prof. Hubbell discusses his…
Barbara Matos, a Junior researcher in the Molecular Biomaterials Group, led by the MOBILIsE ERA-Chair holder, Helena Azevedo, received the “IRBM Poster Presentation Award for Best Innovative Approaches for the Advancement of Peptide Sciences” at The European Peptide Synthesis Conference…