<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Fardilha's Lab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fardilha's Lab]]></description><link>https://fardilhaslab.wixsite.com/fardilhaslab/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:59:31 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://fardilhaslab.wixsite.com/fardilhaslab/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Joana Santiago has been featured by the University of Aveiro.]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are pleased to share that the project led by Dr. Joana Santiago has been featured by the University of Aveiro. The FERTI$CAN  project aims to develop an innovative molecular-based method to complement conventional diagnostic tools for male infertility. While male factors contribute to around half of all infertility cases, diagnosis remains largely dependent on semen analysis assessing concentration, motility and morphology. In a significant proportion of cases, results fall within...]]></description><link>https://fardilhaslab.wixsite.com/fardilhaslab/single-post/dr-joana-santiago-has-been-featured-by-the-university-of-aveiro</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699dc505e6cf3604ca338d4b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:35:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb823_8beaddbc15ee4e0987618e14565a2eea~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fardilhaslab</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proteomic dynamics of bull sperm during post-testicular maturation]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are pleased to share that our latest research, “Proteomic dynamics of bull sperm during post-testicular maturation,” has been published in BMC Genomics by Inês Leites, Patrícia Diniz,  Margarida Fardilha ,  Joana Santiago , Graça Ferreira-Dias, Luís Lopes-da-Costa, and Elisabete Silva. This study provides a comprehensive proteomic characterisation of bovine sperm throughout epididymal transit, revealing dynamic metabolic reprogramming, vesicle-mediated interactions during early maturation,...]]></description><link>https://fardilhaslab.wixsite.com/fardilhaslab/single-post/proteomic-dynamics-of-bull-sperm-during-post-testicular-maturation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69932bf2884976137da9defa</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:40:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb823_502c4c6273154ccdac60459590e6d8fe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fardilhaslab</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fardilha’s Lab visit to Sociedade Agrícola Fonte do Ouro and lunch with Eng. António Feliz under the SpermXYSort project.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the framework of the SpermXYSort project, members of Fardilha’s Lab, together with Prof. Bruno Colaço and Cândida Cruz, visited the rabbit breeding facility at Sociedade Agrícola Fonte do Ouro. Our primary objective was to engage with the producer to understand the current challenges in reproduction. Since our project is dedicated to developing a novel sperm sexing method, these on-site insights are critical for tailoring our approach to optimize breeding efficiency while upholding high...]]></description><link>https://fardilhaslab.wixsite.com/fardilhaslab/single-post/fardilha-s-lab-visit-to-sociedade-agr%C3%ADcola-fonte-do-ouro-and-lunch-with-eng-ant%C3%B3nio-feliz-under-the</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e062831ffa9c243621483</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:56:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb823_3fbfb3595ec84d60a4abe07f53687219~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fardilhaslab</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screening anticancer peptides performance in organotypic prostate tumor-stroma 3D models]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are pleased to share the publication of the article “Screening anticancer peptides performance in organotypic prostate tumor–stroma 3D models” by Bárbara Matos, Maria V. Monteiro, Matilde R. Lagarto, John Howl, Carmen Jerónimo, Vítor M. Gaspar, João F. Mano and Margarida Fardilha, published in the International Journal of Cancer.  This study addresses prostate cancer as a persistent therapeutic challenge and explores the potential of anticancer peptides targeting protein–protein...]]></description><link>https://fardilhaslab.wixsite.com/fardilhaslab/single-post/screening-anticancer-peptides-performance-in-organotypic-prostate-tumor-stroma-3d-models</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6983280e4ef7940ceeee9bd6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:06:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb823_195d39b7bb544bf487ef2bc9fb9abf34~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_960,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fardilhaslab</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Galectin-3 (Gal-3) Inhibitors as Radiosensitizers for Prostate Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce the publication of the article “Galectin-3 (Gal-3) Inhibitors as Radiosensitizers for Prostate Cancer” by Renato M. Rodrigues, Bárbara Matos, Vera Miranda-Gonçalves, Carmen Jerónimo and Margarida Fardilha, published in Therapeutics (2026, 3(1), 7).  In this study, we addressed radioresistance as a major therapeutic challenge in prostate cancer by investigating the role of Galectin-3 (Gal-3) and the impact of its pharmacological inhibition using GB1107 in parental...]]