NOVA Healthcare UX – User Experience Research in health

NOVA Healthcare UX designs organizational changes aiming at better healthcare experiences for users, which is key to person-centred care. (more…)

Crystalsense – electronic nose using novel gas sensing materials

A new sensing solution for a bio-inspired electronic nose, able to “smell” mixtures of volatile organic compounds. (more…)

Treatment of spinal cord injury

Therapy for spinal cord injury: the elimination of senescent cells improves recovery and healing after spinal cord injury in mammals. (more…)

System for Selective and Controlled Sampling of Exhaled Air

A system and method for selective sampling of exhaled air in which the user exhales into the portable sampling device and the breath flow is calculated from the user’s air flow temperature obtained by the sensor. Furthermore, it is possible to correlate the air flow with the variation of temperature of the exhaled air. (more…)

Explosion Energy Dissipation System

The invention allows the flexible use in terms of dimensions, available deformable material and type of material used, maintaining a highly stable behaviour for the dissipater during the process of dissipation, allowing it to adapt its characteristic to any existing structure or any yet in construction so that it absorbs and redistributes the remaining energy of the explosion by the overall structure, protecting the elements that are essential to structural stability. (more…)

Engineered enzyme-like polymer particles for catalytic processes

This technology describes a new strategy for production of enzyme-like polymer particles useful for industrial catalytic processes. Versatile, very specific and multi-functional template-monomer complexes were synthesized for further use in polymerization reactions where highly stable and reusable polymer particles are obtained with catalytic activity. (more…)

Innovative process for obtaining multiple Polymer Ionic Liquid (PILs) gels electrolytes from renewable source

The present invention describes an innovative process for obtaining multiple Polymer Ionic Liquid (PILs) gels electrolytes from renewable source. (more…)

New eddy currents probe for tubular geometries

The invention consists of a new eddy currents probe for non-destructive testing of components with circular geometry. The probe is composed by 2 main features, the sensitive coil and the excitation winding which disposition allows a greater sensibility in the components testing. (more…)

Novel multi-resistant microbial, biofilm and biofouling hybrid isoprenoid inhibitors isolated from MAR4 strains

Actinomycetes targeted from marine sediments collected off Madeira Archipelago, located at the unexplored Macaronesia Atlantic ecoregion. (more…)

Innovative one-pot method for synthesis of a chemical building block in human healthcare, from succinic acid in carbon dioxide and ionic liquid media.

A new method to produce a chemical compound named  9-Thiabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-2,6-dione in a one-pot process was invented. (more…)

Innovative Therapies for the Treatment of SkinDisorders

Selectively Printing Molecules and Generating Images on Curved Polymers

Removal of micropollutants and microorganisms from aqueous matrices

Electrochemical reactor for the removal of micropollutants and microorganisms from aqueous matrices applied in a time window of hours. (more…)

Block Windowed Burst Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Transmission Method with Window Overlapping and Time-Interleaving

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) is still at 5G (and since 3G) the preferred modulation of choice, due to its robustness to inter-symbol interference associated with multipath channels. (more…)

Innovative DMPK and Safety Research for Therapeutics and Drug Delivery Systems

Innovations in Platform Technologies: New Modalities and Drug Delivery Systems

Novel Targets and Treatments in Oncology and Immunology

Innovative Therapeutic Targets, Drugs, Disease Mechanisms and Technologies in Neuroscience

In-Silico, Predictive Formulation Development Tools and Computational Methods

Controlled Release of Orally Delivered Dosage Forms

NOVA Asset Administration Shell

Implements the concept of the Digital Twin of a physical object turning it into an Industrie 4.0 component that facilitates interoperability in industrial applications (more…)

Risk Analysis Applied to Collections

Risk Analysis Applied to Collections is based in the 10 agents of deterioration from Canadian Conservation Institute and the Risk analysis model developed by Robert Waller (more…)

Measuring Pollutants in Museus or other Institutions with Cultural Heritage

The main pollutants in museums are measured and the results will be analysed in a report. (more…)

NOVA PSOA – Advisory in implementing and evaluating social prescription

NOVA-PSOA supports institutions in the sectors of health, social or local authorities to implement and evaluate projects of Social Prescribing (more…)

Microplastics research and analyses

Sampling, detection, characterization and polymer analyses of microplastics in water, sediment, soil and biological matrices (more…)

UAV Technology and Innovation tools for a Sustainable Management of the Portuguese Coastal Zone

Risk and Civil Protection Assessment and Management using UAV technology (more…)

Green infrastructures, ecosystems based-management and nature-based solutions. Tools for sustainable land management

