i3S - Institute for Research and Innovation in Health | UPorto
@i3suporto.bsky.social
Where ideas grow 👩🔬🧪👨🔬🇵🇹
Cancer | Infection, Immunity & Regeneration | Neurobiology & Neurologic Disorders
🔗 https://www.i3s.up.pt/
Cancer | Infection, Immunity & Regeneration | Neurobiology & Neurologic Disorders
🔗 https://www.i3s.up.pt/
Unicellular and invertebrate models: bridging genetics and biomedical innovation
📅 13–17 Apr 2026 📍i3S
In this course, participants will learn more about the characteristics and applications of key invertebrate and microbial model organisms.
🎯 Researchers
⏰ 20Jan 2026
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📅 13–17 Apr 2026 📍i3S
In this course, participants will learn more about the characteristics and applications of key invertebrate and microbial model organisms.
🎯 Researchers
⏰ 20Jan 2026
➕https://tinyurl.com/muhx4ypu
December 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Unicellular and invertebrate models: bridging genetics and biomedical innovation
📅 13–17 Apr 2026 📍i3S
In this course, participants will learn more about the characteristics and applications of key invertebrate and microbial model organisms.
🎯 Researchers
⏰ 20Jan 2026
➕https://tinyurl.com/muhx4ypu
📅 13–17 Apr 2026 📍i3S
In this course, participants will learn more about the characteristics and applications of key invertebrate and microbial model organisms.
🎯 Researchers
⏰ 20Jan 2026
➕https://tinyurl.com/muhx4ypu
📢OPPORTUNITIES
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Research Technician ⏰23Dec: tinyurl.com/mtd26hsk
Communication Technician ⏰26Dec: tinyurl.com/44y2razu
Research Fellowship ⏰26Dec: tinyurl.com/2uxfuesc
Research Fellowship ⏰29Dec: tinyurl.com/3hmf5jc4
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Research Technician ⏰23Dec: tinyurl.com/mtd26hsk
Communication Technician ⏰26Dec: tinyurl.com/44y2razu
Research Fellowship ⏰26Dec: tinyurl.com/2uxfuesc
Research Fellowship ⏰29Dec: tinyurl.com/3hmf5jc4
December 15, 2025 at 10:34 AM
📢OPPORTUNITIES
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Research Technician ⏰23Dec: tinyurl.com/mtd26hsk
Communication Technician ⏰26Dec: tinyurl.com/44y2razu
Research Fellowship ⏰26Dec: tinyurl.com/2uxfuesc
Research Fellowship ⏰29Dec: tinyurl.com/3hmf5jc4
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Research Technician ⏰23Dec: tinyurl.com/mtd26hsk
Communication Technician ⏰26Dec: tinyurl.com/44y2razu
Research Fellowship ⏰26Dec: tinyurl.com/2uxfuesc
Research Fellowship ⏰29Dec: tinyurl.com/3hmf5jc4
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🎉Congratulations to 🏆Ricardo Ribeiro🏆for his formidable win at the the competition “5 minutes of thesis at the Academy of Porto,” organized by the Academic Federation of Porto (FAP)! 👏🏻👏🏽👏🏿 We are super proud of you 🎊 @i3suporto.bsky.social #AstrocyteRus
December 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
🎉Congratulations to 🏆Ricardo Ribeiro🏆for his formidable win at the the competition “5 minutes of thesis at the Academy of Porto,” organized by the Academic Federation of Porto (FAP)! 👏🏻👏🏽👏🏿 We are super proud of you 🎊 @i3suporto.bsky.social #AstrocyteRus
OPPORTUNITIES
⏰Jan 4 2026➡️Junior Researcher➡️Project “Blood2Power - Blood as energy source to power smart cardiac devices” at #i3S
Profile: PhD degree in Physical eng, electrical eng, Bioeng, Biomed Eng or a related field; Experience in programming and data/...👇
👉https://tinyurl.com/2rw9tyxu
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⏰Jan 4 2026➡️Junior Researcher➡️Project “Blood2Power - Blood as energy source to power smart cardiac devices” at #i3S
Profile: PhD degree in Physical eng, electrical eng, Bioeng, Biomed Eng or a related field; Experience in programming and data/...👇
👉https://tinyurl.com/2rw9tyxu
#i3Sjobs
December 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
OPPORTUNITIES
⏰Jan 4 2026➡️Research Technician➡️Project “Blood2Power - Blood as energy source to power smart cardiac devices” at #i3S.
Profile: MSc in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physical engineering or related field completed by the contract ...👇
👉https://tinyurl.com/ysshm7m7
#i3Sjobs
⏰Jan 4 2026➡️Research Technician➡️Project “Blood2Power - Blood as energy source to power smart cardiac devices” at #i3S.
