Diana Pinheiro featured in Portuguese ‘Women in Science’ book
IMP Group Leader Diana Pinheiro is featured in a Women in Science book as part of a project by the awareness raising initiative Ciência Viva, which honours Portuguese women scientists. The latest volume of the project’s book series will be launched on International Women’s Day, 8 March, at the Pavilhão do Conhecimento in Lisbon.
Diana Pinheiro, IMP Group Leader since 2022, will be featured in the ‘Women in Science’ project, organised by Ciência Viva. The project celebrates the contributions of Portuguese women scientists across various fields.
Launched in 2015, Women in Science includes a photography exhibition and a book series highlighting over 200 researchers with Portuguese ties whose work has significantly impacted science and technology. The project aims to recognise their achievements, inspire future generations, and promote gender equality in research. The latest volume will feature Diana Pinheiro and will be launched on International Women’s Day, 8 March, at the Pavilhão do Conhecimento in Lisbon.
Diana Pinheiro’s lab studies how embryos develop their shape, focusing on the interplay between molecular signals and tissue mechanics. Their research explores how morphogens—diffusible signals that influence cells from a distance—control cell behaviour and mechanical forces to drive embryo development.
About Ciência Viva
Founded in 1996 as a government initiative by José Mariano Gago, Ciência Viva is now a leading national organisation dedicated to promoting scientific education and culture in Portugal. Since 1998, it has operated as the Agência Nacional para a Cultura Científica e Tecnológica, expanding into a network of 21 science centres across the country. Through partnerships with universities, schools, research institutions, and the public, Ciência Viva fosters a dynamic social movement that brings science closer to society, inspiring curiosity and innovation for all ages.
Lab of Diana Pinheiro
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