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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

🔎 A space to share knowledge, research, and experiences about an issue that continues to affect many people. 🗓 April 10, 2026. 🕙 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 📍 “Professor Francisco Herrera Rodríguez” Auditorium, School of Nursing and Physical Therapy – University of Cádiz. 👥 Open to patients, healthcare professionals, health sciences students, and the general public. ✅ Free registration by prior sign-up: HERE 📲 Sign up! 🔹Organized by: Andalusian Association of Occupational Medicine and Safety (AAMST). 🔹In collaboration with: INiBICA, the Faculty of Nursing and Physical Therapy at Cádiz, UCA, and SEMST—Spanish Society of Occupational Medicine and Safety. 🔹Funding Organization: Andalusian Institute for Occupational Risk Prevention – Andalusian Institute for Occupational Risk Prevention. 🔗 More information: 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 || Instagram

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

🩻 The Rheumatology Department at the Hospital Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar , is launching an educational project aimed at improving the early identification of patients at risk of developing psoriatic arthritis. This chronic inflammatory disease can cause joint damage, disability, and a significant impact on quality of life if it is not diagnosed and treated early. 🔬 The initiative aims to identify, at an early stage, those patients with psoriasis who are most likely to develop psoriatic arthritis by evaluating genetic susceptibility factors and using high-resolution imaging techniques that can detect signs of inflammation before clinical symptoms appear. 👥 The project includes various training and continuing education activities for healthcare professionals, such as clinical sessions, training in imaging techniques, and a review of early diagnosis protocols, with the goal of improving the multidisciplinary approach to these patients and promoting early treatment strategies. 🔗 TRAINING PROJECT 🤝 This initiative is supported by the pharmaceutical industry, which contributes to the development of training activities and the promotion of initiatives aimed at improving knowledge and care for patients with inflammatory diseases.

🏆 On March 23, at 6:00 p.m., the Cádiz Convention Center will host a new edition of “Ilustres Anónimas,” one of the most significant events in the 8M program organized by the Municipal Women’s Foundation of the Cádiz City Council. 🗣️ The event, which will be hosted by journalist Laura Jurado, will feature musical performances by María La Mónica and Mariló Rico, and will serve to publicly recognize the careers of eight women whose professional work and commitment make outstanding contributions to the city’s development. 🔬 María Rosa Durán stands out for her work applying mathematical models to the biomedical field and for spearheading the “Zero Relapse” project, a pioneering initiative aimed at predicting relapses in pediatric leukemia using advanced predictive tools. Her career combines scientific research, health technology transfer, and university teaching, contributing both to the advancement of knowledge and to improving patients’ quality of life. Congratulations! 💜 🔗 More information: Diario de Cádiz || Instagram