Joana Guedes, researcher at the Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology (CNC-UC), has been awarded the prestigious Young Scientist Lectureship Award at the 2025 European Society for Neurochemistry (ESN) meeting, held in Naxos, Greece. This distinction recognizes her outstanding scientific contributions to the field of neurochemistry and her innovative work on neuroimmune mechanisms in brain development.

At the conference, Joana Guedes presented her research on the role of type 2 neuroimmune dysfunction in neurodevelopmental disorders, a contribution that attracted attention and recognition from the international scientific community. This distinction represents a significant milestone, underscoring the relevance, quality, and potential impact of her ongoing scientific work.

This achievement not only highlights scientific excellence but also reinforces the global visibility and leadership of CNC-UC in advancing cutting-edge neuroscience research.