Obesitility – Gut hormones and testicular metabolism: mechanisms associated with obesity-related male infertility
04-05-2017An abstract by Bruno Moreira et al. will be presented at 19th European Congress of Endocrinology!An abstract by Moreira BM et al entitled “Leptin modulates Sertoli cells mitochondrial function and biogenesis with implications for the nutritional support of spermatogenesis“ has been selected to be presented as an ePoster in the 19th European Congress of Endocrinology that will occur between 20-23 May in Lisbon, Portugal. Congratulations!
12-04-2017Broadcast by Antena 1 - PONTO DE PARTIDA!
Marco G. Alves and Pedro F. Oliveira have been interviewed at radio Antena 1!
The many questions and answers on their research in Male Fertility and how it connects to life, political intervention and society were broadcasted by Antena 1 radio on the 11th March 2017. The program conducted and edited by Eduarda Maio was entitled Património Genético e Fertilidade Masculina.
Award for best Poster in Basic Research at the 13th Portuguese Congress of Diabetes!
The poster by Meneses and colleagues entitled: "Diabetes e qualidade espermática: Papel da enzima degradadora da insulina" was awarded with best Poster in Basic Research at the 13rd Portuguese Congress of Diabetes that took place at Albufeira, between 10-12 March, 2017. Congratulations!
13-03-2017
11-03-2017
Reproduction article accepted!
An article by Oliveira PF et al entitled "Obesity, energy balance and spermatogenesis" has been accepted for publication in Reproduction. The paper discusses how energy balance may modulate hormonal signalling and sperm quality in overweight and obese men, some molecular mechanisms that mediate obesity-related dysfunction in male reproductive system and how paternal obesity may lead to trait inheritance. Finally, it is explored how lifestyle modifications and sustained weight loss, particularly the loss achieved by bariatric surgery, may revert some of the deleterious effects of obesity in men and their offspring. Congratulations!
03-03-2017Marco G. Alves will be speaking at ECO2017Marco G. Alves will present a seminar at the 24th European Congress on Obesity which will be held in Alfândega Congress Centre, Porto, from 17th to 20th May, 2017. The topic of the lecture will be: "Ghrelin, leptin and glp-1 as modulators of the nutritional support of spermatogenesis". You can find more information on this link.
18-02-2017Our research is in focus on the media!
Several websites have publicized our recent work related with the central role of mTOR on male fertility. The news can be read at: Notícias ao Minuto; Expresso; Sapo Lifestyle; Saúde Online; Netfarma; Atlas da Saúde. Congratulations!
16-02-2017
Marco G. Alves will serve as moderator at 13rd Portuguese Congress of DiabetesMarco G. Alves will serve as moderator of the "Translational Medicine Symposium" at the 13rd Portuguese Congress of Diabetes that will occur between 10-12 March, in Albufeira, Portugal.
26-01-2017
Critical Reviews in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology article published!
An article by Jesus TT et al entitled "Mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR): a central regulator of male fertility?" has been accepted for publication in Critical Reviews in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The paper reviews how the mTOR signaling pathway integrates and mediates signals throughout the male reproductive system and acts as a central player in the control of spermatogenesis. Congratulations!
06-01-2017
Forum Paper published in Trends Endocrinology & Metabolism
A forum paper by Oliveira et al, entitled: "Emerging role for mammalian target of rapamycin in male fertility" has been accepted for publication in Trends Endocrinology & Metabolism. The paper discusses how the mTOR pathway integrates and mediates signals throughout the male reproductive system, acting as a central player in the control of spermatogenesis. Congratulations!
25-10-2016Obesity Reviews article accepted!
An article by Cardoso et. al entitled "Obesogens and Male Fertility" has been accepted for publication in Obesity Reviews. This paper shows an up-to-date overview of the impact of obesogens on testicular physiology. The review addresses the effects of obesogens on male reproductive parameters and the consequences for male fertility. Congratulations!
20-10-2016Our delegation at the 8th Symposium in Metabolism
Alves MG, Jarak I and Rato L attended the 8th Symposium in Metabolism.
This Symposium was held at Medicine Faculty of University of Porto, Porto, Portugal, on the 19th October.
25-09-2016Marco 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
23-09-2016Interview 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.
23-09-2016
Best poster awards at the I Symposium in Diabesity and Fertility
Dr. Luis Pedro Rato, Maria João Meneses and Tânia Dias won the award of "best poster" in their categories at the I Symposium in Diabesity and Fertility that was held at the UMIB-ICBAS, during the 22nd and 23rd September 2016. Congratulations.
22-09-2016I Symposium in Diabesity and FertilityThe 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
Sónia Norberto - EndoMet PhD FellowshipSónia Norberto has been awarded a PhD fellowship of the PhD Program in Endocrinology and Metabolism - EndoMet. The project will be developed under the supervision of Prof. Marco G. Alves (UBI & ICBAS-UP) and co-supervision of Prof. Mariana P. Monteiro (ICBAS-UP) and Prof. João Raposo (CEDOC-UNL). Congratulations!!
06-07-2016Molecular 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.
01-07-2016Our 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.
01-07-2016
New Post-Doctoral Researcher
Ivana Jarak has been hired as a Post-Doctoral Researcher to develop her work in our team in order to fullfil the proposed objectives in the project Obesitility – Gut hormones and testicular metabolism: mechanisms associated with obesity-related male infertility (FCT - PTDC/BIM-MET/4712/2014)
31-05-2016Available 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.
30-05-2016Our 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!
18-05-2015Post-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.
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.
06-01-2016
Marco G. Alves will be speaking at CNC.IBILI seminars - Winter series
Marco G. Alves will present a seminar at CNC.IBILI seminars-Winter series on 17th February, 11h30. The topic of the lecture will be: "Obesitility - Obesity and Male Fertility". This seminar will discuss the impact of obesity in male fertility and present the recently funded grant by FCT "Obesitility – Gut hormones and testicular metabolism: mechanisms associated with obesity-related male infertility" (FCT - PTDC/BIM-MET/4712/2014)".
02-12-2015Marco G. Alves spoke at SPEO Congress!
Marco G. Alves presented an invited lecture at 19th Portuguese Congress of Obesity from The Portuguese Society for the Study of Obesity (SPEO) under the scope of the recently funded grant "Obesitility – Gut hormones and testicular metabolism: mechanisms associated with obesity-related male infertility" (FCT - PTDC/BIM-MET/4712/2014).