Instituto de Fotomedicina started its activity in 1996 under  the name Laser Multidisciplinary Platform. After twelve years of technological innovation and professional excellence, it is renamed Instituto de Fotomedicina (IF), which adds to the charitable activities serving the new platform challenges in the field of research and teaching.

The IF has medical and technical staff in Photonics Medicine, Photobiology and Biomedical Engineering, and masters most of the high-tech light sources, specially  the laser.

The IF stands as a meeting point for professionals from all specialties to access these advanced equipment used for diagnosis and treatment of various medical and surgical problems both.