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News # 72 | out. 2017

Editorial Note

Hope

Whereas it is undeniable that the events of the last months represent a period of apprehension and concern for us, there is reason to believe that the country will be able to overcome many of the structural and economic problems that currently affect us. There is knowledge and will in many quarters of society that we should make the best of and use for the common good. A substantial part of this knowledge is in universities. In fact, in this 72nd edition of the Newsletter, we begin by mentioning that the Center for World University Rankings – Ranking CWRU once again […]

FMUL News

Elections for the School Council and Pedagogical Council

According to the Electoral Calendar, the Electoral Registers have been posted and published, and the deadline for submitting complaints and/or corrections related to them is 19 October. Questions should be sent to the Electoral Commission at the following e-mail address: comissaoeleitoral@medicina.ulisboa.pt ELECTORAL REGISTERS § School Council Lecturers and Researchers Administrative Staff § Pedagogical Council Lecturers We would like to inform you that the Electoral Registers are also available for consultation at the Faculty Portal, and are posted at the main entrance of the Faculty (floor 01 of the HSM), on the 3rd floor next to the Board and in the […]

15th Biomedical Engineering Meeting

The 15th Biomedical Engineering Meeting took place in the Aula Magna of the FMUL on 11 October. The theme of this year’s Meeting was the technological challenges for new therapeutic and diagnostic approaches. About 70 people were present, including students and lecturers from the two institutions, the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon (FMUL) and the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST). The Meeting started with the lesson entitled Recognizing Clinically Valuable Signals in Electronic Health Data by Professor Stan N. Finkelstein, MIT Institute for Data, Systems and Society and Harvard Medical School. In the second part, a technical workshop […]

Events

Retirement Lesson of Professor José Fernandes e Fernandes

On 17 October, at the Grand Auditorium of the Egas Moniz Building of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon, Professor Fernandes e Fernandes (MD, PhD, FACS, FRCS Eng.), Director of FMUL between 2005 and 2015, gave his retirement lesson before an audience filled with colleagues, students and prominent personalities of civil society, whom he singled out throughout his speech. Among them were Dr Maria de Belém, General Ramalho Eanes and Dr Manuela Ramalho Eanes, the Bishop of Lisbon, D. Tomás de Almeida and Father Feitor Pinto. Professor Fausto Pinto, Director of the Faculty, opened the session by […]

Start of the Academic Year 2017/2018 at the University of Lisbon

On 20 September, the University of Lisbon welcomed not only all first year students but also its international students. This celebration took place at the Rector’s Office of the University of Lisbon and coincided with Professor António Cruz Serra’s, the Rector, swearing in. It was attended by the President of the General Council of the University, Dr. Leonor Beleza and by the President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. Professor Isabel Rocha also took office as Vice-rector. The Sunset Party began at 5 pm with the presence of several artists. Image Credits: YouTube channel of ULisboa

More and Better

University of Lisbon among the best Universities in the World

The Center for World University Rankings – Ranking CWRU placed the University of Lisbon among the best in the world, in a universe of 27,770 evaluated university institutions. ULisboa is currently in 266th position, up 9 points with regard to the previous year’s position, entering the “top 1% of world universities”. Read the full story on the University of Lisbon website. Read the news in Jornal de Notícias. Source/Image Credits: University of Lisbon website

FMUL and ISAMB represented in a staff exchange programme within the framework of an European project

Last September, Dr Ana Virgolino and Dr Osvaldo Santos travelled to Maastricht, Netherlands, to participate in a staff exchange programme included in the activities carried out under the ALHTOUR project – Assisted Living Technologies for the Health Tourism Sector. During this period, which contributed to strengthening the relations between the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon and the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences of the University of Maastricht, joint projects were drawn up which, among other results, will lead to the publication of two scientific papers focusing on the quality of care and the experience of […]

The bank that stores blood, tumours, bones and saliva samples

Biobank-iMM contains biological samples of blood, bone, saliva, serum, urine, DNA, cartilage fluid, and tumour tissues from healthy and sick people. The aim is to study various diseases, cancers, and rheumatological and neurological diseases such as dementia, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. In 2015 the Laço Association joined the iMM, creating the iMM-Laço Fund: On the Way to Healing, with the purpose of supporting research projects in the specific field of breast cancer, so that it can respond to, and create solutions, for the several women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. On 30 and 31 October, the iMM and the Laço […]

Research and Advanced Education

Find the investigator you are looking for

Find the Investigator you are looking for is an initiative organised by the GAPIC that aims to facilitate and promote the contact between medical researchers and students and thus create a network that is extensible throughout the CAML by strengthening relations in the scientific community. GAPIC invites all researchers from FMUL, IMM and CHLN to participate in this network by completing this form, indicating: name, email and key words of their area of interest. The list of researchers will be available soon on the FMUL website. Additional information Office for the Support of Scientific and Technological Research and Innovation gapicmail@medicina.ulisboa.pt

Publicações Científicas (FMUL/HSM/IMM) setembro – outubro 2017

Publicações Científicas (FMUL/HSM/IMM) setembro – outubro 2017 Biblioteca-CDI andresilva@medicina.ulisboa.pt A Newsletter pretende, neste espaço, dar aos seus leitores uma perspectiva da produção científica realizada no CAML – Centro Académico de Medicina de Lisboa, que integra a Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, o Hospital de Santa Maria e o 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. Aceda aqui ao documento em PDF.

