Updated news Congrats Benjamin Costas and Inês Ferreira Our team celebrated two significant achievements! We are proud to congratulate our team leader, Benjamin Costas, on being elected to the European Aquaculture Society (EAS) Board of Directors. His forward-thinking leadership will undoubtedly contribute to the future of aquaculture. Additionally, we proud to congratulate Inês Ferreira for…
Last week, PhD students and researchers from our team attended a 4-day summer school on “Genomic and Genetic Tools for the Blue Revolution” organized by the Roslin Institute in the context of the GRINNAQUA project. The event featured lectures, practical lessons and discussions on cutting-edge genomic and genetic techniques for advancing marine and aquatic research.…
Updated news Wrapping up In an outstanding feat, ?Ana Garcia secured the 3rd prize at the symposium with her captivating presentation, despite being the final speaker after a intense three-day event. Her ability to hold the audience’s attention was truly remarkable. Kudos also to ?Tiago Lopes whose remarkable poster won him the 2nd best poster…
A2S proudly participated in the 7th Genomics in Aquaculture (GIA) Symposium held in Thessaloniki, Greece, showcasing significant research contributions from its team members. João Estevão delivered an insightful presentation on his PhD research, focusing on the “Signatures of Selection for Tolerance and Resistance to Perkinsus olseni in Grooved Carpet Shell Clam (Ruditapes decussatus) Using…
Updated news The Biosecurity Level 2 workshop was a pivotal event for advancing the knowledge of professionals dedicated to safeguarding our environment. Attendees had the opportunity to delve into biosecurity best practices and the protocols implemented at the institutional level, through dynamic learning and discussion sessions. We are immensely grateful to all participants for their…
In late April, A2S researcher Lourenço Ramos Pinto returned to Bergen, Norway, for the final meeting of the Breedflat project. An occasion to celebrate the strong bonds formed among all participating research institutes, universities, and companies. The Breedflat project focused on boosting the performance of flatfish breeders by enhancing their immune systems and providing key…