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Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology

Centro de Inovação em Biomedicina e Biotecnologia

Reference
UID/04539/2025
Project Start Date
2025-01-01
Project End Date
2029-12-31
Principal Investigator
Scientific Area
Medical and health sciences
Funding Program
Avaliação UID 2023/2024

Abstract

The Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology (CiBB), based at the University of Coimbra, brings together internationally renowned researchers dedicated to excellent research in Biomedicine and Biotechnology. The mission of CiBB is aligned with both national research priorities and international commitments (UN, WHO), and reinforced by its top-rated Associate Laboratory. Over the next 5 years, CiBB's strategic focus spans five key pillars: excellent science, knowledge translation to clinics and society, talent attraction and retention, advanced training, and open science with integrity. Research at CiBB is organised into three core scientific domains - Neuroscience& Disease, Metabolism, Ageing & Disease, and Innovative Therapies - now complemented with a Healthcare Challenges emerging area focused on ageing. Within these domains, research will be dedicated to addressing fundamental scientific questions underlying complex brain, heart, eye, and liver diseases, and the ageing processes, and to developing innovative cell and gene therapies. By harnessing our expertise in synaptic physiology, metabolic profiling, and cell and gene therapy, CiBB will collaborate with clinical and industrial partners to translate discoveries into societal benefits, through clinical and technological knowledge transfer. These efforts will be facilitated by recent rejuvenation of the human capital of CiBB with fresh talent and upgrade of infrastructure, including a state-of-the-art new building. Supported by cutting-edge scientific platforms and offices, CiBB's activity will be propelled by significant on-going large international projects. Investing in the next generation of researchers is essential for CiBB's vitality. CiBB will expand permanent researcher positions by using instruments in national and international programs, and support early-career scientists in launching their career. Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, a vibrant scientific environment and starting packages will be key. To train the next generation, CiBB will expand its doctoral program offer to include transdisciplinary programs in Integrative Neuroscience, Meta-Research, and Ageing, and participate in international doctoral networks. CiBB's commitment to scientific and technological culture will manifest through innovative public engagement strategies and advocacy for science communication. Upholding transparency and integrity, CiBB will follow FAIR principles for data sharing and publication ethics. CiBB will prioritise gender equality and inclusiveness, aligning with UC's Plan for Equality, Equity, and Diversity, and reinforcing its institutional culture with complementary initiatives.

Institutions

Main Institutions

  • Universidade de Coimbra Instituto de Investigação Clínica e Biomédica de Coimbra (UC iCBR)
  • Universidade de Coimbra (UC)

Other Institutions

  • Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Neurociências e Biologia Celular (CNC-UC)

Funding 9.251.571,56 €

Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) - Portugal

9.251.571,56 €