Neuro & Skeletal Circuits Group (NeSk) @nesk_group
We focus on addressing the neuro-skeletal crosstalk to provide therapeutic targets for the treatment of bone loss and joint degenerative diseases. i3s.up.pt/research-group… i3S, Porto, Portugal Joined November 2021-
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👀 Science meets art at the i3S Imaging Showcase! PhD student Ana Carolina Monteiro’s confocal microscopy images, now on display in the i3S main hall, reveal the hidden dialogue between neurons & osteosarcoma spheroids. 🔬
The @OA_Sinpain project is at the #esb2025 in Turin 🇮🇹! 📸(Right to left) Coordinator Damien Dupin with Meriem Lamghari and Daniela Vasconcelos from i3S team — building connections, sharing knowledge & shaping new ideas in biomaterials and regenerative medicine. @i3S_UPorto
📢 Exciting news from #ESB2025 in Turin! On Sept 11, Doctor Daniela P. Vasconcelos will present @OA_Sinpain project results: 🧬 Gene silencing via siRNA–Lipid Nanoparticles as a novel therapy for knee #osteoarthritis. Don’t miss session Roma13!
Wrapping up summer break with our group portrait from the Summer Get Together 🌞 A day of family, friends & former members—music, good food, and lots of joy. 🎵🍹 Now recharged & ready to dive back into the lab with fresh energy & ideas! 🧪🔬✨
In June, the Nesk team took some time to reconnect and have fun with a dynamic padel session, brilliantly organised by our colleague Alexandre Magalhães!🎾 It was a great opportunity to strengthen bonds, break the routine, and reinforce the team spirit that drives us every day.🏓
🎓 On April 14, 2025, Clive Jabangwe defended his PhD in #BiomedicalEngineering at i3S! His research explored how inflammation affects nerve growth in cartilage constructs. Congrats, Dr. Jabangwe! 🧠🔬 #PREMUROSA #MarieCurie #PhDDefense 🎉🍀
Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science to all our colleagues and pioneers in the field! 👩🔬🧪🔬💡#WomenInScience #STEMEquality #Innovation
We have expanded our portfolio of models that recapitulate the innervation of peripheral tissues. For #osteoarthritis, we share a patient-derived #invitro model to study #sensoryinnervation, with an advanced #labonchip technology to assess inflammatory and neurotrophic mediators
Wishing you a joyful and peaceful holiday season from the Neuro and Skeletal Circuits Research Group! 🎄🎅✨
The siNPAIN consortium held its 5th progress meeting on 12–13 November 2024 in Marseille, France, to review progress across all work packages. The team shared updates, driving forward this innovative effort to transform #OA #therapeutics.
On October 18th, the @i3S_UPorto hosted the 2nd #3RDay to advance the 3Rs (Replacement/Reduction/Refinement) principles in animal research🐭Marina Couto, presented her research on nano-enabled human cartilage microtissues 🦵. Well done👏
On October 18th, @i3S_UPorto hosted the second 3R Day, dedicated to promoting the 3Rs in animal research—Replacement, Reduction,and Refinement 🐭Carolina Monteiro presented her work on the development of a microfluidic model to study cancer-associated bone pain. Congratulations
Yesterday, our team member Daniela Vasconcelos showcased her work at @i3S_UPorto 🎓Her presentation included results from the RESTORE project and data on her project focusing on the neuro-immune interactions in degenerating cartilage using an organ-on-a-chip. Congratulations👏
On October 3rd and 4th, the @i3S_UPorto held the 7th PhDay event, themed “From Theory to Application: Research in Action.” Marina Couto participated in the Immunobiology Session, where she presented and discussed her research. Congratulations to Marina for her contribution!👏
On the 3rd and 4th of October, the @i3S_UPorto hosted the 7th PhDay under the theme “From Theory to Application: Research in Action”. Ana Carolina Monteiro presented and discussed her work during the Neurobiology Session. Congratulations to Carolina for her contribution!👏
We had a fantastic experience at the European Researchers' Night 🌙, showcasing the @OA_Sinpain Project to an enthusiastic audience. It was a pleasure engaging with the public and discussing our research. 🔬👩🔬 @EstrelaCCN
✨The European Researchers' Night is coming! ✨Join @i3S_UPorto and NeSk on September 27, 2024, at 6 PM. We will represent the @OA_Sinpain EU project, showcasing how bioengineering is shaping the future of osteoarthritis treatment. Surprises await! 🚀🔬
🔬@i3S_UPorto outreach activities focus on bringing the magic of science to children, igniting curiosity. NeSk members Daniela Vasconcelos and Estrela Neto were a part of teaching this class about bone biology 🦴 Shaping the minds of the next generation of scientists 💡
Last night, all the partners from the 🦩 @FlaminGoH2020 Project gathered for a dinner to kick off the second Review Meeting, happening today and tomorrow at @i3S_UPorto . Let this be an opportunity to evaluate the journey and chart the course ahead. Stay tuned for updates 📢
The Neuro & Skeletal Circuits (NeSk) Group wishes you a great 2024 full of exciting scientific discoveries, successful publications, funding, and a great work atmosphere. Cheers to a fantastic 2024 to all our friends and collaborators.🍀

Chiara Cecconello @ChrCecconello
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Cláudia Martins @C_Martins__
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RESTORE Project @RESTOREProject3
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José Mateus @Jose_C_Mateus
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Bruno Sarmento @brunocsarmento
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Estrela @EstrelaCCN
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Jose Carlos Pereira @JCarlos_Pereira
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Soraia Pinto @SoraiaP31798283
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