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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

RUN-EU Innovation Meets Regions brought together research, innovation and sustainability in Peniche

6 June 2026

RUN-EU Innovation Meets Regions brought together research, innovation and sustainability in Peniche From 26 to 29 May, the Peniche Multi-purpose Pavilion hosted the RUN-EU Innovation Meets Regions event—an initiative of RUN-EU – Regional University Network – European University, organised by the Polytechnic University of Leiria, with the participation of ciTechCare, showcasing the research work recently developed at the centre. Throughout the week, ciTechCare presented its activities and displayed several of its projects through a series of posters and a dedicated stand on “Innovation in Healthcare.” The event also provided a valuable opportunity to engage with fellow researchers, policymakers and business

ciTechCare joins UDSBE of PL to celebrate World Health Day

28 May 2026

ciTechCare joins UDSBE of PL to celebrate World Health Day On April 7th, World Health Day, the Sports, Health and Well-Being Unit (UDSBE) of Polytechnic of Leiria invited ciTechCare to jointly celebrate several health promotion activities, particularly a workshop dedicated to Chrononutrition. The session, led by ciTechCare Research Fellows Marlene Lages and Neuza Barros, aimed to answer the questions “What should we eat?” and “When should we eat?”, bringing together research, education, and community engagement. The workshop also included the active participation of ESSLei undergraduate students in Dietetics and Nutrition, Camila Gualotuña, Adrian Pasquel, and Ana Gonçalves, who were undertaking