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News # 81 | Jul. 2018

Editorial Note

For a healthy summer!

In June we present a preview of the new Degree in Nutrition Sciences. Integrated into the concept “For a Healthy University,” which has existed since the creation of the Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Centre of ULisboa, this Degree promises to continue with a concept which is increasingly important for the Faculty of Medicine, and of which its current Director Professor Fausto J. Pinto, who has recently taken office, is a strong supporter. In order to be able to tell the whole story behind this Degree in Nutrition, its creation, what you need to be a good Nutritionist, we had to meet the […]

FMUL News

Pedro Nascimento Alves investigates the relationship between strokes and spatial orientation

Pedro Nascimento Alves, 29, intern at the Neurology Service of the Santa Maria Hospital and PhD student at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon, is the winner of the second edition of the prestigious João Lobo Antunes Prize from Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa. What Pedro Nascimento Alves seeks to know is how a cerebrovascular accident (stroke) is related to loss of spatial orientation and navigation abilities. According to Diário de Notícias, the doctor stated that “(…)it is a question that has not yet been answered in scientific literature, namely what the percentage of stroke patients […]

Inauguration of the newly-elected Student Members of the School Board of the FMUL

The Inauguration of the newly-elected Student Members of the School Board of the FMUL was held on 6 July, at 11h30, at the Rectory of ULisboa. Before the Rector of ULisboa, Professor António Cruz Serra, the effective members took office for the new 2018-2020 term. We recall the composition of the Board: Effective Members: Joana Esteves Ribeiro Rodrigues – 4th year Carolina Isabel de Jesus e Sá – 4th year Francisco Estorninho da Mata Santana Ramos – 4th year Alternates: Nuno Miguel Gonçalves Lupi Manso – 3rd year Maria Marques Roque – 3rd year Manuel João Santos Lopes da Silva […]

Nunes Corrêa Verdades de Faria Awards | 2018

FMUL professors receive honourable mentions in the Nunes Corrêa Verdades de Faria Awards, promoted by Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa. This Award, created by the benefactor Enrique Mantero Bélard, aims at distinguishing personalities in the fields of assistance and care provided to unprotected senior citizens; medical progress applied to the elderly, and progress in the treatment of heart diseases. Daniel Caldeira, Assistant Professor at the FMUL, received an honourable mention for “Progress in the Treatment of Heart Diseases,” which distinguishes outstanding work developed in the areas of Cardiology and Clinical Pharmacology. Mariana Alves, Guest Lecturer at the FMUL, was […]

Awards for the best clinical cases of the CAML in 2017/2018

There were seven awards for the presentations of the best clinical cases of the CAML in the 2017/18 academic year. A panel composed by Professor João Lacerda, who coordinated the sessions, and Professor João Eurico Fonseca, responsible for the interns, was in charge of choosing the winners. The diplomas, which symbolically represent the award for best clinical case, were handed out in the Professor Augusto Celestino da Costa Amphitheatre on 28 June, which was precisely the day of the last CAML session. At the end of one more academic year, it is important to remember that the CAML sessions are […]

29th Anniversary GAPIC

The GAPIC celebrated its 29th anniversary on 11 July and issued a challenge to the more than 600 students who have attended the “Education for Science” Program: to create the “GAPIC Alumni” network. To promote this network, a Facebook page was created with the collaboration of three “GAPIC alumni”, announcing this project and disseminating a video with the testimonies of several former and current students and tutors of the “Education for Science” Program, which has already reached about 1000 views. This page, which has more than a hundred followers already, is intended to become a meeting point for former and […]

Conferência “Evolving concepts in the screening of anal dysplasia”

O Dr. Edward Cachay, Professor da Universidade de Medicina da Universidade da Califórnia, San Diego, a convite do Instituto de Saúde Ambiental, proferiu uma conferência no passado dia 11 de Julho, no Auditório Prof. Morais David, a propósito da displasia anal associada à infecção por VIH, focando, em particular, a frequência, a morbilidade, a mortalidade, os testes de rastreio e o prognóstico desta importante entidade clínica associada a vírus do papiloma humano (VPH). Poderá consultar a apresentação do Dr. Edward Cachay aqui

Inauguration of Members Elected to the FMUL Scientific Council

The inauguration of the new members elected to the Council took place on July 20, at 12.30 pm, at the Rectory of the University of Lisbon. The nineteen full-time members elected to the Scientific Council (2018-2022 term) were, respectively: José Augusto Gamito Melo Cristino João Eurico Cortez Cabral da Fonseca José Luís Bliebernicht Ducla Soares Rui Manuel Martins Victorino Maria do Carmo Salazar Velez Roque da Fonseca Ana Isabel Gouveia Costa da Fonseca Lopes Maria Leonor de Sá Barreiros da Silva Parreira Miguel Augusto Rico Botas Castanho Jacinto Manuel de Melo Oliveira Monteiro Helena Maria Ramos Marques Coelho Cortez Pinto […]