Science Space

Portuguese scientists identify new molecular interactions that explain cognitive deficit in Parkinson’s disease

A team consisting of researchers from the Institute of Molecular Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon (Luísa Lopes), the New University of Lisbon and the University of Göttingen (Tiago Outeiro), Germany, after identifying a mechanism responsible for memory failures associated with Parkinson’s disease, have discovered a caffeine-like drug that blocks these memory failures. The result of this research was published in Nature Neurosciense and can be read here Image Credits: IMM

Protocols

The Association of FML Alumni and the Association of the University of Lisbon Alumni sign a collaboration protocol

The ceremony took place at the Rector’s Office of the University of Lisbon on 19 September and was attended by the presidents of the two Associations, Professor Rafael Ferreira and Professor Vasconcelos Tavares and also by the Protocol Managers, Professor A. Vaz Carneiro on behalf of the AAAFML and Professor J. Martins Silva representing the AAAUL. This protocol was established due to the importance of the communities of the former students represented by the subscribing Associations and their social relevance, and aims to enhance the academic spirit to better foster the cooperation among alumni. Immediate objectives include holding an end-of-degree […]

Pedagogical News

Notícias do Pedagógico

Nº 95| OUT’17 ESTUDO COMO INCENTIVAR A PARTICIPAÇÃO DOS ESTUDANTES NA REFORMA DO ENSINO No esforço para criar uma Escola Médica cada vez melhor, torna-se imprescindível o diálogo próximo com o corpo estudantil, não só para entender as suas necessidades, mas também para os tornar parceiros ativos neste projeto. O artigo desta semana procura explorar quais as motivações que levam estudantes de Medicina a participar no melhoramento das suas instituições de ensino. Entre outras razões, destacam-se o maior contacto com docentes e a realização de trabalhos com colegas altamente motivados. Cremos que um bom entendimento destas motivações será a base para a criação de uma Escola melhor, […]

Moments

The Faculty of Medicine of Lisbon wins sports medals

It is never too late to celebrate the sporting successes of our student athletes, who brought to Portugal 3 medals, won in Taiwan, at the 29th Summer Universities Meeting of 2017. Francisco Belo, responsible for winning the gold medal in Taipei, distinguished himself in shot putting with a mark of 20.86 metres, beating his personal record. Marta Onofre, after her pole vaulting jump of 4.40 metres, beat her open air personal record and won the bronze medal. Marta and Francisco, both 26 years of age, found the means to combine the medical degree with high performance sport. The Faculty is […]

Faculty of Medicine dipped in Pink

A Pink Wave began to form on the 15th and will spread until 30 October to more than 500 locations scattered throughout the country. This is the month to draw attention to the prevention and diagnosis of breast cancer and for this reason the Portuguese League Against Cancer has associated with several national entities to reiterate that the disease exists, but it can be avoided or stopped in time. The Faculty to Help project of the Faculty of Medicine of Lisbon has supported the campaign that is already underway for the third consecutive year and the reason is clear: talking […]

Let’s take our hat off to Paediatric Palliative Care

On 13 October, hundreds of people around the world put a hat on their heads to remember the World Paediatric Palliative Care Day. The Paediatrics University Clinic of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon, together with the Northern Lisbon Hospital Centre, Santa Maria Hospital and Pulido Valente Hospital, gave the motto to the #hatson4cpc campaign and challenged everyone to wear a hat as a symbolic gesture. This gesture intends to draw attention to the over 21 million children worldwide who need palliative care and therapy focused on the relief of physical, psychological, social and spiritual pain, as […]

Listening to FMUL

III Sessão promovida pela Comissão de Integração de Alunos Licenciados (CIAL)

III Sessão promovida pela Comissão de Integração de Alunos Licenciados (CIAL), destinada a todos os alunos que ingressaram na Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa pelo “Concurso Especial para Acesso ao Curso de Medicina por Titulares do Grau de Licenciado”, no ano letivo 2017/2018. Realizou-se no passado dia 20 de Setembro de 2017, na Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa (FMUL) a terceira sessão promovida pela Comissão de Integração de Alunos Licenciados (CIAL), destinada aos 46 alunos que ingressaram na FMUL através do “Concurso Especial para Acesso ao Curso de Medicina por Titulares do Grau de Licenciado”, no […]

Keep in Mind

João Lobo Antunes honoured by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon

