News # 83 | Oct. 2018 « News@fmul News@fmul

News # 83 | Oct. 2018

Editorial Note

Simbioses

It was with great pleasure that I accepted the challenge issued by Joana Sousa to write the Editorial of the October issue of the Faculty’s Newsletter, an information channel that so contributes to substantiating our school. I feel particularly close to the contents of this edition, which illustrate the wealth of research that is being developed at our campus and, in particular, at iMM-João Lobo Antunes. As a Researcher, Deputy Director of the iMM, and Professor of FMUL, I get a first-hand experience of the symbiosis between these two pillars – teaching and research – of our University. This symbiosis […]

FMUL News

I Updated Course in Medical Law | Opening Session

The Opening Session of the First Postgraduate Course in Medical Law, Leges Artis, Clinical Practice was held on October 12th, at 4:00 p.m. Present at this session were Professor Fausto Pinto, director of the Faculty, as well as Professor Maria do Céu Rueff and Isabel Fernandes, directors of the course, for which Professors Vaz Carneiro and Luís Costa are responsible. The ceremony was attended by Professor Miguel Guimarães, Chairman of the Order of Physicians, Dr. José António Barreiros, representing the Chairman of the Portuguese Bar Association. See the photos of the ceremony on the FMUL page, here. Read about the Course here. […]

Professor António Gonçalves Ferreira elected President of the European Association of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery

António Gonçalves Ferreira, Full Professor and Director of the University Clinic of Neurosurgery of the FMUL, was elected President of the European Association of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ESSFN) on September 28. During the XXIII ESSFN Congress, which took place in Edinburgh from September 26 to 29 2018, the General Assembly of the ESSFN elected the officers for the 2018-2022 quadriennium: president; vice-president; 1st secretary and 2nd secretary, and treasurer. Professor Gonçalves Ferreira, who was already vice-president since 2014, was unanimously approved as president for the new quadriennium. When asked about the importance of this election, Professor António Gonçalves Ferreira […]

News Report / Profile

Living daily with cancer – the testimony of Sandra Lucas

I found her at the CHNL Centre of Clinical Investigation/ Santa Maria Hospital, Oncology Service Trial Group, a project integrated at the Medical Academic Centre of Lisbon (CAML). Sandra Lucas is 39 years old, she came to work in Santa Maria in 2013 as the Coordinator of Clinical Trials for breast cancer. Tall and cheerful, her presence is noticed making her strong and contagious. She went to Santa Maria precisely when she came across her illness. With a young daughter and having suddenly arrived at the end of her previous job at ASAE, she came to an interview to assess […]

Dark-haired Maria

1979 witnessed the beginning of an animated series, which would be broadcast in Portugal in 1987, in RTP’s program, Agora Escolha(Now you Choose) – its name was Red-haired Ana. Coming from an orphanage and adopted by two siblings already of some age, the 10-year-old Ana dreamed of the world, always awake. Speaking at a dazzling speed for the reasoning of an ordinary person, she had something magical that allowed us to identify ourselves with her and admire her. Ana allowed us to vibrate like little children because we could finally believe that sadness could be romantic. Many years later, I […]

Events

Professor Jorge Draper Mineiro – tribute on the centennial of his birth

On October 4, 2018, at the Mark Athias Amphitheatre, the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon and the Santa Maria Hospital paid a heartfelt tribute to Professor Jorge Draper Mineiro (Sr.), in order to mark the centennial of his birth. It was an intimate celebration attended by the family and disciples of the late Professor. Born in Lisbon on September 3, 1918, Jorge Draper Mineiro, lived in Tramagal until he was 15 years old. He graduated in 1943 at the Faculty of Medicine of Lisbon, then located at Campo de Santana. After obtaining his degree, at the height […]

Awards Ceremony of the 5th Annual Health + Solidarity Run

The Awards Ceremony of the 5th Annual Health + Solidarity Run was held at João Lobo Antunes Grand Auditorium on October 16th. The idea for this project came five years ago, with the Centennial celebration of the Students Association of FMUL (AEFML). Being the biggest university run in the country, the Health + Solidarity Run is a non-profit activity developed by AEFML, whose goal has always been to create bonds between health and solidarity. This activity is exclusively organised by medical students of the University of Lisbon. With the goal of promoting the practice of physical exercise in all age […]

With a balanced heart!