The first day of 4 more years of life

Punctuality is British when it comes to formal meetings at the Faculty. But this was no ordinary meeting. The election had taken place on 26 June, the day on which it we learned he had won unanimously. On 9 July, the Director of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon, Fausto J. Pinto, took office for a new term. There were many guests, whose presence asserted the importance of this Inauguration. The Rector of the University of Lisbon, representatives of Schools of the University of Lisbon, the Clinical Director and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of […]

News Report / Profile

Catarina Sousa Guerreiro, the Professor who takes us on a guided visit to the new Nutrition Sciences Degree

The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon starts a new Degree from the beginning of September. After the creation of the PhD in Metabolic Diseases and Food Behaviour in 2008, and in 2012 the Master’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition was created, 2018/19 promises to be the academic year that starts with the Nutritional Sciences study programme. At a time when the subject of nutrition is becoming increasingly important in society, the Faculty of Medicine saw the creation of an integrated project and in articulation with its various training levels (Bachelor, Master and Doctorate) as vital and always with […]

JOANA SOUSA, Professor of the new Undergraduate degree in Nutritional Sciences – “We have a unique know-how of differentiation in the area of nutrition!”

When Joana Sousa learned that she was going to enter the Dietetics course at the Lisbon Higher School of Technology (ESTeSL), she was greatly disappointed. She had just got to the Rectory when she saw a paper affixed to her 6th course option. Her biggest goal was Pharmaceutical Sciences and she missed getting in by 4 tenths. Obstinate and with the fixed idea about her ideal future, at the end of the first year of her course where she got excellent grades, she tried to request a transfer to the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Lisbon. Fifteen students […]

Helena Cortez Pinto – An extensive overview of the benefits in training good Nutritionists

Area of expertise is the liver. Helena Cortez Pinto is a Gastroenterologist specialised in Hepatology and a Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon. In the month where we have dedicated the Newsletter to the launch of the new Nutrition Science Study Programme, we would like to get to know the mentors of this innovative project and chase the past that explains why the Faculty of Medicine is once again supporting Nutritionists, this time with a new approach. While balancing between the roots the past holds and the perspective fieldwork brings for the future, we went to meet […]

Events

International Seminar brings together Mentorship projects

The Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Porto organised an International Mentorship Seminar, on June 22-23, to discuss issues related to the experiences and practices of mentoring in higher education. The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon was present and participated actively in the round table discussions. In a reception directed by the Director of the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Porto, José Alberto Correia and where the Social Action and Rectorate Services of the UP were also represented, the teachers linked to the Mentorship Projects and those responsible […]

FMUL Professors shine at the European Neurology Congress

Lisbon hosted the 4th EAN Congress, the largest European Neurology Congress ever held. Comprised in the past by two societies, the European Neurology Society, with individual members, and the European Federation of Neurological Societies, a Federation of National Societies, were kept apart and organised two Neurology congresses in Europe simultaneously. But José Ferro, former President of the European Neurology Society and current Director of the Neurology University Clinic and President of the School Board of the Faculty of Medicine, was responsible for merging these two European societies. At the time, one of the six members of the transition committee was […]

Pitch Contest – EIT Health Competition HeadStart Funding

First of all, What is a pitch? A pitch is a brief presentation of an idea, from the challenge to the way that idea will solve the problem at hand and how it will be implemented.. The goal is to, in a short time frame, convince the investor/immediate superior, or in this case, the panel that the proposal is worth investing in. The EIT Health (European Institute of Innovation for the Health Sector) has several funds for various project phases and holds regular contests to award the most innovative ideas in the health sector. The Regional Pitch Competition was held […]

More and Better

Featured topics… HIV – Ageing and Comorbidities

Module 1 of “Featured Topics…HIV – Ageing and Comorbidities,” by Professors Francisco Antunes and Fernando Maltez, from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon, Dr. Ana Cláudia Miranda, from the Infectious Disease and Tropical Medicine Service, of Egas Moniz Hospital, Professor Ana Aboim Horta and Dr. Marta Marques, of the Infectious Disease Service, of Santo António General Hospital, is available at the Central Library of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon. This book was supported by the Faculty of Medicine of Lisbon and Gilead and published by Permanyer Portugal.

