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📅 February 14, 2024 🕘 From 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 📍Auditorium, Jerez Campus 💬 Coinciding with European Sexual Health Day, the event will be an opportunity to reflect on and discuss innovative strategies for intervention and collaboration among healthcare institutions, INiBICA, and the university. 🚀 This event is part of the initiatives promoted by the University of Cádiz through the Office of the Vice Rector for Health Sciences and University Community Well-being and the General Directorate of Diversity, within the framework of the agreement signed with @apoyopositivo, a non-governmental organization recognized as being of public benefit. Since 2024, this collaboration has allowed us to promote strategic actions to improve sexual health by fostering a coordinated approach with the healthcare system. We hope to see you at this important initiative! 💪 🔗 More information: Instagram

📍 The University Medical Center Amsterdam ( HUPM ) hosted the first in-person working meeting of the Persuade project, a research initiative funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe program. The meeting, organized by INIBICA, aimed to review the progress made to date and define the next phases of the study. 🤝 The meeting was attended by representatives from key institutions such as the Foundation for Biomedical Research Management at Cádiz, the Amsterdam University Medical Center, Carol Davila Hospital in Bucharest, the University of Valencia, the Polytechnic University of Milan, Pompeu Fabra University, and the Trébol de Corazones heart association at Cádiz. 🚀 Persuade’s innovative approach includes the use of artificial intelligence to optimize treatments and seeks to improve the precision and personalization of treatment strategies for persistent atrial fibrillation. 🔗 More information: Portal at Cádiz || Instagram

🫂 As part of its Humanization Plan, the HUPM continues its initiative to support family members of long-term patients by providing two housing units for their accommodation. This measure, intended for families facing complex or serious medical situations who cannot have permanent companions, has been made possible thanks to the collaboration 🔗 with the “Todo por una sonrisa” Association and the Unicaja Foundation. 📍The association, in coordination with the hospital’s Citizen Participation department, manages the stay and any issues that may arise during it. In addition, INiBICA is part of the project, managing the funds provided by the Unicaja Foundation to cover the costs of the housing units 🤝💙

Dr. María Rosa Durán receives an award from the mayor of Jerez, María José García-Pelayo, at the presentation of the 2025 “Tribute to Our Own” Agenda, “Women of Jerez in History,” which highlights the contributions of influential women and pioneers who are blazing a trail toward equality through their careers. 👩‍🔬 María Rosa Durán, the leader of the “Zero Relapse. Mathematics Against Childhood Leukemia,’ is February’s featured woman. Her work exemplifies how science and research can save lives and change the future for many people. 💪 At INiBICA, we continue to support and recognize the talent of so many brave women who are blazing trails in their fields. 🔗 More information: City of Jerez || Instagram

Researchers from the AGSCGE (Campo de Gibraltar East Health Management Area), affiliated with INIBICA and in collaboration with the EITI (School of Industrial Technical Engineering), have presented a study on the early detection of diabetic foot in primary care using hyperspectral imaging. 🏆 This project, which received a university-level award at the 9th R&D&I Awards hosted by the Algeciras Technology Campus Foundation, offers significant advances in prevention and treatment: ✅ Early detection of high-risk areas. ✅ Non-invasive and accurate monitoring. ✅ Reduction in amputations through early intervention. In short, this is a major breakthrough for a complication that affects a significant percentage of patients with diabetes and can have serious consequences if not detected and treated in time. Another step toward the future of healthcare! 👏 🔗 More information: Europa Sur || Instagram

Scientific output reflects an institution’s commitment to the generation and transfer of knowledge. The presentation of the 2019–2024 Scientific Output Report provides an overview of the evolution of INiBICA’s research activity during this period, highlighting the impact achieved in research, innovation, and collaboration with the healthcare system and the University of Cádiz. 🕓 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, February 6 📍 Location: INiBICA – Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation of Cádiz (HUPM). 🌟 The event will feature presentations on: The evolution of INiBICA’s indicators from 2019 to 2024. Completion of the support program for the accreditation application. 🤝 Join us at this event and discover the advancements that position INiBICA as a leader in health research. 🔗 More information: Instagram

