News & Events

20-12-2016

Highly Cited Research Certificate by BBA

The paper of our team entiled: "Molecular mechanisms beyond glucose transport in diabetes-related male infertility" has just been awarded a certificate as one of the TOP5 most cited papers published in BBA-Molecular Basis of Disease in 2013 and cited in 2014/2015 up until June 2016 according to data from Scopus and the Journal. Congratulations!

20-10-2016

Our delegation at the 8th Symposium in Metabolism

Alves MG, Jarak I and Rato L attended the 8th Symposium in Metabolism where Alves MG presented a lecture and Jarak I presented a poster. This Symposium was held at Medicine Faculty of University of Porto, Porto, Portugal, on the 19th October.

25-09-2016

Marco G. Alves was awarded with 2 distinctions at Sentinels of Science  

The worldwide platform that officially recognizes the peer-review work of scientists, has launch a peer-review week in which the most prolific and relevant peer reviewers would be awarded. Marco G. Alves won in 2 categories: Portuguese reviewer and reviewer in the field of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. The awards are supported by almost all scientific publishers. These awards recognize Marco G. Alves as one of the most relevant worldwide reviewers. Congratulations

23-09-2016

Interview at Newsfarma

Dr. Marco G. Alves, co-President of the Organizing Committee of the I Symposium in Diabesity and Fertility has been interviewed by Newsfarma. In the interview, it is highlighted the high number of delegates present at the event and the relevance of the thematic in discussion. Dr. Marco G. Alves also highlights the need for a political intervention on the combat against obesity and reproductive problems.

22-09-2016

I Symposium in Diabesity and Fertility 

The I Symposium in Diabesity and Fertility, organized by our team with the support of UMIB-ICBAS has officially started. It aims to be a National platform to discuss Diabetes, Obesity, Nutrition and Fertility. It has more than 150 delegates and the support of the most relevant National Societies. In the next 2 days, some of the most relevant experts on these fields will participate in this event. 

07-09-2016

Luís Crisostomo - EndoMet PhD Fellowship

Luís Crisóstomo has been awarded a PhD fellowship of the PhD Program in Endocrinology and Metabolism - EndoMet. The PhD project will be developed under the supervision of Prof. Pedro F. Oliveira (i3S & ICBAS-UP) and co-supervision of Prof. Mário Sousa (ICBAS-UP) and Prof. Duarte Pignatelli (i3S & FMUP). Congratulations!!

10-08-2016

International Journal of Biochemistry and Cell Biology article accepted!

An article by Meneses et. al entitled "Pioglitazone increases the glycolytic efficiency of human Sertoli cells with possible implications for spermatogenesis" has been accepted for publication in International Journal of Biochemistry and Cell Biology. This paper shows the impact of Pioglitazone exposure to human Sertoli cells. Congratulations!

01-08-2016

New Lab Technician

Anna Maggio has been hired as a Lab Technician to develop her work in our team in order to fullfil the proposed objectives in the project Aquaporins as molecular partners of CFTR in the Blood-Testis Barrier: a crossroad between human male infertility and cystic fibrosis? (FCT - PTDC/BBB-BQB/1368/2014)

06-07-2016

International Journal of Molecular Sciences article accepted!

An article by Bernardino et. al entitled " Hepatocyte and Sertoli Cell Aquaporins, Recent Advances and Research Trends." has been accepted for publication in International Journal of Molecular Sciences. This paper shows the current knowledge and recent advances about aquaporins localization and importance in hepatocytes and Sertoli cells. Congratulations!

05-07-2016

Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology article accepted

An article entitled "Ghrelin acts as energy status sensor of male reproduction by modulating Sertoli cells glycolytic metabolism and mitochondrial bioenergetics" has been accepted for publication in Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology. This paper shows that the action of ghrelin on human Sertoli cells energy status is related with lactate levels in a dose-dependent way, affecting the support of spermatogenesis.

