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Students from FCT NOVA distinguished in the Fraunhofer Portugal Challenge

Students were awarded the first and third places in the 8th edition of this competition that rewards ideas developed within portuguese higher education institutions.

Alunos FCT vencem na 8ª edição do Fraunhofer Portugal Challenge

Rafael Simões, student from the Integrated Master in Biomedical Engineering at Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia from NOVA (FCT NOVA), won the first place on the Fraunhofer Portugal Challenge. This competition, promoted by Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS and that goes in its eighth edition, aims to motivate and reward ideas developed with portuguese higher education institutions.

The winner was distinguished for his work with MRI exams on multiple sclerosis patients.

Another FCT NOVA student got the third place in this competition. João Ferrão was distinguished for his dissertation regarding a paper biosensor to detect glucose, a work that was advised by Elvira Fortunato, Professor at CENIMAT and Vice-Rector of NOVA.