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Biomedical Engineering Research

At C-BER our main goals are the creation of interdisciplinary knowledge enabling innovation and technology transfer with economic impact; and also the development of products, tools and methods for the prevention and early detection of different types of diseases, aging-related impairments, or for human rehabilitation, physical therapy or functional assessment.

We also seek to contribute to the development of advanced neuro-technologies at the frontier of engineering and neurology, and to promote strategic partnerships with clinical partners, research institutes, and fostering international cooperation.

Our R&D activity is developed in three different areas: BioInstrumentation, Biomedical Imaging and NeuroEngineering.

Latest News
Bioengineering

The future of surgical treatments for epilepsy: identifying connectivity patterns

Did you know that INESC TEC is developing a clinical decision-support tool designed to help doctors analyse brain signals and even plan surgeries for patients with epilepsy?  

06th November 2025

Bioengineering

INESC TEC leads project to promote greater safety and well-being for agricultural workers

It’s called Crops and Care – Addressing Occupational Health Challenges in Agriculture. This INESC TEC-coordinated project focuses on improving the safety and well-being of agricultural workers, a sector that has traditionally been disregarded – with limited scientific data on occupational health.

10th October 2025

Bioengineering

An automatic system to detect cardiovascular problems? An INESC TEC initiative, currently being tested in Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho local healthcare unit

Let’s imagine we are in a doctor’s office. A patient complains of a persistent cough. The healthcare professional explains that further tests are needed to confirm the diagnosis. The recommended test is a computed tomography (CT) scan. The results will confirm whether a tumour is present. Now imagine this: what if, beyond the primary diagnosis, it were possible to automatically identify signs of cardiovascular risk that might otherwise go unnoticed? This is where INESC TEC steps in with the new CardioComplete project. The Institute is developing an automatic, interactive, and explainable tool designed to complement medical reports - and help save lives.

07th October 2025

Bioengineering

INESC TEC technology for monitoring fetal movements among BIP PROOF winners

It is an innovative prototype that combines a belt with sensors and a digital application to detect, quantify and locate a baby’s movements in real time. Designed for home use, it is called WeFetal and has just been recognised by BIP PROOF, a programme run by the University of Porto to support the development of proof-of-concept projects.

06th October 2025

INESC TEC aims to introduce early detection technology for heart diseases in developing countries

A solution developed by INESC TEC will make access to cardiac diagnoses easier in regions where reaching specialised care is more difficult. The project, which began this year, relies on Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions.

05th September 2025

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Featured Projects

CCAgroHealth

Crops and Care: Addressing Occupational Health Challenges in Agriculture

2025-2028

CardioComplete

Automatic Complete Reporting of Cardiovascular Findings in Opportunistic Computed Tomography Screening

2025-2026

Agro_MTA

Material Transfer Agreement with UTAD on the occupational health on agriculture

2025-2025

BolsasFCT_Gestao

Funding FCT PhD Grants - Management

2025-9999

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Laboratories

Biomedical Imaging Laboratory

Neuroengineering and Advanced Human Sensing Laboratory

BioInstrumentation Lab

Facts & Figures

0Book Chapters

2020

1R&D Employees

2020

16Papers in indexed journals

2020

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