27 January 2025
Researchers uncover mechanisms of initiation and progression of the most common skin cancer in humans
An international team, co-led by Adriana Sánchez-Danés, principal investigator of the Cancer and Stem Cell Biology Lab at the Champalimaud Foundation, in Lisbon, has shown for the first time the important role of Survivin – a protein that has key roles in regulating cell division and inhibiting apoptosis (programmed cell death) – in the initiation and formation of a basal cell carcinoma, the most common human skin cancer. Their results have now been published in the print edition of January 8, 2025, of the journal Cell Discovery.
23 January 2025
London taxi drivers have specialised human mental strategies for expertly navigating their city’s streets, scientists find
An international team of scientists, including a principal investigator in neuroscience from the Champalimaud Foundation, in Lisbon, has analysed the way expert London taxi drivers plan their route in advance every time they pick up passengers. It is the first time a study about human planning has been performed in a real-world, large-scale environment. Their results are published today (23rd of January) in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Informative session of the new CAML PhD Programme in Surgical Oncology Research
The future of oncological surgery relies on the development of scientific research skills, and the Surgical Oncology Research Programme offers a unique opportunity for clinical and academic growth, with a personalised doctoral path, a flexible curriculum, and ample opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and networking.
21 January 2025
The Potential—and Pitfalls—of Psychedelic Therapies for Psychiatric Disorders
Over the past decade, interest in psychedelics—including psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA—as treatments for psychiatric disorders has grown exponentially among scientists, mental health professionals, the media, and the public.
16 January 2025
Eavesdropping on organs: immune system controls blood sugar levels
During periods of low energy—such as intermittent fasting or exercise—immune cells step in to regulate blood sugar levels, acting as the “postman” in a previously unknown three-way conversation between the nervous, immune and hormonal systems. These findings open up new approaches for managing conditions like diabetes, obesity, and cancer.
Champalimaud Open Seminars: Carlos Minutti
Date and time:
20 January 2025 – 12:00
Location:
Champalimaud Foundation Auditorium
Description:
Conventional Dendritic Cells – Ecology, Diversity, and Functio
Carlos Minutti (Immunoregulation Lab)
Moderator: Cristina João (Myeloma Lymphoma Research Group)
