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👨‍🔬👩‍🔬 On February 6 and 7, the Second Translational Conference on Precision Oncology, “Through Signaling Pathways,” was held in Seville, bringing together more than 50 experts in oncology and molecular biology to discuss advances in precision medicine for cancer. 💬 The event, coordinated by Dr. Javier Salvador, Dr. Reyes Bernabé, and Dr. Michele Biscuola, included roundtable discussions and scientific presentations. Participants addressed the role of genetics and HER receptors in various types of cancer, highlighting their inhibition as a therapeutic strategy. Advances in immunotherapy for melanoma, bladder cancer, breast cancer, and small-cell lung cancer were also discussed. 🔬 Another key topic was the development of targeted therapies, with an emphasis on the RAS and PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathways, which enable personalized treatments for brain tumors and cholangiocarcinoma. In addition, the identification of patients with RET and ALK gene fusions was analyzed; these patients could benefit from innovative therapies without resorting to conventional chemotherapy or immunotherapy. 🧫 The importance of DNA repair in breast and ovarian cancer was highlighted, as it influences treatment selection. To conclude, a roundtable discussion addressed quality in precision medicine and the role of NGS reports in clinical decision-making. 🤝 This meeting reaffirms the medical community’s commitment to advancing toward more personalized and effective treatments for cancer patients. 🔗 More information: Europa Press || Virgen del Rocío University Hospital || Instagram

🔬On February 13 and 14, 2025, the Annual Meeting of the Spanish Society of Pathological Anatomy (SEAP) was held online—a key event for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in the fields of pathological anatomy and molecular biology. 💬 At this year’s event, Dr. Raquel Romero García served as a speaker in the special session titled “The Power of Collaboration Between Biologists and Pathologists,” where she and Dr. María Isabel Moreno García presented the talk “When Genes Speak: The Role of Molecular Biology in Precision Diagnosis.” During her presentation, she highlighted the impact of molecular studies on the diagnosis and personalized treatment of patients, drawing attention to a clinical case in which molecular biology has been instrumental in achieving a better understanding of the pathology. 🔍 The event addressed highly relevant topics, such as histomolecular correlation in clinical cases and the evaluation of samples for molecular studies. The online format allowed for broad participation, fostering the exchange of knowledge and experiences among specialists from different disciplines. 🔗 More information: Instagram

🏅Antonio Sanz and Mercedes Colombo presided today in Rota over the official awards ceremony held in honor of February 28, an event attended by the Regional Government’s subdelegate for the Campo de Gibraltar, Javier Ros, and the provincial delegates. 💙 We extend our gratitude to the Andalusian Regional Government for recognizing the effort, hard work, talent, and leadership of the entire INiBiCA family in the province—especially the scientific, research, and healthcare staff who, through their research and innovations, contribute to improving the health of the population—as well as all the institutions that make up INiBiCA 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ We are proud of our “ Team ” and our commitment to research and health in Andalusia! 💚 🔗 More information: Instagram

📊 This ranking includes the 10,000 Google Scholar profiles with the best metrics (h-index and citations) that have been assigned a ORCID identifier, belonging to Spanish women conducting research in Spain or abroad and to foreign female researchers affiliated with Spanish institutions. 🔍 The goal is to raise the profile of women researchers by using a free, publicly accessible platform (Google Scholar / Google Académico), as well as to promote open infrastructure by encouraging the widespread use of personal identifiers ( ORCID ) and institutional RoR identifiers. 💜🌟Female talent in science and at INiBICA continues to shine! Congratulations to all of them! 🔗 More information: CSIC || Instagram

On February 25 and 26, the Carlos III Health Institute ISCIII will host and organize a conference on Ibero-American scientific collaboration in health and climate change research at its Chamartín Campus in Madrid. 🔬The event, “Fostering Ibero-American Scientific Collaboration for a Sustainable Future: Health and Climate Change,” is being held in collaboration with the Spanish node of the European Infrastructure for Translational Medicine (EATRIS). 🔄 The conference will build on the work carried out by the Institutes of Health Research during EATRIS’s “Spain in the Spotlight” initiative on Climate Change and Health, and is part of the National Institute of Health Research ( ISCIII ) commitment to addressing global challenges that link health to the environment and climate change. 🔗 More information: ISCIII || Instagram

