On February 2nd at 2pm, the session “Advances in scientific research in Rett Syndrome” will take place at ICVS. The session will be attended by patients, families and caregivers, researchers […]

ICVS marks World Cancer Day (4th February) by organizing the event “Cancer in Perspective” taking place during the morning of 5th February at the School of Medicine of the University […]

13h | A0.03 | 05.02.2024 |
Ana Mendes Frias, ICVS / EM, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

13h | A0.03 | 19.02.2024 |
Daniela Monteiro Fernandes, ICVS / EM, University of Minho

13h | A0.03 | 26.02.2024 |
Patrícia Maciel, ICVS / EM, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

13h | A0.03 | 04.03.2024 |
Anna Martinez-Muriana , VIB-KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

11h | A0.03 | 05.03.2024 |
Albert Descoteaux , Institut Armand-Frappier (INRS), Quebec, Canada

13h | A0.03 | 11.03.2024 |
Jürgen Götz, Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research (CJCADR) / QBI, University of Queensland, Australia

13h | A0.03 | 18.03.2024 |
Carla S. Sousa, ICVS / EM, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

13h | A0.03 | 08.04.2024 |
Joana Ferreira, ICVS / EM, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

13h | A0.03 | 15.04.2024 |
José Lentilhas-Graça, ICVS / EM, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

13h | A0.03 | 06.05.2024 |
Catarina Barbosa-Matos, ICVS / EM, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

Registration/applications are now open for the Short Course in Minimally Invasive Surgery organized by the Laboratory of Surgical Science (School of Medicine, University of Minho)! The hands-on sessions will take place on the 13th, 14th and 15th of May!!

13h | A0.03 | 13.05.2024 |
Rita Vieira, ICVS / EM, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

A 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.

A practical course on imaging anatomy and pathology of the pharynx and larynx, for residents and specialists of Neuroradiology and Radiology.

13h | A0.03 | 20.05.2024 |
Nuno Dinis Alves, ICVS / EM, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

13h | A0.03 | 27.05.2024 |
Vitória Baptista, ICVS / EM, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

13h | A0.03 | 03.06.2024 |
Mafalda Machado Sousa, ICVS / EM, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

A course dedicated to Gastroenterology trainees and seniors aiming to improve basic and up-to-date knowledge, as well as fundamental practical skills for daily practice on small bowel and colon capsule endoscopy.

13h | A0.03 | 17.06.2024 |
Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology, Berlin, Germany

Welcome to the Sagittal Alignment and Anterior Correction Techniques Instructional Course focusing on the sagittal parameters and techniques to achieve global sagittal alignment through the disc space via the various Anterior approaches to the Spine.

Theoretical and practical course on neurosurgery with hands-on training in cadaver model, in a fully equipped surgical lab.

Theoretical and practical course aiming to fully address the various aspects of otologic surgery, covering basic and essential topics, as well as more advanced themes such as lateral skull base surgery, keeping in mind the future with techniques such as endoscopic ear surgery and surgery of eustachian tube.

Theoretical and practical course on endoscopic mucosal resections and submucosal dissections, management of potential complications such as bleeding and perforation, with hands-on sessions on porcine model.

A pediatric gastroenterology course, with lectures, hands-on sessions in in-vivo models, and a wireless capsule program.

13h | A0.03 | 16.09.2024 |
Ana Cristina Paredes, ICVS / EM, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

Theoretical and practical course on microsurgical anastomosis with hands-on training in animal model, in a fully equipped surgical lab.

13h | A0.03 | 30.09.2024 |
Miguel Ribeiro, ICVS / EM, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

Hands-on and theoretical course on the basis of laparoscopic exploration of the common bile duct is the maintenance of the biliary environment. Training includes choledocoscopy, cholangiography, suture, and biliary anastomosis on inanimate, organic, and animal models.

Next Monday at 1 pm, don’t miss Tatiana P. Morais “Targeting Astrocytic TrkB-T1 Receptors: A Path to Rescue Absence Seizures and Their Comorbidities” at the A0.03 auditorium in UMinho’s School […]

13h | A0.03 | 28.10.2024 |
Gisela Armada, ICVS / EM, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

An ENT hands-on course with training sessions on a fully equipped lab and theoretical lessons by experts.

13h | A0.03 | 18.11.2024 |
Jonas Campos, ICVS / EM, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

13h | A0.03 | 25.11.2024 | Jorge Fernandes, ICVS, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

Explore the science, ethics, and evolving clinical applications of psychedelic therapy, as we address one of the most pressing topics in modern mental health treatment.

13h | A0.03 | 02.12.2024 |
Marcos Fernández-Rodríguez, ICVS / EM, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

13h | A0.03 | 09.12.2024 |
Raquel Correia, ICVS / EM, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

ICVS invites you to participate in the 2nd edition of the event “Cancro em Perspetiva”, which marks World Cancer Day on February 4th (Tuesday), at the School of Medicine of the University of Minho - Auditorium A0.03.

Next Monday at 1 pm, don’t miss Consuelo Micheli “Unveiling tuberculosis susceptibility: the key role of alveolar macrophages” at the A0.03 auditorium in UMinho’s School of Medicine. I obtained a […]

Don’t miss Luísa Ferraz “Impact of modulating hippocampal dentate gyrus adult-born cells in the context of depression and Psilocybin treatment" at the A0.02 auditorium in UMinho’s School of Medicine.

Don’t miss "GreenLabs Initiative" (EN) by GreenLab working group and "Sustainability and Environmental Awareness" (PT) by Pedro Machado from Braval at the A0.03 auditorium in UMinho’s School of Medicine.

March 3rd at 1 pm, don’t miss Luís Fernandes "Compound Library Screening for Neural Repair: Finding New Drugs for Old Problems" at the A0.03 auditorium in UMinho’s School of Medicine. 

March 10 at 1 pm, don’t miss Bruno Silva "Smart Assistant for Laparoscopic Surgeries: Soft Tissue Tracking" at the A0.03 auditorium in UMinho’s School of Medicine.

March 17th at 1 pm, don’t miss João Viana "AstroWars: The return of the astrocytic metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (in cortico-limbic function and behavior)" at the A0.03 auditorium in UMinho’s School of Medicine. 

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 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. 

We are excited to announce the launch of the ICVS Advanced Seminars, a weekly series aimed at fostering discussion on cutting-edge research. The seminars will take place every Thursday at 1 PM.
Our first speaker, Ricardo Silvestre, Principal Investigator at the i3D thematic team, will present his talk titled "Integrating lipid and immunometabolic pathways in Leishmania pathogenesis” in room A0.03 next Thursday, April 3rd at 1PM.

April 7th at 1 pm, don’t miss Patrícia Soares Coelho "The Mental Health Cost of Gambling: An Epidemiological Study on Scratch Card Use and Pathological Gambling in Portugal" at the A0.02 auditorium in UMinho’s School of Medicine.

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.

April 14th at 1 pm, don’t miss Andreia Nunes “Targeting CD147- and GLUD1-mediated metabolic reprogramming in cancer and muscular dystrophy” at the A0.02 auditorium in UMinho’s School of Medicine.