Last month, the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon launched the programme “For a Healthy University,” and the first event was “For a Healthy Heart.” Celebrating World Heart Day, officially held on September 29, the FMUL, the CCUL (Cardiovascular Centre of the University of Lisbon) and the CRECUL (Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Centre of the University of Lisbon) got together on September 28 and 29 to pass on a few positive messages on the health of the Portuguese’s hearts. The Director of the Faculty and cardiologist Fausto J. Pinto, and the main driving force for the movement “For A Healthy […]

Uma aula especial dada pelo Professor Mário Simões

Fomos assistir à última aula do Professor Mário Simões, médico Psiquiatra e Professor Auxiliar com Agregação de Psiquiatria e de Introdução às Ciências da Consciência da Faculdade. No dia 30 de outubro juntou alunos, amigos, conhecidos e admiradores, a sala encheu só para o ouvir. Todos os desenvolvimentos já no próximo mês.

Beyond Med – A Glance at Medical Education

The time came for another edition of Beyond Med, an event, organised annually by the Pedagogical Council, through the Department of Medical Education and the Student Association of the Faculty of Medicine, which is focused on medical education. Always addressing different and new approaches to medical education, Beyond Med promotes a gathering of prestigious national and international figures to discuss a wide variety of contents, opening new doors for reflection and presenting paths for future of medical students. This year’s edition was led by João Cerqueira, Professor, Neurologist and Director of the degree in Medicine of the University of Minho; […]

Opening of the Master’s Degree in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation

Álvaro Laranjeira draw Professor Ana Abreu came up with the initial idea and, after presenting it to the Director of the Faculty and her fellow Cardiologist Fausto J. Pinto, the Master’s Degree in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation became a dream that had to come true as fast as possible. In a few months, this embryonic project became a consistent and pioneering study programme in Portugal. So, under the coordination of Ana Abreu, the Faculty of Medicine created a Master’s Degree designed for all those who were interested in learning or improving cardiovascular rehabilitation strategies and techniques, but also focused on areas of […]

Ronald Harden is granted the Honoris Causa Doctorate by the University of Lisbon

The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon awarded Professor Ronald Harden the Honoris Causa Doctorate. This title was presented by the Rector of the University of Lisbon, António Cruz Serra. The ceremony took place in the Faculty of Medicine, and was also attended by the Director of the Faculty, Fausto J. Pinto, and the laureate’s godmother, Professor Madalena Patrício. He graduated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Glasgow, in the United Kingdom, and after 12 years working as an endocrinologist, Ronald Harden devoted himself full-time to medical education; he is currently Professor at the University […]

More and Better

Personality Award granted to Fernando Pádua, the “Heart Doctor”.

(Fotografia: Jornal de Negócios) The eminent cardiologist was awarded the Personality Award at a ceremony held at the Oriente Museum, in Lisbon, where other health institutions were also distinguished. Fernando Pádua is one of the leading names in Medicine and Preventive Cardiology in Portugal. He graduated in Medicine and specialised in Cardiology at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon, where he obtained his doctorate. As stated in a news article in Jornal de Negócios, “It was after graduating in Cardiology at Harvard University, in 1953, that he became a champion for health prevention, of which the fight […]

The hug between iMM and Laço – a conversation with consultant Lynne Archibald

Lynne Archibald is one of the persons responsible for the existence of the former Laço association, a non-profit association aimed at raising awareness of breast cancer, calling for and promoting its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The pink ribbon symbol emerged in the 1990s in the USA, created by Estée Lauder and Self magazine. Once it was spread throughout the world as a universal image, the Laço association created its name and brand image. She talked to us a few months ago to inform us that the Laço association, together with the iMM – João Lobo Antunes Institute of Molecular Medicine, […]

Open Access International Week 2018 | National and International Policies

Open Access International Week 2018 | National and International Policies In 2018, the International Open Access Week took place from October 22 to 28, as part of an international initiative that aims to disseminate Open Access to knowledge, promoted by SPARC (Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition). This year, the Week covered the topic “Designing Equitable Foundations for Open Knowledge”. Just as in previous years, the CDI-Library of FMUL partnered with this initiative by divulging scientific resources and information in open access that was deemed relevant to the entire FMUL/IMM community. Information on National and International Policies concerning Open Access: […]

