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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Portugal has become a full member of BBMRI-ERIC, Europe’s leading research infrastructure for biobanks and biomolecular resources, through a joint initiative between AICIB and Fundação GIMM.

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

GIMM researchers, led by Edgar Gomes, uncovered a molecular brake that keeps muscle architecture in check.

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

GIMM researcher Miguel Prudêncio and his team have just published a study in The Journal of Infectious Diseases exploring a new strategy against malaria that combines infection treatment with the development of long-lasting immunity.

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Our 2025 Activity Report brings together the scientific achievements, collaborations and milestones that shaped the year, made possible by the dedication of our people and the trust of our partners. 📄Discover the highlights and read the full report here: gimm.pt/gimm/stateme...

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We’re excited to welcome Carolina Tropini to GIMM Fest 2026! 💜 By combining engineering, microbiology, and physics, she is uncovering ways to understand microbiomes for better health. 🔗Join us in Lisbon: fest.gim.pt @REA_research @EUgreenresearch @horizoneu.bsky.social

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Quirky Luísa gave a fresh perspective on the parasites studied in Moritz Treeck’s lab! 🦟

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

For the first time, the GIMM CARE Proof of Concept Grant is open to clinical researchers across Portugal, supporting early-stage ideas to be co-developed at GIMM with funding of up to €50,000. 📅 Apply by 31 July and learn more: care.gimm.pt/gimm-open-ca...

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🌱Paula Duque’s lab uncovered a new mechanism that helps plants keep growing under stressful conditions. “Can already make a difference in regions where food is scarce” explains Paula Duque. 🔗Learn more about this discovery here: gimm.pt/news/releasi...

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Miguel Soares @elmiguelche.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🧬 Big news: our team at @gimminstitute.bsky.social and I have been awarded a €2.5M ERC Advanced Grant (#ERCAdG) for a project we couldn't resist naming KILLBILL. Yes, like the Tarantino film. Bear with me — the analogy runs deeper than the title. 🧵 ⚔️

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

🧬 How can evolution make cells smaller without slowing their growth? A new study led by @marcofumasoni.bsky.social’s lab shows that, over 1,500 generations in yeast, evolution can reduce cell size while preserving fast growth ⚡ Read about Marco Fumasoni's work: gimm.pt/news/how-evo...

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🧬 @elmiguelche.bsky.social, group leader at Fundação GIMM, has been awarded a €2.5 million @erc.europa.eu Advanced Grant for KILLBILL - a project exploring the unexpected protective role of bilirubin, the pigment that causes jaundice when it accumulates. #ERCAdG

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

What’s shaping the future of clinical and translational research? GIMM CARE Research Symposium 2026 takes place on June 30 at 2 PM 🔬✨ 🔗Join us and learn more: care.gimm.pt/gimm-care-re...

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

‪From @rockefeller.edu to the GIMM Fest, we welcome @danmucida.bsky.social! 💜 His work on gut immunity and host–microbe interactions is transforming how we understand human health. Have you got your ticket yet? 🔗 fest.gimm.pt #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #EUInnovation

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

From @yale.edu to the GIMM Fest, we welcome @carolilucas.bsky.social! 💜 Her research on immune responses to emerging viruses is helping shape the future of infection research and vaccine development. 🔗Register now: fest.gimm.pt #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #EUInnovation

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

What if the biggest discoveries were invisible to the naked eye? At GIMM Fest 2026, you'll meet the scientists uncovering the hidden world of microbes and redefining human health.💜 🔗Join us in Lisbon: fest.gimm.pt #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #EUInnovation

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Help us advance menopause and cancer research in Portugal🔬 GIMM CARE is recruiting volunteers for two clinical studies: AGEWISE (menopause and the gut microbiome) and GUTBIOME-PT (gut microbiome and colorectal cancer risk) Learn more and volunteer here: shorturl.at/GyZnF

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

From leading the @pasteur.fr, to the GIMM Fest, we’re very excited to welcome Yasmine Belkaid!💜 Her work on microbiome research and host–microbe interactions is shaping how we understand the immune system. 🔗Got your tickets? Don’t miss out: fest.gimm.pt #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #EUInnovation

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The latest breakthroughs in immunology are happening at GIMM. From newly published research by the team of Bruno Silva-Santos to award-winning science recognised in Japan. This is the research shaping tomorrow. 🔗Don’t miss the next newsletter. Subscribe: gimm.pt/get-involved...