On February 18, we appeared on 7 TV Rota for a program featuring an interview with Antonio Santisteban, Ph.D. in Biomedicine. 🔬In his remarks, he spoke about his personal and professional journey, his commitment to teaching and the university, and his role in transferring knowledge to society and other organizations. 🔎 He also discussed his time at the Hospital de la Casa de la Salud ( HUPM ) in the Hematology Department, his clinical experience, and his Lines of research at INiBICA—such as his study on Hodgkin’s lymphoma—which have left a significant mark on the scientific and social spheres. Additionally, he spoke about his induction into the Ateneo de Cádiz. 🎧 Listen to the program 👉 here 🔗 More information: Instagram

🔬🫀 Improving treatments for atrial fibrillation is the goal of the Persuade project, an international collaboration led by INiBICA together with partners from the Netherlands, Romania, Italy, Spain, and the Trebol de Corazones Heart Association Cádiz. 👨‍🔬 The project was recently featured on Radio 5 of Radio Nacional de España Cádiz, where Dr. Juan Fernández-Armenta and project coordinator Etel Silva discussed INiBICA’s work on this important research. 🔗 You can listen to the full interview starting at the 7-minute mark at the following 👉 link 🔗 More information: Instagram

✨ Next Friday, February 21, at 10:00 a.m., the Plaza del Arenal in Jerez will be filled with solidarity for the event “Powers of Hope: Sierpinski Triangle Against Childhood Leukemia.” 🫂 This event is organized by the Colegio San José Fundación Xafer, in collaboration with a UCA physician and the lead of the “Project Relapse 0: Mathematics Against Childhood Leukemia”—led by Professor María Rosa Durán —and is supported by @asociacionporunasonrisa. 🎯 The goal of this event is to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research, particularly leukemia, the most common cancer among children. 🙏 All donations from this event will go to the Pablo Ugarte Association, which collaborates with @univcadiz and has been funding the “Recaída 0” Project for the past 5 years. 💙 JOIN US and help us build hope! Today’s “ Projects ” are tomorrow’s future—thanks to them, more and more children are surviving 💪✨ 🔗 More information: Jerez City Hall || Instagram

📢 Campus Media returned yesterday for its second edition. The Jerez Press Association (APJ) and the University of Cádiz kicked off this new edition with an opening talk given by UCA professor María Rosa Durán. 📌 Campus Media remains committed to fostering connections between the press and the university, bringing UCA research to the public and providing up-to-date training for journalists on key topics such as: ✅ Artificial Intelligence applied to communication. ✅ The new Law on Procedural Efficiency. ✅ Disinformation and fake news. ✅ Cancer research. ✅ Gender-based violence in the media. 💡 A project that reaffirms the importance of continuing education and scientific outreach in the media. 🔗 More information: Diario de Jerez || Instagram

Investigadores del INiBICA, la @univcadiz y la @unisevilla, hallan un nuevo fármaco a base de diterpenos que logra la regeneración neuronal funcional tras una lesión cerebral 🧫 Este estudio, liderado por Carmen Castro y Pedro Núñez-Abades, ha demostrado que los diterpenos facilitan la regeneración de neuronas en áreas cerebrales dañadas por lesiones traumáticas. Su estudio, publicado en Stem Cell Research & Therapy, indica que estas nuevas neuronas son funcionales y se integran en los circuitos neuronales afectados. 🔍 El hallazgo, basado en modelos animales, sugiere que los diterpenos pueden servir como terapia para reparar el cerebro, favoreciendo el traslado de neuronas generadas en otras áreas hacia la lesión. 🎯 Además, se ha identificado una molécula del sistema inmunológico que podría atraer estas neuronas al área dañada. Aunque aún falta probar su efectividad y seguridad en humanos, esta investigación abre la puerta a futuras terapias regenerativas para tratar lesiones cerebrales. 🔗 Más información: UCA || Instagram