On 2 November, at 10:30 am, the Director of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon, Professor Fausto J. Pinto, will conduct a ceremony honouring João Lobo Antunes, Professor Emeritus of FMUL, who died on 27 October 2016. This ceremony will be held at the Great Auditorium of the Egas Moniz Building and will have a wide range of testimonies: Teresa Valido, student and President of the Students’ Association of the Faculty of Medicine (AEFML), Dr Carlos Neves Martins, President of the Board of the Northern Lisbon Hospital Centre (CHLN), Professor M. Carmo Fonseca, President of the Lisbon […]

2018 Diary of the Paediatrics Department of Santa Maria Hospital

This is a Diary depicting drawings made by children of the Consultation and Internment Unit of the Paediatrics Department of the Northern Lisbon Hospital Centre and can be bought by all. The revenue will be fully used to build the Maria Raposa Paediatric Ambulatory Centre. Help build these children’s dreams! To purchase the Diary please contact: Paula Belmonte Paediatrics University Clinic @: clinica.pediatria@fm.ul.pt

European Cystic Fibrosis Day celebrated at charity event

On 21 November, a Solidarity Musical Event will be held at the Tivoli Theatre to support the Cystic Fibrosis National Association (ANFQ). The Medical Orchestra and Choir and the Medical Drama Group, composed by physicians and students of the Medical Faculties of Lisbon, will participate in the event, which will also have the collaboration of some members of the OperaWave Group. The show is based on a narrative about disease, written by a medical student and staged by the Drama Group. You can book places here

Jubilação do Prof. Doutor José Pereira Miguel – 22 novembro

A Última Lição do Professor Doutor José Pereira Miguel, Professor Catedrático da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, antigo Diretor do Instituto de Medicina Preventiva e Saúde Pública e uma das mais prestigiadas figuras da Medicina Preventiva e Saúde Pública no nosso país, irá decorrer no próximo dia 22 de novembro, às 11h00 na Aula Magna da FMUL.

5th Anatomy Workshop

The 5th Anatomy Workshop will take place on 25 November in the Anatomy Institute of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon.

Collection of Goods

The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon is currently collecting a variety of materials needed for the victims of the latest fires in Portugal. All goods must be left in a trolley located next to the Faculty’s Students Association. If you wish to contribute, below there is a list of what you can donate: First Aid Material: physiological saline solution, betadine, compresses, fatty cream, benuron, brufen, disposable gloves, antibiotics and veterinary material; Nappies for babies and the elderly Bed sheets Bath towels Clothes (including underwear) Hygiene products Milk Canned food Baby food Water Cereal bars Biscuits Everything that […]

13 de dezembro – Dia da Investigação

Imaginas o que te reserva o Dia da Investigação? Marca na agenda o dia 13 de dezembro e Investiga o que de Inovador vamos apresentar! Mais informações brevemente em: http://www.medicina.ulisboa.pt/diainvestigacao GAPIC Research Day 2017 will be full of novelty and lively discussions. Save the date, December 13! More information soon at: http://www.medicina.ulisboa.pt/diainvestigacao Gabinete de Apoio à Investigação Científica, Tecnológica e Inovação gapicmail@medicina.ulisboa.pt

O Hospital dos Pequeninos

Nos dias 18 e 19 de novembro, a Associação de Estudantes da Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa organiza, pela 16ª vez o ‘Hospital dos Pequeninos’ no Pavilhão do Conhecimento. O Hospital dos Pequeninos tem já uma longa história, e certo é que nem as crianças nem os pais se esquecem desta extraordinária experiência. A ideia que está na base deste projeto é desmistificar o medo que as crianças têm dos médicos e das consultas, da vacinação, etc. Conforme podemos concluir do testemunho de crianças e pais, a experiência é um sucesso assinalável, que fica também na memória dos jovens médicos. […]

Noite da Medicina 2017

“A Noite da Medicina é o maior e mais antigo espetáculo organizado por uma faculdade, em Portugal. Consiste num evento académico de cariz cultural, sem fins lucrativos, realizado anualmente pelos alunos finalistas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa. Nesta noite, que conta com uma audiência de cerca de 3000 pessoas, 400 estudantes sobem ao palco e, numa sátira por eles recriada, relembram o seu quotidiano, inquietações e paixões. Desta forma, o evento assume-se como um momento ímpar de convívio e união entre a Comunidade Académica, marcando sucessivas gerações de estudantes e profissionais de saúde. Este ano toda a […]

AIMS Meeting

A Annual International Medical Students Meeting, AIMS, é uma conferência organizada pelos estudantes da nossa Faculdade. A 9ª Edição ocorrerá nos dias 16 a 18 de março de 2018. No âmbito da preparação deste Encontro, foram organizadas as AIMS Masterclasses, com inicio marcado para 7 de novembro. Estas AIMS Masterclasses são compostas por 3 palestras e 15 workshops destinadas a todos os alunos. As inscrições iniciaram em 29 de outubro!