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Epigenetics, X-inactivation, genomic imprinting, stem cells, iPSCs, human disease
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Employment (5)

Instituto Superior Técnico: Lisbon, PT

2020-09-01 to present | Group Leader (Institute of Bioengineering and Biosciences)
Employment
Source: Self-asserted source
Simao Jose Teixeira da Rocha

Instituto de Medicina Molecular: Lisboa, PT

2015-04-01 to 2020-08-31 | Senior researcher ("RNA and gene regulation" Unit)
Employment
Source: Self-asserted source
Simao Jose Teixeira da Rocha

Institut Curie: Paris, Île-de-France, FR

2008-09-01 to 2015-02-28 | Post-doctoral fellow (Genetics and Developmental Biology)
Employment
Source: Self-asserted source
Simao Jose Teixeira da Rocha

University of Copenhagen Biotech Research and Innovation Centre: Copenhagen, DK

2008-05-15 to 2008-08-15 | Short-term EMBO fellowship (Helin Group)
Employment
Source: Self-asserted source
Simao Jose Teixeira da Rocha

University of Cambridge: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GB

2007-05-13 to 2008-03-31 | Post-doctoral fellow (Department of Physiology, Development and Neurosciences)
Employment
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Simao Jose Teixeira da Rocha

Education and qualifications (3)

University of Cambridge Darwin College: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GB

2002-10-01 to 2007-05-12 | PhD (Department of Physiology, Development and Neurosciences)
Education
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Simao Jose Teixeira da Rocha

Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar: Porto, Porto, PT

2001-11-05 to 2002-05-31 | Postgraduate course: GABBA program (Graduation in Basic and Applied Biology)
Education
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Simao Jose Teixeira da Rocha

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências: Porto, Porto, PT

1997-09-15 to 2001-07-03 | Undergraduate degree
Education
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Simao Jose Teixeira da Rocha

Funding (16)

Role of microbial metabolites in regulating hypothalamic pathways involved in feeding behavior

2023-06-01 to present | Grant
Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (Pasadena, US)
GRANT_NUMBER:

1029673

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CIÊNCIAVITAE

Estados pluripotentes transitórios como novos reservatórios de antigénios específicos contra o cancro

2023-03-06 to 2026-03-05 | Grant
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Lisboa, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER:

2022.01199.PTDC

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Dissecting the molecular mechanisms of X-chromosome inactivation using human embryonic stem cells

2023-01-01 to 2025-12-31 | Grant
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Lisboa, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER:

2022.01532.PTDC

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Rescuing defective X-chromosome inactivation in induced pluripotent stem cells for translational and clinical research

2022-05-01 to present | Contract
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Lisboa, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER:

2021.00660.CEECIND

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X-Chromosome Inactivation in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

2021-01-01 to present | Grant
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Lisboa, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER:

EXPL/MED-OUT/1517/2021

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RNA mis-splicing in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: opportunities for diagnosis and therapy

2020-10-01 to present | Grant
CaixaForum Barcelona (Barcelona, ES)
GRANT_NUMBER:

HR20-00322

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Correcting imprinting defects in induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)

2019-05-16 to present | Contract
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Lisboa, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER:

CEECUIND/01234/2017

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The role of long non-coding RNAs on the molecular circuitry and metabolic adaptation of breast cancer.

2018-04-20 to 2021-04-19 | Grant
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Lisboa, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER:

PTDC/BTM-TEC/28534/2017

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Deciphering the epigenetic aging barriers for iPSC reprogramming

2018 to present | Grant
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Lisboa, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER:

PTDC/BIA-MOL/29320/2017

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The non-coding transcriptome in stemness and aging

2016-06-01 to 2019-11-30 | Grant
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Lisboa, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER:

PTDC/BIM-MED/0032/2014

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Comprehensive study of the dynamics of epigenetic processes involving lncRNAs during iPSC reprogramming

2016-06 to 2019-06 | Grant
Ministério da Ciência Tecnologia e Ensino Superior (Lisboa, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER:

PTDC/BEX-BCM/2612/2014 IC&DT

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Exploring the interplay between non-coding RNAs and chromatin modifying complexes in the establishment of defined chromatin states

2015-04-01 to present | Contract
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Lisboa, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER:

IF/00242/2014/CP1236/CT0009

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CHROMATIN DYNAMICS DURING X-INACTIVATION: ASSESSING THE ROLE OF DIFFERENT CHROMATIN CHANGES IN THE LOSS OF GENE ACTIVITY AND THE GAIN OF GENE SILENCING

2009-07-01 to 2011-08-31 | Contract
EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (Brussels, BE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

237675

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The role of H3K4 demethylases in X-chromosome inactivation

2008-05-19 to 2008-08-19 | Contract
Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Lebenswissenschaften Heidelberg GmbH (Heidelberg, DE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

ASTF 138-2008

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The role of H3K4 demethylases in X-chromosome inactivation

2008-05 to 2008-08 | Contract
Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Lebenswissenschaften Heidelberg GmbH (Heidelberg, DE)
GRANT_NUMBER: ASTF 138-2008
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The role of Delta-like 1 (Dlk1) in mouse development and metabolism

2001-11-01 to 2005-10-31 | Contract
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Lisboa, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER:

SFRH/BD/5808/2001

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Peer review (10 reviews for 7 publications/grants)

Review activity for Biochemical Society transactions. (1)
Review activity for Biology of sex differences. (2)
Review activity for Human cell. (1)
Review activity for Nature communications (2)
Review activity for Nature protocols (1)
Review activity for Nature structural & molecular biology. (1)
Review activity for Nucleic acids research. (2)