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Maria do Carmo Fonseca is to be honoured with the Medal of Honour of the Sociedade Portuguesa de Autores (SPA), one of the institution’s highest distinctions. 🏅 The GIMM researcher is internationally recognised for her work in molecular biology.

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

It’s an honor to welcome Charles Rice from @rockefeller.edu at GIMM Fest 2026! His groundbreaking work on the hepatitis C virus will inspire over 3 days of discovery.💜 Can we count on you? 🔗Get your ticket: fest.gimm.pt #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #EUInnovation

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

How do we stay resilient in a high-pressure world?🧠 May 14 at 4pm, the Out of Our Box welcomes Nuno Mendes Duarte, from Oficina de Psicologia, to talk on “Unlocking Resilience: mastering your inner world in a high-pressure world” 📍GIMM Oeiras & via Zoom: zoom.us/j/96126707326

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

🎟️Early Bird extended - last chance until May 8!⏳ Extra days to secure your spot at GIMM Festival 2026 at the best price. Be part of a dynamic platform for dialogue and discovery. 🔗Register now: fest.gimm.pt #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #EUInnovation

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The “la Caixa” Foundation has inaugurated the CaixaResearch Institute (@caixaresearch.bsky.social), a €100 million investment dedicated to accelerating research in cancer, infections, inflammatory diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders.

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Maria do Carmo Fonseca and her team have published in Nature Reviews Genetics 'Tools and tactics for studying alternative splicing', a review highlighting the advances in the study of alternative splicing, a process essential for transcriptome diversity and cellular function.

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

🎟️LAST CALL: Early Bird ending soon! ⏳ Do you want to be part of a dynamic platform for dialogue and discovery? Join GIMM Festival 2026 (17-19 September, Lisbon) and hear from: Charles Rice, Yasmine Belkaid and others shaping the future. 🔗Register now: linktr.ee/gimm_institute

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

📰🌐Are you an international journalist covering science? We’ve saved you a seat at GIMM Fest 2026! Up to 5 grants to engage directly with internationally recognised researchers, with travel and accommodation expenses covered. 🔗Apply until May 14th: fest.gimm.pt?page_id=406

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Quirky Luísa brought colour to the fruit flies studied in Zita Carvalho-Santos’ lab! Using this model, the team studies how cellular metabolism and nutrient intake impact fertility and embryo development. Their goal is ultimately contributing to improved reproductive health.

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Apply until May 3rd, 2026 Join GIMM for a PhD in Biology & Biomedicine (Jan 2027). 🧬 We advance research addressing complex biological questions while providing the foundational and professional skills required for multiple career paths. 🔗 gimm.pt/education-an...

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Do you know the world inside a cell? 🤔 In this week’s episode of Curiosamente, with Edgar Gomes, we explore this universe and the importance of its organization for the proper functioning of the cell. 🔗 Listen on: linktr.ee/gimm_institute

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🎟️Do you want to be part of a dynamic platform for dialogue and discovery? Register your Early Bird acess for GIMM Festival 2026, taking place 17–19 September in Lisbon, and hear from Charles Rice, Yasmine Belkaid and many others speakers. 🔗Register now: linktr.ee/gimm_institute

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Mice are one of the most widely used models in scientific research, but why? 🐁 In this episode of Curiosamente, with Iolanda Moreira, we explore this and its important role in the development of medical interventions. 🔗Listen on: linktr.ee/gimm_institute

