Author's Name: Diana Gasca

El próximo 26 de marzo de 2026 tendrá lugar la II Reunión Provincial de Epilepsia, un encuentro científico dirigido a profesionales sanitarios, centrado en las novedades en diagnóstico, tratamiento y abordaje multidisciplinar de la epilepsia. 📍 Salón de Actos del Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar. 🕔 De 17:00 a 20:10 h. Durante la jornada se abordarán temas clave como: ✔️ Consulta de transición Pediatría–Neurología. ✔️ Encefalopatías epilépticas en el adulto. ✔️ Papel del vídeo EEG en el paciente neurocrítico. ✔️ Epilepsia focal y autoinmune. ✔️ Estudio genético en epilepsia. ✔️ Tratamiento quirúrgico en la infancia. 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ Con la participación de especialistas de referencia y la moderación de Benito Galeano Bilbao y Luis Lobato Pérez. 📩 Inscripciones: 📧 jornadasepilepsiahupm@gmail.com Una cita imprescindible para compartir conocimiento y avanzar juntos en el manejo integral de la epilepsia. 🔗 Más información: Instagram

La investigadora de la Universidad de Cádiz, María del Carmen Camarena, ha obtenido financiación de la Brain & Behavior Research Foundation para desarrollar un proyecto sobre la relación entre Dolor Crónico y Ansiedad 🔬 La investigación, que se realizará en colaboración con el INiBICA, e incorporará además técnicas de vanguardia como la quimiogenética (DREADDs) para modular de manera controlada, y en ambos sentidos, la actividad de neuronas y astrocitos y observar cómo esos cambios repercuten en la conducta relacionada con el dolor y la ansiedad. 👨🏻👩🏼 De igual forma, el proyecto incluye el sexo como variable biológica, con el fin de identificar posibles diferencias y avanzar hacia estrategias terapéuticas más personalizadas. 🚀 El proyecto, titulado Anxiety Induced by Chronic Pain: Decoding Glutamatergic Neuron-Astrocyte Communication in the BLA-ACC Pathway, refuerza la línea de trabajo en neurociencia y salud mental que se impulsa desde la UCA y que dirige la catedrática Esther Berrocoso. 🔗 Más información: Diario de Cádiz || Instagram

INiBICA held an Extraordinary Governing Council meeting at which Esther María Berrocoso Domínguez, a full professor at the University of Cádiz, was officially appointed as the institute’s new scientific director for the 2026–2030 term. 👩‍🔬 Berrocoso is the first woman to hold this position at INiBICA, succeeding Manuel Aguilar upon his retirement. She was also awarded this year’s Andalusian Provincial Flag for Research, Science, and Health for, among other achievements, her work as INiBICA’s scientific director, which has given the institute a significant boost. 👩‍🏫 Esther Berrocoso is a full professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the UCA and conducts her research in the fields of neuroscience and neuropsychopharmacology. She is currently the principal investigator for INiBICA’s CO9 group, the CTS-510 “ PAIDI ” group, and the Center for Biomedical Research in Mental Health (CIBERSAM) at the Carlos III Health Institute, where she also serves on the steering committee in the area of training. Prior to her appointment as scientific director, she held the position of deputy scientific director at INiBICA. 🔬🧠 In the academic and university administration spheres, Berrocoso is the director of the Department of Neurosciences and a member of the UCA Research Commission. She also serves as a member of the Spanish Brain Council. 🤝 Her appointment follows the resolution of a public call for applications, which included a two-phase selection process. The first phase focused on evaluating the candidates’ academic credentials and research track records, while the second phase consisted of the presentation and defense of a strategic plan for the Institute’s future during the new term. 🔗 More information: Instagram

