Clinical research catalyzes the development of services and raises the standards of care
About Us
DEFI - Education, Training, and Research Department is part of Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, one of the major hospitals of the Portuguese National Health System. The hospital campus is located in the historical city center.
DEFI is organized in four areas, bringing together Clinical Research, Education and Training Center, Library and Documentation, and Cultural Heritage and Museum.
Established in 2007, DEFI is the driving, support, and monitoring structure of clinical research. Its duties include centralizing studies and research projects, coordinating clinical trials, and editing scientific reports. Through DEFI, the Hospital manages research funds and supports project applications for funding.
Agenda
News
Considering the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic, the VIII Curso de Atualização em Saúde Infantil was suspended and the new date will be announced as soon as possible.
Communication
Disseminating the scientific advances achieved by CHUP researchers, their application in clinical practice and importance to the society and public is one of DEFI’s purposes.
This is accomplished through CHUP Scientific Yearbook and DEFI News.
The importance of maternal and child health is not forgotten, with dedicated original articles, reviews, and clinical cases published in the Birth and Growth Medical Journal.
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