Participation in jury of doctoral dissertations at the University of La Rioja, Spain

On 10 July, Professor Francisco Antunes, from the Institute of Environmental Health, was a member of the jury of doctoral dissertations at the University of La Rioja, the Centre for Biomedical Research of La Rioja (CIBIR) and the Department of Infectious Diseases (Logroño, La Rioja) in Spain, in the defence of the thesis entitled “Effects of different antiretroviral treatments on gut microbiota of HIV-infected patients”, focusing on intestinal microbiota, bacterial translocation, immune activation and inflammation in HIV-infected patients and the impact that antiretroviral therapy has on the constitution of the microbiota. Given the interest of the subject, the thesis book […]

Fresh Fruit at Work

“Vote #136, bring Health to Alto Alentejo” A Regional vote in Portugal’s 2018 Participatory Budgeting Project #136 From a partnership between various regional entities from Alto Alentejo: Portalegre Polytechnic Institute, Professor Francisco Pulido Valente Foundation, MORE PARTICIPATION – better health Project, Portalegrense Workers Cooperative, TEGUA Regional Development Association and Tejo Guadiana, Hotel Industry and Tourism School of Portalegre and the Healthy Eating Project in Portalegre County Schools – in particular the municipalities of Portalegre, Campo Maior and Elvas, arose the FRESH FOOD AT WORK proposal. From the over 1400 applications, it is among the 700 that went on to the […]

Research and Advanced Education

Research needs YOU! – GAPIC Competitions 2018

The GAPIC (Support Office for Scientific and Technological Research and Innovation) promotes several competitions every year, in order to arouse and stimulate interest in research among students and young doctors. 22nd “Science Education” Program – Research Projects for Students For the 22nd consecutive year, the “Science Education” Program provides medical students the opportunity to participate directly in the design and implementation of laboratory or clinical research projects in one of the CAML units (FMUL/IMM/HSM), within a research team and accompanied by a tutor. In the 2014/2015 academic year, the CHLN/FMUL Scholarships were created to reinforce this program, supporting 3 projects […]

Scientific Publications (FMUL / HSM / IMM) june – July 2018

The Newsletter intends to give its readers a perspective of the scientific production carried out at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon, the Hospital of Santa Maria and the Institute of Molecular Medicine. To access the full text of the articles, you must be connected to the FMUL network. The databases used were Pubmed and Web of Science. Read the PDF document. Núcleo de Biblioteca e Informação André Rodrigues andresilva@medicina.ulisboa.pt

Science Space

Study of mechanisms involved in memory loss due to ageing may lead to new therapies

Luísa Lopes, lead researcher at the João Lobo Antunes Institute of Molecular Medicine (iMM), coordinated a study published in Molecular Psychiatry about the processes that lead to memory loss associated with ageing. The research, which has been developed for three years now, shows that, according to what Luísa Lopes told Diário de Notícias there are “specific changes in signalling in the circuits involved in memory that induce an abnormal response of the nerve cells in the brain that is associated with ageing”. To this newspaper, the first author of the work and student of the Lisbon BioMed PhD program at […]

IMM researchers distinguished by the “La Caixa” Foundation and the Iberia Initiative of Biomedical Research and Innovation – i4b

Investigadores do iMM distinguidos pela Fundação la Caixa e Iniciativa Ibérica de Investigação e Inovação Biomédica- i4b Maria Manuel Mota is among the eight coordinating researchers distinguished with funding by the Iberia Initiative of Biomedical Research and Innovation promoted by the Science and Technology Foundation and the “La Caixa” Foundation. Under this initiative, Miguel Castanho, iMM researcher, collaborates in a project coordinated by a research group in Spain. Each coordinating researcher will receive up to 1 million Euros for three years to develop their projects in areas such as infectious diseases, neurosciences and metabolic diseases. More information HERE

Protocols

FMUL and CML Sign Protocol to Improve School Meals

Institutions sign Collaboration Protocol within the Municipal Program of Healthy School Meals A collaboration protocol was signed between Lisbon City Council (CML) and the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon (FMUL), on July 19. The objective of this protocol is to foster collaboration between CML and FMUL in improving the eating habits and nutritional status of Lisbon’s school-aged population. As a result of the establishment of a project team for the quality of school food created by CML, whose mission is the development of a Healthy School Meals Programme, preparing the implementation of the measures contained in the […]

