CICECO showcase broad bioengineering and regenerative medicine advances at TERMIS
Researchers from CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials, Universidade de Aveiro, marked a significant presence at TERMIS-EU 2026, held from 21 to 24 April in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, where they presented advances spanning bioengineering, 3D tumour modelling, biomaterials, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
New fully biological hydrogels from human cell secretomes developed at CICECO
A research team from CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials has developed a new type of fully biological hydrogel derived from substances released by human cells, opening new perspectives for regenerative medicine and tissue repair.
Photonics and simulation drive semiconductor innovation
A session dedicated to photonics and electromagnetic simulation highlighted the role of advanced modelling tools in semiconductor innovation, while promoting training, knowledge transfer, and closer interaction between academia and industry.
US patent advances sustainable purification of high-purity IgY antibodies
A patented process enabling the purification of high-quality antibodies from egg yolk has been granted in the United States, marking a significant step in the development of sustainable biopharmaceutical technologies.
Portuguese researchers contribute to shaping Europe’s Advanced Materials Act
On 14 April 2026, the European Commission hosted the 3rd meeting of the Technology Council for Advanced Materials in Brussels, bringing together key stakeholders to support the development of Europe’s forthcoming Advanced Materials Act.
European Research: OLinWASTE-LIGNADES and lignin valorization
Sapienza University of Rome, through its Department of Biology and Biotechnology “Charles Darwin”, has secured European funding under the Horizon Europe WIDERA Hop-On Call, reinforcing its role within the OLinWASTE project.
REFLEX2026 unites European researchers to advance responsive polymer systems
Aveiro hosted the inaugural REFLEX2026 conference on April 9–10, 2026, establishing a dynamic platform for interdisciplinary exchange at the intersection of polymer science, materials engineering, physics, and electronics.
Patents: from scientific performance to rankings
On 9 April 2026, the University of Aveiro hosted the session “Patents: from scientific performance to rankings”, organized by UAcoopera within the UA Transfer 2.0 programme. The event gathered inventors, institutional stakeholders and patent agents to discuss the role of intellectual property protection as a strategic indicator of research performance and innovation.
Join the session “Patents: from scientific performance to rankings” on April 9
The University of Aveiro will host the session “Patents: from scientific performance to rankings” on 9 April 2026, bringing together researchers and institutional stakeholders to discuss intellectual property strategies and the role of patents in research and technology development.
New magnetic ceramic microneedling device may treat skin cancer
A research team from CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials and the Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering (DEMaC) at the University of Aveiro (UA) has developed a flexible transdermal device with magnetic ceramic microneedles, as well as the respective production method, both of which have already been patented nationally.