Gómez-de-Mariscal Group
AI & Microscopy for Biomedical Discovery, NOVA Institute for Medical Systems Biology, NIMSB Lisboa, Portugal
Welcome!
Our group works at the interface of AI, microscopy and biology to understand how cellular organisation and dynamics govern function in health and disease across multiple levels of complexity.
We combine machine learning, bioimage analysis, microscopy and cell biology to extract quantitative, high-dimensional information from complex imaging data. By integrating these computational and experimental approaches together, we aim to uncover how cells adapt to and interact with their microenvironment across multiple spatial and temporal scales.
We collaborate closely with researchers across diverse disease areas, including cancer, viral infection and neurodegenerative diseases, using both in vitro and in vivo models. These collaborations allow us to address biological questions across scales, from controlled experimental systems to clinically relevant contexts.
A core principle in our group is that science builds upon the effort of the community (i.e., us) to disseminate advances and that its growth relies on responsible collaborations. As such, contributing to a more accessible science is part of our dedication and spirit. Alongside our research, we develop open, accessible and reproducible tools that enable the broader community to analyse and interpret biological imaging data. Ultimately, our goal is to develop transformative methodologies to support a more quantitative, predictive and integrative approach to biomedical discovery.
In the lab, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative scientific environment that encourages creativity, diversity and out-of-the-box thinking. We believe that different backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking are essential drivers of innovation and discovery.
If you would like to join our group (PhD, MSc, postdoc), please reach out by email. I would also be happy to discuss and support funding applications for joining the lab (e.g., EMBO, MSCA, FCT).
🚨 Open call for PhD students until June 5th: https://nimsb.unl.pt/education-training-page/