scholarly journals Proceedings - CBIOS Science Sessions 2020

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Catarina Rosado and L Monteiro Rodrigues, eds

Science Sessions 2020 Catarina Rosado and L Monteiro Rodrigues, eds. Vinicius Cuña, Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias `````````````````````````````````` p.2 Oxygen Ozone Therapy - Tool in Veterinary Medicine Oxigênio Ozônio Terapia - Ferramenta na Medicina Veterinária Elisabete Silva, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa p.2 Eco-friendly mon-biocide-releasing antifouling coatings for biofouling prevention Revestimentos antivegetativos monocidas amigos do ambiente para a prevenção de biofouling Amélia Pilar Rauter, Centro de Química Estrutural, Faculdade de Ciências; Universidade de Lisboa, p.3 Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, CiênciasULisboa. The sustainable chemistry of sugars: New antibacterial with a new mechanism of action A química sustentável dos açúcares: Novos antibacterianos com um novo mecanismo de ação Sofia Ramos, CBIOS Lusófona’s Research Center for Biosciences and Health Technologies p.4 Expression profile of cellular redox and calcium signaling-related genes: role in breast cancer progression Perfil de expressão de genes redox celulares e de sinalização de cálcio: papel na progressão do cancro da mama Ana Coutinho, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica. Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa p.4 Studying the conformational plasticity of KcsA potassium channel by homo-FRET Estudo da plasticidade conformacional do canal de potássio KcsA por homo-FRET Andreia Valente, Centro de Química Estrutural da Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa` p.5 Targeted cancer therapy using ruthenium compounds Terapia específica do cancro usando compostos de ruténio Sérgio Faloni Andrade, CBIOS Lusófona’s Research Center for Biosciences and Health Technologies p.5 Natural products and their potential to treat gastrointestinal inflammatory and ulcerative diseases Produtos naturais e o seu potencial para tratar doenças inflamatórias e ulcerativas gastrointestinais Cláudia Nunes, LAQV, Requimte, FFUP p.6 Fat nanoparticles: a diet towards targeted nano delivery Nanopartículas de gordura: uma dieta orientada para a nanodeficiência Cíntia Ferreira-Pêgo, CBIOS Lusófona’s Research Center for Biosciences and Health Technologies p.6 Mediterranean diet adherence, eating behavior and body shape concerns in Portuguese university students Adesão à dieta mediterrânica, comportamento alimentar e preocupações com a forma do corpo em estudantes universitários portugueses João Gregório, CBIOS Lusófona's Research Center for Biosciences and Health Technologies p. 7 "Pharmacists' guide to the future: challenges and opportunities for research and development of pharmacy services" "Guia dos farmacêuticos para o futuro: desafios e oportunidades para a investigação e desenvolvimento dos serviços de farmácia" Andreia Valença, Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias p. 7 TIM2: a new membrane receiver for ferritin-H in the retina of murganho TIM2: um novo receptor de membrana para a ferritina-H na retina de murganho

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
H Hilderink

Abstract The four-year Public Health Foresight Study (VTV) provides insight into the most important societal challenges for public health and health care in the Netherlands. The seventh edition of the Dutch Public Health Foresight study was published in 2018, with an update in 2020. In this update a business-as-usual or Trend Scenario was developed using 2018 as a base year. In the trend scenario demographic and epidemiological projections have been used to depict the future trends regarding ageing, health, disease, health behaviors, health expenditures and health inequalities. Next, these trends are used to identify the most important future challenges and opportunities for public health. In the 2020 update, special attentions is given to climate change and the local living environment and their impacts and interaction with public health outcomes. Trends in lifestyle-related lifestyle show both positive (smoking prevalence) and negative (overweight prevalence) future developments. Dementia will be the leading cause of mortality and disease burden in 2040 by far. Health care expenditures will double by 2040, with cancers showing the most rapid growth of all disease groups. The insights of this study are directly used as input for the National Health Policy Memorandum and for the National Prevention Accord.


Ceramics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-40
Author(s):  
Ambreen Nisar ◽  
Cheng Zhang ◽  
Benjamin Boesl ◽  
Arvind Agarwal

Spark plasma sintering (SPS) has gained recognition in the last 20 years for its rapid densification of hard-to-sinter conventional and advanced materials, including metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Herein, we describe the unconventional usages of the SPS technique developed in the field. The potential of various new modifications in the SPS technique, from pressureless to the integration of a novel gas quenching system to extrusion, has led to SPS’ evolution into a completely new manufacturing tool. The SPS technique’s modifications have broadened its usability from merely a densification tool to the fabrication of complex-shaped components, advanced functional materials, functionally gradient materials, interconnected materials, and porous filter materials for real-life applications. The broader application achieved by modification of the SPS technique can provide an alternative to conventional powder metallurgy methods as a scalable manufacturing process. The future challenges and opportunities in this emerging research field have also been identified and presented.


2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 20160151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Logan ◽  
Michael P. Murphy

Our understanding of the role of mitochondria in biomedical sciences has expanded considerably over the past decade. In addition to their well-known metabolic roles, mitochondrial are also central to signalling for various processes through the generation of signals such as ROS and metabolites that affect cellular homeostasis, as well as other processes such as cell death and inflammation. Thus, mitochondrial function and dysfunction are central to the health and fate of the cell. Consequently, there is considerable interest in better understanding and assessing the many roles of mitochondria. Furthermore, there is also a growing realization that mitochondrial are a promising drug target in a wide range of pathologies. The application of interdisciplinary approaches at the interface between chemistry and biology are opening up new opportunities to understand mitochondrial function and in assessing the role of the organelle in biology. This work and the experience thus gained are leading to the development of new classes of therapies. Here, we overview the progress that has been made to date on exploring the chemical biology of the organelle and then focus on future challenges and opportunities that face this rapidly developing field.


Author(s):  
Craig A. Stewart ◽  
Richard Knepper ◽  
Matthew R. Link ◽  
Marlon Pierce ◽  
Eric Wernert ◽  
...  

Computers accelerate our ability to achieve scientific breakthroughs. As technology evolves and new research needs come to light, the role for cyberinfrastructure as “knowledge” infrastructure continues to expand. In essence, cyberinfrastructure can be thought of as the integration of supercomputers, data resources, visualization, and people that extends the impact and utility of information technology. This article discusses cyberinfrastructure, the related topics of science gateways and campus bridging, and identifies future challenges and opportunities in cyberinfrastructure.


2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (9) ◽  
pp. 685-688 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Oliver Brexendorf ◽  
Joachim Kernstock ◽  
Shaun M Powell

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