WELCOME TO CHROMOSOME SEGREGATION IN DISEASE LAB
unravelling the mitotic biology of rare diseases.
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RARE DISEASES & MITOSIS
Understand what is malfunctioning at a molecular level.
MICROCEPHALY
Pin-point how aberrant mitosis contributes to pathogenic brain size in rare diseases.
NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES
Learn from rare diseases new ways to attack ageing of brain.
HIGHLIGHTS
Some cool news about the Lab (check the NEWs tab for more)
NEW PAPER OUT
January 20, 2022
Biallelic BUB1 mutations cause microcephaly, developmental delay, and variable effects on cohesion and chromosome segregation
SARA WINS MARATONA DA SAUDE (JUNIOR CATEGORY)
October 29, 2021
The first award to the lab :)
WHAT WE STUDY IN THE LAB?
Mar 8, 2022
Sara talks to the podcast '90 Segundos com Ciência' broadcast at national radio Antena 1 about the lab research (only in Portuguese).
SARA WINS L'ORÉAL WOMEN IN SCIENCE
March 23, 2022
Sara receives one of the four 18th L'Oréal Portugal Medals of Honour for Women in Science.
SARA IS PART OF THE "MULHERES NA CIÊNCIA" BOOK
March 8, 2023
Sara is one of the 101 scientists invited by Ciência Viva to be featured in the book.
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OUR VALUES
We drive for excellence in our research to pursue the unknown and by questioning dogmas. We aim to bring new knowledge to all, where no one is left behind and everyone is welcome.
Scientific laboratories create a huge amount of waste every single day. We have stablish management policies and approaches into our research to promote sustainability and reduce our environmental footprint.