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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🫀 Today is World Heart Day, part of a campaign by the World Heart Federation to raise awareness for cardiovascular diseases. 🎨 To mark this day, CNC-UC partnered with TUMO Coimbra to share an original illustration created by TUMOnauts Laura Oliveira and Gonçalo Costa lead by CNC-UC's Rita Félix.

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Lucid Scientific @lucidscientific.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

At HypoxEU Live, Eva Ferro (@cnc-uc.bsky.social) showed how oxygen priming reshapes the proteome of umbilical cord MSCs from 9 donors. Resipher tracked their respiration at 24, 48 and 72 h.

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

✨ NEI is going strong! Over 100 educational, fun activities for you to check out. 📍 Visit for free until 11pm, at Coimbra downtown from Praça 8 de Maio to Largo da Portagem! 📷 If you're here, make sure to tag us on Instagram @cnc.uc with any fun photos or videos of the event you'd like to share!

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

✨ The European Researchers' Night in Coimbra just kicked off! 📍 Come check out the over 90 activity points organized by researchers today, from now to 11pm, at Coimbra downtown from Praça 8 de Maio to Largo da Portagem! Don't be shy, entry is free!

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

✨ Look out! The European Researchers' Night returns to Coimbra in 2 days! 🗓️ Sept. 25, 2026 📍 Baixa de Coimbra, from Praça 8 de Maio to Largo da Portagem 👥 Over 100 activities Come see what CiBB researchers have been working on in our 29 activity points!

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EXCELScIOR ERA Chair Project @excelscior-era.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

New preprint from EXCELScIOR PI @asanchez-tojar.bsky.social and colleagues: Meta-analysts must lead by example and embrace all FAIR principles Check it out! 👇 ecoevorxiv.org/repository/v... @ucoimbra.bsky.social @cnc-uc.bsky.social

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Researchers from CNC-UC and GeneT have successfully tested a gene-therapy strategy for Machado-Joseph disease in a Biomaterials study, where extracellular vesicles deliver gene-editing tools to neurons.

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EXCELScIOR ERA Chair Project @excelscior-era.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

📢 Happening tomorrow! Don't miss Martin Bulla's seminar on the global patterns and evolution of avian song complexity. Everyone is welcome, in person or online. 🐦🎶 @ucoimbra.bsky.social @cnc-uc.bsky.social

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🧠 In and Out Academia: Employability, Transferability and Entrepreneurship Workshop 📅 Sept. 22–23, 2026 📍 RÓMULO, Coimbra 👥 25 CiBB members Two days of practical training on employability, tech transfer and entrepreneurship for neuroscience researchers, led by career consultant Manolo Castellano.

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

New opinion article by CNC-UC & CiBB researcher Manuela Grazina. In @publico.pt, the researcher reflects on psychoactive substance use and the importance of evidence-based approaches grounded in scientific knowledge, prevention and public health. @ucoimbra.bsky.social www.publico.pt/2026/07/08/o...

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🔬 From 13–17 July, CNC-UC welcomed young students for another edition of Ciência Viva no Laboratório! A week of hands-on science, laboratory experiences and direct contact with researchers. Thank you to everyone who made this edition possible! @ucoimbra.bsky.social @cienciaviva.bsky.social

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

CNC-UC has joined a new international partnership to strengthen rare disease research. Funded by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA), the project promotes international collaboration, researcher training and knowledge exchange to advance the understanding of rare diseases.

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

More than 300 researchers came together for the CiBB Annual Meeting 2026 to share science, strengthen collaborations and celebrate another year of excellence in biomedical research. Thank you to everyone who joined us! @ucoimbra.bsky.social @mia-portugal.bsky.social

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

CiBB Annual Report 2025 is now available. Rated "Excellent" by FCT, CiBB highlights another year of scientific excellence, innovation and impact: 700+ members, 650+ publications, €50M+ in competitive funding, 140 new projects and science communication reaching over 12.5 million people.

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EXCELScIOR ERA Chair Project @excelscior-era.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

🔍 Considering a la Caixa Junior Leader Fellowship 2026 application? The #Meta-Research Group at the University of Coimbra 🇵🇹 welcomes researchers interested in developing a fellowship proposal with our team as host. 📩Contact: tracey.weissgerber@uc.pt @ucoimbra.bsky.social @cnc-uc.bsky.social

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Researchers from CNC-UC and CiBB have identified molecular mechanisms through which BDNF promotes neuronal hyperexcitability in epilepsy. On World Brain Day, we're sharing this study, published in Brain, together with an illustration that visually explains the newly identified signalling pathway.

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

More than 300 researchers will gather at the CiBB Annual Meeting 2026 on July 20 for a day of science, collaboration and innovation at the University of Coimbra. 🔗 noticias.uc.pt/artigos/enco...

