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Portuguese research and innovation took an important turn yesterday, and INL was part of it. In Lisbon, the Portuguese G...
25/02/2026

Portuguese research and innovation took an important turn yesterday, and INL was part of it.

In Lisbon, the Portuguese Government presented the framework of the newly created Agência para a Investigação e Inovação (AI²) a landmark step in defining Portugal's national research and innovation priorities.

Representing INL at the event were Deputy Director-General Ado Jorio, Carolina Baptista, Mariana Fernandes, and Laura Rodriguez-Lorenzo.

👉 Learn more about the event and INL's presence: https://inl.int/inl-agencia-para-a-investigacao-e-inovacao-ai2-framework-presentation/

20/02/2026

Job vacancy alert! ⬇️

We're looking for our next Facility Engineer- Spintronics Pilot Production...
Could it be you?

If you hold a Masters in any of the following fields:

🎓 Physics or Chemistry
🎓 Physical, Mechanical, Electronic, or Chemical Engineering
🎓 Materials Science
🎓 Electronics
🎓 Or other relevant subject
.. then this might be the next big step in your career.

Check the full job description and apply here: https://jobs.jobvite.com/careers/inl/job/o88Zwfwv?__jvst=Job%20Board&__jvsd=Newsletter_INL_CCM

19/02/2026

At INL, we often ask this simple question:
How can science make a difference?

As a founding member of the IAM4EU Partnership, we’re helping Europe lead the way in advanced materials, and bringing science closer to everyday life.

🔗 Read more about our contribution to this research area: https://inl.int/innovative-advanced-materials/

Timing is everything...Especially when the topic is diagnostics.Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is widely used to detec...
16/02/2026

Timing is everything...

Especially when the topic is diagnostics.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is widely used to detect medical conditions, ranging from tumors to strokes.

INL researchers have shown, in a collaborative work, how magnetic interactions between iron oxide nanoparticles influence MRI contrast.

This new found knowledge could boost the quality of future MRI scans, helping doctors detect diseases earlier and with greater accuracy.

Read the full update here: https://inl.int/magnetic-interactions-mri-contrast/



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This research was supported by: IBEROS+, CARTsol project, and a mobility stay of Pelayo García-Acevedo, first author of the study, at INL under the ‘Programa IACOBUS’.

Women hold only 10% of top leadership positions in STEM.Our Director‑General, Prof. Dr. Clivia Sotomayor, is one of that...
11/02/2026

Women hold only 10% of top leadership positions in STEM.

Our Director‑General, Prof. Dr. Clivia Sotomayor, is one of that 1 in 10.

A world‑leading researcher and head of a pioneering nanophononics group, Clivia works to understand how energy moves through materials.

Her research contributes to addressing one of today’s biggest challenges: the growing energy consumption of AI technologies.

But when asked about the proudest moment in her career, despite major scientific breakthroughs, coveted prizes, and even an ERC Advanced Grant, her answer comes without hesitation: supervising young talent.

With her story, and after highlighting 6 talented scientists, we conclude our series certain that:

Science needs more women.

More women in research.
More women in leadership.
More women who inspire generations to come.

Read more about women in science at INL: https://inl.int/women-in-science-inl-2026/

Dr Laura Rodriguez is on a mission to protect our water.Every day, we’re reminded that water sources are growing more po...
10/02/2026

Dr Laura Rodriguez is on a mission to protect our water.

Every day, we’re reminded that water sources are growing more polluted and increasingly unsafe to consume.

And every day, Laura puts her lab coat on, determined to change that reality.

She develops miniature chips capable of detecting pollutants and organic contaminants before they become a threat.

Her work helps safeguard public health, protects ecosystems, and the wildlife that depends on them.

But what if she’d never followed science?
What if the next generation doesn’t either?
Science needs Laura, and it need more women like her!

Not every woman in science wears a lab coat or spends her days running experiments. 👩🏻‍🔬Some make science possible in a ...
09/02/2026

Not every woman in science wears a lab coat or spends her days running experiments. 👩🏻‍🔬

Some make science possible in a completely different way, like Dr. Andrea Gouvêa.

At INL, Andrea is a guiding force behind our Electron Microscopy and X-Rays facility. She trains, supports, and empowers researchers so they can validate their scientific processes with precision.

Thanks to her expertise, ideas turn into evidence.
Hypotheses become breakthroughs.
And science moves forward.

Today, we celebrate her career, and the fact that she chose INL to put her talent to work.

The gender gap in science is still very real.UNESCO reports that women make up only one‑third of researchers worldwide. ...
06/02/2026

The gender gap in science is still very real.

UNESCO reports that women make up only one‑third of researchers worldwide. 👩🏻‍🔬

Dr. Begoña Espiña is one of them.

As leader of INL’s research group dedicated to water quality and a member of Water Europe’s Expert, she tackles some of the most urgent challenges faced by our aquatic environments.

Begoña rose above the statistics, and because of it science benefits.

But celebrating women in science also means recognising that when inequality persists, innovation stagnates.

Dr. Temple Douglas began researching in high school! 👩🏻‍🔬Back then, she helped develop a non‑invasive diagnostic tool fo...
05/02/2026

Dr. Temple Douglas began researching in high school! 👩🏻‍🔬

Back then, she helped develop a non‑invasive diagnostic tool for Lyme disease.

Today, she’s working to advance the future of cancer diagnostics and therapies, turning curiosity into discoveries that could change lives.

But what if she never pursued science?
How many breakthroughs would be delayed or missed?
How much potential would be lost?

Her story is the perfect reminder of why we celebrate women and girls in science.

“Science taught me resilience.” — Dr. Patrícia Sousa 👩🏻‍🔬Science thrives on curiosity.It requires persistence.And it mov...
03/02/2026

“Science taught me resilience.” — Dr. Patrícia Sousa 👩🏻‍🔬

Science thrives on curiosity.
It requires persistence.
And it moves forward beacuse of women like Patrícia.

This year, to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re introducing six brilliant scientists at INL whose work is helping address some of the world's most pressing challenges.

Today, we start with Patrícia.

Swipe on to see how her work has the potential to impact pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and environmental & food safety.

P.S.: Do you know an inspiring woman in science?

Tag her in the comments and let her know that .

INL has long been commited to advancing innovation for a cleaner and more sustainable planet.At the third edition of the...
02/02/2026

INL has long been commited to advancing innovation for a cleaner and more sustainable planet.

At the third edition of the SENTIATECH Platform Meeting, our laboratory presented some key contribuitions, including:

➡️ Automated monitoring systems for detecting contaminants in industrial wastewater;

➡️ Lab‑on‑chip devices and Raman spectroscopy solutions for identifying microplastics, along with microwave cytometry technologies;

➡️ A SERS‑based detection system for identifying antibiotics in saltwater;

➡️ Our role as partners in the INFRACHIP project;

➡️ An overview of the capabilities offered by INL’s Core Facilities;

A special thank you to those who stopped by our stand and heard from our team!

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