The ”la Caixa” Foundation Breakthrough Conferences on Biomedicine and Health is a series aimed at fostering scientific exchange and collaboration around major challenges shaping the future of health research. By bringing together leading researchers and institutions, these conferences, led by scientists supported through the Foundation’s Health Research programme, provide a platform for knowledge sharing, interdisciplinary dialogue, and greater scientific impact.

  • ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

    The 2026 edition marks the launch of this conference series, designed to strengthen scientific leadership and generate new opportunities for collaboration across disciplines and institutions.

    Through a curated series of specialised events, the initiative aims to:

    • Foster scientific discussion around key and emerging challenges in biomedicine and health.

    • Encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration across disciplines and institutions.

    • Enhance the visibility and impact of ongoing research.

    • Strengthen connections within the broader scientific ecosystem.

    • Promote engagement with science and dialogue with society.

  • WHO IS IT FOR?

    Researchers, clinicians, health professionals, innovation stakeholders and members of the scientific community interested in emerging areas of health research.

OVERVIEW

  • From Innovation in Diagnostics to Host Directed Therapies in Invasive Fungal Disease

    18–20 November 2026

    Forum Braga, Portugal

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    Persistent Antibody Responses in Health and Disease

    9–11 December 2026

    Science Museum CosmoCaixa / CaixaResearch Institute, Barcelona

    The conference will explore long lasting antibody responses, a field with major relevance not only for protection and vaccination but also for autoimmunity, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.

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  • CardioTech: Cardiovascular Imaging Innovation & Translation

    14-15 December 2026

    University of Algarve, Portugal

    June 2027

    CaixaForum Madrid, Madrid

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  • Epigenetic Regulation of Acquired Behaviors in Health and Disease

    2–5 June 2027

    CaixaForum València, Valencia

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