CHUC – Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra

CHUC is the largest Portuguese hospital with nearly 8.700 employees, adopting a comprehensive research, teaching and patient-centred care approach

6 HOSPITALS

We offer care on all areas of medicine, from prenatal to elderly care, covering the entire life cycle of the person and family

SPECIALIZED CARE

CHUC includes 18 accredited reference centres and is a member of 10 European Reference Networks

CLINICAL RESEARCH

Over 100 active clinical trials

INNOVATION

National reference for healthcare innovation projects

University of Coimbra

The University of Coimbra has an outstanding academic reputation. Accessible to all skillful and talented students, regardless of their origin, the University of Coimbra offers customized and high-quality education with worldwide renown

RICH HISTORY

Over 730 years of History

HIGH RATING

5 Stars on QS STARS University Ratings

STRONG RESEARCH

37 research Centres, 1197 researchers and 3384 publications in Web of Science

FACULTY OF MEDICINE

One of the most prestigious Schools of Medicine in Portugal, has over 2400 students and 500 teachers/researchers  

CACC Leadership

The Consortium is Headed by the Directive Council

Carlos Robalo Cordeiro

CACC Director

FMUC Director

Joaquim Murta

Coopted Member

UC Representative

Alexandre Lourenço

CHUC President

CACC Objetives

The main objective of CACC is to provide interprofessional and interdisciplinary health care, education and research, boosting not only the development of new products but also envision more affordable preventive approaches

INTEGRATION

CACC contributes to the triad of education, research and care in an integrated and holistic manner

HEALTHCARE

The Consortium has unique conditions to improve the health and well-being of pthe population

EDUCATION

CACC includes the expertise of higher education institutions required to prepare a next generation of professionals

RESEARCH

CACC aims the development of cutting-edge and highly specialized translational and clinical research

contact information


   Address

   Reitoria da Universidade de Coimbra

   Paço das Escolas

   3004-531 Coimbra, Portugal


   Phone

   +351239400400

  

   E-mail

   cacc@chuc.min-saude.pt