Among neurological disorders, which are now the world’s leading cause of disability, Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the fastest growing. With over 6 million individuals affected worldwide, that number is expected to reach over 12 million by 2040.

Zoom-In on Champalimaud: João Lourenço

I graduated in Medicine in 2001, a Radiology specialist since 2006, and I have been working in the Imaging Department of the Champalimaud Clinical Centre for about five years. I perform diagnostic exams such as ultrasound, CT and MRI, image-guided biopsies and drainage procedures, as well as advise colleagues from other specialties. I am also involved, as a Radiologist, in several ongoing research projects and clinical trials.

Zoom-In on Champalimaud: Terufumi Fujiwara

I received my Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo, Japan, and joined Eugenia Chiappe's lab as a postdoc in 2013. I am studying how the brain monitors and controls walking movements by combining patch-clamp electrophysiology and head-fixed behaviour in the fruit fly animal model. I will be moving back to Japan and starting my lab at Riken in November 2022! 

The new season of Zoom-In is here! Now in a written format, but with the same goal of giving you a sneak-peek into the lives of the people that make up our community.

This time, John Lee, a member of our Communication, Events & Outreach Team, tells us why bad jokes are the best jokes and reveals his ‘tnelat neddih’... 

The Ocean Campus will involve the redevelopment of a total of 64 hectares, in Lisbon and Oeiras. With an investment of 300 million euros, from mostly private funds, the campus will create multifunctional and environmentally sustainable spaces and teaching units, and will promote technological development and innovative research.

In this episode of the Zoom-In series, meet Maria Inês Romano. Curious about her work? Check out the Histopathology platform.

In this episode of the Zoom-In series, meet Tânia Mesquita, C-Care Team Coordinator at the Champalimaud Clinical Centre.

The CF is one of the Portuguese institutions whose projects were chosen as recipients of this first edition, for their capacitation efforts at the level of clinical research.

As always this event was organised in collaboration with the Lisbon Naval Association (ANL).

With a record number of 60 boats participating, this Sunday the wind played a trick on us with a “no show”. Nevertheless, due to the expertise of the skippers and respective crews, all boats managed to reach the finishing line. Staying true to the regatta's spirit and traditions, around 16 Champalimaud Foundation collaborators were able to participate as “kind helpers” or experienced sailors.

"Art and science investigate the same fundamental questions - why are we here and how the world works. They also share the same basic approach - creative exploration. It is not surprising then that the benefits of the interactions between science and art are becoming increasingly more recognised", says Julia Salaroli, a professional dancer and choreographer who co-coordinates Bridges to the unknown - Crossing Art with Science with neuroscientist Patrícia Correia.