On February 13 and 14, 2025, the Associate Laboratory Institute for Health and Bioeconomy (i4HB) held the "i4HB Meeting: Looking into the future" meeting at NOVA School of Science and Technology (NOVA FCT). The event brought together approximately 130 participants from the three research units involved - the Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences (iBB), the Institute for System Engineering and Computers-Microsystems and Nanotechnologies (INESC-MN), and the Applied Biomolecular Sciences Unit (UCIBIO) - fostering discussions on ongoing scientific projects and promoting collaboration across the i4HB research community. 

 
The program included presentations on past achievements and future directions, interactive working sessions, and a final roundtable discussion on preparing for upcoming challenges. The meeting also provided valuable networking opportunities. 

 
This meeting was supported by national funds from FCT - Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P., under the project LA/P/0140/2020.