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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 26 Integrated Members, 13 Principal Investigators and 17 PHD Students.
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Profiles
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Olive2New: Repurposing Olive Oil By-products into Sustainable Health and Nutrition Products
Rijo, P. D. M. (PI), Lopes, E. 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), Adedokum, T. (Research Assistant), Sousa, I. (Research Assistant), Cardoso, F. (Research Assistant), Ogungbemiro, F. O. (Research Assistant), Amaral, A. S. (Research Assistant), Saraiva, I. (Research Assistant), Sitarek, P. (Researcher) & Murta, D. (Researcher)
ILIND - Instituto Lusófono de Investigação e Desenvolvimento
1/01/26 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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TRANSCEND: Transforming Diabetes: Novel Strategies Centered on Pancreatic Cell Plasticity
GOMES, A. F. D. S. (PI), Menezes, R. (Researcher), Ribeiro, R. J. T. (Researcher), Alves, E. (Researcher), Farrim, M. I. D. J. D. (Researcher), Ferreira, S. G. (Researcher) & Milenkovic, D. (Researcher)
ILIND - Instituto Lusófono de Investigação e Desenvolvimento
1/01/26 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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LIFESTAR: LIFEstyle Strategies to Tackle cardiovascular and metabolic Risk
RODRIGUES, L. A. M. (PI), Menezes, R. (Researcher), Nicolai, M. H. F. (Researcher), Esgalhado, M. G. B. M. (Researcher), Moura, E. F. D. S. (Researcher), PALMA, M. L. L. M. G. D. (Researcher), Rocha, C. J. G. D. (Researcher), Alves, E. (Researcher), GOMES, A. F. D. S. (Researcher) & Farrim, M. I. D. J. D. (Researcher)
1/09/25 → 14/03/27
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., 12 Feb 2026, In: Biology. 15, 4, 325.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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An integrated conceptual framework for the sustainable adoption of the mediterranean diet: the mediating role of plant-based foods
Oliveira, L. & Lucas, M. R., 10 Jun 2026, In: Sustainability. 18, 12, 5938.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
Activities
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Plectranthus-Derived Abietanes: A Natural Source of Drug Candidates
Rijo, P. D. M. (Speaker)
1 Nov 2026 → 30 Nov 2030Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Lopes, E. A. (Visiting researcher) & Rijo, P. D. M. (Visiting researcher)
20 Sept 2026Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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Effect of Propolis and Gold Supplementation on the Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activity of Centauri® Honey
Isca, V. M. S. (Speaker), Sequeira, M. (Speaker), André, R. A. O. E. (Speaker) & Rijo, P. D. M. (Speaker)
1 Sept 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Prizes
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Abstract of distinction
RODRIGUES, L. A. M. (Recipient) & Gregório, J. P. B. (Recipient), 2026
Prize: Other distinction
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Antimicrobial and Therapeutic Properties of Centauri® Honey
Isca, V. M. S. (Recipient), 20 May 2025
Prize: Other distinction
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Award for best poster: Effect of TMBIM Family Members in Glioma
Saraiva, N. R. D. A. (Recipient), 2020
Prize
Press/Media
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The first general assembly of CCPAM included ULusófona’s representation as chair of the supervisory board
8/06/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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7α-acetoxy-6β-hydroxyroyleanone (Roy) modulates IL-6/STAT3/JAK2 mRNA expression and suppresses tumor growth in glioblastoma cell models
24/04/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
Impacts
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EFSA open call for tenders EFSA/2026/OP/0006 - Identification of emerging risks associated with botanical substances used in food supplements
COSTA, M. D. C. G. D. (Participant)
Impact: Public policy impacts, Quality of life impacts
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Food safety in personalized nutrition
Fernandes, A. S. G. (Participant), Saraiva, N. R. D. A. (Participant), Costa, J. G. F. D. (Participant) & COSTA, M. D. C. G. D. (Participant)
Impact: Public policy impacts
Datasets
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Data Management Plan - MobiMad@PT
Maia, M. R. (Creator) & Gregório, J. (Creator), ARGOS, 21 May 2026
Dataset
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Association between Dysregulated Expression of Ca2+ and ROS-Related Gene Pairs and Breast Cancer Patient Survival
Ramos, S. (Creator), Saraiva, N. (Supervisor), Fernandes, A. S. (Supervisor) & Gregório, J. (Supervisor), Zenodo, 19 Jun 2024
Dataset
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Association between Dysregulated Expression of Ca2+ and ROS-Related Gene Pairs and Breast Cancer Patient Survival
Ramos, S. (Creator), Saraiva, N. (Supervisor), Fernandes, A. S. (Supervisor) & Gregório, J. (Supervisor), Zenodo, 19 Jun 2024
Dataset