Institutions

Institutions

The Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier (ITQB NOVA) is a scientific research and advanced training institute of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa. Its mission is to carry out scientific research and postgraduate teaching in chemistry, life sciences, and associated technologies, while also serving the community and promoting science and technology.

The strong expertise in Molecular Biosciences present at ITQB NOVA drives research in two strategic areas: Molecular Basis of Health and Disease and Biological Resources for Sustainable Development. ITQB NOVA coordinates two Research Units – MOSTMICRO and GREEN-IT – and is further involved in a third – iNOVA4HEALTH.

The NOVA Medical School (NMS) is an organic unit of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, which aims at excellence in fundamental and applied research in health and medicine.

NMS leads four Research Units, being iNOVA4Health the largest of them. This Unit is a translational research programme that organises the efforts of biomedical researchers focused on understanding the molecular and cell mechanisms involved in chronic diseases and developing therapies that promote healthy ageing. 

iNOVA4Health integrates the Associated Laboratory LS4FUTURE.

The Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica (iBET) is committed to creating value for their partners, leveraging scientific and technological knowledge in Biology and Chemistry.

This private non-profit institution works in a broad range of fields that encompass multidisciplinary approaches ranging from basic, technological to clinical and translational research, from the development of complex biopharmaceuticals and novel therapies to areas in food and health, including nutraceuticals development and agro-forestry.

Created in 1956, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian’s main purpose is to improve the quality of life through art, charity, science, and education.

In conjunction with cultural activities, Fundação fulfils its mission through innovative programmes that develop pilot projects and support, by providing scholarships and grants for other institutions and social organisations. In the science area, FCG hosted the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC) focused on solving tomorrow’s challenges in biomedical and biological research.

The Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil (IPOLFG) is a public hospital that provides highly specialized and differentiated healthcare, and is considered the main oncology hospital in the country. This hundred years old healthcare unit is dedicated to cancer treatment, study, and research.

IPOLFG’s mission is to provide excellent health care in all intervention fields, to promote and contribute for pre and post-graduate education and stimulate research, according to scientific, human and motivation principles for citizens and professionals.

Its Research Centre has five Research Units, with main focus on familial predisposition and cancer, rare neoplasms, combined therapeutics, customized therapeutics and preventable cancer.