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The Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS)
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ICVS Secures Over €2.27 Million from FCT for 11 Independent Research Projects

ICVS has been awarded funding exceeding €2.27 million under the “Scientific Research and Technological Development Projects in All Scientific Domains” call by FCT, with 11 projects led by researchers from the institute. These projects highlight the diversity and excellence of research at ICVS, with impact across key fields such as neuroscience, regenerative medicine, infectious diseases, parasitology, and medical technologies.

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ICVS Science Photo Contest 2025: Where Science Meets Art

The ICVS Science Photo Contest 2025 once again showcased the stunning beauty and creativity hidden within scientific research. This year’s winning image, captured by Inês Pereira, brilliantly illustrates the powerful intersection of science and art.

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ICVS Retreat 2025: A Celebration of Science, Collaboration, and Community

The ICVS Retreat 2025 took place on June 26 and 27, bringing together over 200 participants for two days of dynamic discussions, inspiring talks, and community building.

July 2025

Jul 14

Jul 14, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

ICVS Student Seminar "Novel therapeutic approaches for bladder cancer"

July 14th at 1 pm, don’t miss Ana Isabel Silva "Novel therapeutic approaches for bladder cancer" at the A0.02 auditorium in UMinho’s School of Medicine.

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Jul 17

Jul 17, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

ICVS Advanced Seminars “DataRepositóriUM: partilhar, publicar e gerir dados de investigação”

Your research data is valuable to the University of Minho, so organizing and sharing it securely increases its impact, promotes good Open Science practices and enhances reuse by other researchers.

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Jul 24

Jul 24, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

ICVS Advanced Seminars “Automating analysis and training in focused cardiac ultrasound”

Sandro Queirós (SQ) graduated in Biomedical Engineering in 2013 by the University of Minho (Portugal). In 2018, he completed a joint Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering by the University of Minho (Portugal) and in Biomedical Sciences by KU Leuven (Belgium). Since 2018, SQ is a full-time researcher at ICVS, having been granted an FCT-funded junior research position in 2020.

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Research outputs that create knowledge and improve clinical outcomes

The Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS) was established in 2003 to develop biomedical research within the School of Medicine of the University of Minho.

ICVS at a glance

Establishment of ICVS

Recognition as an R&D unit by FCT

1st Ciência Falada

Inauguration and certification by the Portuguese Ministry of Agriculture of the animal house facilities

1st completed PhD

First outreach activities

Launch of the MD/PhD program

1st registered patent

Inauguration of the definitive facilities of ICVS/ECS

Creation of MSc and PhD programs by ICVS/ECS

Launch of the 1st spin-off in Medical Devices – iSurgical3D

STORZ minimally invasive surgery laboratory

Status of Associate Laboratory to ICVS/3B’s

Launch of the Clinical Academic Center of Braga (2CA-Braga)

1st European project coordinated by ICVS

Launch of the 1st spin-off in Life Sciences – BnML

>10000 participants in ICVS outreach activities

Launch of the 1st spin-off in Medical Education – iCognitus

1000 peer-reviewed published articles

Inauguration of the new animal house facilities

1st La Caixa Foundation project

Patent sold for > € 1 million – KidneyNav

2000 peer-reviewed published articles

> 100 PhD researchers

Diagnostic service to the community – COVID-19

1st ERC grant

1st researcher in tenure track

Restructuring of ICVS into thematic teams

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ICVS Secures Over €2.27 Million from FCT for 11 Independent Research Projects

ICVS Science Photo Contest 2025: Where Science Meets Art

ICVS Retreat 2025: A Celebration of Science, Collaboration, and Community

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Research outputs that
create knowledge and
improve clinical outcomes

The Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS)
was established in 2003 to develop biomedical research
within the School of Medicine of the University of Minho.

1^st Ciência Falada

1^st completed PhD

1^stregistered patent

Launch of the 1^st spin-off in Medical Devices – iSurgical3D

1^st European project coordinated by ICVS

Launch of the 1^st spin-off in Life Sciences – BnML

Launch of the 1^st spin-off in Medical Education – iCognitus

1^st La Caixa Foundation project

1^st ERC grant

1^st researcher in tenure track