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Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine
@gimmfoundation.bsky.social
Research institute advancing fundamental research with a profound impact on health and well-being.
www.gimm.pt

Lisbon, Portugal
Embracing health & well-being as our mission. To innovate in a field so vast, all it takes is a little curiosity.

🧪 Promote & support research dedicated to human health
🧪 Translate scientific discoveries into practical applications
🧪 Shape brilliant minds
🧪 Engage with society

gimm.pt
September 16, 2025 at 8:41 AM
For 3 days, Pavilhão de Portugal became the stage for bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and hands-on experiences around aging and longevity.

Thank you to all the speakers, partners, and everyone who joined us for the very first edition of GIMM Fest.
September 10, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos will join #GIMMFest Sept 6.
“What are the impacts of aging on the economy & society?”

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This session will be in Portuguese with Portuguese Sign Language Interpretation.
September 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We’re excited to welcome Alexandra Lopes from FLUP to #GIMMFest on Sept 6, where she’ll join an important discussion about how aging impacts our economy & society.
🔗 gimm.pt/gimm-festival/#program

This session will be in Portuguese with Portuguese Sign Language Interpretation.
September 3, 2025 at 10:31 AM
What’s happening on Sept 6? #GIMMFest with a full day of discovery & celebration. Free entry! Immersive experiences, 4 engaging talks & space to explore big ideas in aging.
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The sessions in auditorium will be in Portuguese with Portuguese Sign Language Interpretation.
September 2, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Bruno Nogueira, a comedian & author, is 1 of many speakers we’re excited to have at #GIMMFest, diving into the funny, strange, & sometimes surprising lessons that come with getting older!

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This session will be in Portuguese with Portuguese Sign Language Interpretation.
August 28, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Sibila Marques, from ISCTE, is joining #GIMMFest on Sept 6. She will address the critical question of how aging impacts Portugal’s economy & society.

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This session will be in Portuguese with Portuguese Sign Language Interpretation.
August 27, 2025 at 8:53 AM
What do we really learn as we grow older? Actress Rita Blanco will help us explore this question at #GIMMFest on September 6.

🔗 Explore the full speaker lineup and program here: gimm.pt/gimm-festival/

🇵🇹 This session will be in Portuguese with Portuguese Sign Language Interpretation.
August 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM
What’s on at #GIMMFest Day 1 & 2? We’ll kick things off with big ideas to spark your curiosity, then dive into fresh perspectives on the future of aging and the everyday experiences that shape it.

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August 22, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Sept 6 @luisavlopes.bsky.social will bring her expertise & sense of humor to #GIMMFest in a session where we’ll reflect on aging, memory, & freedom to grow old with curiosity & a touch of irony.

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This session will be in Portuguese with Portuguese Sign Language Interpretation.
August 19, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Hugo van der Ding - writer, announcer, creative, & illustrator - will join us at #GIMMFest on Sept 6. He’ll be part of a unique conversation about aging with grace (and a healthy dose of sarcasm)
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This session will be in Portuguese with Portuguese Sign Language Interpretation
August 18, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Join us at #GIMMFest - Sept 6 as Amílcar Moreira, from Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos, shares insights on the economic & social consequences of aging.
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This session will be in Portuguese with Portuguese Sign Language Interpretation.
August 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
On September 6, Ana Markl joins us at #GIMMFest. She’s an author and producer known for her work on the radio, adding her voice to a powerful discussion on the societal impacts of aging.

🔗 See the full program and explore who’s joining the conversation here: gimm.pt/gimm-festival/
August 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
At #GIMMFest on September 5, Claus Azzalin, from @gimmfoundation.bsky.social will help us explore the future of therapeutic approaches to aging.

🔗 Discover the full program and the voices shaping the conversation on Aging & Longevity research: gimm.pt/gimm-festival/
August 7, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Daniela Craveiro (ISEG) will contribute to the panel - “What Qs should biomedical science consider regarding the social aspects of aging?” - a conversation at the intersection of health, society & longevity.

🔗 Get to know the program and speakers that will be joining us: gimm.pt/gimm-festival/
August 5, 2025 at 8:35 AM
#LastCall Science & Health Journalists: August 5th is your last chance to apply for our Press Grants to attend GIMM Fest, the premier global conference on aging & longevity.

Don’t miss this opportunity to report from the cutting edge of longevity science!

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August 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Calling all science & health journalists! We are offering Press Grants for up to 5 international journalists to attend #GIMMFest Sept 4-6. ✅Travel ✅Accommodation ✅Full access to groundbreaking research, leading scientists, & exclusive insights.

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July 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
From 4-6 Sept #GIMMFest will take place in the Pavilhão de Portugal-Lisbon. This iconic building will be the stage to groundbreaking discussions around Aging and Longevity.

🎫 Get your ticket today and come explore the questions of the future: app.beamian.com/the-gimm-fest/
July 23, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Peter Adams, from Sanford Burnham Prebys, is 1 among many speakers we’re honored to be having with us at #GIMMFest to discuss the prevention of chronic disease, on Sept 4.

🔗 Get to know the program & speakers that will be joining us: gimm.pt/gimm-festival/
July 22, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Last days to apply ⏳ Join GIMM as a PhD student!

Two calls are open: 17 PhD Studentships and another for participation in a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks.

Deadline: 9 July 2025

gimm.pt/education-an...
July 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
We are proud to announce our partnership with Fórum Saúde XXI with the goal of expanding horizons in healthcare innovation.

Together, we're building bridges between research, institutions, & public health.
June 25, 2025 at 8:28 AM
We're looking for a Clinical Study Coordinator to join the Microbiome in Health & Disease Translational Lab, and support the implementation and management of our clinical studies in collaboration with partner hospitals in Lisbon Metropolitan Area.

For more information 👉 gimm.pt/jobs/
June 16, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Join us at GIMM!

Check all the new opportunities we have available.
For more information check the link 👉 gimm.pt/jobs/
June 10, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Exciting opportunities are now available!
GIMM offers a distinctive PhD Program designed to attract & cultivate highly skilled researchers in biology & biomedicine.

Deadline: July 9
👉 Apply now! gimm.pt/education-and-training/phd-program/
June 6, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The very 1st #GIMMFestival – 4-6 Sept, Lisbon PT – brings people & ideas together.

This year’s theme, Aging & Longevity, invites participants to explore the future of aging through science.
Let’s answer the questions of the future – together. Join us!
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@mariammota.bsky.social
May 28, 2025 at 8:15 AM