FEMS MICRO 2025, held in Milan, brought together researchers from around the world for a vibrant scientific and social program designed to foster interaction within the international microbiology community. The congress encouraged the exchange of ideas and the creation of new collaborations aimed at developing microbiology-centred solutions to global challenges.
The MicroEcoEvo Research Team of the Department of Bioengineering (DBE) and the Biological Sciences Research Group at iBB – Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences was represented by two of its PhD students:
Ana Maria Fernandes, who delivered a flash talk and presented a poster on her work “Uncovering polyhydroxyalkanoates biosynthetic potential in marine host-associated bacteria: identifying novel candidates for sustainable bioplastics production.”
Matilde Marques, who gave an oral presentation and presented a poster on “Climate change impacts on octocorals: emergent pathogens, symbiont preservation and probiotic solutions.”
Their contributions highlighted the team’s commitment to advancing innovative and sustainable approaches in marine microbiology.