The 19th edition of the PDBEB symposium organized by the Doctoral Programme in Experimental Biology and Biomedicine (PDBEB) students, from the Institute of Interdisciplinary Research, University of Coimbra, will take place on the 26th and 27th of May 2024 at the Seminário Maior de Coimbra. 

Under the theme “From Microscales to Macroworlds: Transcending the Limits of Science”, this edition is divided into two days. The first day is dedicated to Tech Tools and the second to the Impact on Society. 

What to expect

• Panel of multidisciplinary national and international speakers
• Poster section
• Workshops
• Social and networking activities
• Awards

How to register

Attendance is free but requires mandatory registration until 15th April 2025, here.

Registration includes: 

• Access to the talks
• Access to the poster sections
• Lunches
• Coffee breaks 

Abstract submissions

Abstract submission is open until April 14th  2025 and must be submitted here. 

After evaluation by a scientific committee, 6 abstracts will be selected for oral presentation and the remaining participants that submitted an abstract will be eligible to present a poster.

Abstracts should have 2000 characters maximum (including spaces).

Workshops

The workshops will take place on May 27th. This year, we have prepared three sessions:

• PhD Wellness (Dr.ª Joana Martins e Dr.ª Sofia Caetano, UCare) - In this workshop led by clinical psychologists from the University of Coimbra, you'll have the opportunity to learn clinically proven techniques to manage stress and anxiety, developing healthy coping mechanisms.
• Storytelling: um trunfo na comunicação (Dr.ª Cristina Tavares, Museu da Ciência) - Discover how to structure engaging narratives from your research data, how to adapt your message to different audiences, and how to use creative elements to make your communication more impactful and memorable, whether in presentations, articles, or outreach.
• Leadership and Motivation (Dr.ª Teresa Oliveira, FEUC) - Developing leadership skills and maintaining motivation are crucial for academic and professional success. This workshop will offer practical tools for managing projects, inspiring teams (even future ones), and maintaining focus on your long-term goals.

Information:

• Important note: The "PhD Wellness" and "Storytelling: um trunfo na comunicação" workshops will be conducted in Portuguese, with the possibility of asking questions in English. The "Leadership and Motivation" workshop will be conducted entirely in English.
• The "PhD Wellness" and "Leadership and Motivation" workshops run concurrently with part of the "Storytelling: um trunfo na comunicação" workshop.
• Therefore, each participant may only register for and attend ONE workshop.
• Maximum participants per workshop: 20. Spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Workshop registration is open until May 19th, 2025, here.

For any questions contact: uc.bebday2025@gmail.com