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Researchers from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon Internationally Highlighted by the Journal Biomedicines

A study developed by researchers from the Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering (IBEB) and faculty members of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon was recently highlighted by the international scientific journal Biomedicines on its official communication platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, and X. The recognition focused on Read more

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

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New paper published in Life

The paper “Development and Characterization of Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L. Extract-Loaded Phytosomes for Enhanced Delivery of Antioxidant Compounds” was recently published in the journal Life. M. crystallinum (also called ice plant) is an edible halophytic succulent plant rich in phenolic compounds with potential applications that may be useful in the pharmaceutical industry. However, it Read more

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

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New paper published in Molecules

The paper “Targeting Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: A Special Focus on Phototherapy and Nanomaterials” was recently published in the journal Molecules. This work was developed by a PhD student under the supervision of IBEB full member João Coelho, in collaboration with Prof. Catarina Reis and Dr. Manuela Gaspar from the Faculty of Read more

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

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New paper published in La Radiologia Medica

PhD student João Mendes, and full members of IBEB Prof. Ana M. Mota and Prof. Nuno Matela have published new research on using AI to differentiate breast lesions with very similar radiological appearance. A key highlight of this work is the implementation of Explainable AI (XAI), ensuring transparency and providing Read more

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

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New paper published in IEEE Access

A new paper titled “Quantitative Evaluation of Repeatability in Medical Microwave Imaging: A Systematic Review” has just been published in the IEEE Access journal by PhD student Henrique Lopes, together with IBEB researchers and professors Daniela Godinho and Raquel Conceição. Repeatability is a critical requirement for bringing medical microwave imaging Read more

December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

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New paper published in European Journal of Neuroscience

The paper “Acute Invasive Dorso-Ventral DCS Applied With a Ball Electrode Does Not Alter Spinal Motoneurons’ Firing Characteristics in the SOD-1 G93A Mouse Model of ALS” was recently published in the European Journal of Neuroscinece. This work was co-authored by PhD student Leonor de Oliveira Pires and IBEB researcher and Read more

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025

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New paper published in Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy

The IBEB full member and researcher, Tiago Atalaia, has published a new article “Equivalence Between Land and Water Countermovement Jump for Physical Performance Testing” in the Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy. In this paper, the team proposes the adaptation of a global physical fitness test — the countermovement jump — Read more

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

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New paper published in Cancers

🎗️ Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Research that Makes a Difference Breast cancer is not the same for every woman – understanding its differences is essential for more effective treatment.Ana Margarida Mota, IBEB’s professor and researcher, has published a review article in Cancers on the use of artificial intelligence in Read more

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

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New paper published in Progress in Biomedical Engineering

A new paper has been published as a result of the Master’s dissertation work by student Tiago Silva, supervised by IBEB’s researchers Daniela Godinho and Raquel Conceição. The paper, titled “Machine and deep learning applied to medical microwave imaging: a scoping review from reconstruction to classification“, was published in Progress Read more

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

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New paper published in Pharmaceutics

The paper “Towards a Less Invasive Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer: Initial Evaluation of Gold Nanoparticle-Mediated Photothermal Therapy” was recently published in the journal Pharmaceutics. This work, developed by PhD student Mariana Amaral, was carried out under the supervision of IBEB’s full members João Coelho, and Hugo Ferreira, in collaboration Read more

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025