Profile: MSc in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physical engineering or related field completed by the contract ...👇
👉https://tinyurl.com/ysshm7m7
#i3Sjobs
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December 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
João Nogueira, a PhD student carrying out his research work at #i3S in the field of Human Genetics, has won the National Junior Researcher Prize by SPGH, in collaboration with ESHG.
His research explores the influence of genome regulation in genetic disease development.
#i3Sawards #peopleofi3S
His research explores the influence of genome regulation in genetic disease development.
#i3Sawards #peopleofi3S
Estudante da U.Porto é o Investigador Júnior do ano em Genética Humana
João Nogueira foi distinguido pela Sociedade Portuguesa de Genética Humana (SPGH) pela investigação que está a desenvolver no i3S/U.Porto.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
João Nogueira, a PhD student carrying out his research work at #i3S in the field of Human Genetics, has won the National Junior Researcher Prize by SPGH, in collaboration with ESHG.
His research explores the influence of genome regulation in genetic disease development.
#i3Sawards #peopleofi3S
His research explores the influence of genome regulation in genetic disease development.
#i3Sawards #peopleofi3S
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2/ When a cell divides, filaments called microtubules distribute its DNA. But if something goes wrong, a tumour process can begin. ⚠️
At @i3suporto.bsky.social, Helder Maiato has identified a key element in this process. Discover it in this month’s #SnapshotsofTheMonth. 👇
https://bit.ly/4oMUGP2
At @i3suporto.bsky.social, Helder Maiato has identified a key element in this process. Discover it in this month’s #SnapshotsofTheMonth. 👇
https://bit.ly/4oMUGP2
December 12, 2025 at 11:34 AM
2/ When a cell divides, filaments called microtubules distribute its DNA. But if something goes wrong, a tumour process can begin. ⚠️
At @i3suporto.bsky.social, Helder Maiato has identified a key element in this process. Discover it in this month’s #SnapshotsofTheMonth. 👇
https://bit.ly/4oMUGP2
At @i3suporto.bsky.social, Helder Maiato has identified a key element in this process. Discover it in this month’s #SnapshotsofTheMonth. 👇
https://bit.ly/4oMUGP2
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Gastric organoids from patient tissue with & without tumours reveals complexities & influences of glycosylation patterns in health & disease
📷 Liliana Santos-Ferreira et al, @filipepts.bsky.social lab
@i3suporto.bsky.social in @cp-cellreports.bsky.social
➡️ bpod.org.uk/archive/2025...
📷 Liliana Santos-Ferreira et al, @filipepts.bsky.social lab
@i3suporto.bsky.social in @cp-cellreports.bsky.social
➡️ bpod.org.uk/archive/2025...
December 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Gastric organoids from patient tissue with & without tumours reveals complexities & influences of glycosylation patterns in health & disease
📷 Liliana Santos-Ferreira et al, @filipepts.bsky.social lab
@i3suporto.bsky.social in @cp-cellreports.bsky.social
➡️ bpod.org.uk/archive/2025...
📷 Liliana Santos-Ferreira et al, @filipepts.bsky.social lab
@i3suporto.bsky.social in @cp-cellreports.bsky.social
➡️ bpod.org.uk/archive/2025...
