Portugal has become a full member of BBMRI-ERIC, Europe’s leading research infrastructure for biobanks and biomolecular resources, through a joint initiative between AICIB and Fundação GIMM.

GIMM researchers, led by Edgar Gomes, uncovered a molecular brake that keeps muscle architecture in check.

GIMM researcher Miguel Prudêncio and his team have just published a study in The Journal of Infectious Diseases exploring a new strategy against malaria that combines infection treatment with the development of long-lasting immunity.

Our 2025 Activity Report brings together the scientific achievements, collaborations and milestones that shaped the year, made possible by the dedication of our people and the trust of our partners. 📄Discover the highlights and read the full report here: gimm.pt/gimm/stateme...

We’re excited to welcome Carolina Tropini to GIMM Fest 2026! 💜 By combining engineering, microbiology, and physics, she is uncovering ways to understand microbiomes for better health. 🔗Join us in Lisbon: fest.gim.pt @REA_research @EUgreenresearch @horizoneu.bsky.social

Quirky Luísa gave a fresh perspective on the parasites studied in Moritz Treeck’s lab! 🦟

For the first time, the GIMM CARE Proof of Concept Grant is open to clinical researchers across Portugal, supporting early-stage ideas to be co-developed at GIMM with funding of up to €50,000. 📅 Apply by 31 July and learn more: care.gimm.pt/gimm-open-ca...

🌱Paula Duque’s lab uncovered a new mechanism that helps plants keep growing under stressful conditions. “Can already make a difference in regions where food is scarce” explains Paula Duque. 🔗Learn more about this discovery here: gimm.pt/news/releasi...

🧬 Big news: our team at @gimminstitute.bsky.social and I have been awarded a €2.5M ERC Advanced Grant (#ERCAdG) for a project we couldn't resist naming KILLBILL. Yes, like the Tarantino film. Bear with me — the analogy runs deeper than the title. 🧵 ⚔️

🧬 How can evolution make cells smaller without slowing their growth? A new study led by @marcofumasoni.bsky.social’s lab shows that, over 1,500 generations in yeast, evolution can reduce cell size while preserving fast growth ⚡ Read about Marco Fumasoni's work: gimm.pt/news/how-evo...

🧬 @elmiguelche.bsky.social, group leader at Fundação GIMM, has been awarded a €2.5 million @erc.europa.eu Advanced Grant for KILLBILL - a project exploring the unexpected protective role of bilirubin, the pigment that causes jaundice when it accumulates. #ERCAdG

What’s shaping the future of clinical and translational research? GIMM CARE Research Symposium 2026 takes place on June 30 at 2 PM 🔬✨ 🔗Join us and learn more: care.gimm.pt/gimm-care-re...

‪From @rockefeller.edu to the GIMM Fest, we welcome @danmucida.bsky.social! 💜 His work on gut immunity and host–microbe interactions is transforming how we understand human health. Have you got your ticket yet? 🔗 fest.gimm.pt #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #EUInnovation

From @yale.edu to the GIMM Fest, we welcome @carolilucas.bsky.social! 💜 Her research on immune responses to emerging viruses is helping shape the future of infection research and vaccine development. 🔗Register now: fest.gimm.pt #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #EUInnovation

What if the biggest discoveries were invisible to the naked eye? At GIMM Fest 2026, you'll meet the scientists uncovering the hidden world of microbes and redefining human health.💜 🔗Join us in Lisbon: fest.gimm.pt #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #EUInnovation

Help us advance menopause and cancer research in Portugal🔬 GIMM CARE is recruiting volunteers for two clinical studies: AGEWISE (menopause and the gut microbiome) and GUTBIOME-PT (gut microbiome and colorectal cancer risk) Learn more and volunteer here: shorturl.at/GyZnF

From leading the @pasteur.fr, to the GIMM Fest, we’re very excited to welcome Yasmine Belkaid!💜 Her work on microbiome research and host–microbe interactions is shaping how we understand the immune system. 🔗Got your tickets? Don’t miss out: fest.gimm.pt #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #EUInnovation

The latest breakthroughs in immunology are happening at GIMM. From newly published research by the team of Bruno Silva-Santos to award-winning science recognised in Japan. This is the research shaping tomorrow. 🔗Don’t miss the next newsletter. Subscribe: gimm.pt/get-involved...

Maria do Carmo Fonseca is to be honoured with the Medal of Honour of the Sociedade Portuguesa de Autores (SPA), one of the institution’s highest distinctions. 🏅 The GIMM researcher is internationally recognised for her work in molecular biology.

It’s an honor to welcome Charles Rice from @rockefeller.edu at GIMM Fest 2026! His groundbreaking work on the hepatitis C virus will inspire over 3 days of discovery.💜 Can we count on you? 🔗Get your ticket: fest.gimm.pt #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #EUInnovation

How do we stay resilient in a high-pressure world?🧠 May 14 at 4pm, the Out of Our Box welcomes Nuno Mendes Duarte, from Oficina de Psicologia, to talk on “Unlocking Resilience: mastering your inner world in a high-pressure world” 📍GIMM Oeiras & via Zoom: zoom.us/j/96126707326

🎟️Early Bird extended - last chance until May 8!⏳ Extra days to secure your spot at GIMM Festival 2026 at the best price. Be part of a dynamic platform for dialogue and discovery. 🔗Register now: fest.gimm.pt #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #EUInnovation

The “la Caixa” Foundation has inaugurated the CaixaResearch Institute (@caixaresearch.bsky.social), a €100 million investment dedicated to accelerating research in cancer, infections, inflammatory diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders.

Maria do Carmo Fonseca and her team have published in Nature Reviews Genetics 'Tools and tactics for studying alternative splicing', a review highlighting the advances in the study of alternative splicing, a process essential for transcriptome diversity and cellular function.

🎟️LAST CALL: Early Bird ending soon! ⏳ Do you want to be part of a dynamic platform for dialogue and discovery? Join GIMM Festival 2026 (17-19 September, Lisbon) and hear from: Charles Rice, Yasmine Belkaid and others shaping the future. 🔗Register now: linktr.ee/gimm_institute

📰🌐Are you an international journalist covering science? We’ve saved you a seat at GIMM Fest 2026! Up to 5 grants to engage directly with internationally recognised researchers, with travel and accommodation expenses covered. 🔗Apply until May 14th: fest.gimm.pt?page_id=406

Quirky Luísa brought colour to the fruit flies studied in Zita Carvalho-Santos’ lab! Using this model, the team studies how cellular metabolism and nutrient intake impact fertility and embryo development. Their goal is ultimately contributing to improved reproductive health.

Apply until May 3rd, 2026 Join GIMM for a PhD in Biology & Biomedicine (Jan 2027). 🧬 We advance research addressing complex biological questions while providing the foundational and professional skills required for multiple career paths. 🔗 gimm.pt/education-an...

Do you know the world inside a cell? 🤔 In this week’s episode of Curiosamente, with Edgar Gomes, we explore this universe and the importance of its organization for the proper functioning of the cell. 🔗 Listen on: linktr.ee/gimm_institute

🎟️Do you want to be part of a dynamic platform for dialogue and discovery? Register your Early Bird acess for GIMM Festival 2026, taking place 17–19 September in Lisbon, and hear from Charles Rice, Yasmine Belkaid and many others speakers. 🔗Register now: linktr.ee/gimm_institute