Research projects & objectives to be achieved

Research projects & objectives to be achieved

  • We diversify the tourist offer, valuing local traditions and culture.
  • We studied marine forests and their adaptation to different thermal conditions to avoid their extinction, which jeopardises the entire marine ecosystem.
  • We mapped marine habitats and fishing grounds to have a more sustainable exploration of the oceans.
  • We are studying the heterogeneity of breast cancer to adapt treatment to each patient and improve survival rates.
  • We are promoting active and healthier ageing.
  • We are studying the impact of microplastic on marine organisms to contribute to its elimination in the oceans.
  • With the tides we can have an inexhaustible source of clean energy.
  • We contribute to the success of teaching mathematics using mobile technologies.
  • We want to contribute to the next generation of biofuels, using microalgae as biorefineries.
  • We will position Ilha da Culatra as a centre of excellence in research and training in renewable energy.
  • We studied the signatures left by the use of fire in archaeological contexts associated with the Neanderthals and the first anatomically modern humans in Europe.
  • We encourage the development of new therapies related to female infertility to prevent early menopause.
  • We were pioneers in the production of several species in aquaculture.
  • For more immersive experiences, we are developing augmented reality technology that activates the five senses.
  • We validated the performance of the Sentinel-3 satellite to understand the behaviour of marine ecosystems.
  • We have contributed to creating a standard measurement instrument to equip European ocean observatories in order to assess in real time our impact on marine life.
  • We aggregate ocean observation data to produce products and services useful to the economy and society.
  • We monitor and breed seahorses in captivity to prevent their extinction in the Ria Formosa Nature Park.
  • We help the authorities to stop oil spills before they reach vulnerable regions.
  • Through the use of plants that survive in extreme conditions we contribute to a healthier cuisine. Are invasive species the food of the future? From a threat, new business opportunities are created.
  • We seek to help doctors establish better treatment strategies for people at risk of congenital heart disease.
  • We contribute to the preservation of the planet by reducing waste and the volume of production of fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • We contribute to a change in the paradigm for the use of textile fibres worldwide, using natural compounds, available in abundance, and which are renewable and cheap.
  • We design therapeutic strategies for a group of incurable diseases that affect the central nervous system.