Healthcare is becoming increasingly data-intensive, personalised and technology-dependent. Ageing populations, chronic and complex diseases, pressure on healthcare systems and the need for earlier diagnosis and more effective treatments are creating demand for new technologies that can move seamlessly from the laboratory to the clinic and into everyday life. Meeting these challenges requires more than advances in biomedical science alone. It calls for the integration of engineering, computing, electronics, sensing, micro- and nanotechnologies, artificial intelligence and clinical knowledge, while ensuring that new technologies are reliable, secure, human-centred and suitable for real-world healthcare environments.
INESC combines engineering and life sciences across the full health-technology value chain, from advanced materials, micro- and nanoscale devices and biosensors to biomedical imaging, data infrastructures, AI, high-performance computing, optimisation and digital health. Our research develops technologies for earlier and more accurate diagnosis, continuous health monitoring, personalised treatment and improved clinical decision-making. It spans fundamental research, biomedical technologies and digital health, while connecting research with hospitals, clinical laboratories, industry and end users to accelerate the translation of innovation into healthcare practice.
Microfluidics, biosensors, biochips, cell chips, organs-on-chip, advanced materials and micro- and nanoscale technologies for biomedical research, diagnostics and personalised healthcare.
Biomedical signal and image processing, wearable technologies, remote monitoring, digital health and intelligent sensing systems for continuous and personalised health management.
Artificial intelligence, health data management, computational genomics, high-performance computing, machine learning and human-centred AI for diagnosis, research and clinical decision support.
Human-computer interaction, extended reality, secure health-data infrastructures and intelligent systems designed around patients, healthcare professionals and real-world care environments.
Coordinator of C-BER and Full Professor at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP).
Co-founder and Senior Researcher, who founded and leads the BRAIN (Biomedical Research And INnovation) group.
Assistant Centre Coordinator for C-BER, focusing on wearable health devices and biomedical signal processing.
Coordinator of TEC4HEALTH, the targeted innovation cluster managing health sector technology transfer and clinical partnerships.
Strategic Coordinator of the LHT thematic line, driving research in medical decision support, health analytics, and genetic data analysis.
Executive Coordinator of the LHT thematic line.
Power Systems
Grid Intelligence Lab
Power Systems
Grid Intelligence Lab
Power Systems
Grid Intelligence Lab
Power Systems
Grid Intelligence Lab
Bioengineering and Health Technologies contribute to European priorities in health, digital transformation, personalised medicine, healthy ageing and technological innovation. INESC research brings together engineering, computing and biomedical expertise to address challenges ranging from disease prevention and diagnosis to treatment, monitoring and long-term care. The ecosystem contributes to the development of trusted health data and AI, advanced biomedical devices, digital health technologies, personalised treatment approaches and technologies that support independent and healthy ageing. By connecting fundamental research with clinical needs and technology transfer, INESC helps translate scientific and engineering advances into solutions that can improve healthcare outcomes, strengthen health systems and support a more sustainable European health ecosystem.
