Chromossome segregation in disease Lab
We investigate chromosome segregation in rare diseases and cancer, bridging fundamental biology with clinical impact.
We don’t just look for answers—we challenge ourselves to ask better questions. We give our best every day, working with what we have for what truly matters.
Our story,
our research
Get to Know Us
Every lab has a story — ours began with a paradox. Why do mitotic proteins, essential for cell division, play a role in the brain, where cells rarely divide? This question shaped our research and continues to drive us forward.
Lab research
Lab Culture & Values
Founded on International Women’s Day 2022, our lab stands for excellence, inclusion, and sustainability.
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We drive for excellence in our research to pursue the unknown and by questioning dogmas.
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We believe that great science happens in a collaborative and friendly environment where everyone—regardless of experience or background—has the freedom to question, experiment, and grow. Science thrives when everyone has a voice and knowledge flows in all directions.
Scientific laboratories create a huge amount of waste every single day. We have incorporated management policies and approaches into our research to promote sustainability and reduce our environmental footprint.
We may not have all the answers, but we commit to giving our best every day.
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Meet the team
Get to know the (current) people behind our research.
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Crowdfunding
Science moves forward with collaboration, and society plays a critical role in making that happen. Research funding is often limited, but with collective effort, we can continue breaking new ground.
Donations from this campaign will go directly toward understanding mitotic proteins in rare syndromes.
As a thank-you, donors with an offer above 300 EUR will receive a copy of the art piece created by Livia Furtado, a very talented student from Artes Visuais, Faculdade de Ciências Humanas e Sociais from UALG.
The bigger donations will receive the original art framed.
To make a donation eligible for tax benefits in Portugal, please contact us at scarvalhallab@ualg.pt and support our mission.