Institute of
Public Health,
University of Porto
Instituto de Saúde Pública da Universidade do Porto (Institute of Public Health of the University of Porto – ISPUP) is a leading center for population health research, dedicated to producing and sharing high-quality scientific knowledge and training future public health professionals. Its work brings together experts from epidemiology, biostatistics, behavioral and social sciences, environmental health, nutrition, and health policy – fostering strong interdisciplinary collaboration.
Within ISPUP, the Epidemiology Research Unit (EPIUnit) focuses on advancing population, clinical, and translational epidemiology. EPIUnit integrates rigorous quantitative and qualitative research approaches to generate evidence that can be applied directly to community and policy contexts, helping bridge the gap between scientific discovery and real-world impact.
In IMPROVE PRETERM, ISPUP brings expertise in public health, epidemiology, sociology, and qualitative research. The team ensures that social, policy, and health equity perspectives are embedded throughout the project. ISPUP co-leads the work package dedicated to reviewing, generating, and synthesizing evidence to support policy and economic decision-making on the long-term comparative effectiveness of interventions for very preterm populations.