></description><link>https://fardilhaslab.wixsite.com/fardilhaslab/single-post/galectin-3-gal-3-inhibitors-as-radiosensitizers-for-prostate-cancer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6981f82751b22a564836652b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:29:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb823_2fb1a471cda24b60b2d549cb435b8288~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fardilhaslab</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FERTI$CAN: Advancing Male Infertility Diagnosis | 90 Seconds of Science]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are pleased to share that  Joana Santiago , researcher at  Fardilha's Laboratory - Institute of Biomedicine, University of Aveiro , took part in an episode of the “90 Seconds of Science” podcast, where she discussed the FERTI$CAN project and its contribution to improving the diagnosis and prognosis of male infertility. The project focuses on identifying sperm biomarkers to support more accurate and personalised fertility treatments, and is funded by the Portuguese Foundation for Science...]]></description><link>https://fardilhaslab.wixsite.com/fardilhaslab/single-post/ferti-can-advancing-male-infertility-diagnosis-90-seconds-of-science</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695e5ca57fdaea320c05544e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:16:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb823_c48b726626cd4074adf2beb7eb38440e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_922,h_461,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fardilhaslab</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Members of the Pedagogical Council – Fardilha’s Lab]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are pleased to share that Professor Margarida Fardilha  and Renato M. Rodrigues  are now members of the new Pedagogical Council , which officially took office on 10 December 2025 . This appointment reflects our continued commitment to advancing high-quality teaching, strengthening pedagogical innovation, and enhancing the academic experience within our institution. We look forward to contributing to a collaborative, student-centred and excellence-driven educational environment. Read more...]]></description><link>https://fardilhaslab.wixsite.com/fardilhaslab/single-post/new-members-of-the-pedagogical-council-fardilha-s-lab</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6936009321dbaf583f8cf548</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 22:32:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb823_4e5e123e0e584a1cb227a70ff090d0e9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fardilhaslab</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hazard identification and characterization of leachable chemicals from plastic products – a new PARC project]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are thrilled to share our latest contribution to the field of toxicology and environmental health, titled "Hazard identification and characterization of leachable chemicals from plastic products – a new PARC project." As part of the European Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals (PARC), this work focuses on a critical challenge of our time: understanding the chemical mixtures leaching from everyday plastic products and their potential impact on human health. At Fardilha's...]]></description><link>https://fardilhaslab.wixsite.com/fardilhaslab/single-post/hazard-identification-and-characterization-of-leachable-chemicals-from-plastic-products-a-new-parc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69286526d6cfa96de9eb9bde</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:50:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb823_2e91a79feac54da894311d459fb3dbb8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fardilhaslab</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Research Highlighted in a New Report on Men’s Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are proud to share that our systematic review, Exposure to mercury and human reproductive health: A systematic review (Henriques, M.C., Loureiro, S., Fardilha, M., Herdeiro, M.T.; Reproductive Toxicology, 85:93–103), has been cited in a recent report by the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL). The report warns that chemical pollution is driving a growing men’s health crisis in Europe, with increasing rates of prostate and testicular cancer and male infertility linked to substances such...]]></description><link>https://fardilhaslab.wixsite.com/fardilhaslab/single-post/our-research-highlighted-in-a-new-report-on-men-s-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6925b08a933da9c9fc5c8809</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:35:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb823_c6b34f2375e54d3bbd9e2d6054318a79~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_650,h_366,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fardilhaslab</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prof. Margarida Fardilha and Catarina Leitão Awarded for Pedagogical Innovation at UA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Aveiro (UA) has recognised the outstanding contributions of Prof. Margarida Fardilha and Catarina Leitão by awarding them for their innovative project “NISA – Level Up to Integrate: Digital Strategies for Academic Success” , as part of the “Incentives for Pedagogical Innovation Projects – More Digital Boost” competition. The project aims to enhance academic success through the development and implementation of digital strategies that support student learning, engagement, and...]]></description><link>https://fardilhaslab.wixsite.com/fardilhaslab/single-post/prof-margarida-fardilha-and-catarina-leit%C3%A3o-awarded-for-pedagogical-innovation-at-ua</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6911f61344d4e00cba070cc3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:27:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb823_020e2c890001405cafea0587e4d66de9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fardilhaslab</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring the feasibility of PP1-docking motif-mimetic cell-penetrating peptides for modulating prostate carcinogenesis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our recent paper, “Exploring the feasibility of PP1-docking motif-mimetic cell-penetrating peptides for modulating prostate carcinogenesis” , investigates how PP1-docking motif–mimetic peptides  can be used as a novel strategy to modulate prostate cancer progression . The study bridges molecular mechanisms  and translational therapeutic perspectives , highlighting the potential of targeting PP1-regulatory interactions as an innovative approach in prostate cancer biology. This work contributes...]]