Green infrastructures, ecosystems based-management and nature-based solutions. Tools for sustainable land management. (more…)

Optimization of Industry 4.0 Operations

Optimization of processes and operations in manufacturing and services using emergent and digital technologies (more…)

Design of Digital and Sustainable Supply Chains

Sustainable supply chain design in the era of digitalization (more…)

Lean, Agile and Digital Healthcare Systems

Transforming healthcare organizations through lean and agile management thinking and emergent digital technology (more…)

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) analysis

The development of new products depends on the ability to characterize materials. NMR is an analytical technique for the structural analysis of materials at the molecular level and the evaluation of potential applications (more…)

NOVA ƐrgoLab – studies on ergonomics (physical work and/or user interface development)

Specialized studies on Physical Ergonomics (workplace design) and Human-System interaction (analogic or digital user-centered interfaces) (more…)

Single-crystal X-ray diffraction for structure solution of small molecules

Single-crystal X-ray diffraction is undoubtedly the most powerful technique for the complete structural elucidation of molecules. (more…)

Empowerment of Patients’ Associations

Empowerment of Patients' Associations, through their preparation for shared decision-making, in the context of health policies (more…)

BioLab – Biological and Chemical Analysis Facility

The BioLab gathers in a single unit state-of-the-art biophysical and biological technologies, devoted to the comprehension of cellular and molecular mechanisms (more…)

PYCC – Portuguese Yeast Culture Collection

Microbial characterization with phenotypic and molecular methods. Microbial genomics. Contract research on microbiology and molecular biology. Maintenance of industrial strains. Provider of more than 5000 certified microbial cultures. (more…)

METROVAC – Laboratory for vacuum technology and metrology

Metrovac in an ISO17025 accredited laboratory for calibration of vacuum gauges and reference leaks, as well as testing leak detectors (more…)

Be Glass: Production and Characterization of Glass Samples

Connects present and past technologies for the production of glass that are now available for the community. (more…)

Metabolomics Data Analysis Service

A CEDOC-NMS research group with extensive experience in basic and clinical research, metabolomics, LC-MS and statistics, offers support in the analysis of metabolomics data. (more…)

Environmental Burden of Disease Analysis

Burden of disease, with an economical evaluation, related with exposure to environmental contaminants (air pollutants,chemical contaminants) (more…)

Science to support Policy Action in Chemicals Risk Management

Support agencies at National and European Level concerning exposure and risk assessment to support policy actions that can guarantee and adequate risk management measure (more…)

Advanced thin-walled beam finite elements

Advanced thin-walled beam finite elements that can be used to model the behaviour of beam-like structures subjected to cross-section deformation (more…)

Laser System PLS6MW: Cutting and Engraving Machine

The PLS6MW (Multi-Wavelength) is a free-standing platform that uses multiple laser wavelengths to process the broadest possible spectrum of materials and supports either CO2 or fibre lasers. (more…)

Synthetic antigen biosensor for detection of Pneumocystis pneumonia

A Pneumocystis jirovecii recombinant synthetic antigen and an ELISA for detection of anti-P. jirovecii antibodies, were developed for the serodiagnosis of severe interstitial pneumonia (more…)

Virtual Museum of Traditional Fisheries

Co-building of a Virtual Museum of Traditional Fisheries to enhance the natural, historical and cultural heritage of the fishing communities. (more…)

Smart Fishing

The Smart Fishing project was designed to make face to safety and sustainability issues in artisanal fishing through the community-based development of an Integrated Technological Solution. (more…)

NOVA places knowledge at the service of the city with the new Campolide Campus

The Campolide Campus Day was celebrated today with the presentation of the concept for the new campus. (more…)

NOVA’s Rector highlights CoLab of Elvas as an ally of sustainability

The Rector of NOVA University Lisbon, João Sàágua, stated that the collaborative laboratory (CoLab) InnovPlantProtect (InPP), is an ally of sustainability in agricultural production, as it has been developing innovative solutions to protect crops from pests and diseases. It was in an interview with Vida Rural magazine that the Rector of NOVA spoke about the importance of this CoLab installed in Elvas, which is coordinated by NOVA. (more…)

Clinical research unit of NOVA

NOVA-CRU intends to foster the execution of independent clinical studies, in accordance with good clinical practice, promoting the creation of an infrastructure to support researchers in conducting clinical studies, thus contributing to the generation of relevant evidence and impact on clinical practice. (more…)

Lung function assessment and inflammatory biomarkers of the airways

High quality services in the area of lung function tests and assessment of airways inflammation. (more…)