The Mentoring Project and its novelties

Currently going on its 5th edition, Project Mentoring has recorded exponential growth: 734 participants, of which 358 are mentors and 376 are students. Some of this year’s novelties include: Attending students from the Bachelor Programme in Nutrition Science as pupils (new Bachelor Programme of FMUL starting this year). In spite of the difficulties that Mentors of MIM have to go through in order to support new fellow team members in the study, their main purpose is to aid the process of academic integration and promote the participation of their fellows in the future of LCN as mentors; Greater appeal and […]

Research and Advanced Education

Carmo Fonseca and the Laboratory that wants to wait for cancer before it appears

What if we made cancer an ally so we could overcome it? Confusing at first, one quickly perceives what Professor and Scientist Carmo Fonseca was willing to discover. Creating breast cancer in the laboratory and watching its birth, so you can study the early signs of the disease. The challenge was launched by women from the EVITA Association who are at risk for breast cancer because they carry the genetic mutation of BRCA (mutations in genes that increase the chances of developing breast cancer). “This is a very active association and they called all Portuguese researchers and told us that they […]

Miguel Castanho to lead project selected for funding by the European Innovation Council

The European Commission has announced that the European Innovation Council will support an innovative Portuguese project in the area of the fight against highly dangerous viruses with 4.2 million euros. The NOVIRUSES2BRAIN project is led by Researcher and iMM/FMUL teacher Miguel Castanho, in collaboration with a Spanish university (Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona) a Brazilian university (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro) and also a German company (Synovo Gmbh, Tübingen). Miguel Castanho and his Laboratory will receive a total of 2.1 million euros. We spoke with the head of this research study and we asked him to comment on yet another […]

Find the Researcher you are looking for – Now

Find the Researcher you are looking is an initiative promoted by GAPIC that aims to enable and promote the contact between researchers and students and, this way, create an extendable network to all of CAML and strengthening ties among the scientific community. A list of researchers that have registered in the platform Find the Researcher you are looking for is already available and accessible to all interested parties, namely the students of FMUL that intend to develop and participate in scientific work. GAPIC invites all researchers of FMUL, IMM an CHLN to participate in this network by filling in this […]

Publicações Científicas (FMUL/HSM/IMM) setembro – outubro 2018

A Newsletter pretende, neste espaço, dar aos seus leitores uma perspetiva da produção científica realizada na Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, no Hospital de Santa Maria e no Instituto de Medicina Molecular. Para aceder ao texto integral dos artigos, deverá estar conectado à rede da FMUL. As bases de dados utilizadas foram a Pubmed e a Web of Science. Abrir o documento em PDF. André Rodrigues Área de Biblioteca e Informação andresilva@medicina.ulisboa.pt

AIDFM CETERA – Ensaio Clínicos

O que é um ensaio clínico? Que tipos de ensaios clínicos existem? Quais a vantagens e desvantagens em participar? Quem autoriza e supervisiona? Por ser uma matéria que deixa ainda algumas dúvidas, poderá consultar aqui a resposta a estas questões. Todas as informação aprovadas pela CEIC.

Science Space

Anti-measles medicines – a research led by Miguel Castanho

After so many decades under control and practically forgotten as a result of strict vaccination policies, measles has re-emerged and have already resulted in casualties. This is also the case of Portugal, where several cases of measles have been recorded. It should be highlighted that measles is one of the most infectious known viruses. The reason behind its resurgence lies with anti-vaccination ideologies, which have led to the resurgence of the virus among non-vaccinated populations that the virus can infect and from whom it can spread to other people. Babies under vaccination age are particularly at risk of exposure to […]

ERC 2018 Synergy Grants para Edgar Gomes (iMM)

