Católica Luz Clinical Academic Centre, Católica Medical School and Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS) are proud to announce that Isaura Martins, has been awarded a prestigious international research grant from the Morton Cure Paralysis Fund. This competitive grant will support groundbreaking research in Isaura Martins Neurotrauma laboratory, focusing on the role of CD9, a protein which […]
New medical students at Universidade Católica Portuguesa participated in a charity program that involved painting all the rooms and common areas of a elderly care home in Seia. The project is carried out annually by the school in partnership with the Just a Change Association. Watch the full press coverage at: https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/pais/futuros-medicos-reabilitam-lar_v1683821
Our Executive Director, Ana Rita Constante, has joined the YTILI | Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative Fellowship, with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon. The YTILI Fellowship is the U.S. Department of State’s flagship program for emerging entrepreneurs from Europe. It brings together a transatlantic network of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators, fostering […]
Professor Paulo Bettencourt, Assistant Professor at Católica Medical School and researcher at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS), has edited the book Tuberculosis Vaccines, published by the prestigious publisher Springer Nature. The book is structured into five sections, which are progressively interconnected to provide a comprehensive overview of the current landscape and future directions […]
This opinion article was written by Professor António de Almeida, Director of the Católica Medical School to CNN Portugal. Modern technology, in all its forms, is radically transforming the practice of medicine. The image of the physician as the sole holder of all knowledge is changing, giving way to a professional who works in symbiosis […]
Católica Biomedical Research Centre researcher Luís Rocha is the new recipient of the Lois B. DeFleur Faculty Prize for Academic Achievement, which “is awarded to a faculty member or group of faculty for an achievement that enhances Binghamton University’s reputation for excellence, innovation, and collaborative efforts.” In the words of Mohammad Khasawneh, a professor at SUNY […]
Eight researchers from the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP) have been recognised among the best in the world. This recognition comes from the 2025 edition of the World’s Best Scientists ranking, published by the international platform Research.com. The highlighted fields include Psychology, Microbiology, Biology and Biochemistry, Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences, and the Humanities. This diversity underlines […]
In line with its mission to provide academic training of excellence, anchored in a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and the continuous improvement of pedagogical practices aimed at the holistic development of students, the first edition of the Pedagogical Innovation Award was launched in 2025. This initiative aims to encourage and recognize outstanding merit in […]
The Católica Medical School (CMS) announces the launch of the 3rd edition of its Postgraduate Program in Sleep Medicine, a training program designed to meet the growing demand for qualified professionals in Sleep Medicine. The program begins on October 17th, in a b-learning format, and features a faculty of more than 50 national and international specialists. According to […]
João Pereira, Coordinator of the Bachelor’s Degree in Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience and Executive Director of Católica Medical School, wrote an article in Diário de Notícias about the BSc Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience, a partnership with the Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing at Católica Medical School. “The brain remains one of science’s greatest mysteries. […]