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

A collaborative study involving CiBB/CNC-UC, the University of Aveiro and the University of Beira Interior has identified a new role for the protein STEP in synapse formation, opening new avenues for therapies targeting Fragile X syndrome and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

This week we're welcoming students to our laboratories for a hands-on experience in biomedical research. Esta semana recebemos estudantes para uma experiência prática no mundo da investigação científica com os nossos investigadores. @ucoimbra.bsky.social

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EXCELScIOR ERA Chair Project @excelscior-era.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🤸🏻‍♀️🤸‍♂️ The Coimbra Gym Fest – Trampoline World Cup has come to an end! Thanks to everyone who visited the EXCELsCIOR stand and explored #MetaResearch through our activities 🧱🎨😊 ✨ We enjoyed sharing Meta-Research with the community. Here are some highlights from the past few days! 📸 @cnc-uc.bsky.social

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship – intraSTAPH Project 🔬 Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 🗓️ Application deadline:24/07/2026 📌 Reference: IT137-26-289 🔗 Applications: www.apply.uc.pt/en/procedure... @ucoimbra.bsky.social

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caixaresearch.bsky.social @caixaresearch.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

🥗 ¿Puede la dieta “desinflamar” el cuerpo? Más allá de superalimentos y tendencias, la ciencia investiga cómo la alimentación interactúa con el sistema inmunitario y la enfermedad. Hablamos de ello con la investigadora Manuela Ferreira (@cnc-uc.bsky.social). Léelo 👇 tinyurl.com/yc2wkbx4

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

CNC-UC and CiBB researcher Cristina Márquez has been elected incoming President of the European Brain and Behaviour Society @ebbsociety.bsky.social and will serve as President for the 2027–2029 term. 🔗 cnc.uc.pt/en/cnc-uc-re... @ucoimbra.bsky.social

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Marquez Lab - DYNABrain @dynabrain.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🚀 Last week, DYNAbrain brought the EMBO Lab Leadership course to the @ucoimbra.bsky.social, supporting 10 junior PIs and senior postdocs at @cnc-uc.bsky.social. A great and rewarding experience - because better leaders build better research environments. 💪 @embolableadership.bsky.social

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

In this new article researcher Manuela Ferreira in collaboration with @caixaresearch.bsky.social explains how inflammation works, and why oversimplifying it can distort how we understand health and disease. Read the full article: blog.caixaresearch.org/en/the-age-o... @ucoimbra.bsky.social

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Manuela Grazina was appointed official rapporteur at the International Meeting on the Implementation of Pharmacogenetics and Personalized Medicine in Ibero-America, recognizing her scientific expertise and contribution to advancing precision medicine through international collaboration.

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

⏰ Reminder! There's still time to register for Meet Our Job 2026! ❗️ Registration deadline extended until June 26, 2026. 🔗 Register here: www.cnc.uc.pt/en/meet-our-...

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

New European project launched! HypoGluTx will investigate shared synaptic mechanisms across rare neurodevelopmental disorders. Funded by ERDERA with over €1M, the project aims to accelerate therapy development through drug repurposing. #RareDiseases #Neuroscience #CNCUC @ucoimbra.bsky.social

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MIA-Portugal_UC @mia-portugal.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The 8th CiBB Neuroscience & Disease Retreat was a full day of science, collaboration, and meaningful connections. More than 120 researchers came together to celebrate and strengthen the Neuroscience & Disease community. #CiBBresearch @ucoimbra.bsky.social @cnc-uc.bsky.social

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Join Professor Edward Boyden (MIT, USA), pioneer of optogenetics and expansion microscopy, for the lecture: 🧠 "Optical Tools for Understanding and Repairing Biological Systems" 📅 June 16 | 6:30 PM 📍 Convento São Francisco, Coimbra Open to the scientific community. #ELMI2026 @ucoimbra.bsky.social

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

📢 Meet Our Job returns on June 30! 📍 FCTUC Auditorium, University of Coimbra 🗓️ June 30, 2026 Registration is free but mandatory until June 21. 🔗 Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #MeetOurJob #CiBBResearch @ucoimbra.bsky.social

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

📢 Open Position at CNC-UC 🧬 MSc Research Fellowship – SenDrug Project 📍 University of Coimbra 🗓️ Deadline: June 26, 2026 📌 Ref.: IT137-26-267 Join a project focused on cellular senescence and bioinformatics. More info: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/442187#... Apply: www.apply.uc.pt/en/procedure...

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

🧠 Is our attention span really disappearing? CNC-UC researcher João Peça discusses attention, dopamine, distraction, and focus in a recent interview with Visão. Understanding attention may be more important than ever in today's information-rich world. 🔗 www.pressreader.com/portugal/vis...