O Conselho Europeu de Investigação (ERC) atribuiu, através dos ERC 2018 Synergy Grants, 250 milhões de euros a 27 grupos de investigação. Entre estes figura Edgar Gomes, do Instituto de Medicina Molecular, num consórcio onde estão também dois investigadores do Reino Unido – os Synergy Grants têm de ter dois a quatro investigadores, provenientes de instituições diferentes. Pretende-se assim criar sinergias entre investigadores de várias instituições, em áreas diferentes, mas complementares. Edgar Gomes, Michael Way, investigador no Instituto Francis Crick, e Carolyn Moores, investigadora no Birkbeck College da Universidade de Londres, conseguiram um financiamento de 10 milhões de euros, […]

Sérgio de Almeida and his new weapon in the fight against breast cancer

Sérgio de Almeida is 39 years old and is one of the main researchers of the iMM and a teacher at FMUL. He was born in Castro Daire, but he went to study in Viseu at an early age, as he realised that he needed to broaden his horizons to gain experience and knowledge. He graduated in Biochemistry in Coimbra and completed his PhD in Biomedical Sciences in Porto. Because he wanted to be a scientist, he knew he had to do his post-doctoral studies and that’s why he moved to Lisbon. He chose Carmo Fonseca’s Laboratory at the iMM. […]

Pedagogical News

Notícias do Pedagógico

Nº 122| OUT’18 POSITIVE MEDICAL EDUCATION A saúde mental assume cada vez mais um papel fundamental na saúde e no bem-estar de cada um e o estudante de medicina não é exceção. De acordo com o artigo do New England Jornal of Medicine publicado em setembro passado, a depressão, a ideação suicida e o burnout são mais frequentes nos estudantes de medicina do que na população em geral. Tendo isto como premissa, convidamo-lo a ler o artigo: “Positive medical education: Are we focusing on the right things while teaching?“, onde se descrevem os benefícios para a Educação Médica que advêm da […]

Did you know?

Vera Mendonça – on radiotherapy for breast cancer

With an empathetic face, she leaves an office in one of the corridors of the Santa Maria Hospital that nobody wants to cross – the Radiotherapy corridor. She’s as reserved as she’s gentle. Vera Mendonça is now a specialist in Radiotherapy and says she’s a “daughter of this house;” she studied at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon and she stayed at the Santa Maria Hospital were she specialised. While she was an intern and a new mother of twins – the first 2 out of a total of 6 children -, she chose Pneumology in her […]

From the Past to the Present

The ancient book of CDI-Library of FMUL: a legacy that honours the past and helps us build the future

Apresentação The bibliographic collection of CDI-Library of FMUL includes a vast and precious set of old books (from the 15th to 19th centuries), among the most important of this kind in our country. These come from extinct old monastery libraries and from private collections, including that of Simão José Fernandes (1793-1845). In this study, some of those treasures will be highlighted, to continue the dissemination of this unique and invaluable heritage that we all share. RAUCH, François Antoine, 1762-1837 Harmonie hydro-végétale et météorologique : ou recherches sur les moyens de recréer avec nos forêts la force des températures et la […]

Keep in Mind

Lecture “Mediterranean Diet: Health Promoter”

On November 8th at 6:30 p.m., a lecture on Mediterranean diet will take place at the University Stadium of Lisbon. Take this opportunity to learn more about how to include this diet in your daily life. More information here. Source and Image: University Stadium of Lisbon, University of Lisbon

Dia da Investigação | 12 DEZ – Save the date

Aproxima-se mais um Dia da Investigação, durante o qual comemoramos a Ciência e o interesse crescente dos estudantes da FMUL pela atividade científica. Este evento anual, organizado pelo GAPIC e pela AEFML, tem sido uma iniciativa de sucesso junto dos alunos e da comunidade científica da FMUL. Para além da habitual apresentação dos trabalhos desenvolvidos pelos alunos no âmbito do Programa “Educação pela Ciência” e Bolsas CHLN/FMUL, neste dia é atribuído o Prémio GAPIC David-Ferreira ao melhor Trabalho Final/Tese do Mestrado Integrado em Medicina. No entanto, todos os anos há novidades. Não percas a Festa! Dia 12 de dezembro, vem […]

