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The Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier (ITQB/NOVA - Institute of Chemical and Biological Technology António Xavier) is an academic research centre of the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa. Its mission is to carry out scientific research and postgraduate teaching in chemistry, life sciences, and associated technologies, for the benefit of human health and the environment.

The strong expertise in Molecular Biosciences present at ITQB/NOVA drives research in two strategic societal challenges: 1) Molecular Basis of Health and Disease and 2) Biological Resources and Sustainable Development. In this line, ITQB coordinates two Research Units – MOSTMICRO and GREEN-IT - and is further involved in a third one – iNOVA4HEALTH.

With a track-record of scientific excellence and a focus for internationalization, ITQB/NOVA is a leading centre for advanced training in Portugal.

Currently with 59 independent teams, ITQB/NOVA hosts more than 400 researchers (including 135 PhD students) with different backgrounds and research interests, who contribute to the vibrant scientific atmosphere on site.

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Profiles

Antonio Manuel Baptista

baptista@itqb.unl.pt

Person: Academic

Abel Martin Oliva

oliva@itqb.unl.pt

Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier (ITQB) - Researcher
Programme in Translational Medicine (iNOVA4Health) - Researcher

Person: Academic

Adélia Maria Rocha Gomes Varela

adeliavc@itqb.unl.pt

Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier (ITQB) - Former employee

Person: Doctor of Philosophy

Research Output

Biocompatible locust bean gum as mesoporous carriers for naproxen delivery

Cordeiro, T., Paninho, A. B., Bernardo, M., Matos, I., Pereira, C. V., Serra, A. T., Matias, A. & Ventura, M. G., 1 Jan 2020, In : Materials Chemistry And Physics. 239, 121973.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

2 Citations (Scopus)

Combined effect of interventions with pure or enriched mixtures of (poly)phenols and anti-diabetic medication in type 2 diabetes management: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled human trials

Raimundo, A. F., Félix, F., Andrade, R., García-Conesa, M. T., González-Sarrías, A., Gilsa-Lopes, J., do Ó, D., Raimundo, A., Ribeiro, R., Rodriguez-Mateos, A., Santos, C. N., Schär, M., Silva, A., Cruz, I., Wang, B., Pinto, P. & Menezes, R., 2020, In : European Journal of Nutrition.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article

Drought response of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) landraces at leaf physiological and metabolite profile levels

Gomes, A. M. F., Rodrigues, A. P., António, C., Rodrigues, A. M., Leitão, A. E. B., Batista-Santos, P., Nhantumbo, N., Massinga, R., Ribeiro-Barros, A. I. & Ramalho, J. C., Jul 2020, In : Environmental and Experimental Botany. 175, 104060.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article