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MIA-Portugal_UC @mia-portugal.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The 8th CiBB Neuroscience & Disease Retreat is almost here. 📅 June 11, 2026 📍 CAE – Centro de Arte e Espetáculos, Figueira da Foz, Portugal A day full of discussions and insights on the latest advances in neuroscience and disease at #CiBBresearch @ucoimbra.bsky.social @cnc-uc.bsky.social

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🧠 Applications are open for 4 @fens.org /IBRO-PERC grants (€500 each) to attend the course Synapse Assembly, Function and Plasticity (2–6 Nov 2026). 🎓 For MSc and PhD students studying in Europe 🗓️ Apply by July 31 📝 fens.jotform.com/261415029076... #Neuroscience #FENS @ucoimbra.bsky.social

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Last week we joined #SciComPt2026! A few inspiring days filled with science communication, new ideas, and great conversations. It was also fantastic to be part of this. Thanks to everyone who made it such a memorable event! 📸 @ucoimbra.bsky.social

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

📢 Open Position at CNC-UC! We are recruiting a Junior Researcher for the Neurobiology of Emotion & Mental Disorders research group. 🧠 Junior Researcher 📍 University of Coimbra 🗓️ Apply until June 8, 2026 🔗 www.apply.uc.pt/en/procedure... #Neuroscience #OpenPosition @ucoimbra.bsky.social

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

📚 Applications are open for the 2nd edition of the course Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis in R. 🗓️ Oct 19–23, 2026 📍 University of Coimbra 📝 Apply until Sept 18 🔗 www.cnc.uc.pt/pt/systemati... @ucoimbra.bsky.social

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Applications are open for the 9th Summer School in Computational Biology at the University of Coimbra! 📍 Coimbra, Portugal 🗓️ Sept 1 to 12, 2026 📝 Apply until May 31 🔗 Applications docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #ComputationalBiology #Bioinformatics @ucoimbra.bsky.social

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

📢 Applications are open for the Meta-Science Summer School 2026! A hands-on opportunity for early career researchers interested in reproducibility, transparency, and research culture. 📝 Apply until May 22 🔗 www.bihealth.org/en/notices/m... @ucoimbra.bsky.social #CiBBResearch

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

🎭📚 Theatre About Science: Performing and Communicating is now available in open access. The volume includes contributions from CNC-UC researchers and reflects the collaboration between science communication and performing arts developed with Marionet. 🔗 monographs.uc.pt/iuc/catalog/...

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

SENESCENCE2030 takes place in Coimbra on May 19–20, bringing together researchers and industry. ❗️Online participation still available. 🔗 Program: senescence2030.eu/news/senesce... 📝 Registration 👇🏼https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJsmmeqFM_DeQrhqnFi5LNXl7FpZRW1keT_LsAJXrMSSFM0g/viewform

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🧠 A CNC-UC article led by Rui O. Costa was featured on the cover of the May issue of Brain, one of the leading journals in neurology and neuroscience. The review explores how hnRNP proteins shape neuronal biology and neurological disorders. 🔗 www.cnc.uc.pt/en/cnc-uc-re... @ucoimbra.bsky.social

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

👩🏻‍🔬 Fulbright researcher Deanna Arble joins CNC-UC to study how natural light exposure may influence metabolism, obesity prevention, and mitochondrial function, in collaboration with the PAS GRAS consortium. 🔗 cnc.uc.pt/en/cnc-uc-we... @ucoimbra.bsky.social

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EXCELScIOR ERA Chair Project @excelscior-era.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

🚀 From Lab to Investment: Why Research Rigor Matters for Startups 📅 22 May 2026 | Full day event 📍 Instituto Pedro Nunes – Auditório, Ed. D A day on how #rigorous, #transparent, and #reproducible research drives #impact, #innovation & investment readiness. @ucoimbra.bsky.social @cnc-uc.bsky.social

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

📢 Open positions at CNC-UC in cardiovascular research! 🔬 Junior Researcher — FIBROSTOP 📅 Deadline: May 5, 2026 🔗 www.apply.uc.pt/procedure/q7... 🧪 MSc Fellowship — FONTANA 📅 Deadline: May 15, 2026 🔗 www.apply.uc.pt/procedure/nb... #ResearchJobs @ucoimbra.bsky.social

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

📢 CNC-UC is welcoming applications for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF)! Postdoctoral researchers in Health & Life Sciences are invited to apply by June 12, 2026. 🔗 cnc.uc.pt/en/junte-se-... #MSCA #Postdoc @ucoimbra.bsky.social

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

We're proud to share that a project led by our scientist Lino Ferreira has been selected in Teaming for Excellence 👏 Portugal secures €80M in EU funding for R&I 🚀 Congrats to all the other selected projects a cross the country 🇵🇹 #europeancomission #teamingforexcelence #research #innovation

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Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology @cnc-uc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Brain Awareness Week 2026 brought neuroscience closer to the community through talks, school activities, and a Human Library. More than 1700 participants joined us — thank you! #BrainAwarenessWeek @ucoimbra.bsky.social

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