XVII Hospital dos Pequeninos

Iniciativa já habitual da Associação de Estudante da Faculdade de Medicina, o “Hospital dos Pequeninos” decorre em dois grandes momentos: um fim de semana dedicado às famílias no Pavilhão do Conhecimento nos dias 17 e 18 de Novembro e com entrada livre e gratuita; e para as escolas que efectuem marcação, dias 19 a 23 de Novembro no Refeitório I dos Serviços de Acção Social da Universidade de Lisboa (“Cantina Velha” da Universidade de Lisboa). Este projeto foi iniciado pela EMSA (European Medical Students’ Association), a organização é constituída por várias associações de estudantes de Medicina no espaço europeu, e já […]

II Congresso de Investigação em Medicina das Escolas Médicas Portuguesas | 9 e 10 de novembro 2018

O 2º Congresso de Investigação em Medicina das Escolas Médicas Portuguesas decorrerá na cidade do Porto a 9 e 10 de novembro. Os anfitriões desta edição serão a Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto e o Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar. Poderá inscrever-se até 5 de novembro. Saiba mais informações e consulte o Programa aqui.

4th Students Meeting of Mind-Brain College

O Colégio Mente-Cérebro da Universidade de Lisboa tem como principais objetivos potenciar a capacidade organizacional, científica e técnica da Universidade de Lisboa nas temáticas mente-cérebro, através da criação de sinergias e interação entre docentes, investigadores e alunos de diferentes Escolas da Universidade de Lisboa, bem como fortalecer a comunicação entre investigadores e a sociedade. Outro dos grandes objetivos do Colégio é a formação de investigadores através dos seus Programas Doutorais. No âmbito destes programas, os alunos de doutoramento organizam reuniões anuais para apresentarem os seus trabalhos de investigação a toda a sociedade. Assim, decorrerá nos próximos dias 14-15 de novembro na Reitoria da Universidade […]

“Descomplicar a Pesquisa Bibliográfica”

O Projeto Mentoring em parceria com a Área de Biblioteca e Informação tem o prazer de apresentar o Workshop, “Descomplicar a pesquisa bibliográfica” destinado a todos os Mentores e Mentorandos. Se te sentes confuso com tanta bibliografia e queres aprender mais sobre como pesquisar, este é o workshop certo para ti! O workshop teórico decorrerá no dia 8 de novembro, às 14h30, no Auditório Cid dos Santos e o workshop prático decorrerá no dia 22 de novembro à mesma hora! AS INSCRIÇÕES VÃO ABRIR EM BREVE! Caso o número de inscrições seja superior ao número de vagas existentes, […]

Deslocado? – Tem o Espaço S

Deslocado? Bem-vindo à Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa! Bem-vindo à cidade de Lisboa! Depois de muita expectativa, depois de muita espera, começa o novo ano letivo com muitas mudanças. Já tens casa e já estás instalado? Já conheces os transportes ou vais a pé para a Faculdade? Já visitaste Belém, a Baixa e o Chiado? Estás preparado ou ainda há muita coisa que te preocupa? Para estes estudantes, os “Deslocados”, que têm que lidar com um quotidiano novo, com mais responsabilidades e com a família longe, o Gabinete de Apoio ao Estudante e o Espaço […]

Já está à venda a Agenda da Pediatria

O dinheiro angariado reverte na totalidade para a Associação para as crianças de Santa Maria. Ajude-nos a Ajudar! As crianças de Santa Maria agradecem! Para comprar a agenda basta dirigir-se à Clínica Universitária de Pediatria e falar com a Paula Belmonte .

Obituary

José Manuel de Vasconcelos Pequito Cortez Pimentel (1924-2018)

The Direction of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon offers its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Professor José Manuel Cortez Pimentel, who passed away on October 7, 2018. Retired Full Professor of the FMUL, Professor José Manuel Cortez Pimentel was Director of the Pathological Anatomy Department of the Faculty and the Santa Maria Hospital from 1978 to 1993. Successor of Jorge Horta, he was also one of the main disciples of F. Wohlwill. Throughout his professional career in the area of anatomo-pathology, he devoted special attention to the anatomo-pathology of pulmonary diseases, and was […]

Dra. Anabela Maria Rebelo Morais (1955–2018)

A Direção da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa e todos os seus colaboradores, apresentam os sentidos pêsames à família e amigos da Dr.ª Anabela Maria Rebelo Morais, docente convidada da FMUL e médica do CHLN – Departamento de Pediatria.