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published on July 29, 2026
CESAM researcher Adelaide Almeida contributes to a study on the potential of purple passion fruit peel to combat asthma-associated inflammation.
Purple passion fruit peel, a by-product of the food industry rich in dietary fibre and bioactive compounds, may help reduce the inflammation and oxidative stress associated with asthma. This is the conclusion of a study by the University of Aveiro (UA), which identified beneficial effects of this ingredient on the body’s antioxidant response and the […]
Ocean as a Strategic Domain: Aveiro Declaration Endorsed by CESAM Gains Widespread Media Coverage
The position defended by CESAM, CIIMAR, CCMAR, MARE and OKEANOS on the recognition of the Ocean as a Strategic Domain for Science and Innovation achieved widespread media coverage. Starting from a Lusa news wire, the topic was disseminated by numerous general, regional and specialized media outlets, featured in Rádio Comercial news segments and was subsequently […]
PIP-CESAM Initiative: BE-SMART Strengthens Scientific Cooperation in Shanghai
Rosa Freitas, a CESAM researcher and professor at the Department of Biology of the University of Aveiro, Seila Díaz Costas, a CESAM/DBIO researcher, and Marta Cunha, a CESAM/DBIO doctoral student, are part of the CESAM team for the BE‑SMART project, selected under the internal projects programme PIP‑CESAM. This programme, created to implement the 2025–2029 strategic […]
Rosário Domingues from CESAM/DQ on “90 Seconds of Science”: How to Transform Fish By-products into New Value-Added Products
The “90 Seconds of Science” programme featured the work of Rosário Domingues, a researcher at CESAM/DQ, whose research focuses on adding value to fish industry by-products through the development of high-value products. In the episode, the researcher explains how by-products generated during fish processing, often regarded as waste, can be used as raw materials to […]
Documentaries Showcase CESAM Research on Biodiversity Conservation
On World Nature Conservation Day, CESAM – the Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies at the University of Aveiro – is highlighting a series of documentaries that present research carried out by its members in the fields of ecology, biodiversity conservation and the sustainable management of natural resources. Over recent years, CESAM researchers have contributed […]
CESAM researcher awarded Amélia de Mello Foundation Prize
Érika Sousa, a researcher at CESAM/DQ, has been awarded the Amélia de Mello Foundation Prize for her doctoral research, recognising the scientific excellence and potential impact of her work in developing sustainable solutions for water treatment. The work was carried out under the supervision of Professors Vânia Calisto and Valdemar Esteves, from the Department of […]
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