A celebration of knowledge and innovation, driving research and the impact of ULusófona's Organic Units and R&D Units
Criar Ciência e Fazer Inovação made in Lusófona is an annual event designed to showcase the research work of the various Organic Units and their respective Research and Development Units (R&D Units), as well as to present the research support services within ULusófona. In this regard, the event aims to foster a dynamic of aggregation and value creation across all R&D Units.
This edition differs from previous ones by introducing COFAC Talks—informal conversations addressing key topics for the academic community. This feature was designed to bridge research, education, and society, promoting knowledge sharing in a more dynamic and engaging way.
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Program
September 10, 2026 • Agostinho da Silva Auditorium, Universidade Lusófona
Morning
09:45 AM - Opening and Welcome
Manuel José Damásio - Administrator
Diana Dias - Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation
10:00 AM - Research at ULusófona
Diana Dias - Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation
10:15 AM - Best Innovative Pedagogical Practice Award (Fazer+)
Moderator: Vânia Teófilo - Science Manager at ILIND
11:00 AM - Coffee Break
Science and Innovation Showcase
11:30 AM - News in Research Support
Moderator: Inês Lopes - Science Manager at ILIND
11:40 AM - Coordinating a COST Action from Pre to Post Award (CitySenZ)
Mohammed Boubezari - Professor/Researcher at CIAUDUL
12:00 PM - COFAC Talks
From Idea to Application: Writing, Collaboration, and Scientific Excellence
Panel Coordinator: Ana Mourato - Executive Director at ILIND
- Micaela Fonseca - Professor/Researcher at Hei-LAB;
- Lúcia Gomes - Professor/Researcher at CIDEFES;
- Ana Lima - Professor/Researcher at I-MVET;
- Patrícia Rijo - Professor/Researcher at CBIOS
12:45 PM - LUNCH BREAK
Afternoon
02:30 PM - Best Research Practices in Education Award (Fazer+)
Moderator: Diogo Ladeira - Science Manager at ILIND
03:00 PM - Excellence in Research Competition (Fazer+)
Winners of the 6th Edition
Moderator: Bruna Rosado - Science Manager at ILIND
Fearless Musicians Project: decreasing music performance anxiety with extended reality
Sofia Mateus Francisco - Professor/Researcher at HEI-Lab
Overcoming Drug Resistance: A Novel Scientific Strategy
Daniel Santos - Professor/Researcher at CBIOS
Promoting Healthy Work Environments and the Integration of Professionals with Oncological Diseases
Jorge Oliveira - Professor/Researcher at HEI-Lab
03:30 PM - Lift Talks (PhD in 3 Minutes)
Moderator: Diana Costa, ILIND
03:45 PM - Coffee Break
Science and Innovation Showcase
04:15 PM - COFAC Talks
Impact - Science that Makes a Mark
Panel Coordinator: Diana Dias - Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation
Speakers:
- Manuel José Damásio - Administrator
- Sabrina Medeiros - Vice-Director at Lusoglobe
- Pedro Gamito - Director at HEI-Lab
- António Fantasia - Head of the Psychology Department at Alcoitão Rehabilitation Medicine Center
- Mariza Azevedo - Clinical Psychologist at Júlio de Matos Hospital
- José Picoito - National Defense Institute
05:00 PM - Award Ceremony
Administration and Rectorate
05:15 PM - Closing Session
Diana Dias - Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation
Ana Mourato - Executive Director at ILIND
