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# MIA - Portugal

**Source**: https://www.uc.pt/mia/
**Parent**: https://www.uc.pt/en/research/

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# [MIA - Portugal | Multidisciplinary Institute of Ageing](https://www.uc.pt/mia/)

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[MIA - Portugal | Multidisciplinary Institute of Ageing](https://www.uc.pt/mia/)

[Entrar](https://apps.uc.pt/)

### 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)](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/) plus the [University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)](https://www.umcg.nl/) (partners in high R&D-performing countries), with strong support from a [Technology Park (IPN)](https://www.ipn.pt/lang?uri=%2F&code=en-EN) and the [Regional Authority - CCDRC](http://www.ccdrc.pt/), and synergies with [EIT Health Knowledge and Innovation Communities](https://eit.europa.eu/our-communities/eit-innovation-communities) and the [European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing Reference Sites](https://ec.europa.eu/eip/ageing/reference-sites_en.html).

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

## MIA-Portugal Events

[Arquivo](https://www.uc.pt/mia/mia-portugal-events/?repos=1698767)

[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

[Arquivo](https://www.uc.pt/mia/mia-portugal-news/?repos=1699907)

[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/)

## MIA-Portugal Social Media

## 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