NOVAgli – NOVA glycemic index

NOVAgli is a service to determine food or meal glycemic index and glycemic load, according to the impact on postprandial blood glucose, increasing knowledge about their metabolic effect. (more…)

NOVAcan – NOVA corporate advice in nutrition

NOVAcan provides consultancy in nutrition, metabolism and health promotion. This service may be requested by entities that need assistance and validation of scientific information (more…)

NOVAcnr – Clinical nutrition and metabolism research

NOVAcnr is a specialized service in nutritional clinical trial. The service includes study design, with or without intervention, ethical documentation support, trial execution, data treatment and analysis and report. (more…)

NOVAlia – NOVA kitchenlab @LIA

The NOVAlia provides interactive training to participants in nutrition science, cooking techniques and food preparation. (more…)

PIDLAB – Primary immunodeficiency laboratory

PIDLAB - Aiming for better diagnostic approaches in Primary Immunodeficiency and Immune disorders (more…)

Tailored people-centric solutions to foster drug development, research, science communication and health literacy

CDG&Allies provides tailored people-centric solutions to foster drug development, research, science communication and health literacy (more…)

UniMS mass spectrometry unit

Mass Spectrometry (MS) to the scientific community and industry, guaranteed by a continuous increase in MS know-how and infrastructures (more…)

NMR services for product development and quality control – molecular identity, structure and quantity

NMR spectroscopy is the most versatile analytical technique at our disposal, allowing the detection, quantification and structure determination of most molecules. (more…)

Audio recording and audio post-production studios

Audio recording, editing and post-production. (more…)

Chroma key video studio

Video recording (chroma key available), editing and post-production services. (more…)

Binaural audio recording

Binaural audio recording, editing and post-production (more…)

Production of digital interactive games

Production of digital interactive games (more…)

360º Video and 3D audio recording and post-production

360 video recording, editing and post-production services. (more…)

Professor Elvira Fortunato is the winner of the Horizon Impact Award 2020

Elvira Fortunato, is the winner of the European prize Horizon Impact Award 2020. INVISIBLE, the only Portuguese project among the 10 finalists, was distinguished today during the event “European Research and Innovation Days”. (more…)

3D printing of bone-like structures for bone replacement in animals

3D printable ceramics compatible with cortical bones which have demonstrated good osseointegration in in vivo tests (more…)

Start-up of former NOVA student wins Santander Global Contest with smart box to preserve food

Mater Dynamics, a start-up founded by Tiago Cunha Reis, a former student at NOVA, developed the Stamply Box, a smart box to conserve perishable food and protect it from contamination, that was distinguished today as one of the winners of Santander X - Tomorrow Challenge. (more…)

Green plastic antibodies

Green plastic antibodies developed using a green technology, supercritical carbon dioxide for a wide range of applications (more…)

Phenylpropanoid saccharide esters, methods and uses thereof

Phenylpropanoid saccharide esters with different degrees and place of substitution, and their use as antimicrobial and cytotoxic agents (more…)

Menthol-fatty acids eutectic systems as anti-bacterial agents and wound healing enhancers

A composition of menthol: fatty acids, in the appropriate molar ratio to form a deep eutectic system, presenting antibacterial properties. (more…)

EK reactor – electrodialytic technology as a pre-treatment for wastewater reuse applications

Improved electrodialytic technology for materials and irrigation sector application and hydrogen production for clean energy production (more…)

Web-based video annotation tool in real-time

A web-based tool to annotate videos involving human motion with multiple annotation track timelines, including text, images and touch-pen. (more…)

Limonene ibuprofen therapeutic deep eutectic system for Anticancer Therapy

A composition of limonene and ibuprofen, in the appropriate molar ratio to form a deep eutectic system. (more…)

Zero curvature polyhedric roofing

A single zero curvature polyhedric surface for roofing structure and weather protection. (more…)

Transmedia knowledge-base for Performing Arts: a dynamic archive for creative processes

A digital and unique open-ended multimodal knowledge-base to document, annotate and support the creation of performing arts. (more…)

Green syngas from carbon dioxide

A concept of electrodes based on non-noble metals that can produce syngas with a tuneable composition. (more…)

Dendritic cell-based therapies for cancer treatment

Viable dendritic cells with up to twice as capacity to boost antigen-specific anti-tumour and anti-viral activity (more…)

Low energy electron interactions with gas-phase molecules for pharmaceutical applications

A trochoidal electron monochromator coupled with an orthogonal reflectron time-of-flight mass spectrometer to monitor LEE interactions. (more…)