Pedagogical News

Notícias do Pedagógico

Nº 119| JUL’18 POTENCIAR MEMÓRIA A LONGO PRAZO Como potenciar a aquisição de conhecimento dos alunos? Como adaptar a aprendizagem ao método de ensino? Como assegurar que os primeiros conhecimentos do curso não se desvanecem passados alguns anos? Estas foram algumas das questões colocadas por um grupo de investigadores da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Boston, cujo estudo, acreditam, permitirá implementar novas técnicas de ensino potenciadoras da aprendizagem de longa duração. Sendo a memória a longo prazo importantíssima na profissão médica, a procura de biomarcadores relacionados com esta habilidade foi o desafio aceite pelo grupo de investigadores em Boston. […]

Moments

“Introduction to Voice and Singing” Workshop By Diogo Tomás

On 12 July, a workshop dedicated to voice, whether spoken word or singing, was held at the EEM. The participants showed their interest because voice is a tool they use while performing their tasks on a daily basis: customer service, classes, lectures, an endless number of activities in which voice plays a key role. And it couldn’t have gone any better. Diogo Tomás, with vast experience in this field (see accompanying biographical note) spared no effort and managed to get everyone to participate in a relaxed but attentive way, giving advice on how to relax the vocal chords, like breathing […]

Did you know?

No Diário de Notícias: «Médicos em privação de sono podem cometer mais erros»

A propósito da conferência “Mais inovação, mais saúde“, realizada no passado dia 15 de junho na Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, o Diário de Notícias publicou um artigo com grande interesse e actualidade, “Médicos em privação de sono podem cometer mais erros”. «”O stress, a fadiga e o sono constituem três factores que influenciam negativamente a actividade dos profissionais de saúde, interagindo entre eles”. O alerta é feito por Paula Pinto, coordenadora da unidade de sono e ventilação não invasiva do serviço de Pneumologia do Centro Hospitalar Lisboa (…). «[T]endo em conta a actividade profissional inerente à prática da medicina, os profissionais […]

Alumni Association

Taking Office of the Association of Former Students of FMUL

AAAFML governing bodies for the triennium 2018-2010 Management Effective Members: President: António Gonçalves Ferreira Vice-President: Fernando Vale Secretary: Ângela Valença Treasurer: Alberto Escalda Members: José Velosa, Jorge Mineiro, António Barbosa, Carlos Ferreira, João Forjaz de Lacerda, Ana Valadas Alternate Members: Rodrigo Roquete, Florinda Almeida Supervisory Board President: Rafael Ferreira Members: Luis Dutschmann, Vasco Corrêa d’Almeida Advisory Board President: Fausto Pinto Members: António Vaz Carneiro, Rafael Ferreira, Teresa Valido, João Martins e Silva, José Fernandes e Fernandes, Toscano Rico Visit AAAFML’s website Joana Sousa Editorial Team

Keep in Mind

Santander University Volunteer Award | Open applications

Young University students are increasingly aware of the importance of active citizenship for the development of society, thus promoting countless projects of great impact and value to our society. Reinforcing its support for the projection of Higher Education Institutions in Civil Society, Banco Santander Totta launched the University Volunteer Award, in 2016, recognising the best practices of volunteering promoted by students of Higher Education. The Prize, which aims to promote volunteering as an exercise of active citizenship with benefits for society and also for the development of young people’ personal skills during their academic career in higher education, aims to […]

International Conference on Mediterranean Diet and Gastronomy

Por ocasião da celebração do World Food Day, a Universidade de Évora será anfitriã da International Conference on Mediterranean Diet and Gastronomy – Linking Innovation, Sustainability and Health, nos dias 15 e 16 de outubro de 2018. Durante os dois dias de trabalhos, estarão presentes alguns dos maiores especialistas mundiais em áreas como as características e benefícios da dieta mediterrânica, os determinantes das escolhas e preferências alimentares, a tradição e a inovação na gastronomia ou saúde e sustentabilidade na alimentação. A participação está aberta a todos os docentes, investigadores e alunos da Faculdade de Medicina que queiram registar-se e submeter […]

Cursos de Apoio à Investigação do GAPIC

Inscrições até 5 de setembro. Mais informações aqui.

Nutrition and Healthy Eating – Lecture Series

As part of its mission to promote health, and considering the importance of informing the academic community about healthy eating, the second edition of a Lecture Series dedicated to Nutrition and Healthy Eating will be held in 2018, at the University Stadium. The lectures will be given by Dr. Maria Inês Antunes, nutritionist at the ULisboa Medical Centre. The Lecture “The Intestine – probiotics and prebiotics” was held in May. The next initiatives are: “Emotional Hunger” Lecture 16 October at 12:00 p.m. ULisboa Medical Centre/Sports Complex, Ajuda Campus “Mediterranean Diet: Health Promoter” Lecture 8 November at 06:30 p.m. […]