01-07-2016

Our delegation at the 7th Workshop in Clinical Biochemistry

Alves MG, Martins AD and Meneses MJ attended and presented a lecture at the 7th Workshop in Clinical BIochemistry that was focused on obesity. This workshop was held at Pharmacy Faculty of University of Porto, Porto, Portugal, on the 1st July.

23-06-2016

Pedro F. Oliveira spoke at iBiMED!

Pedro F. Oliveira presented an invited lecture at OMICs in Biomedicine: Linking Genes and Metabolites under the scope of MOLECULAR MEDICINE International Advanced Training School 2016 that was held at iBiMED, Aveiro, Portugal, on 22nd June 2016.

11-06-2016

New Post-Doctoral Researcher

João Pedro Monteiro has been hired as a Post-Doctoral Researcher to develop his work in our team in order to fullfil the proposed objectives in the project Aquaporins as molecular partners of CFTR in the Blood-Testis Barrier: a crossroad between human male infertility and cystic fibrosis? (FCT - PTDC/BBB-BQB/1368/2014)

31-05-2016

Available position – Post-Doc Fellowship

The application period to a Post-Doc position under the scope of the funded project by FCT "Obesitility – Gut hormones and testicular metabolism: mechanisms associated with obesity-related male infertility" (FCT - PTDC/BIM-MET/4712/2014). The full announcement can be consulted in the site eracareers.

30-05-2016

Our research is in focus on the media!

Several websites have publicized our recent work related with obesity and male fertity, under the scope of the FCT funded project "Obesitility". The news can be read at: Notícias ao Minuto; Sapo Lifestyle; Saúde em Portugal; Juruá em Tempo; Televisão Pública de Angola; Banco da Saúde; Sumário Actual. Congratulations!

18-05-2015

Post-Doc Fellowship application period will be open soon!

The application period to a Post-Doc position under the scope of the funded project by FCT "Obesitility – Gut hormones and testicular metabolism: mechanisms associated with obesity-related male infertility" (FCT - PTDC/BIM-MET/4712/2014) will be open soon. See more information here.

16-05-2016

Article selected as of Immediate Interest!!

The article entitled "Expression of Estrogen Receptors Alpha (ER-α), Beta (ER-β), and G Protein-Coupled Receptor 30 (GPR30) in Testicular Tissue of Men with Klinefelter Syndrome" was selected by Hormone and Metabolic Research Journal as a work of Immediate Interest. See link.

13-05-2016

Available position – Research Fellowship

The application period for a Research Fellowship for a Master under the scope of the funded project by FCT "Aquaporins as molecular partners of CFTR in the Blood-Testis Barrier: a crossroad between human male infertility and cystic fibrosis?" (FCT - PTDC/BBB-BQB/1368/2014). The full announcement can be consulted in the site eracareers.

11-05-2016

Our research is on focus at University of Porto

The University of Porto has publicized our recent work published in Current Pharmaceutical Design. This paper presented a review on the role of obesity-related hormones in male fertility. The news can be read at University of Porto homepage. Congratulations!

05-05-2016

Our delegation at ESCI!

Alves MG, Oliveira PF, Almeida SP, Bernardino RL, Dias TR, Jesus TT, Martins AD and Meneses MJ attended the 50th Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Society for Clinical Investigation that was held at Paris, France, from the 27th to the 30th of April 2016.

02-05-2016

Post-Doc Fellowship application period will be open  soon !

The application period to a Post-Doc position under the scope of the funded project by FCT "Aquaporins as molecular partners of CFTR in the Blood-Testis Barrier: a crossroad between human male infertility and cystic fibrosis?" (FCT - PTDC/BBB-BQB/1368/2014) will be open soon. See more information here!

20-04-2016

NewsPharma has publicized the I Symposium of Diabesity and Fertility

NewsPharma has publicized the I Symposium of Diabesity and Fertility in its website. The news can be read at Newspharma website. Congratulations!

