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MIA - Portugal | Multidisciplinary Institute of Ageing

First research institute in Southern Europe focused on the molecular and biological basis of ageing and works for the health and wellbeing of an ageing population.

A Centre of Excellence in Ageing Research

MIA-Portugal multidisciplinary approach wants to bridge the gap between top-level research in ageing and its application in clinical/geriatric care. In that sense, the Institute performs a pivotal role not only in science production but also in building links between healthcare, social services and business development.

MIA-Portugal is a teaming partnership between the University of Coimbra (UC) (partner in a low R&D-performing country) and the University of Newcastle (UNEW) plus the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) (partners in high R&D-performing countries), with strong support from a Technology Park (IPN) and the Regional Authority - CCDRC, and synergies with EIT Health Knowledge and Innovation Communities and the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing Reference Sites.

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 857524.

MIA-Portugal Events

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[27.03.2026

Ageing Seminars 2026 - Dr. Amalia Dolga](https://www.uc.pt/mia/mia-portugal-events/ageing-seminar-amalia-dolga/)

[23.01.2026

Ageing Seminars 2025 - Dr. Moustapha Kassem](https://www.uc.pt/mia/mia-portugal-events/ageing-seminar-moustapha-kassem/)

[20.11.2025

Ageing Seminars 2025 - Dr. Sara Carvalhal](https://www.uc.pt/mia/mia-portugal-events/ageing-seminar-sara-carvalhal/)

[12.11.2025

Ageing Seminars 2025 - Dr. Marc Vermulst](https://www.uc.pt/mia/mia-portugal-events/ageing-seminars-dr-marc-vermulst-2/)

MIA-Portugal News

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[19 março, 2026

MIA-Portugal Researchers Head Abroad with FCT Mobility Grants

Giulia Tombesi and Neuza Domingues, two post-doctoral researchers will pursue collaborative projects at leading European institutions, investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying ageing at the synaptic and organelle level.](https://www.uc.pt/mia/mia-portugal-news/mia-portugal-researchers-head-abroad-with-fct-mobility-grants/)

[20 fevereiro, 2026

Scientists from MIA-Portugal identify a new role for dynamins in genome protection and ageing prevention](https://www.uc.pt/mia/mia-portugal-news/scientists-from-mia-portugal-identify-a-new-role-for-dynamins-in-genome-protection-and-ageing-prevention/) [09 dezembro, 2025

Scientists at MIA-Portugal identify a molecular mechanism associated with a rare neurodegenerative disease](https://www.uc.pt/mia/mia-portugal-news/scientists-at-mia-portugal-identify-a-molecular-mechanism-associated-with-a-rare-neurodegenerative-disease/)

Contacts

Address: MIA-Portugal - Multidisciplinary Institute of Ageing\ R. Larga, Edifício da Faculdade de Medicina, 3º piso\ 3004-504 Coimbra

e-mail: infomia@uc.pt

Telf: +351 239240824