The CTS-1111 Research Group, “ CO23: Genetics and Neurodegenerative Diseases, led by Dr. Ana Belén Muñoz Manchado, affiliated with the University of Cádiz and the Institute for Biomedical Research at Cádiz (INIBICA), is seeking a candidate interested in applying for a competitive fellowship Juan de la Cierva to carry out a 2-year postdoctoral project. The group focuses its research on understanding the genetic mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases. Currently, the group is focusing on two main Lines of research : understanding the pathology of Parkinson’s disease and investigating the role of the striatum in cell-type-specific neurodegenerative diseases through the application of single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq), using both human samples and genetic models. The candidate will join the group and be responsible for analyzing single-cell data, as well as actively participating in the group’s other Lines of research . Essential requirements: Candidates must hold a Ph Title ’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or related fields. Preferred qualifications: Experience using bioinformatics tools to analyze data obtained from single-cell sequencing and spatial transcriptomics. Experience with bioinformatics programming languages (Python, Bash scripting, R, etc.). Certification to work with laboratory animals. Contributions to Publications and scientific communication. Qualified candidates may submit a cover letter and resume to Ana Muñoz Manchado (ana.munoz@uca.es) by January 14. 🔗 More information in this DOCUMENT

The “ CO15: : Population and Health—Determinants and Interventions” research group, led by Dr. Juan Antonio Córdoba Doña, affiliated with the Jerez Hospital of the Andalusian Health Service and the Institute for Biomedical Research of Cádiz (INIBICA), is seeking a candidate to apply for Río Hortega or Sara Borrell grants. One of the group’s research objectives is to study the difference in blood pressure between both arms and its implications for vascular risk; the group was awarded a competitive grant in the recent call for proposals at Projects for research and innovation in the field of primary care, regional hospitals, and high-resolution hospital centers within the Andalusian Public Health System. The candidate would be responsible, in collaboration with Dr. Manuel María Ortega Marlasca (SAS / UCA / INIBICA) of the Jerez Sur Health Center of the Andalusian Health Service, for the recruitment and standardized assessment of patients at the Jerez Sur Health Center (Andalusian Health Service). Essential requirements: Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree ( Title ) and/or a Ph.D. in the field of Health Sciences (medicine or nursing). Preferred qualifications: Experience collecting biological samples from humans; experience with basic computer and database techniques; knowledge of bioinformatics; contributions to Publications and scientific communication. We offer: Participation in an ongoing research project within an emerging research group focused on Primary Care. Integration into a Team with an environment of scientific excellence. 🔗 More information in this DOCUMENT

This success is due to the high quality of our hospitals 🏥, the growing involvement of primary care 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️, and public-private partnerships 🤝. 🔬Here at INiBICA, we are proud to share this news, which reflects how our country is making progress in the field of clinical trials. We, in the province of Cádiz, are committed to promoting the development of more clinical trials for the benefit of our population. That is why we continue to work tirelessly, and in our upcoming Strategic Plan 🎯, we will continue to support initiatives that promote these trials, always with the goal of improving the health and well-being of our society. 🔗 More information: Instagram

  El pasado viernes 17 de enero, nuestra compañera Ana Carbonell Baeza, investigadora senior, miembro del grupo CO8 MOVE IT e IP de varios proyectos, obtuvo la plaza de Catedrática de la Universidad de Cádiz Ana es un verdadero ejemplo de dedicación y excelencia, con un currículum extraordinario y una carrera profesional marcada por su compromiso con la transferencia del conocimiento científico a la sociedad. Desde guías prácticas y talleres de salud hasta su entrega en la docencia, su trabajo impacta vidas de manera tangible. Actualmente, lidera el proyecto EXERMOT4H, donde continúa fortaleciendo el vínculo entre la ciencia y la salud pública. ¡Enhorabuena, Ana! Te deseamos todo el éxito en esta nueva etapa profesional. ¡Gracias por inspirarnos cada día! Más información: Instagram