22-01-2025
The 3D Printing Center for Health, led by Cláudia Quaresma, professor and researcher at the Department of Physics at NOVA FCT, was one of the winners of the NOVA Research Impact Narratives & Award, in the “Social Responsibility” category.
Created by researchers, professors and engineers from the LIBPhys e UNIDEMI, in collaboration with the FCT FabLab (Powered by US Embassy), this non-profit center's main objective is to develop devices using 3D printing applied to the healthcare sector. The devices produced include prosthetics, orthoses and personalized support devices, which significantly improve mobility and quality of life. These personalized devices offer better adaptation and functionality for people with motor disabilities, directly contributing to better results in the rehabilitation process.
One of the center's greatest contributions is to combine three crucial pillars, innovation, research and social responsibility. Reflecting this mission, Cláudia Quaresma states: “By putting people first, the 3D Printing Center for Health drives innovation in the design of personalized devices, promoting accessibility and inclusion.”
Since its creation, the project team has supported more than 78 patients and nine services from different hospitals, promoting a better quality of life for children, adults and the elderly.
The award was presented during NOVA Science & Innovation Day, which took place on December 3rd, at the Rectory of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa.
