The public discussion of the dissertation "Laponite-based Nanogels for Bone Tissue Regeneration: Optimization and efficacy studies" from the Master in Applied Biochemistry took place on the 5th of June 2020 at the University of Madeira (Campus da Penteada). The Madeira Chemistry Research Centre (CQM) congratulates and wishes all the best to the new Master of CQM: Fátima Mendes!