MIA Portugal

MIA Portugal (Multidisciplinary Institute of Ageing) MIA-Portugal will improve the health and wellbeing of an ageing population.

MIA Portugal aims to attract outstanding researchers and their teams to produce excellent science on the molecular and biological basis of ageing. MIA-Portugal is the first research institute in Southern Europe focused on the molecular and biological basis of ageing. The excellent science in ageing or age-related disorders will supply health innovation and knowledge transfer, creating business opportunities for the region. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 857524. (Português)

MIA Portugal (Instituto Multidisciplinar do Envelhecimento) é o 1º instituto de investigação no Sul da Europa dedicado aos mecanismos biológicos e moleculares do envelhecimento. MIA Portugal tem por objetivo atrair os melhores cientistas e equipas de investigação para produzir Ciência na área do envelhecimento e patologias associadas. Desta forma, o instituto pretende potenciar a inovação na Saúde e a transferência de conhecimento, criando oportunidades de negócio para a região. MIA Portugal visa melhorar a saúde o bem-estar de uma população em envelhecimento. Este projeto tem financiamento do programa Horizonte 2020 – Investigação e Inovação da União Europeia, através do contrato de subvenção nº 857524.

23/07/2026

Nas últimas três semanas, tivemos o prazer de receber cinco jovens estudantes no âmbito da iniciativa Ocupação Científica de Jovens nas Férias 2026, promovida pela Ciência Viva.

Cada um passou um dia no nosso laboratório, onde pôde conhecer de perto o mundo da investigação científica. Foi um privilégio acompanhar a sua curiosidade, entusiasmo e vontade de aprender. 🔬✨

Universidade de Coimbra

11/02/2026

International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 👩‍🔬 🧪

Today, 11th February, we celebrate women in STEM. This UNESCO initiative highlights the talent, resilience, and transformative impact of women shaping the future of science and innovation.

At MIA Portugal, women contribute across every area of our organization — from research and management to leadership. Representing 64% of our team, their curiosity, expertise, and dedication drive our mission of excellence and impactful ageing research.

To all the women and girls in science, thank you for the inspiration and innovation you bring to our world.

06/02/2026

🐦 Early Bird Countdown: 10 Days Left!

The clock is ticking for early bird registration for the 3rd MIA-Portugal Ageing Spring School!

📃 Submit your abstract for short oral or poster presentations and showcase your innovative research in ageing biology.

✈️ International travel grants available!

🔗 Link in bio to register & view the full programme.

13/01/2026

We’re excited to announce the preliminary programme and newly confirmed speakers for the 3rd MIA-Portugal Spring School on Ageing Research!

📍 Quinta das Lágrimas, Coimbra
📅 13–15 May 2026

This year’s programme brings together outstanding experts whose work is shaping the future of ageing research.

Confirmed Speakers:
🔹 Pedro Sousa-Victor – Gulbenkian Institute of Molecular Medicine, Portugal
🔹 Debbie van Baarle – University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands
🔹 Cor Calkhoven – ERIBA, University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands

Participants will also enjoy a unique networking session: “Speed Dating: Speakers Edition” – connect directly with our speakers!

📌 Early registration & abstract submission deadline: 15 February

🔗 Programme & more info in MIA-Portugal website (link in the bio).

Join us for scientific exchange, hands-on learning, and networking with leading researchers in ageing research.

22/12/2025

🎄Happy holidays from all of us at 🎄

Wishing you joyful holidays and a wonderful start to the New Year. Thanks you for being part of our community🎄

22/12/2025

Boas Festas! 🎄
Desejamos-lhe uma época festiva cheia de alegria e um excelente começo de Ano Novo. Obrigado por fazer parte da nossa comunidade!

Universidade de Coimbra

05/12/2025

The 3rd MIA-Portugal Ageing Spring School is now open for registration.

If ageing and longevity science is your passion, this is your stage to learn, connect, and showcase your work.

📅 Important Dates:
Early-bird registration: Dec 5 – Feb 15
Regular registration: Feb 16 – Apr 1

📢 Abstract Submissions: Now open for short talks & poster presentations — showcase your research!

📢Travel Grants Available: Apply for Newcastle University & University Medical Center Groningen Travel Grants to make your journey possible.

👉 Check out the link on the bio

25/11/2025

We’re excited to reveal the first four confirmed speakers for the 3rd MIA-Portugal Spring School!
📅 13–15 May 2025 | Coimbra

This year’s edition brings together exceptional scientists whose work is shaping the future of ageing research. Meet our confirmed speakers:
🔹 Eugenio Fornasiero — University Medical Center Göttingen, Germany
🔹 Marta Kovatcheva — Istituto Fondazione di Oncologia Molecolare, Italy
🔹 Paula Pousinha — Université Côte d’Azur, France
🔹 Sir David Lane — Karolinska Institute, Sweden

Get the chance to connect directly with the experts during our exclusive “Speed Dating with the Speakers” networking session!

📌 Registration & abstract submission open soon.
🔗 Want to know more? Check out the link in our bio.

13/11/2025

Big congratulations to Dr. Alessio Vagnoni winner of the Global 3Rs Award 2025
His groundbreaking research uses the fruit fly as an ethical model to study neuronal aging.
A global recognition for science with purpose.
👉 For more information, please MIA-Portugal website (link on the bio)

04/11/2025

Hoje celebramos com orgulho a nossa investigadora Neuza Domingues, distinguida com o Prémio Maria de Sousa 2025!

O seu projeto — “Nuclear lysosomes: deciphering the communication between lysosomes and the nucleus” — vai investigar como a comunicação entre lisossomas e o núcleo influencia o envelhecimento e as doenças associadas.

O Prémio Maria de Sousa, criado pela Ordem dos Médicos e pela Fundação BIAL, reconhece jovens investigadores excecionais com menos de 35 anos na área das Ciências da Saúde, dando continuidade ao legado inspirador de Maria de Sousa no apoio a novos talentos científicos.

🔗 Saiba mais: https://www.uc.pt/mia/mia-portugal-news/mia-portugal-researcher-neuza-domingues-awarded-maria-de-sousa-prize-to-study-lysosome-nucleus-communication/

👏 Parabéns, Neuza!

Universidade de Coimbra
Fundação Bial
Ordem dos Médicos

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Endereço

Rua Larga 2, 3º Piso
Coimbra
3000-370

Website

https://www.uc.pt/mia/

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