Discover the essential fundamentals of clinical research with our Introduction to Clinical Research Methodology course, designed for professionals who are just beginning to explore this field. Over the course of three practical modules, you’ll learn how to develop a study protocol, understand the main quantitative designs, and navigate key ethical and legal considerations. This clear, accessible, and practice-oriented training is ideal for new clinicians, researchers in the early stages of their careers, or anyone looking to “refresh” their understanding of the fundamentals of research. This course will help you begin conducting research with confidence and advance your professional development. There will be three online sessions, each lasting an hour and a half. Links to access the sessions will be sent after registration is complete. Dates: March 24 and 26, and April 7, 2026. Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Format: online. Registration: until March 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. 👉 Register HERE 📚 Course outline and target audience

CURSO | “Modelización Matemática y Análisis de Datos en Oncología” con el Grupo MathMed coordinado por la Dra. María Rosa Durán de la UCA y del INiBICA   El interés principal de este curso es presentar una visión inicial sobre el cáncer, abordando tanto el desarrollo de la formulación matemática en el crecimiento tumoral y las estrategias terapéuticas usadas, como herramientas de modelado matemático e inteligencia artificial para el análisis de los datos oncológicos disponibles. ¿Quieres participar?:   Consulta toda la información sobre nuestros requisitos, programa e inscripciones AQUÍ ¡Os esperamos del 22 al 26 de junio de 2026! Más información: Instagram

Un espacio para compartir conocimiento, investigación y experiencias sobre una realidad laboral que sigue afectando a muchas personas que conviven con COVID persistente. 10 de abril de 2026. 10:00 – 13:00 h. Salón de Actos “Profesor Francisco Herrera Rodríguez”, Facultad de Enfermería y Fisioterapia – Universidad de Cádiz. Dirigido a pacientes, profesionales de la salud, estudiantes de Ciencias de la Salud y público general. Inscripción gratuita mediante inscripción previa: AQUÍ  ¡Apúntate! Organiza: Asociación Andaluza de Medicina y Seguridad en el Trabajo – AAMST. Colaboran: INiBICA, Facultad de Enfermería y Fisioterapia de Cádiz, UCA y SEMST – Sociedad Española de Medicina y Seguridad del Trabajo. Entidad Financiadora: Instituto Andaluz de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales – Instituto Andaluz de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales. Más información: Instagram

El Palacio de Congresos de Cádiz se convertirá los días 1 y 2 de octubre en el epicentro de la gestión de la I+D+i clínica, hospitalaria y biosanitaria en España. El INiBICA será el anfitrión de las Jornadas Anuales de la Red de Entidades Gestoras de Investigación Clínica (REGIC). Tras el hito alcanzado en la última edición celebrada en Vigo —que reunió a 270 profesionales—, Cádiz tomará el relevo con el reto de seguir impulsando la colaboración y la innovación en el sistema sanitario.  Según ha destacado Julio Ríos de la Rosa, gerente de INiBICA y vocal de la Junta Directiva de REGIC, estas jornadas buscan convertirse en una herramienta de trabajo conjunto para reforzar sinergias, profesionalizar la gestión de la investigación y contribuir a la transformación real del Sistema Nacional de Salud. El evento potenciará el formato de talleres prácticos y colaborativos y abordará los retos urgentes identificados por las propias entidades asociadas: desde la atracción y retención de talento investigador, hasta la competitividad del país como motor de ensayos clínicos a nivel europeo. La coordinación técnica, liderada por los Grupos de Interés de REGIC y su coordinadora Itziar Peñafiel, garantizará que las sesiones formativas generen soluciones prácticas para centros sanitarios y de investigación, con el objetivo de capacitar y profesionalizar al personal gestor, fortalecer las instituciones y apoyar mejor al personal clínico e investigador para mejorar la salud de la población. Más información: Diario de Cádiz