OPPORTUNITIES
⏰Dec 29 2025➡️Research Technician➡️Project “SMOKE-RNA - mRNA signatures as biomarkers & therap. targets in smoking-related cancers” at #i3S
Profile: MSc in Biology, Biochem, Biotechnol or related; Previous experience in mol biology & gene ...👇
👉https://tinyurl.com/45z3vbnv
#i3Sjobs
⏰Dec 29 2025➡️Research Technician➡️Project “SMOKE-RNA - mRNA signatures as biomarkers & therap. targets in smoking-related cancers” at #i3S
Profile: MSc in Biology, Biochem, Biotechnol or related; Previous experience in mol biology & gene ...👇
👉https://tinyurl.com/45z3vbnv
#i3Sjobs
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December 12, 2025 at 11:16 AM
OPPORTUNITIES
⏰Dec 26➡️Research fellowship in the Synapse Biol group at #i3S. Profile: PhD students enrolled in doctoral programs at a higher educ. institution. Preference: Candidates with demonstrated lab & research experience in the areas of synapse biol, ...👇
👉https://tinyurl.com/57rrs7rz
#i3Sjobs
⏰Dec 26➡️Research fellowship in the Synapse Biol group at #i3S. Profile: PhD students enrolled in doctoral programs at a higher educ. institution. Preference: Candidates with demonstrated lab & research experience in the areas of synapse biol, ...👇
👉https://tinyurl.com/57rrs7rz
#i3Sjobs
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December 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
OPPORTUNITIES
⏰Dec 26 2025➡️Communication Technician to perform external and internal communication functions at #i3S
Profile: MSc in communication, Journalism, or related field; Ability to communicate proficiently in PT and EN (written and spoken) and with...👇
👉https://tinyurl.com/ahktmkex
#i3Sjobs
⏰Dec 26 2025➡️Communication Technician to perform external and internal communication functions at #i3S
Profile: MSc in communication, Journalism, or related field; Ability to communicate proficiently in PT and EN (written and spoken) and with...👇
👉https://tinyurl.com/ahktmkex
#i3Sjobs
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December 11, 2025 at 12:47 PM
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
📆12th to 29th December 2025
👉Research Fellowship
✅Master in Biomedical Sciences, grade of 15;
✅Animal experimentation (mice), .... experience;
✅Enrolled in PhD or a non-academic degree course;
✅Certification in laboratory animals;
👉https://tinyurl.com/yc6yxwd6
#i3Sjobs
📆12th to 29th December 2025
👉Research Fellowship
✅Master in Biomedical Sciences, grade of 15;
✅Animal experimentation (mice), .... experience;
✅Enrolled in PhD or a non-academic degree course;
✅Certification in laboratory animals;
👉https://tinyurl.com/yc6yxwd6
#i3Sjobs
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December 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
📆12th to 29th December 2025
👉Research Fellowship
✅Master in Biomedical Sciences, grade of 15;
✅Animal experimentation (mice), .... experience;
✅Enrolled in PhD or a non-academic degree course;
✅Certification in laboratory animals;
👉https://tinyurl.com/yc6yxwd6
#i3Sjobs
📆12th to 29th December 2025
👉Research Fellowship
✅Master in Biomedical Sciences, grade of 15;
✅Animal experimentation (mice), .... experience;
✅Enrolled in PhD or a non-academic degree course;
✅Certification in laboratory animals;
👉https://tinyurl.com/yc6yxwd6
#i3Sjobs
OPPORTUNITIES
⏰Dec 23 2025➡️Research Technician➡️Project “Pre-clin. eval. of novel pyrimidopyrimidine-based compounds against leishmaniasis” at #i3S
Profile: Integrated MSc. in Life & Health Sci or related, with a minimum classification of 15/20 values OR ...👇
👉https://tinyurl.com/mwv6ruhx
#i3Sjobs
⏰Dec 23 2025➡️Research Technician➡️Project “Pre-clin. eval. of novel pyrimidopyrimidine-based compounds against leishmaniasis” at #i3S
Profile: Integrated MSc. in Life & Health Sci or related, with a minimum classification of 15/20 values OR ...👇
👉https://tinyurl.com/mwv6ruhx
#i3Sjobs
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December 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
📅 11-13 March, 2026
📍 i3S | ⏰deadline: 15Dec
This course aims to demonstrate how Atomic Force Microscopy and Rheology techniques can be used to characterize the viscoelastic properties of (bio)materials at the nanoscale and macroscopic scale, respectively.
👉 tinyurl.com/mr422jkb
📍 i3S | ⏰deadline: 15Dec
This course aims to demonstrate how Atomic Force Microscopy and Rheology techniques can be used to characterize the viscoelastic properties of (bio)materials at the nanoscale and macroscopic scale, respectively.
👉 tinyurl.com/mr422jkb
December 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
📅 11-13 March, 2026
📍 i3S | ⏰deadline: 15Dec
This course aims to demonstrate how Atomic Force Microscopy and Rheology techniques can be used to characterize the viscoelastic properties of (bio)materials at the nanoscale and macroscopic scale, respectively.
👉 tinyurl.com/mr422jkb
📍 i3S | ⏰deadline: 15Dec
This course aims to demonstrate how Atomic Force Microscopy and Rheology techniques can be used to characterize the viscoelastic properties of (bio)materials at the nanoscale and macroscopic scale, respectively.
