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Duarte Barral

@Duarte_Barral
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Joined April 2009
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The 2026 @NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine recognised the discoveries that led to optogenetics. In @Publico, NOVA Medical School researcher and professor Duarte Barral reflects on the importance of fundamental research in advancing medicine. publico.pt/2026/10/06/cienci…
Mais um Nobel para uma descoberta motivada pela curiosidade

Mais um Nobel para uma descoberta motivada pela curiosidade

Duarte Barral: 'É importante realçar que a descoberta da optogenética começou com uma investigação fundamental, baseada na curiosidade e feita num ser vivo unicelular.'

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NOVASkin® is a technology that enables the study of skin biology and a range of skin diseases, while also supporting the development of alternatives to animal testing. NOVA Medical School's contribution can be viewed between minutes 8:03 and 9:29. ⬇️ sicnoticias.pt/programas/rep… 3/3

“Ciência da Beleza”: espelho meu, quem inovou mais do que eu?

Num mundo cada vez mais digital e tecnológico, as marcas de beleza já não competem só pelas vendas. A pergunta agora é: espelho meu, quem inovou mais do que eu?

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Principal Investigator Duarte Barral and researcher Inês Fonseca, from the Membrane Traffic in Disease Laboratory, present the team's work in developing 3D reconstructed human skin models in the laboratory. 2/3
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📺 An innovative technology developed at NOVA Medical School was featured in the SIC Evening News special report "Science of Beauty". 1/3
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The Membrane Traffic in Disease Laboratory, led by NOVA Medical School Principal Investigator Duarte Barral, has been awarded the Portugal–UK Oncology Research Award, granted by the Portuguese League Against Cancer and the British Embassy in Lisbon. 1/3
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A perspective paper resulting from the collaboration with great scientists and esteemed colleagues (Cédric Delevoye, Lionel Larue, Miguel Seabra, Graça Raposo and Subba Rao Gangi Setty)! frontiersin.org/journals/cel…
Frontiers | Insights into lysosome-related organelle biogenesis: melanosome as a model organelle

Frontiers | Insights into lysosome-related organelle biogenesis: melanosome as a model organelle

Lysosome-related organelles (LROs) encompass specialized intracellular compartments that share features with lysosomes while fulfilling distinct physiologica...

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In this opinion article, Professor and Researcher at NOVA Medical School, Duarte Barral (@Duarte_Barral), discusses the value of fundamental research and the importance of returning knowledge to society. 👉 Read the full article in Público: publico.pt/2026/01/05/cienci… 2/2
A contribuição dos cientistas para a sociedade e o valor do conhecimento

A contribuição dos cientistas para a sociedade e o valor do conhecimento

Duarte Barral: 'O conhecimento em si representa um enorme valor para uma sociedade, apesar de não poder ser diretamente quantificado.'

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This moment reinforces NOVA Medical School's international leadership role in scientific research. 📌 Read the full article here: nms.unl.pt/en-us/faculty/new… 3/3
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The election took place during the ESPCR's annual meeting, which was also attended by our researchers Mafalda Lopes da Silva, Inês Fonseca, and Cristina Demelas — the latter of whom was awarded a Travel Award in recognition of her scientific merit as a doctoral student. 2/3👇
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Duarte Barral, Principal Investigator at NOVA Medical School, has been elected Secretary and Treasurer of the European Society for Pigment Cell Research (ESPCR), a leading international scientific society in pigment system research. 1/3 👇
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In his most recent opinion article in @Publico, NOVA Medical School's principal investigator Duarte Barral reflects on the role of basic science in advancing knowledge and innovation. Read the full article here 👇publico.pt/2025/07/26/cienci…
Das medusas à deteção de células cancerosas

Das medusas à deteção de células cancerosas

Duarte Barral: 'Numa altura em que a escassez de financiamento e a mentalidade dominante privilegiam a ciência dita “aplicada”, é necessário chamar a atenção para a necessidade de investir em ciência...

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💡 "Science is involved in many aspects of our lives, including defense." With the increase in defense spending, why not use it as an opportunity to also invest in research, development and innovation? (1/2)
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Read the opinion of NOVA Medical School professor and researcher Duarte Barral (@Duarte_Barral) here 👇 (2/2) publico.pt/2025/06/11/cienci…
Investir em investigação e inovação no setor da defesa

Investir em investigação e inovação no setor da defesa

Duarte Barral: 'A ciência está envolvida em muitos dos aspetos da nossa vida, incluindo a defesa. Esperemos que haja vontade política e visão estratégica para transformar aparentes dificuldades em...

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👏 A recognition that underlines the importance of translational research. 🔗 Read more in the full article here: nms.unl.pt/en-us/faculty/new… #NOVAMedicalSchool #Investigação #Research #Poster #Award (3/3)
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The study, developed under the guidance of professor Duarte Barral (@Duarte_Barral), focuses on inhibiting lysosome exocytosis as a strategy to halt the progression of melanoma, opening the way to new therapeutic possibilities. (2/3)
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Mariana Feliciano, a student doing her Master's thesis at NOVA Medical School, was awarded the “Best Poster” prize at the 4th Research Congress at Hospital da Luz for her work in the field of cutaneous melanoma. (1/3)
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🔬 In the current context, in which the European Union and several European countries are announcing new programs to attract scientists, researcher Duarte Barral argues that Portugal should step up investment so as not to waste the valuable human capital it still has. (1/2)
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Read the full article from NOVA Medical School researcher Duarte Barral here 👇 publico.pt/2025/05/06/cienci… #NOVAMedicalSchool #Research (2/2)

Portugal não pode ficar de fora da resposta à crise global na ciência

Duarte Barral: 'Resta-nos ter esperança de que o próximo governo altere a tendência que se tem verificado nos últimos anos de fraco investimento na ciência.'

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🔙 Today we remember the visit of the 2013 Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine, Randy Schekman, for an exclusive lecture: “Exosomes and Membrane Tubular Connections in the Intercellular Transfer of Proteins and RNA”. (1/3)
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Our paper is on the cover of JID! lnkd.in/dcTRhp5U
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