An international team of scientists, including a principal investigator in neuroscience from the Champalimaud Foundation, in Lisbon, has analysed the way expert London taxi drivers plan their route in advance every time they pick up passengers. It is the first time a study about human planning has been performed in a real-world, large-scale environment. Their results are published today (23rd of January) in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 

Host

Eugenia Chiappe, PhD, Sensorimotor Integration Lab

Venue

Seminar room

The future of oncological surgery relies on the development of scientific research skills, and the Surgical Oncology Research Programme offers a unique opportunity for clinical and academic growth, with a personalised doctoral path, a flexible curriculum, and ample opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and networking.

Over the past decade, interest in psychedelics—including psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA—as treatments for psychiatric disorders has grown exponentially among scientists, mental health professionals, the media, and the public.

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Founded in the beginning of the 21st century, it carries forward the visionary legacy of António Champalimaud, advancing science and healthcare for the greater good of humanity.

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During periods of low energy—such as intermittent fasting or exercise—immune cells step in to regulate blood sugar levels, acting as the “postman” in a previously unknown three-way conversation between the nervous, immune and hormonal systems. These findings open up new approaches for managing conditions like diabetes, obesity, and cancer.

Date and time:

20 January 2025 – 12:00

Location:

Champalimaud Foundation Auditorium

Description:

Conventional Dendritic Cells – Ecology, Diversity, and Functio

Carlos Minutti (Immunoregulation Lab)

Moderator: Cristina João (Myeloma Lymphoma Research Group)

Host

Rita Fior, PhD, Cancer Development and Innate Immune Evasion Lab

Venue

Seminar room

Osteosarcoma is a type of aggressive bone cancer that most commonly affects children and young adults between the ages of 10 and 20, during times of rapid bone growth. Although rare, it has a significant impact on young people and their families as treatment can require surgery or amputation. The cancer also has the potential to spread to other organs, most commonly the lungs. Because osteosarcoma is so genomically complex, it has been challenging to identify what genetic mutations drive the disease.

Host

Daniel Münch, PhD, Behaviour and Metabolism Lab

Venue

Seminar room