eDNA, Microbiomes, Photogrammetry and Hormones Assessment Techniques in Cetaceans

On April 17, 2024, Raul Valente, a member of the EMPHATIC team, proudly presented our project at the BioDivMon kick-off meeting in Tallinn, Estonia!

 

The event brought together 120 in-person and 160 online participants, including researchers, policymakers, and funding bodies that gathered to launch 33 new projects funded under the BiodivMon research call. This initiative, backed by over €46 million, aims to improve how we track changes in biodiversity and ecosystems—helping both science and society.

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Over the course of three days, the Biodiversa+ events provided a fantastic opportunity to connect with other funded projects and key stakeholders. It was the perfect setting to build new collaborations and ignite future synergies.

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On April 3, 2024, the EMPHATIC project officially launched with a kick-off meeting at CIIMAR in Matosinhos, Portugal. With the presence of 18 researchers from the four partner countries - Portugal, Spain, France and Italy - the event set the ground for an exciting journey ahead.

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The meeting started with a warm welcome from Prof. Vitor Vasconcelos, Director of CIIMAR. Graham Pierce (IIM-CSIC), the Coordinator of EMPHATIC, followed with an introduction to the project's framework.

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The meeting continued with a round of introductions, allowing participants to get to know each other. Following this, discussions centered on the first steps for each work package, ensuring a clear path forward for the project's objectives.

 

Stay tuned for more updates on our progress!