Netherlands Ambassador visits Universidade Católica Portuguesa

Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Porto Campus welcomed the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Portugal, Roland Martin, whose visit focused on exploring Católica's biotechnology ecosystem, particularly the Faculty of Biotechnology and the Centre for Biotechnology and Fine Chemistry (CBQF). This was the new Ambassador's first visit to the city of Porto, providing an opportunity to strengthen institutional ties and identify potential areas for collaboration.

During the meeting, the main research areas, projects and existing international partnerships in the field of biotechnology at Católica were presented.

“This visit represents an opportunity to showcase our Porto Campus and the work carried out by our various academic units, particularly our biotechnology ecosystem and the excellence of our research activities. We believe that dialogue with the Embassy of the Netherlands could pave the way for new collaborations and joint projects,” highlights Isabel Braga da Cruz, pro-rector of Universidade Católica Portuguesa.

The delegation, comprising Ambassador Roland Martin and the Economic Affairs Adviser at the Embassy of the Netherlands, Filipe Fernandes Murraças, was welcomed by Isabel Braga da Cruz, pro-rector of Universidade Católica Portuguesa; Paula Castro, dean of Faculty of Biotechnology; and Freni Tavaria, member of the CBQF's Board of Directors.