Medical Education and Research Integration is a growing priority in modern academic medicine, aiming to align clinical training with cutting-edge research and scientific innovation! António Medina de Almeida, Dean of Católica Medical School and President of CAC-CL, and Pedro Simas, Director of the Católica Biomedical Research Centre, were invited by SAPO to contribute an opinion […]
On June 14th, World Blood Donor Day was celebrated globally to honor and thank all voluntary blood donors who help save lives every day. Professor António Medina de Almeida, Hematologist, Dean of Católica Medical School, and President of the Católica Luz Clinical Academic Centre (CAC-CL), participated in a special segment on CNN Portugal. During the […]
Nelson Frazão, researcher and Assistant Professor at CAC-CL, received the Best Poster Award for Phage Therapy research at the 1st International Symposium on Advances in Phage Therapeutics, held at the University of Minho in Braga on June 16 and 17, 2025. His award-winning research poster, titled “Pregnancy Promotes Lysogeny in Gut Bacteria, Potentially Impacting Phage […]
Professor Paula Ravasco was featured in the book Women in Science, published by Ciência Viva, which celebrates female contributions across generations and disciplines. One of the featured scientists is Professor Paula Ravasco, physician, nutritionist, and coordinator of the Postgraduate Program in Nutrition and Metabolism in Oncology at the Católica Medical School. Her inclusion highlights her […]
The CMS Model WHO 2025 took place on 21st and 22nd of June at Católica Medical School (CMS). This marked the first-ever Model WHO conference in Portugal, and the Católica Luz Clinical Academic Centre (CAC-CL) was proud to be the main partner of this pioneering event. The CMS Model WHO is a simulation conducted entirely […]
On June 16th and June 17th, the kick-off event for the European project HEALTHPRENEURS took place at UCAM HiTech, part of the Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), Spain. This innovative project, coordinated by UCAM and funded by the EIT Higher Education Initiative, aims to promote research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the healthcare sector. […]
Universidade Católica Portuguesa, through its Institute of Bioethics, proudly presents the Bioethics Summer Course 2025, a dynamic forum for critical reflection and interdisciplinary dialogue on the pressing ethical challenges of our time. This summer course takes place from July 14th to July 18th, 2025, at Católica Medical School. This intensive five-day program offers a valuable […]
The Católica-Luz Clinical Academic Center (CAC-CL) was represented at HIMSS’25, which took place recently and is widely recognized as one of the most influential events in the field of digital health and technological innovation in healthcare. Our Executive Director, Ana Rita Constante, actively participated in the conference, closely following the key topics that are shaping […]
The Católica Luz Academic Clinical Centre (CAC-CL) has reached a defining milestone in its journey! As a result, as a joint initiative between Universidade Católica Portuguesa and Luz Saúde, the CAC-CL solidified its position as a national benchmark in medical education, biomedical research, and translational innovation. This evolution clearly reflects our commitment to shaping the […]
This project is led by Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM) in Spain and brings together universities, clinical centres, investment organisations and entrepreneurship experts from across six countries. The Católica Luz Clinical Academic Centre is an associated partner in this project, and we are proud to be part of this initiative that strengthens innovation […]
