INOQ is the industrial partner of the EU Marie Curie Chair in the 'Industry - Academia Partnerships and Pathways' (IAPP) project, which runs under coordination of the Chair. The scientist will gain new experiences at the company and progress research of the project. Her stay in Germany lasts 8 months during 2012. It is her second Marie Curie Fellowship. Hélia Cardoso integrated at the EU Marie Curie Chair since 2006 and was awarded through her achievements as FCT scientist.