Following the success of the past editions of Young Research's Day, which attracted around 150 participants per event, we are excited to launch the third edition this year, themed “From discovery to disruption: empowering young innovators in Oncology.”

This event focuses on young researchers in oncology and is open to the national scientific community, specifically PhD students and early-career researchers. Its main objective is to create a forum for sharing their research activities in oncology, covering various areas (basic, translational, clinical).

We are thrilled to open the doors of IPO Porto to the scientific community and society at large. This event is more than just scientific presentations; we aim to make it a dynamic discussion forum for exchanging ideas. We invite you to delve into the heart of scientific research at IPO Porto (and other cancer research centers) and explore the future of oncology with us. Save the date and be part of this exciting journey. Together, we challenge the boundaries of research, always keeping the cancer patient in focus. Stay tuned for more updates and additional information. We hope to see you at IPO Porto!

The organizing committee

Na sequência do sucesso das passadas edições do Young Research Day, que contou com a participação de cerca de 150 participantes por evento, lançamos este ano a terceira edição, este ano subordinado ao tema “From discovery to disruption: empowering young innovators in Oncology”.
Este evento tem como foco os jovens investigadores em oncologia aberto à comunidade científica nacional, nomeadamente alunos de doutoramento e jovens doutorados, e tem como objetivo principal criar um fórum para divulgar as suas atividades de investigação em oncologia, abrangendo diversas áreas (básica, translacional, clínica).
Estamos entusiasmados por abrir as portas do IPO Porto à comunidade científica e à sociedade em geral. Este evento vai muito além das simples apresentações científicas; aspiramos torná-lo num fórum de discussão dinâmica e troca de ideias. Convidamo-lo, assim, a mergulhar no cerne da investigação científica desenvolvida no IPO Porto (e outros institutos de investigação em Cancro) e a explorar o futuro da oncologia connosco. Marque este evento na sua agenda e venha fazer parte desta empolgante jornada. Juntos, desafiamos os limites da investigação, com foco sempre no doente oncológico. Fique atento para mais atualizações e informações adicionais.
Esperamos vê-lo no IPO Porto!
A comissão organizadora



Organization Committee

  • Carmen Jerónimo
  • Alexandre Ferreira
  • Leonardo Moço
  • Margareta P. Correia
  • Paula Paulo
  • Sofia Salta

Scientific Committee

Evaluation Committee for "Basic Research"
  • Ana Luísa Teixeira
  • Andreia Peixoto
  • Fátima Cerqueira
  • Vera Miranda-Gonçalves

Evaluation Committee for "Translational Research"
  • Andreia Brandão
  • Carina Pereira
  • Luís Lima
  • Sara Monteiro-Reis

Evaluation Committee for "Clinical Research"
  • Alina Rosinha
  • Bruno Soares
  • Cláudia Moreira
  • Manuela Pinheiro
  • Sara Coelho

Program - Soon


08h30 | Registration


09h00-09h30 | Opening session & Welcome

Carmen Jerónimo (IPO Porto Research Director) & Julio Oliveira (IPO Porto Board Director)
  • 9h30 | Keynote lecture:

    Moderator: José Alexandre Ferreira (IPO Porto)

    Charting the Future of Oncology: Trends and Venture Dynamics
    André Albergaria (Biovance)



From Basic Research…

Moderators: Ana Raquel Soares (University of Aveiro) & Margareta P Correia (IPO Porto)

10h00 | Invited speaker

From discovery to spin-off company: learnings from a pos-doc to CEO journey - Cristiana Pires (Asgard)

10h30 | Selected Talks

PhD student/Junior Researcher/ Postdoc (10’ presentation +5’ discussion)
  • The role of IPO4 germline variants for breast cancer predisposition in patients without mutations in known genes - Luís Ribeiro
  • Multilevel plasticity and altered glycosylation drive aggressiveness in hypoxic and glucose-deprived bladder cancer cells - Andreia Peixoto
  • Bidirectional Extracellular vesicles signaling orchestrates bone remodeling - Sanjana Vig


11h15 | Coffee-Break & Poster Session




…Towards Translation Research

Moderators: Ana Sofia Ribeiro (i3S)& Paula Paulo (IPO Porto)

11h45 | Invited speaker

Turning Science into Therapy: The Role of Innovation in Oncology - Nuno Prego Ramos (Valvian)

12h15 | Selected Talks

PhD student/Junior Researcher/ Postdoc (10’ presentation +5’ discussion)
  • Redefining ovarian cancer treatment with a first-in-class inhibitor of homologous recombination DNA repair - Ana Catarina Matos
  • Prognostic sialoglycan signature in gastric cancer reveals CEACAM5 as a potential tumor-specific glycoprotein marker - Dylan Ferreira
  • Multi-Omics Analysis of Advanced Gastric Tumors to Identify Neoantigens and Novel Immune Checkpoints - Andreia Miranda
  • Looking beyond DEGs: Hidden Small RNAs as Candidate Markers for Early Colorectal Cancer Detection - Mariana Eiras


13h15 | Lunch Break




…To Clinical Trials

Moderators: Delfim Duarte (IPO Porto&i3S) & Cláudia Vieira (IPO Porto)

14h15 | Invited speaker

Title to be announced - Luis Almeida (Blueclinical)

14h45 | Selected Talks
PhD student/Junior Researcher/ Postdoc (10’ presentation +5’ discussion)
  • Can Pathology-Guided Biomarker Assessment Improve Pre-Treatment Risk Stratification in Prostate Cancer for biomarker selection? A Retrospective Validation Study from the Portuguese Oncology Institute of Porto - José Pedro Sequeira
  • Acceptance and Feasibility of Digital Phenotyping for Detecting and Predicting Psychosocial Outcomes in Breast Cancer Survivors - Beatriz Matos


15h15 | VENTURE PITCH TALKS – 3’ elevator pitch – from academic project to biotech - big prize!

  1. Glycoproteogenomics discovery of neoantigens towards multi-antigen-targeted T-cell immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer - Beatriz Santos
  2. Dissecting the role of PGRMC1 as a potential CSC biomarker associated with breast cancer brain metastasis - Inês Conde
  3. Plasma EV and Immune Cell Profiling for Predictive Biomarker Discovery in Solid Tumors: A Step Towards Personalized Immunotherapy - Catarina Rodrigues
  4. The Impact of Direct Contact: A Proteomic Liquid Biopsy Strategy Using Urinary Extracellular Vesicles for Bladder Cancer Diagnosis - Catarina Lourenço
  5. Proteomic and Glycomic Profiling for Non-Invasive Disease Biomarker Discovery: Colorectal Cancer as an example - Renato Caldevilha


15h45 | Coffee-Break & Poster Session




16h30 | Round-table: “From Academia to Biotech"
Ana Domingos, (AICIB), Vítor Gaspar (CICECO), Hugo Prazeres (i3S), Rachel Paterson (Stemmatters)


17h30 | Prize Award Session - poster prize, oral presentation and venture pitchs



17h30 | Closing Remarks


Registration deadline - 17/10/2025


Price for students - 15€


Price for participant - 25€


After completing your registration, you will receive an email from EPOP with the payment details.

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Work submission deadline - 10/10/2025


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