Biotech Transfer Step-by-Step Course

The Biotech Transfer Step-by-Step course took place from 29 September to 3 October 2025 in a hybrid format, with the participation of six attendees. The course was coordinated by Catarina Cunha from the Technology Transfer Office at CNC-UC, and had the collaboration of DYNABrain, PATENTREE, Biovance Capital, and the University of Coimbra.
The training covered key topics such as technology transfer fundamentals, intellectual property and patent strategies, licensing and negotiation skills, leadership and team management, and funding strategies for biotech start-ups.
Complete course program available here.

Neuroscience Needs Makers: Introduction to Bonsai

The Neuroscience Needs Makers: Introduction to Bonsai took place at UC-Biotech from 5-7 June 2025. The course was coordinated by Cristina Márquez and Gonçalo Lopes (NeuroGEARS), and attended by 12 PhD students from CNC-UC and 14 external participants. More information available here

PDBEB Course - Neuronal Circuits and Behavior 2024/2025

The Neural Circuits and Behavior advanced course took place at CNC and UC-Biotech from 10-14 February 2025. The course was coordinated by Ana Luísa Colaço Cardoso, Cristina Márquez, João Peça and Renato Duarte, and attended by PhD students from CNC-UC. Complete course program available here

PDBEB Course - Neuronal Circuits and Behavior 2023/2024

The Neural Circuits and Behavior advanced course took place at CNC from 5-9 February 2024. The course was coordinated by João Peça and Cristina Márquez, and attended by 9 PhD students from CNC-UC. Complete course program available here

Neuroscience meets society: Transversal skills for future neuroscientists

The Neuroscience meets society course took place at CNC from 11-15 December 2023. The course was organized by Catarina Cunha, Luís Ribeiro, Luísa Cortes, Joana Ferreira, and Sara Amaral, and supported by DYNABrain. Attended by 12 PhD students from CNC-UC as well as external students. Complete course program available here