News Archive

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in U.S. and Instituto Superior Técnico of Portugal Sign Collaboration Agreement

May 16, 2013

“This agreement is the result of an effective and very fruitful cooperation that has been developed in the last 10 years between the Institute of Biotechnology and Bioengineering (IBB) at IST and the Center of Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies at Rensselaer, which has involved joint Ph.D. and post-doctoral researchers and projects”

Inauguration of the Clean Room facilities at SCBL

December 7, 2012

The inauguration of the Clean Room facilities of the Stem Cell Bioengineering and Regenerative Medicine laboratory was announced at Instituto Superior Técnico, Taguspark campus in a ceremony that brought together students, teachers, researchers and entrepreneurs.

Reportagem SIC-Visão

October 4, 2012

A report by SIC-Visão aired on the 4th of October 2012, highlighting a project carried out by Professor Joaquim Cabral, Prof. Claudia L. da Silva and PhD students Francisco dos Santos and Pedro Andrade from SCBL-IBB-IST in collaboration with IPO-Lisboa with which was possible to save the life of a child by using mesenchymal stem cells.

Tarde Informativa RTP Informação interview on opening of new SCBL-RM facilities

September 2011

The interview of Professor Joaquim M. Sampaio Cabral focused on the opening of the new SCBL-RM facilities at TagusPark. These new laboratories correspond to "a total investment of over half a million euros", and a team of about 40 researchers is currently developing their work on the "area of bioengineering and regenerative medicine".

SCBL develops research unique in Portugal

September 19, 2011

Research focused on stem cell expansion for clinical applications.

Falar Global SIC Notícias segment on clinical applications of mesenchymal stem cells

February 9, 2010

Portuguese and American researchers, under the scope of the MIT-Portugal program, are using stem cells to neutralize the rejection of bone marrow transplants. A methodology that increases the efficacy of the therapies against leukemia.

World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions "Summer Davos"

September 10-12, 2009

Cláudia Lobato da Silva was nominated as an outstanding young scientist by the InterAcademy Panel/World Economic Forum to participate in the Annual Meeting of the New Champions "Summer Davos" (Dalian, China).

“Jovens Investigadores UTL/Deloitte 2009” Award (Young Researcher Award)

June 23, 2009

Cláudia Lobato da Silva was distinguished with the Jovens Investigadores UTL/Deloitte 2009 Award in the scientific domains of Biological Engineering, Biochemistry and Biotechnology sponsored by the Technical University of Lisboa and Deloitte.

Nós por Cá SIC segment on Stem Cell Research

April 17, 2009

The TV program "Nós por cá" aired on the 17th of April 2009 focused stem cell research in Portugal. The young Portuguese investigator Cláudia Lobato da Silva, from Stem Cell Bioengineering Lab at IBB-IST, was interviewed and showed a good example of bringing medicine and scientific research closer by using engineering as tool for medicine. In this particular the research aims to use stem cells to reverse Graft versus Host Disease (GvHD) in a clinical setting.

UTL/Santander Totta Scientific Award 2008

December 4, 2008

Professor Joaquim M. Sampaio Cabral wins "Prémio Científico UTL/Santander Totta 2008" in Biological Engineering, Biochemistry and Biotecnology. The award is the recognition of the scientific work and career and is sponsored by Santander Totta bank.

First Annual FLAD Educational Innovation Awards 2008

September 15, 2008

Cláudia Lobato da Silva (assistant professor at IST) was distinguished with the First Annual FLAD Educational Innovation Award. This award from the Luso-American Foundation based in Lisbon recognizes the extraordinary efforts of Portuguese faculty members in the MIT-Portugal Program to create educational programs at the highest standards of excellence.

National Television segment on Leukemia

July 16, 2008

Professor Joaquim Cabral participated on a national television program on leukemia. This program focused on the disease, its impact on society and patitens and on the latest therapies available. Within this last focus Porfessor Cabral elaborated on the participation of the Stem Cell Bioengineering Lab in the Mesenchymal Stem Cell Project on clinical application of this cells in leukemia patients.

TV segment on Innovation - Geração HighTech

September 2008

Cable TV channel AXN program Geração HighTech. The program focused on the impact of this MIT|Portugal in the academia, both faculty and students, and more generally in the global impact for Portugal. Professor Paulo Ferrão (MIT|Portugal program coordinator) Professor Joaquim Cabral (MIT|Portugal program Bioengineering Systems co-coordinator) and the student David Malta were interviewed.

4th International Meeting of the Portuguese Society for Stem Cells and Cell Therapies (SPCE-TC)

July 15, 2008

The Stem Cell Bioengineering Laboratory will host the 4th International Meeting of the Portuguese Society for Stem Cells and Cell Therapies (SPCE-TC) to take place at Instituto Superior Técnico from the 28th to the 30th of April 2009.

National Television Program on Leukemia

July 16, 2008

Professor Joaquim Cabral participated on a national television program on leukemia. This program focused on the disease, its impact on society and patitens and on the latest therapies available. Within this last focus Porfessor Cabral elaborated on the participation of the Stem Cell Bioengineering Lab in the Mesenchymal Stem Cell Project on clinical application of this cells in leukemia patients.