The 19th CT-Luso Project coordination meeting took place by videoconference on 1 April, moderated by Professor Maria do Céu Patrão Neves, bringing partners together to review progress across the main areas of work, with a particular focus on deliverables, training and communication activities.
As part of the 2026 deliverables, an update was provided on the strategic documents already available on the project website, namely the [Data Management Plan] and the [Plan for the Exploitation and Dissemination of Results, including Communication Activities]. The Responsible Management Plan is also currently being prepared, with completion expected in April.
In the area of communication, Communications Adviser Ana Sofia Calaça highlighted the impact of recent dissemination initiatives surrounding the International Workshop held on 11 March, including the publication of news about the CT-Luso Project in various media outlets across several Portuguese-speaking countries. Particular attention was drawn to coverage on RTP África and Tiver 24 News in Cabo Verde, helping to strengthen the project’s visibility and reach.
In the field of training, an overview was provided of the sessions held, with particular attention to the survey conducted among participants between 1 and 21 April. The results are still being analysed, but an initial reading indicates that trainees particularly value practical case studies and interaction. At this stage of the meeting, contributions were made by CT-Luso Consultant Maria Alexandra Ribeiro, Raquel Silva (CEIC), Rita Bastos (INFARMED), José António Reis (National Committee for Ethics in Health Research) and the Project Scientific Coordinator, Esperança Sevene.
The webinars continue to attract significant participation, consolidating their role as a central tool for knowledge sharing within the project, as highlighted by Maria do Céu Patrão Neves. The next session is scheduled for 30 April and will focus on the theme “Research Involving Vulnerable Populations.”
