Maria João Amorim, a researcher at the Católica Biomedical Research Centre (CBR), has been awarded a European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept (PoC) Grant to develop an innovative approach to combating influenza A virus. The project aims to create a new class of antiviral drugs capable of blocking viral replication through a mechanism distinct […]
The 3rd edition of the Higher University Course in Scientific Entrepreneurship is now officially open, offering a unique opportunity for researchers, students, and innovators to transform scientific knowledge into solutions with real-world impact. This advanced course is designed to strengthen the connection between science, innovation, and entrepreneurship, equipping participants with essential tools to navigate the […]
Hospital da Luz is the private healthcare provider with the highest number of clinical trials currently recruiting participants! According to data from the Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS), Hospital da Luz Lisboa is currently conducting 109 clinical trials, of which 34 are actively recruiting patients. These trials provide patients with access to innovative therapies in […]
On 18 June 2026, Ana Rita Constante spoke at HLTH Europe 2026 on the untapped potential of medical students as a source of healthcare innovation. Drawing on the experience of Católica-Luz Clinical Academic Centre (CAC-CL) and Católica Medical School, the session highlighted how medical students could contribute meaningfully to innovation when they were given opportunities […]
Organized by the Católica Biomedical Research Centre, the CBeRa Forum 2026 brings together researchers, healthcare professionals, hospital managers, and industry representatives from around the world. The event will address topics such as the role of artificial intelligence, data science, complex systems, and network science in transforming biomedical research and healthcare systems. “We are witnessing an unprecedented […]
The poster presented by a group of five students from Luís de Freitas Branco Secondary School (ES LFB), in Paço de Arcos, Oeiras, at BIOFASE III – the 3rd Congress on Bioengineering Research in Secondary Education, held on 27 May in Porto, received the event’s Honorable Mention and Award for BEST POSTER. Congratulations to the students — Emanuela Araújo, Margarida […]
The Sociedade das Ciências Médicas de Lisboa (SCML) informs that applications are now open for the 2026 edition of the SCML/Pfizer Awards, one of the most prestigious scientific distinctions in Portugal in the field of biomedical research. This edition is particularly symbolic, as it marks 70 years of one of the most respected and long-standing […]
The Laura Bassi Scholarship was established in 2018 with the aim of providing editorial assistance to postgraduates and junior academics whose research focuses on neglected topics of study, broadly construed. The scholarships are open to every discipline and the next round of funding will be awarded in Spring 2026: Summer 2026Application deadline: 12th July 2026Results: […]
