CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering

The #Christmas spirit has already arrived at #CEB! The magic of the festive season has taken over the Centre, filling the doors of our #laboratories with #colour, #originality, and #creativity. It’s true! Our #researchers are not only exceptional scientists dedicated to creating innovative solutions aimed at making a positive impact on society, but they’ve also proven to be true artists. With a good dose of imagination, they’ve transformed our #workplace into a vibrant space, beautifully #decorated for the most special time of the year!

Researchers from the Centre of Biological Engineering recognised by the Academia de Engenharia! Eugénio Campos Ferreira, researcher and former director of #CEB, currently Vice-Rector of the Universidade do Minho, and Madalena Alves, also a researcher and former director of CEB and current president of the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT), received the #insignia and #diplomas as new Academy of Engineering (AE) members during a ceremony held at the Pavilion of Knowledge in Lisbon. Founded in 1995, the AE currently has 154 active #members, including #Professors from the University of Minho, bringing together individuals with distinguished professional careers in #Engineering. Its main objectives include promoting #research, fostering international #cooperation, and advising governments on public #policies to address or mitigate socio-economic #challenges such as #poverty, #territorial disparities, #environmental threats, #energy scarcity, #drought, and #pandemic risks. Learn more here (in Portuguese only): www.lkme.pt/OtJnz

Gostaria de ficar a par das várias possibilidades de #financiamento para o setor da #Biotecnologia e aprender com especialistas a preparar a sua candidatura? Então, não deixe escapar esta oportunidade! Amanhã, dia 17 de dezembro, pelas 10h00, terá lugar, no Hotel NH Collection Porto Batalha, o #BIOBRUNCH: Financiamento para a indústria da Biotecnologia. O evento é uma iniciativa do Laboratório Colaborativo Colab4Food e do Projeto de investigação IberoBio, que visa apoiar as #PME's e empreendedores do território transfronteiriço #ibérico, fornecendo diversos #serviços focados na inovação, colaboração e promoção do setor. O principal objetivo é disponibilizar às #empresas informações sobre os programas de financiamento disponíveis e aplicáveis, bem como fornecer uma sessão de #formação e apresentar todas as #ferramentas necessárias para uma candidatura bem-sucedida. Interessado? Para participar, inscreva-se aqui: www.lkme.pt/DsQX2

A reunion marked by #unity and #solidarity! Under the Season spirit, the Centre of Biological Engineering organised its traditional #Christmas #Dinner, which took place yesterday at the panoramic restaurant of the Gualtar Campus at the Universidade do Minho. It was a night filled with joy, relaxed conversations, and acts of solidarity. Each participant made a symbolic #contribution, which will be donated to Associação de Paralisia Cerebral de Braga (APCB). Additionally, a collection of #goods was organised at the Christmas tree on the 2nd floor, supporting the Associação Bracarense Amigos dos Animais (ABRA). The CEB community also enthusiastically adorned the doors of each laboratory for the #festive season, with the best decoration, from the LIP - Industry and Processes Laboratory, being awarded a hamper from the purchasing Centre. See in the pictures the best moments of this very special event!

Using #metal waste to produce iron-clay #catalysts, applied in Bio-Fenton reactions for the #oxidation of #pharmaceutical products in wastewater. This is the objective of the #BioPharmaFenton Project, financed by CEB's Intramural funding programme. #Functionalising these catalysts with immobilised glucose oxidase (GOx) is essential for the #sustainable, in-situ production of #hydrogen #peroxide (H2O2) used during the Fenton reaction. This method avoids reliance on non-renewable chemicals, providing a more environmentally friendly alternative for the generation of #hydroxyl radicals (OH•), responsible for the degradation of pharmaceutical #molecules. Find all the information about this project here: www.lkme.pt/Iu0RQ

Looking for an #opportunity to develop new #strategies to mitigate #fire #blight in fruit plants? Or would you like to work on a project aimed at creating global #solutions for testing and diagnosing #antimicrobial #resistance?   The Centre of Biological Engineering is currently accepting applications for two #research #grants:   - One under the #BioFago Project, open to #Master’s graduates enrolled in a non-degree course; - The #SMARTgNOSTICS Project has a position aimed at Master’s graduates in #Biotechnology, #Bioengineering, #Biological Engineering, #Biomedical Engineering, #Biochemistry, or related scientific areas.   Applications are open until the 16th and 23rd of December, respectively.   Find all the information here: www.lkme.pt/H2r49

A elevada geração de #resíduos #agrícolas e #florestais, que se acumulam devido ao abandono das áreas rurais e provocam um grande número de #incêndios, tem efeitos devastadores para o meio ambiente e as comunidades. O Projeto #NEWPOWER, apoiado pelo Interreg Sudoe Programme 21-27, surge com o objetivo de contornar este problema. De que forma? Ao transformar estes resíduos em #energia #renovável e produtos de valor acrescentado, como #bioplásticos, #biofertilizantes e ingredientes #biofuncionais para as indústrias #alimentar e #farmacêutica. Esta abordagem inovadora promete promover a #sustentabilidade e a economia #circular, além de impulsionar a criação de novos #empregos qualificados. Saiba mais sobre este projeto aqui: www.lkme.pt/lBtYP

"Expand your #horizons!" This was the theme of this year edition of the #Biological #Engineering Days, organised by the #Student Association of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the Universidade do Minho. With a focus on the essence of the course and current trends in the job market, the programme featured several #activities, ranging from engaging #lectures and #debates to dynamic #workshops and other initiatives. Over three days, the event provided all participants with a unique opportunity for #learning and knowledge #sharing, as well as enjoyable moments of socialising. See in the pictures some of the best moments!

Are you interested in working in #Biochemistry, #Biomedical Engineering, #Bioengineering, or #Molecular Genetics? Or would you like to be part of a project aimed at advancing scientific collaboration in #phage therapy? #CEB currently has two open calls for the allocation of research #grants: - One position under the Multiannual Funding Programme for R&D Units for the Centre of Biological Engineering at the Universidade do Minho, aimed at #master's students enrolled in a degree or non-degree course. - The #ASCLEPIUS Project, funded by the European Commission, has an opportunity for master's students enrolled in a non-degree course or a #PhD programme. Applications are open until December 3rd. Find all the information here: www.lkme.pt/H2r49

#Innovation today, #sustainability tomorrow! At the Centre of Biological Engineering, we transform scientific #knowledge into innovative alternatives that can contribute to a #greener and more #technological future. From developing technologies for #recycling organic #waste to creating #ecological materials and products, CEB invests in strategies that improve life quality and reduce environmental impact. Examples include using #Biotechnology to innovate in water treatment, biofuel production, and the creation of environmentally friendly packaging. This commitment goes beyond our laboratories, as the Centre is also involved in initiatives that promote sustainable practices and the #circular economy. Learn more about our research here: www.lkme.pt/Z73gM