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ULS Lezíria Invites Joana Cruz to join the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Seminar as a guest speaker

24 June 2026

ULS Lezíria Invites Joana Cruz to join the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Seminar as a guest speaker On May 29, the Lezíria Local Health Unit (ULS Lezíria) hosted the seminar “Pulmonary Rehabilitation – Challenges in the Integration of Care Levels and Models”, held at the Auditorium of Santarém District Hospital. Joana Cruz was invited as a speaker to address the topic “Current Challenges and Future Opportunities in Pulmonary Rehabilitation,” highlighting the need for more integrated approaches between primary and hospital care, as well as the importance of person-centred care models for individuals living with chronic respiratory diseases. The event brought together several

Joana Cruz leads workshop at the first Cardiorespiratory Rehabilitation Conference of ULS São José

24 June 2026

Joana Cruz leads workshop at the first Cardiorespiratory Rehabilitation Conference of ULS São José Joana Cruz, an integrated member of ciTechCare, participated in the First Cardiorespiratory Rehabilitation Conference of the São José Local Health Unit (ULS São José), held on May 26 and 27 at Santa Marta Hospital, where she led the workshop “Physical Activity Assessment and Prescription.” The initiative reinforced the link between scientific evidence, clinical practice, and the training of healthcare professionals. The workshop focused on the importance of assessing physical activity in individuals with respiratory and cardiac conditions, exploring the different methods available and incorporating practical components

ciTechCare Research Presented at the Nutrition and Food Congress 2026

24 June 2026

ciTechCare Research Presented at the Nutrition and Food Congress 2026 Several researchers, research fellows and undergraduate students from the Dietetics and Nutrition programme at the School of Health Sciences of the Polytechnic of Leiria participated in the 25th edition of the Nutrition and Food Congress (CNA), organised by the Portuguese Nutrition Association. The event took place on 28–29 May at the Porto Customs House Congress Centre, under the theme “25 Years Sharing Science.” One ot the posters presented was “Determinants of Nutritional Status in School-Aged Children and Adolescents: A Study in the District of Cantagalo, São Tomé and Príncipe,” co-authored

ciTechCare researchers participate in the Erasmus RACINE+ project through a workshop developed within the FRUIGU project

15 June 2026

ciTechCare researchers participate in the Erasmus RACINE+ project through a workshop developed within the FRUIGU project On June 3rd, several ciTechCare researchers were invited to participate in a workshop integrated into the activities of the Erasmus RACinE+ project, organized by Pinhal do Rei Secondary School in Marinha Grande. The workshop, led by Marisa Gaspar, principal investigator of the FRUIGU project – Fruit-based Innovative Gummies: A Health-Promoting and Sustainable Approach – aimed to raise awareness about food waste and the development and benefits of new food products using sustainable approaches, in this case through the valorization of regional fruit waste. These

Marlene Lages attended the 32nd National Congress of Internal Medicine as an invited speaker on Obesity Treatment

10 June 2026

Marlene Lages attended the 32nd National Congress of Internal Medicine as an invited speaker on Obesity Treatment The 32nd National Congress of Internal Medicine took place in Lagoa from May 21 to 23, where Marlene Lages, a research fellow and PhD holder in Food Consumption Sciences and Nutrition, participated as a speaker in the roundtable session “Back to Basics – Lifestyle in the Treatment of Obesity.” Her presentation focused on chrononutrition and the impact of meal timing on metabolic health, exploring how meal schedules—often irregular or delayed—interact with the body’s internal biological clock, and how misaligned eating patterns may contribute

Event dedicated to the future of talent and work features panel on the role of human resources in healthcare

10 June 2026

Event dedicated to the future of talent and work features panel on the role of human resources in healthcare On May 21, the Municipal Market of Leiria hosted the 3rd edition of the Talent Summit, an event organized by Start-up Leiria, a ciTechCare partner, in collaboration with Clan and Editora RH. The event aimed to bring together professionals, companies, and experts to discuss the future of talent and work, fostering knowledge sharing, team development, and networking opportunities. One of the discussion panels, dedicated to the theme “Caring for Those Who Care: The Role of Human Resources in Healthcare,” included Teresa