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The Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS)
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March 19, 2025

ICVS and INL Researchers Develop New Electrical Stimulator to Boost Cell Research

Researchers from ICVS and INL have developed an innovative multi-channel electrical stimulator designed to advance in vitro cellular research. This innovative device enables precise electrical stimulation of cells, promoting axonal growth and guiding stem cell differentiation, key processes in regenerative medicine and therapy development.

February 27, 2025

ICVS Student Seminar “Clinical value of a WNT6-driven Molecular Signature in Glioblastoma Liquid Biopsies”

March 31st at 1 pm, don’t miss Helena Figueiredo “Clinical value of a WNT6-driven Molecular Signature in Glioblastoma Liquid Biopsies” at the A0.03 auditorium in UMinho’s School of Medicine.

February 27, 2025

ICVS Student Seminar “White matter microstructure is differentially affected by co-pathologies in Alzheimer’s disease”

March 24th at 1 pm, don’t miss Alexandra Santos “White matter microstructure is differentially affected by co-pathologies in Alzheimer’s disease” at the A0.03 auditorium in UMinho’s School of Medicine.

March 2025

Mar 24

Mar 24, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

ICVS Student Seminar "White matter microstructure is differentially affected by co-pathologies in Alzheimer's disease"

March 24th at 1 pm, don’t miss Alexandra Santos "White matter microstructure is differentially affected by co-pathologies in Alzheimer's disease" at the A0.03 auditorium in UMinho’s School of Medicine.

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Mar 31

Mar 31, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

ICVS Student Seminar "Clinical value of a WNT6-driven Molecular Signature in Glioblastoma Liquid Biopsies"

March 31st at 1 pm, don’t miss Helena Figueiredo "Clinical value of a WNT6-driven Molecular Signature in Glioblastoma Liquid Biopsies" at the A0.03 auditorium in UMinho’s School of Medicine.

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April 2025

Apr 10

Apr 10, 2025 April 10 - April 12

Gynecological Minimally Invasive Surgery Course

Course on Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgery with three components: theoretical lessons, practical hands-on sessions on animal model in a fully equipped surgical lab, and live surgery.

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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 and INL Researchers Develop New Electrical Stimulator to Boost Cell Research

ICVS Student Seminar “Clinical value of a WNT6-driven Molecular Signature in Glioblastoma Liquid Biopsies”

ICVS Student Seminar “White matter microstructure is differentially affected by co-pathologies in Alzheimer’s disease”

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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