Marta Silva,  —

Marta Silva is a Molecular and Cellular Biologist, with research experience in the field of organic chemistry. After completing her bachelors degree, Marta earned a Masters in Biotechnology and she was a member of the Portuguese research institute of nano and microtechnology, INESC-MN. Marta is also Diabetic Type 1.

Articles by Marta Silva

February 15, 2016 by Marta Silva

Cerebral Palsy Patients Gain Self-Confidence with Open Research Ski Challenge

People with cerebral palsy were able to strengthen their self-control and confidence after being part of an open science research project from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. This was achieved by challenging patients’ assumptions regarding their own limitations on a skiing trip. Patients’ families and doctors were part of the project —…

February 11, 2016 by Marta Silva

Cerebral Palsy Research Project into Resistance Training for Teens Awarded £250,000

Physiotherapists with the Department of Clinical Science at Brunel University, London, recently received a £250,000 grant to support new research into resistance training for adolescents with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury, or a malformation that usually occurs during fetal development of the brain. Children with…

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