The Portuguese dentist Susana Falardo, a recognised specialist in Sleep Medicine, was recently honoured with the 2025 Pierre Robin International Award by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. With over 12 years of experience in this field, Falardo has made significant contributions to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, especially in the dental […]
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 […]
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 […]
