The Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Porto (FFUP) has taken a decisive step in expanding its scientific activity with the approval and launch of nine new research projects under the COMPETE2030 programme, representing a total investment of over €11 million. These initiatives bring together academia, research centres and industry partners, both national and international, consolidating FFUP’s position as a hub of scientific excellence in Portugal.
Among the featured projects are NANOBIOESCUDO, focused on bio-inspired technologies to prevent marine biofouling, and XtremeGourmet 2.0, which explores halophyte plants for healthy and innovative gastronomy. Shrimp4NanoCosmetics seeks to harness shrimp-derived compounds for cosmetic applications, while MedAIVeritas integrates artificial intelligence into medical contexts, bridging data science and healthcare.
