PharmD, PhD Assistant Professor, Researcher at the @iMedULisboa, @facfarmaciaUL #LiverTwitter
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🌍Today is #WorldCCADay
Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is an aggressive cancer that still lacks effective treatment for many patients.
🔬 More research
💊 Better treatments
🤝 Stronger collaboration
💚 Greater awareness
@PrecisionBTCnet believes that together we can change the future.
It’s #WorldCCADay! 🌍 We are proud to join the global #RecognizeCCA campaign to raise awareness for cholangiocarcinoma as a primary liver cancer.
Watch our new video to see how Precision-BTC is working to advance research and improve outcomes for patients: 🧬📺
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It’s #WorldCCADay! 🌍 We are proud to join the global #RecognizeCCA campaign to raise awareness for cholangiocarcinoma as a primary liver cancer.
Watch our new video to see how Precision-BTC is working to advance research and improve outcomes for patients: 🧬📺
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Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!👩🔬
At Precision-BTC, women are 54% of our 635+ members & 60% of leadership. Our Gender Equality Plan ensures equity is at the heart of our research & governance🧬✨
Read more: precision-btc.eu/news/101
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📢Supporting the next generation of BTC researchers!
In our 3rd call we’ve awarded 12 grants (8 STSMs, 2 VM, 2 YRI) with 90% going to Young Researchers & 50% to ITCs🌍
Plus, 45 trainees are joining our March Training Schools and 12 pairs have started the Mentoring Programme!🚀
🌍✨ Moving Science Together!
Real examples from researchers who advanced their skills & collaborations through @PrecisionBTCnet mobility grants. ⚠️ Time is limited — applications for the next call are open until 20 December 💪🔬
➡️ Read more: precision-btc.eu/news/95
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🌍The Precision-BTC Network’s Mobility Grants power collaboration across Europe.
This year: 9 STSM & 4 VM — driving research visits & online teamwork.
Over the next weeks we’ll spotlight their journeys here & on our socials!
📢Curious to join? 2025/26 call opens in November!
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🌴 Mallorca is ready!
The Liquid Biopsy in BTC Conference (May 22) & @PrecisionBTCnet Annual Meeting (May 23) kick off this week!
#NextGenBTC will be active — check out the full details in the article below👇
🔗 tinyurl.com/h7tnr4tt
#LiquidBiopsy
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📆 A APEF volta a consciencializar para as doenças hepáticas com a campanha "A Alimentação Faz o Fígado".
Saiba mais em: apef.com.pt
#APEF #Fígado #AAlimentaçãofazoFígado #CuideDoSeuFígadoHoje #WorldLiverDay #FoodIsMedicine
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🔵 MINTEGIA/SEMINARIO: "From benign liver disease to cancer: a matter of life and death"
🗣️ @MartaBAfonso (Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal)
📆 Apirilak 4 Abril
⏰ 13:30
🏠 Ekitaldi Aretoa - Salón de Actos (#Biogipuzkoa)
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🚨 Last Call! 🚨
STSM & VM grant applications close on 15th March! ⏳
🔹 STSMs – Research visits abroad 🗺️
🔹 VM Grants – Virtual collaborations 🌐
Don't miss this chance to strengthen partnerships in BTC research! 🚀
🔗 precision-btc.eu/secondCallS…
🔗 precision-btc.eu/secondCallV…
🌍Today is #WorldCCADay🔥! Right after taking this screenshot, Lisbon experienced a small earthquake! A reminder that raising awareness can shake things up. Let’s join forces, amplify our efforts, and keep pushing forward to advance CCA research! 💪 @PrecisionBTCnet #NextGenBTC
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Exciting news! 🎉 Hepatology has dedicated an editorial to our work on CNNM4 and ALD Huge thanks to everyone who contributed—this recognition is for all of us! 🙌#LiverResearch #CNNM4 #Magnesium #ALD #AlcoholLiverDisease
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🌟Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science!🌟
At Precision-BTC, we believe in diversity & inclusion! Women scientists in our network exceed 200, making up 55% of our members driving advances in BTC research.
On this day, we encourage more women to join us!🌍🔬
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1/ The #CaixaImpulse Innovation program empowers scientific entrepreneurs working in biomedicine and health to bring their innovations closer to the market. 🧪👥
Listen to what this support has meant for some of the 2024 researchers! 🎥👇
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5/ The researchers behind the participating projects have completed a four-week training program designed to enhance key areas:
📊 Project management
🔄 Tech transfer
💰 Financing
📈 Commercialization
🤝 Negotiation
It's time to showcase what they've learned!
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🚀 NextGen BTC Group is here! 🚀
Are you a Young Investigator in Precision-BTC? Get involved in initiatives tailored for YIs!
Join us by filling out this form:
🔗 forms.gle/KVNLjju17V7t1Cui8
🌟 Go a step further and apply to the Core Group to shape events & grow as a leader!
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🌍 Precision-BTC’s second call for Mobility Grants opens Friday, Nov 15th! Apply for STSM, Virtual Mobility, and ITC Conference grants to support exchanges, virtual projects, and conference attendance.
More about each opportunity here: precision-btc.eu/news/31
Don’t miss out!
🚀 9 Virtual Mobilities were completed in the first year of @PrecisionBTCnet 💻 The outcomes? Stronger network collaborations, new scientific discoveries, and educational resources for patients! 🙌✨Excited for the impactful progress to come! @COSTprogramme #livertwitter
🚀 Five Short Term Scientific Missions were concluded in just the first year of @PrecisionBTCnet ! 🔬 These STSMs have fostered incredible collaborations, knowledge exchange, and breakthroughs across borders.💡Stay tuned for the next call (coming soon🎬)! @COSTprogramme
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🚨 Calling all junior researchers! 🚨
The ENSCCA/Precision-BTC/ICRN Mentorship Program 2024/25 is here to guide your career and BTC research with top international mentors! 🌍
🗓 Apply by 20/10
📆 Duration: 6 months
🔗 forms.gle/jQNYzoV9tCzbxWrV7
