2/6/2026 - 3/6/2026

5th IBSAL Scientific Conference

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The IBSAL Scientific Conference is an annual gathering of the institute’s staff where we share our work, learn about each other’s research, and build a sense of community.
In addition, 2026 is a special year: IBSAL is celebrating its 15th anniversary. And for that reason, we are extending our annual conference by two days.
The 5th IBSAL Scientific Conference will take place on June 2 and 3, 2026:
  • June 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Dioscórides Building: IBSAL Pre-Doctoral Workshop
  • June 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Castilla y León Convention and Exhibition Center: IBSAL Scientific Conference
  • June 3, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the International Center for Spanish: IBSAL Community Day

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

The registration deadline was May 26, 2026.

PROGRAM

IBSAL PREDOCTORAL WORKSHOP

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Auditorium. Dioscorides Building at the University of Salamanca

10:00 – 10:15 Welcome

. Luis García Ortiz – Scientific Director of IBSAL
10:15 – 10:45 Guest Lecture: The Keys to Success in Research: A Personal Journey

, Jerónimo Rodríguez Beltrán – Senior Researcher at the Ramón y Cajal Institute and recipient of the 2024 Margarita Salas National Research Award for Young Researchers in Biology.
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Roundtable Discussion: What Comes After a Ph.D.?

Moderator: Ángeles Almeida Parra – Deputy Scientific Director of IBSAL

  • Jerónimo Rodríguez Beltrán – Senior Researcher at the Ramón y Cajal Institute and recipient of the 2024 Margarita Salas National Research Award for Young Researchers in Biology.
  • Beatriz Martín Carro – Sara Borrell Postdoctoral Researcher (CARD – 01)
  • Candelas Pérez del Villar Moro – Scientific Secretary of the IBSAL
  • Ruben Deogracias Pastor – Principal Investigator of the NEUR-11 group
  • Miguel Bastos Boente – Pre-doctoral researcher in the CANC-28 group
12:00 – 12:30 Coffee and group photo
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Workshops

  • Applications of AI in Research (PC1 Classroom, School of Medicine) – María Angélica González Arrieta (Co-Principal Investigator of the APSF-06 group)
  • Key Elements of Effective Science Communication (Classroom D3, Dioscórides Building) – Diego Matos Agudo (CAUSA Communications Director)
  • Conference Presentations: Oral and Poster Presentations (Classroom F2, Dioscórides Building) – Cristina Lugones Sánchez (Coordinator of the APSF Division)
  • Creating an Academic Resume: CVN and CoARA Criteria (Computer Lab 1, Dioscórides Building) – Laura González Guerra (Head of the Scientific Management and Communication Department at IBSAL)

 

IBSAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Small Hall. Castilla y León Convention and Exhibition Center

10:30 – 11:00 Official Opening Ceremony
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Roundtable Discussion: 15 Years of IBSAL

Moderator: Ángeles Almeida Parra – Deputy Scientific Director of IBSAL

  • Jesús F. San Miguel – Former Scientific Director of IBSAL, 2011–2013
  • Rogelio González Sarmiento – Former Scientific Director of IBSAL, 2013–2023
  • Luis Garcia Ortiz – Scientific Director of IBSAL 2023 – News
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The PERTE for Cutting-Edge Healthcare and Health Research at the Salamanca Biomedical Research Institute (IBSAL)

Moderator: Raquel Yotti Álvarez – PERTE Commissioner for Cutting-Edge Health. Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities.

  • PERTE Funds, Objectives, and Implementation at the Carlos III Health Institute. Marina Pollán Santamaría – Director General of the ISCIII.
  • Healthcare Technologies in Castile and León. Álvaro Muñoz Galindo—Director General of Quality and Infrastructure for the Castile and León Regional Health Authority.
12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Roundtable Discussion: Cutting-Edge Healthcare at IBSAL-Salamanca

Moderator: Jesús Pérez Sánchez-Toledo

  • Evaluation of a Proposal to Implement Pharmacogenetics in the National Health System for Mental and Cardiovascular Health (BioFram22). María Isidoro García
  • Personalized Medicine (MedPer) in the Early Detection of Preclinical Cognitive Decline (CD). Ángeles Almeida Parra
  • UMBRELLA-SUMMA Legacy: A unified platform for improved comprehensive assessment of myelodysplastic syndromes in Spain. María Díez Campelo
  • RICORS TERAV and the CERTERA Consortium. Fermín Sánchez-Guijo Martín
  • Solution for the stabilization and preservation of biospecimens at room temperature. Fernando Martín Lara (300K SOLUTIONS SL)
1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Closing Ceremony
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Networking cocktail reception

 

IBSAL CITIZEN’S DAY

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Auditorium. International Spanish Language Center

5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Welcome

Luis García Ortiz – Scientific Director of IBSAL

María de la Vega Villar Gutiérrez de Ceballos – Councilor for Public Health and Consumer Affairs, City of Salamanca
5:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Cutting-Edge Healthcare: How Science and Innovation Improve Our Health

Raquel Yotti Álvarez – PERTE Commissioner for Cutting-Edge Health. Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities.

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Roundtable Discussion: The Role of Citizens in Research

Moderator: Luis García Ortiz – Scientific Director of IBSAL

  • Manuel Arellano Armisen – Platform of Patient Organizations (POP).
  • Pilar Gayoso Diz – Representative of the Carlos III Health Institute at CoARA
  • María del Pilar Samaniego de Tiedra – Chair of the IBSAL Citizens’ Commission
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Coffee and Booths Run by the Member Associations of the IBSAL Citizens’ Commission
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. IBSAL’s Research Through Citizen Associations

Presented by: Laura González Guerra – Head of the Scientific Management and Communications Department at IBSAL

  • Unraveling Mysteries: Conversations with Experts – Fundaneed Foundation
  • “Coffee with Science” Talks – AFIBROSAL Association
  • Diverse and Responsible Health – Iguales LGBT+ Association
  • Let’s Breathe! Promoting Respiratory Physical Therapy as a Treatment for Cerebral Palsy – ASPACE Association
  • Eyes in Action: Raising Awareness of Visual Disorders Through Experience – Retina Salamanca Association
  • Research on Acquired Brain Injury: Results for Everyone – ASDACE Association