></description><link>https://fardilhaslab.wixsite.com/fardilhaslab/single-post/exploring-the-feasibility-of-pp1-docking-motif-mimetic-cell-penetrating-peptides-for-modulating-pros</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6905fd88bb9a5281a8aacb14</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:31:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb823_79f28694b44e494a85a15856de8113e7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_690,h_332,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fardilhaslab</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercury exposure and male fertility: Studying the impact of environmental bioaccumulation on semen quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our recent paper, “Mercury exposure and male fertility: Studying the impact of environmental bioaccumulation on semen quality”, explores how environmental mercury exposure may affect male reproductive health. The study examines the biological mechanisms of mercury bioaccumulation and its potential influence on semen parameters, highlighting the broader implications of environmental contaminants on human fertility. This work contributes to the growing body of evidence linking heavy metal...]]></description><link>https://fardilhaslab.wixsite.com/fardilhaslab/single-post/mercury-exposure-and-male-fertility-studying-the-impact-of-environmental-bioaccumulation-on-semen-q</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ee1e397952d5687113ffcc</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:56:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb823_8dde8f2626bf44ac9db07a98ba04203e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_576,h_288,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fardilhaslab</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedagogical Innovations in Biosciences: Sharing Practices, Embracing Innovation ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us online on Friday, 24 October (14:30–18:30) for a unique event that brings together educators, students, and researchers to...]]></description><link>https://fardilhaslab.wixsite.com/fardilhaslab/single-post/pedagogical-innovations-in-biosciences-sharing-practices-embracing-innovation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e3ff7c6f3ab0c47bb0f501</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:46:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb823_6139439c307b419993c5b5096aeebb58~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_707,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fardilhaslab</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Endothelial responses to angiogenic modulators highlight metabolic mechanisms underlying vascular dysfunction in preeclampsia]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce our latest article: “Endothelial responses to angiogenic modulators highlight metabolic mechanisms underlying...]]></description><link>https://fardilhaslab.wixsite.com/fardilhaslab/single-post/endothelial-responses-to-angiogenic-modulators-highlight-metabolic-mechanisms-underlying-vascular-dy</link><guid 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(Des)Complica]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prof. Margarida Fardilha, coordinator of the Fardilha's Lab, takes the spotlight in the opening episode of the new season of UA’s...]]></description><link>https://fardilhaslab.wixsite.com/fardilhaslab/single-post/prof-margarida-fardilha-featured-in-the-opening-episode-of-ua-podcast-des-complica</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cd33984658226ab732fd8d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:43:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb823_8d684ce8eba043e7a5fd4a694735b3b3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fardilhaslab</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Identification of the PP1 interactome in human dental pulp: Insights for regenerative strategies]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are proud to announce the publication of our new study, “Identification of the PP1 interactome in human dental pulp: Insights for...]]></description><link>https://fardilhaslab.wixsite.com/fardilhaslab/single-post/identification-of-the-pp1-interactome-in-human-dental-pulp-insights-for-regenerative-strategies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c9cb3beb24891320ba625c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:42:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb823_1309ac1151414c179825ff305e1fa5c8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_576,h_288,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fardilhaslab</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prof. Margarida Fardilha joins the IRHEC Steering Committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prof. Margarida Fardilha , Associate Professor with Habilitation at the Department of Medical Sciences and Coordinator of Fardilha’s...]]></description><link>https://fardilhaslab.wixsite.com/fardilhaslab/single-post/prof-margarida-fardilha-joins-the-irhec-steering-committee</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bd79e7cb0467d4eabc2569</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:27:46 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Congratulations to all the...]]></description><link>https://fardilhaslab.wixsite.com/fardilhaslab/single-post/the-effect-of-nutrition-on-aging-new-article-out</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61fa55449546681b3ad68fbd</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:01:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb823_5ac4d4d7d8ba491e99eea56b53422a88~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_835,h_416,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fardilhaslab</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>