Organisation profile
Organisation profile
CBIOS, the Research Center for Biosciences & Health Technologies was created in 2011 as a R&D structure of COFAC / Universidade Lusófona to create and promote knowledge in the health sciences. As part of our vision, CBIOS develops Integrated Health Strategies aimed to support the progress of Lusophone societies.
Being an university-based unit, CBIOS is highly committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. It is also privileged to operate within a broad-minded, multidisciplinary environment essential to foster innovation, promote advanced learning, and attract dynamic young researchers from different backgrounds and cultures.
CBIOS includes 23 integrated members, 19 PhD students, 16 collaborators, and a wide collaborative network.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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TRANSCEND: Transforming Diabetes: Novel Strategies Centered on Pancreatic Cell Plasticity
GOMES, A. F. D. S. (PI), ECHANIZ, R. M. (Researcher), Ribeiro, R. J. T. (Researcher) & Alves, E. (Researcher)
1/01/26 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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Olive2New: Repurposing Olive Oil By-products into Sustainable Health and Nutrition Products
Rijo, P. D. M. (PI), Lopes, E. D. A. (CoPI), COSTA, M. D. C. G. D. (Researcher), André, R. A. O. E. (Researcher), Isca, V. M. S. (Researcher) & SANTOS, D. J. V. A. D. (Researcher)
1/01/26 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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Ca2GB: Inhibition of intracellular Ca2+ channels as a strategy to control glioma
Saraiva, N. (PI), Fernandes, A. S. G. (Researcher), SANTOS, D. J. V. A. D. (Researcher), Pereira Leite, C. (Researcher) & Júlio, A. L. G. (Researcher)
1/07/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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7α-acetoxy-6β-hydroxyroyleanone (Roy) modulates IL-6/STAT3/JAK2 mRNA expression and suppresses tumor growth in glioblastoma cell models
Magalhães, M., Spigarelli, R., Domínguez-Martín, E. M., Ferreira, L., Efferth, T., Rijo, P., Spisni, E. & Cabral, C., 2026, In: Frontiers in Pharmacology. 17, 1728792.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Active Antimicrobial Packaging Systems: Mechanisms of Microbial Control and Applications in Food Preservation
Pérez, E., Sanjuán, E., Jůzl, M., Raposo, A., Saraiva, A., Jaber, J. R. & Carrascosa, C., Feb 2026, In: Biology. 15, 4, 325.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Antimicrobial aqueous aerosol formulation using a propolis extract from eutectic solvent extraction
Filipe, A. R. F., Contieri, L. S., Braz, M., Vaz, B. M. C., Fernandes, A. S., Júlio, A., Rostagno, M. A., Almeida, A., de Souza Mesquita, L. M., Sencadas, V. & Ventura, S. P. M., 15 Mar 2026, In: Journal of Molecular Liquids. 446, 129303.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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ULusófona researchers rank among the top 2% worldwide in the Scientist Ranking
Raposo, A. J. D. A. S., Pires, C. M. B. F., RODRIGUES, C. M. R., Figueiredo, E. J. F., Domingos, J. P. M., Rijo, P. D. M., FERNANDES, P. C. D. B., MARQUES, R. D. R. D. C. & ARACHCHILAGE, D. N. K. J.
2/10/25
1 Media contribution
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Somaí Pharmaceuticals announces partnership with Universidade Lusófona
18/12/24
1 item of Media coverage
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