Católica Luz Clinical Academic Centre (CAC-CL) is delighted to celebrate a major milestone in the journey towards a more skilled workforce in Europe: the EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative, led by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), has successfully trained one million talents in deep tech. CAC-CL is one of the pledgers on […]
Paula Ravasco, coordinator of this Postgraduate in Nutrition and Oncology at Católica Medical School says: “The impact of nutrition on the progression of cancer is now unquestionable. With this program, we aim to equip healthcare professionals with up-to-date knowledge and practical tools so they can respond to patients’ needs in an informed and personalized way. […]
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 […]
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 […]
On May 31st, the final session of the third edition of the executive course Global Pharma took place. This last session featured the presentation of business cases by the course participants. With 14 modules, 40 hours of sessions, and 10 hours of group work, this third edition was truly remarkable! Key topics essential to understanding […]
We’re thrilled to share that Universidade Católica Portuguesa is leading ELEVATE, a European project powered by the EIT HEI Initiative. This initiative promotes entrepreneurship and innovation in science, health, and creative industries. Funded by the European Union, ELEVATE brings together institutions from Portugal, Italy, and Denmark. Its goal is to transform knowledge into impactful, real-world […]
The creation of the Instagram page for the Católica Luz Clinical Academic Centre (CAC-CL) represents a key step in strengthening its connection with the academic, scientific, and broader community. This digital presence allows CAC to share its mission, projects, events, and partnerships in a more dynamic and accessible way, increasing the visibility of its initiatives […]
