The SPCE-TC Congresses cover multiple areas of stem cell research, addressing a wide range of relevant topics. The stimulating scientific programme offers an enriching experience for all participants, who are introduced to the latest developments and discoveries in the field of stem cells and cell therapy.
14th SPCE-TC International Meeting
Porto 2025
Porto 2025
20–21 November
University of Porto | i3S – Institute for Research and Innovation in Health
Meeting Chairs
Diana Nascimento
Raquel Gonçalves
The 14th International Meeting of the Portuguese Society for Stem Cells and Cell Therapy (SPCE-TC) will take place on 20–21 November 2025 at i3S – Institute for Research and Innovation in Health, in Porto. This congress will be especially significant, as in addition to addressing the latest advances in stem cells and cell therapies, it will also celebrate the 20th anniversary of SPCE-TC, which for two decades has been dedicated to research, innovation, and development in the field of stem cells and cell therapies.
With a scientifically rigorous programme, the event will bring together national and international experts to discuss the main challenges and innovations in the field, promoting interdisciplinary dialogue, fostering knowledge exchange and critical reflection, with a special focus on the integration of young researchers.
Beyond its scientific relevance, the meeting takes on a special dimension by being held in Porto, a city renowned for its beauty, heritage, and increasing prominence in biomedical research in Portugal.
Join us at the 14th International Meeting of SPCE-TC!
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University of Coimbra – Rectorate Auditorium
Meeting Chairs
Eugénia Carvalho
Hugo Fernandes
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School of Medicine, University of Minho
Meeting Chair
António Salgado
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Lisbon, Portugal
Meeting Chairs
Joana Miranda, FFUL
Susana Solá, FFUL
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Covilhã, Portugal
Meeting Chair
Liliana Bernardino, Universidade da Beira Interior
15–16 October
Oeiras, Portugal
Meeting Chair
Paula M. Alves, iBET and ITQB-NOVA
9–10 May
Faro, Portugal
Meeting Chair
José A. Belo, University of Algarve
26–27 April
Porto, Portugal
Meeting Chair
Perpétua Pinto-do-Ó, National Institute for Biomedical Engineering, University of Porto
28–29 April
Cantanhede, Portugal
Meeting Chairs
Lino Ferreira, University of Coimbra
João Malva, University of Coimbra
20–21 May
Taipas, Portugal
Meeting Chairs
Manuela E. Gomes, 3B’s Research Group | IBB, University of Minho
Alexandra P. Marques, 3B’s Research Group | IBB, University of Minho
28–30 April
Lisbon, Portugal
Meeting Chairs
Joaquim Sampaio Cabral, IST – Technical University of Lisbon
Cláudia Lobato, Instituto Superior Técnico – University of Lisbon
23–24 April
Faro, Portugal
Meeting Chair
José Belo, University of Algarve
27–28 April
Coimbra, Portugal
Meeting Chair
João Ramalho-Santos – Centre for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra
30–31 May
Madeira, Portugal
Meeting Chair
Rui Reis – University of Minho