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Precision changes everything, so the next @embo.org Practical Course explores how advanced bioimaging, innovative tissue processing and 3D microscopy techniques are redefining biological research and disease diagnostics. 🔬

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Learning about fertility from the fruit fly? 🤰 Yes! In this episode of Curiosamente, with Zita Carvalho-Santos, we explore the impact of diet on fertility and how this animal is a key model for research. 🔗 Listen here: linktr.ee/gimm_institute

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The next guest of the Out of Our Box seminar is Rodrigo Carvalho, the Co-Founder and Partner of Watermelon Productions. In this session, he will explore storytelling and creativity in an automated world, reflecting on how we can preserved authenticity in the age of AI.

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

EMBO Workshop The Rules of the Game is the perfect opportunity for an interdisciplinary exchange on how physical constraints, molecular mechanisms, and evolutionary forces intersect to shape cellular evolution. 🧬

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Step into the world of bees in this episode of Curiosamente! A conversation with Cláudia Campos about the microorganisms that inhabit the bee gut and the role they play in their health.🐝💜 🔗 Listen here: linktr.ee/gimm_institute

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

We’ve all heard about rare diseases, but what do they consist of? In this episode of Curiosamente with Susana Lopes da Silva, we explore the challenges of rare diseases’ diagnosis, with a special focus on immunodeficiencies.💜 🔗Listen on: linktr.ee/gimm_institute

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Pablo Sartori brought physics into biology, and Quirky Luísa decided to join the party! 🧬🧪 This illustration highlights the research where they explore how cells constantly use energy to stay out of equilibrium in order to carry out essential functions.

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Is counting cells in blood the simplest “math” in flow cytometry? Mariana Fernandes, head of the Flow Cytometry Platform, is this week’s guest on Curiosamente to talk to us about this technology and its daily use in research. 🔗 Listen on: linktr.ee/gimm_institute

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

This @embo.org Workshop is the perfect opportunity for interdisciplinary exchange about how physical constraints, molecular mechanisms, and evolutionary forces intersect to shape cellular evolution. 🧬 🔗Join us from June 2nd to 5th and register by March 1st: meetings.embo.org/event/26-cel...

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Did you know that inflammation is essential for our body? @elmiguelche.bsky.social is this week’s guest on the Curiosamente podcast and will explain its importance and in which cases it can become a problem. 🔗 Listen on: linktr.ee/gimm_institute

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

A week focused on one essential structure that enables laboratories to explore the human body in greater depth: welcome to Biobank Week 2026. 🧪💜 This event is packed with talks, workshops and open visits to the biobanks.

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

GIMM Fest returns September 17–19 with three days dedicated to the future of science and health, this year focusing on microbes. 🦠 Join researchers and innovators for a programme designed to promote scientific exchange and collaboration.

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

How far can diagnostics go when science and AI work together? João Garcia da Fonseca will helps us find the answer. 🧬🤖 The next guest of the Out of Our Box seminar is the CTO at Inflammatix and Chairman and founder of biosurfit.

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

300 scientists, researchers, and clinicians turning science into hope. Today and every day at GIMM, we push research forward, develop new treatments, and make discoveries to better understand cancer. 💜 #DiaMundialdoCancro #WorldCancerDay

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Can we say that Quirky Luísa made the thymus look better than ever? This was her interpretation of Ana Espada de Sousa’s lab work on immunodeficiency and how T cells develop in the thymus. 💜 Did this make it easier to understand the important work we do? 😊

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Learn from leading experts how to generate and analyze single-cell RNA-seq (scRNA-seq) data at the next @embo.org Practical Course, taking place in Oeiras from May 18th to 23rd. 🧫

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GIMM Institute @gimminstitute.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Two projects from the clinical and research teams of ULS Santa Maria, GIMM, and Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa were each awarded Flagship Research Project funding of up to €200,000. A big step forward for sepsis and hereditary cancer! 💜

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