Cádiz 's Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (INiBICA) will host a specialized session focused on single-cell multi-omic analysis technologies, aimed at researchers interested in gaining a deeper understanding of advanced tools for studying cellular heterogeneity. 📅 Date: Friday, April 10, 2026 🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m. 📍 Location: Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar – INiBICA Research Unit Meeting Room, 9th Floor, Avenida Ana de Viya, 21, Cádiz The session, titled “Single Cell Multiomics,” will address how microplate technology can facilitate single-cell assays, allowing for the combination of gene expression and protein expression of markers of interest in a single analysis. The BD Rhapsody™ system is presented as an innovative solution for studying cellular heterogeneity, offering high mRNA capture capacity per cell and optimizing performance in samples with low RNA content. Its main advantages include: Greater sample integrity thanks to micro-well technology. High throughput, with the ability to capture more than 320,000 cells per cartridge. Real-time visual monitoring of the workflow, optimizing decision-making prior to sequencing. 📎 Session Agenda: 10:00 – BD Rhapsody™ HT Single-Cell Analysis System: a solution to overcome limitations in single-cell analysis. 10:20 – CITE-Seq: identification of intracellular and surface proteins alongside RNA within the same cell. 10:40 – scATAC-Seq: accessible epigenomic and transcriptomic characterization. 11:00 – BD Cellismo™: secondary analysis without the need for programming. Open discussion – Q&A Session & Project Discussion. 📝 Registration: Interested individuals can register using the QR code provided on the session poster. Additionally, the complete session document is available for download via this link.

Cádiz University, through the UCA Foundation (FUECA) Training Portal, has opened registration for the micro-credential “Application of Genomics to Infectious Disease Research,” a specialized academic course designed for health and biomedical professionals interested in genomic tools applied to the research and surveillance of infectious agents. 📍 Organizing institution: University of Cádiz Foundation, FUECA Training Portal. 📅 Course dates: May 11–28, 2026. 📍 Location: School of Medicine, Cádiz Campus. 📚 Format: In-person/Online. 🎓 Credits: 5 ECTS. 👨‍🏫 Academic Director: Manuel Antonio Rodríguez Iglesias. This intensive training program, totaling 125 hours (40 hours of instruction), is designed to provide participants with advanced skills in microbial genomics applied to infectious disease research, ranging from conceptual foundations to the execution of genomic Projects , including bioinformatics analysis and clinical applications. The program is structured into four main modules covering: Fundamentals of microbial genomics and sequencing techniques; Genome reconstruction and interpretation; Comparative genomics and molecular epidemiology; and Clinical and metagenomic applications in public health. 🤝 Target Audience: Graduates or degree holders in Medicine, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Microbiology, Veterinary Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences. 🔍 Learning Objectives: To understand concepts and methodologies of genomics applied to the etiology and evolution of infectious agents; to design and conduct genomic studies in microbiology and epidemiology; to integrate genomic tools with related biomedical disciplines; and to interpret, communicate, and apply genomic results in clinical research and public health. 🔎 Admission and Registration: Registration is open until April 27, 2026, with a limited number of 30 spots. The general fee is €150, with a reduced price thanks to co-funding from the MicrocredUCA Plan. 📌 Admission Requirements: University Title , identification Documentation , and proof of payment. Prior experience in research or clinical practice, as well as skills in bioinformatics and scientific English, will be considered an asset. This course represents a unique opportunity for professionals who wish to strengthen their expertise in genomics applied to infectious diseases, contributing to innovation in biomedical research and the public health response to current and future epidemiological challenges. 🔗 More information: fundUCA

We invite you to join us for a very special charity tasting event: 🗓 March 12. ⏰ 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 💛 Charity prices starting at €2. 📍 La Cremeria Italian Gelato (Avda. Periodista Beatriz Cienfuegos, 6, Cádiz). 🔬 All proceeds from that day will go entirely toward research on rare diseases in children, supporting the research line CO1: INMOX (Inflammation, Nutrition, Metabolism and Oxidative Stress) at INiBICA led by researcher Alfonso Lechuga. 🍧 An afternoon to enjoy, share, and, above all, help advance research into rare diseases. 🙏 Every little gesture counts! 💙 We look forward to seeing you there to raise a glass for a charitable cause. 🔗 More information: Instagram