From the simplest to the most complex, CIÊNCIAS leaves no form of life out. We research DNA, proteins, cells, organisms, species, populations, ecosystems, and much more – both in the field and in the laboratory.

In addition to a solid educational offering – bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in cutting-edge areas – research in Life Sciences is developed in conjunction with leading centres such as Center for ecology, evolution and environmental changes (CE3C), the Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre (MARE), the Biosystems and Integrative Sciences Institute (BioISI)and the Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering (IBEB)

From industry to biomedicine, from agriculture to biodiversity conservation and environmental sustainability, CIÊNCIAS actively contributes to addressing the challenges of our time, promoting the connection between scientific innovation and its impact on society.