Inspiring future scientists through hands-on learning! We had the pleasure of working with 5th and 9th grade students at Elias Garcia School on a series of engaging and interactive science activities. For the 5th grade class, we extracted DNA from bananas — a fun and accessible way to introduce the concept of genetics and the molecular basis …
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This week (2-4 june), Cecília and Carolina participated at Affinity2025, the ISMR meeting in NC State University (Raleigh, North Carolina). Carolina presented a poster and a talk titled “Streamlining the Production of Antibody-Affinity Ligands for Efficient Bioseparation”. It was a great opportunity to share insights, connect with brilliant researchers and friends, exchange ideas and to have fun! Hope to see all …
Welcome Beatriz Rodrigues! ✨Beatriz is currently pursuing her Master’s in Chemical and Biological Engineering at FCT NOVA. With a strong drive for applied research, she completed an internship at Biosurfit, where she honed her lab skills and developed a sharp problem-solving mindset.Her passion for biotechnology and sustainable chemistry brought her to our lab, where she …
LOn May 8th, we proudly celebrated a major milestone: Ana Margarida Dias, a valued member of our lab, officially signed her contract as an Assistant Professor! 👩🏫 Her dedication, hard work, and passion for research and teaching continue to inspire us all. Congratulations, Margarida! 👏Credits 📸: João Lima/NOVA FCT
Exciting news! 🧬📰In this study, “Design and evolution of a synthetic small protein scaffold based on the WW domain,” we explored the potential of WW domains as versatile peptide scaffolds.Using in vitro evolution via phage display against human serum albumin (HSA), we identified a promising lead candidate that was successfully produced through both biological and …
New Publication Alert!We’re excited to share our latest research:“Rational design of a small peptidomimetic ligand to capture a viral spike protein” 🧪This study presents the design of a synthetic affinity adsorbent capable of capturing and purifying the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in a single step — with over 95% binding efficiency and up to 73% recovery …
Over the past few weeks, our team has been actively involved in the organization of the Biophysics Festival, held on May 8th and 9th at NOVA FCT. We’re proud to share that Cátia Soares, Arménio Barbosa, and Inês Padrão were part of the organizing committee behind this exciting event!In addition to supporting the festival, we’ve …
🔬✨ Another edition of EXPO FCT wrapped up last week (30th april)!We loved talking to high school students, learning about their backgrounds, exchanging ideas about potential undergraduate courses, and sharing the science we do at the Biomeng Lab!It’s always inspiring to hear their perspectives, see the diversity of interests they bring, and imagine how they …
🔬✨ New review alert! Our article “Cephalopod proteins for bioinspired and sustainable biomaterials design”, in Materials Today Bio, explores how cephalopod proteins—found in octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish—can inspire innovative and sustainable biomaterials. These structural proteins offer unique opportunities for designing programmable and eco-friendly polymers. 🌿🐙Check out the full publication- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtbio.2025.101644 📖🔗
Welcome, Sara Pereira! 👩🔬✨ We’re thrilled to welcome Sara to our Biomolecular Engineering Lab! 🎉 Sara holds a BSc in Biochemistry from NOVA FCT and an MSc in Biotechnology from Instituto Superior Técnico. Previously, she worked as a research assistant at ITQB, where she studied a 12-mer catalytic peptide. Now, she’s joining us for the …
