Aquaporins as molecular partners of CFTR in the Blood-Testis Barrier: a crossroad between human male infertility and cystic fibrosis?
20-10-2017Two available positions – BSc Fellowship!
The application is now open for 2 BSc fellowships under the scope of the project funded 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. Position 1. Position 2.
08-09-2017
Molecular Human Reproduction paper published!
A review article by Crisóstomo L et al entitled: "Glycerol and testicular activity: the good, the bad and the ugly" was accepted for publication in Molecular Human Reproduction. This review critically discusses the role of glycerol, a by-product of dietary fat (triglycerides), on the metabolism of Sertoli Cells, and its eventual impact on testicular function and male fertility. The article is available in our Publications section, and in MHR's digital edition.
13-07-2017Available position – MSc Fellowship!
The application is now open for a MSc fellowship under the scope of the project funded 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.
26-06-2017
Available position – Post-Doc Fellowship!
The application is now open for a Post-Doc fellowship under the scope of the project funded 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.
27-03-2017
Pedro F. Oliveira nominated member of the Program Organizing Committee of the European Congress of Endocrinology 2017!
Professor Pedro F. Oliveira was nominated as member of the Program Organizing Committee of the 19th European Congress of Endocrinology (ECE 2017), one of the most prestigious congresses in the field. This congress will take place in Lisbon, from 20 to 23 May 2017. Congratulations!
20-02-2017
Pedro F. Oliveira is the "Person of the Week" at University of Porto!
Pedro F. Oliveira was considered the "Person of the Week" by the University of Porto news. The interview can be found on this link. Congratulations!
01-08-2016New 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)
06-07-2016International 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!
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.
11-06-2016New 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)
13-05-2016Available 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.
12-05-2016
Available position – Post-Doc FellowshipThe application period for 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). The full announcement can be consulted in the site eracareers.
03-05-2016Research Fellowship application period will be open soon!The application period to 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) will be open soon. See more information here!
02-05-2016Post-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!