👉 tinyurl.com/mr422jkb
📢OPPORTUNITIES
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Post Doctoral Fellowship ⏰18Dec: tinyurl.com/mu54a27f
Research Fellowship⏰19Dec: tinyurl.com/bdj2ucuh
Junior Researcher⏰5Jan: tinyurl.com/4c9e4vp8
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Post Doctoral Fellowship ⏰18Dec: tinyurl.com/mu54a27f
Research Fellowship⏰19Dec: tinyurl.com/bdj2ucuh
Junior Researcher⏰5Jan: tinyurl.com/4c9e4vp8
December 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
📢OPPORTUNITIES
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Post Doctoral Fellowship ⏰18Dec: tinyurl.com/mu54a27f
Research Fellowship⏰19Dec: tinyurl.com/bdj2ucuh
Junior Researcher⏰5Jan: tinyurl.com/4c9e4vp8
ℕ𝕖𝕨
Post Doctoral Fellowship ⏰18Dec: tinyurl.com/mu54a27f
Research Fellowship⏰19Dec: tinyurl.com/bdj2ucuh
Junior Researcher⏰5Jan: tinyurl.com/4c9e4vp8
Last month the #i3S researcher Joana Caldeira was featured in the segment "Gente do País" to talk about her experience balancing her different roles: researcher, CEO of a start-up, and mother.
Full TV report in PT here (starting at minute 12:40): tinyurl.com/3et48ckz
#peopleofi3S
Full TV report in PT here (starting at minute 12:40): tinyurl.com/3et48ckz
#peopleofi3S
Portugal em Rede
Programa de informação centrado no país e nas regiões. Pretende revelar o Portugal que existe para além das grandes cidades, do norte ao sul e à
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December 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Last month the #i3S researcher Joana Caldeira was featured in the segment "Gente do País" to talk about her experience balancing her different roles: researcher, CEO of a start-up, and mother.
Full TV report in PT here (starting at minute 12:40): tinyurl.com/3et48ckz
#peopleofi3S
Full TV report in PT here (starting at minute 12:40): tinyurl.com/3et48ckz
#peopleofi3S
The #i3S researchers Catarina Xavier and Nádia Pinto, are part of the European project CapCell, which aims to develop new genetic testing tools that better detect the perpetrators' DNA in the case of sexual crimes.
#peopleofi3S #i3Snews
#peopleofi3S #i3Snews
Investigadoras portuguesas trabalham em nova tecnologia que promete revolucionar a investigação de crimes sexuais
A prova biológica é decisiva em muitos casos de crimes sexuais, mas a análise de ADN pode falhar quando as células da vítima e do agressor aparecem misturadas,
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December 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The #i3S researchers Catarina Xavier and Nádia Pinto, are part of the European project CapCell, which aims to develop new genetic testing tools that better detect the perpetrators' DNA in the case of sexual crimes.
#peopleofi3S #i3Snews
#peopleofi3S #i3Snews
IN THE NEWS 📰
What if we could rejuvenate the heart and reduce heart failure symptoms? Researchers from #i3S and the University of Coimbra have shown that this may indeed be possible.
See how below 👇
#i3Snews
What if we could rejuvenate the heart and reduce heart failure symptoms? Researchers from #i3S and the University of Coimbra have shown that this may indeed be possible.
See how below 👇
#i3Snews
Investigadores do Porto e Coimbra rejuvenescem coração
Investigadores das universidades do Porto e de Coimbra encontraram uma forma de "rejuvenescer o coração", atuando "diretamente sobre os mecanismos celulares do envelhecimento" e combater uma das varia...
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December 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
OPPORTUNITIES
⏰Dec 19➡️Research fellowship➡️Immunol, Cancer & GlycoMed group at #i3S. Profile: PhD students, enrolled in doctoral programs. Preference: Candidates with previous experience in immunol, glycoimmunol, protein biochem, &/or glycosylation/glycobiol...👇
👉https://tinyurl.com/ynm9vvyu
#i3Sjobs
⏰Dec 19➡️Research fellowship➡️Immunol, Cancer & GlycoMed group at #i3S. Profile: PhD students, enrolled in doctoral programs. Preference: Candidates with previous experience in immunol, glycoimmunol, protein biochem, &/or glycosylation/glycobiol...👇
👉https://tinyurl.com/ynm9vvyu
#i3Sjobs
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December 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
OPPORTUNITIES
⏰Jan 5 2026➡️Junior Researcher➡️Project “MIND - Tuning neurons by controlling brain cell metabolism using MIcroenv. sensitive Nanosystems” at #i3S
Profile: PhD in Organic Chemistry or related; Proven experience in organic synthesis & in nuclear...👇
👉https://tinyurl.com/yc2wyj7c
#i3Sjobs
⏰Jan 5 2026➡️Junior Researcher➡️Project “MIND - Tuning neurons by controlling brain cell metabolism using MIcroenv. sensitive Nanosystems” at #i3S
Profile: PhD in Organic Chemistry or related; Proven experience in organic synthesis & in nuclear...👇
👉https://tinyurl.com/yc2wyj7c
#i3Sjobs
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December 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
OPPORTUNITIES
⏰Dec 18 ➡️Post-Doctoral fellowship in the Lab Animal Science at #i3S. Profile: PhD in Veterinary Sci, Aquatic Environment Sci, Animal Sci, Biology or related areas for less than three years.