18-04-2016

Our research is in focus at Science Daily

The Science Daily has publicized our recent work published in Current Pharmaceutical Design. This paper presented a review on the role of obesity-related hormones in male fertility. The news can be read at Science Daily's homepage. Congratulations!

13-04-2016Marco G. Alves and Pedro F. Oliveira will be speaking at Pre-Exchange Training (PET)

Marco G. Alves and Pedro F. Oliveira were invited to present a seminar at ICBAS-UP on 16th April. The topic of the lectures will be: "How to write a scientific paper" and "Molecular Biology Techniques: PCR and Western-Blot" under the scope of Pre-Exchange Training and organized by AEICBAS and ANEM. 

06-04-2016Registration for the "I Simpósio de Diabesidade e Fertilidade" is now open!!

The registration for the 1st Symposium of Diabesity and Fertility is now open! The scientific committee and organization of this symposium are a joint collaboration between our group and other National Institutions. Find more information in this link and follow the page on Facebook!

14-03-2016Our delegation at International Workshop on Klinefelter Syndrome!

Ana D. Martins and Raquel L. Bernardino attended the 2nd International Workshop on Klinefelter Syndrome that was held between 10-12 March at Münster, Germany.

04-03-2016Hormone and Metabolic Research article accepted!!An article entitled "Expression of estrogen receptors alpha (ER-α), beta (ER-β) and G protein-coupled receptor 30 (GPR30) in testicular tissue of men with Klinefelter syndrome" has been accepted for publication in Hormone and Metabolic Research. GPR30 is essential to mediate estrogen effects over steroidogenesis and our data illustrates that it may underpin the testicular alterations observed in KS men.

03-03-2016Current Medicinal Chemistry article accepted!!An article entitled "Sirtuins: novel players in male reproductive health" has been accepted for publication in Current Medicinal Chemistry. This review discusses the recent findings on the role of sirtuins in testicular metabolism and addresses the concept that sirtuins can be a potential target to counteract subfertility/infertility promoted by diabetes mellitus.

26-02-2016

Ana D. Martins spoke at UMIB Post-Graduates Scientific Seminars

Ana D. Martins presented a seminar at UMIB Post-Graduates Scientific Seminars. The topic of the seminar was "Ghrelin acts as an energy status sensor of male reproduction" and discussed the role of ghrelin affecting spermatogenesis through a direct action on SC function, modulating its bioenergetic status, in a manner that may be linked to the nutritional status of the individual.

19-02-2016 Biology of the Cell article accepted!!

An article entitled Estradiol modulates Na+ -dependent HCO3 - transporters altering intracellular pH and ion transport in human Sertoli cells: A role on male fertility? has been accepted for publication in Biology of the Cell. In this study we report an association between increased levels of E2 and the expression/ function of Na+ -dependent HCO3 - transporters in human SCs providing new evidence on the mechanisms by which E2 can regulate SCs physiology and consequently spermatogenesis.

19-02-2016Marco G. Alves spoke at UMIB Post-Graduates Scientific Seminars

Marco G. Alves presented a seminar at UMIB Post-Graduates Scientific Seminars. The topic of the seminar was "Nuclear Magnetic Resonance as a tool to study metabolism: from cells to whole body" and discussed the use of a state-of-the-art technique in the study of important cell metabolism-related mechanisms.

05-02-2016Luís Rato - UBI-Santander/Totta Post-Doctoral FellowshipLuís Rato has been awarded a Post-Doc fellowship funded under the protocol signed between the University of Beira Interior and the Santander/Totta Bank. The project will be developed under the supervision of Dr. Marco G. Alves and co-supervision of Prof. Branca M. Silva and Prof. Eduardo Cavaco at CICS-FCS-UBI. Congratulations!!

01-02-2016International Workshop on Klinefelter Syndrome fellowships

The PhD students Dr. Ana Martins and Dr. Raquel Bernardino were awarded with a fellowship to present their work at the 2nd International Workshop on Klinefelter Syndrome that will be held between 10-12 March at Münster, Germany. Congratulations!!