An academic pathway and the opportunities that arise throughout a career can shape the direction of a scientist. This was the message conveyed by professor and researcher at Instituto Superior Técnico, João Canário, during the conference “Chemistry of the Cryosphere”, held at the Loures Campus. The session marked the launch of the Conference Cycle on […]
On February 12, 2026, C²TN Academy, as part of its Thematic Line “Earth Systems, Radioactivity & Cultural Heritage,” held a seminar dedicated to the Zagreb aquifer, the main source of drinking water for around a quarter of Croatia’s population. The seminar, entitled “Zagreb Aquifer – water and nitrate origin” took place during the visit of
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Emerging ideas, cutting-edge research, and applications for national and international project funding were the focus of the Annual Workshop of Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares (C²TN), which brought together researchers and students to reflect on new scientific paths and strategies for C2TN. On 16 January 2026, C²TN held the 6th edition of its Annual
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Reading sediments to tell the story of Lisbon: geoarchaeology reveals landscapes hidden beneath the city. What is now concrete, walls and railway lines was once beach, marshland and the lively banks of the Tejo estuary. Beneath contemporary Lisbon lie layers of sand, shells and silt that hold stories dating back thousands of years. It was
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Molecular imaging opens up new perspectives for the early diagnosis of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. The use of “smart” contrast agents, capable of detecting changes at the molecular level before clinical or anatomical signs appear, could redefine or decisively alter the diagnosis and monitoring of cardiovascular diseases and metastatic cancer. This was the main message
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“It is very gratifying to realise that our work can contribute to new strategies for cancer diagnosis and treatment.” This statement comes from Catarina Pinto, a recent PhD graduate from Instituto Superior Técnico, who has just been awarded the ULisboa–redeSAÚDE 2025 Prize for the best doctoral thesis in the field of Oncology and Precision Medicine.
Victor Deflon, a researcher at CEPID CancerThera, presented at Campus Tecnológico e Nuclear (CTN) of Instituto Superior Técnico the multidisciplinary approach that accelerates the development of new radiopharmaceuticals for cancer diagnosis and treatment. On October 29th, researchers, students, and professionals in the field of radiopharmaceutical sciences and nuclear medicine gathered in the auditorium of Campus
Research in nuclear sciences is driving new approaches to cancer diagnosis and treatment — a central theme of the seminar held at CTN, with the participation of Argentine researcher Agustina Portu. The Campus Tecnológico e Nuclear (CTN) of Instituto Superior Técnico, in Loures, recently welcomed researcher Agustina Portu, from Argentina’s National Atomic Energy Commission (CNEA),
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Research by FCT NOVA, shared with students and researchers from Técnico’s Campus Tecnológico e Nuclear, explores bio-inspired solutions for developing sustainable materials that are adaptable to the environment. Researcher José Malta, from NOVA School of Science and Technology (NOVA FCT) of NOVA University Lisbon, presented the results of a study that seeks to replicate natural
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International recognition highlights Pedro Vaz’s contribution to the advancement of Nuclear Science and Technology. Pedro Vaz, a professor at Instituto Superior Técnico and researcher at Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares (C2TN), has been awarded the title of Fellow of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) — one of the highest distinctions of the American scientific society, reserved for
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