Other requirements: License to work with lab animals,...👇
👉https://tinyurl.com/3pkp6s4r
#i3Sjobs
⏰Dec 18 ➡️Post-Doctoral fellowship in the Lab Animal Science at #i3S. Profile: PhD in Veterinary Sci, Aquatic Environment Sci, Animal Sci, Biology or related areas for less than three years.
Other requirements: License to work with lab animals,...👇
👉https://tinyurl.com/3pkp6s4r
#i3Sjobs
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December 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
André Carvalho, a PhD student that is carrying his research at #i3S, has been awarded a grant from the British foundation "The Company of Biologists" that will give him the opportunity to undertake a five-week internship at the Institut Curie in Paris.
📰https://tinyurl.com/hjjudfn5
#peopleofi3S
📰https://tinyurl.com/hjjudfn5
#peopleofi3S
December 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
André Carvalho, a PhD student that is carrying his research at #i3S, has been awarded a grant from the British foundation "The Company of Biologists" that will give him the opportunity to undertake a five-week internship at the Institut Curie in Paris.
📰https://tinyurl.com/hjjudfn5
#peopleofi3S
📰https://tinyurl.com/hjjudfn5
#peopleofi3S
#i3S and the Centro Ciencia & Vida, in Chile, have signed a strategic agreement to strengthen international cooperation and combine the scientific and technological potential of both institutions.
📰👀👉https://tinyurl.com/56urd4zh
#i3Snews #internationalcollaborations
📰👀👉https://tinyurl.com/56urd4zh
#i3Snews #internationalcollaborations
December 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
#i3S and the Centro Ciencia & Vida, in Chile, have signed a strategic agreement to strengthen international cooperation and combine the scientific and technological potential of both institutions.
📰👀👉https://tinyurl.com/56urd4zh
#i3Snews #internationalcollaborations
📰👀👉https://tinyurl.com/56urd4zh
#i3Snews #internationalcollaborations
📢OPPORTUNITIES
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Research Grant ⏰10Dec: tinyurl.com/3xhf56tw
Bolsa de Doutoramento ⏰11Dec: tinyurl.com/mvhcamz3
Investigador Júnior ⏰11Dec: tinyurl.com/4d224rs6
Bolsa de Doutoramento ⏰11Dec: tinyurl.com/2svm2v5j
ℕ𝕖𝕨
Research Grant ⏰10Dec: tinyurl.com/3xhf56tw
Bolsa de Doutoramento ⏰11Dec: tinyurl.com/mvhcamz3
Investigador Júnior ⏰11Dec: tinyurl.com/4d224rs6
Bolsa de Doutoramento ⏰11Dec: tinyurl.com/2svm2v5j
December 2, 2025 at 12:56 PM
📢OPPORTUNITIES
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Research Grant ⏰10Dec: tinyurl.com/3xhf56tw
Bolsa de Doutoramento ⏰11Dec: tinyurl.com/mvhcamz3
Investigador Júnior ⏰11Dec: tinyurl.com/4d224rs6
Bolsa de Doutoramento ⏰11Dec: tinyurl.com/2svm2v5j
ℕ𝕖𝕨
Research Grant ⏰10Dec: tinyurl.com/3xhf56tw
Bolsa de Doutoramento ⏰11Dec: tinyurl.com/mvhcamz3
Investigador Júnior ⏰11Dec: tinyurl.com/4d224rs6
Bolsa de Doutoramento ⏰11Dec: tinyurl.com/2svm2v5j
We’re committed to making our daily lab work more sustainable. 🧫
In 2025, this effort was recognized through LEAF certification: 27 awards (21 Bronze, 6 Silver).
In total, 31 research groups and 6 scientific platforms at #i3S are now LEAF certified.
In 2025, this effort was recognized through LEAF certification: 27 awards (21 Bronze, 6 Silver).
In total, 31 research groups and 6 scientific platforms at #i3S are now LEAF certified.
November 28, 2025 at 11:21 AM
We’re committed to making our daily lab work more sustainable. 🧫
In 2025, this effort was recognized through LEAF certification: 27 awards (21 Bronze, 6 Silver).
In total, 31 research groups and 6 scientific platforms at #i3S are now LEAF certified.
In 2025, this effort was recognized through LEAF certification: 27 awards (21 Bronze, 6 Silver).
In total, 31 research groups and 6 scientific platforms at #i3S are now LEAF certified.