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DAY 1

3 October 2024

  • 12.45 h

     

    Arrival to Cap Roig

    Short guided tour around the Cap Roig gardens

  • 13.45 h

     

    Welcome lunch

     

  • 15 h

     

    Welcome speech

    JUAN RAMÓN FUERTES,
    DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER, ”LA CAIXA” FOUNDATION

    FLOOR 0, AUDITORIUM

  • 15.15 h

     

    SESSION #1: At the forefront: novel technologies and data tools

    FLOOR 0, AUDITORIUM

    Biomedical research has experienced a huge leap in recent years propelled by the development of novel technologies and the ability to generate and process increasing volume of data. How have new technologies contributed to solve unanswered research questions? Which challenges are faced when working with big amounts of data? How have traditional research fields changed thanks to these new advancements?

    Moderator: Quentin Cooper
     

    #1.1 Technology focused

    • Elena Martínez, Institut de Bioenginyeria de Catalunya (IBEC), Barcelona

    • Jana B. Nieder, Laboratorio Ibérico Internacional de Nanotecnologia (INL), Braga

    • Luciano Di Croce, Centre de Regulació Genòmica (CRG), Barcelona

    • Albert Quintana, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona
       

    #1.2 Data focused

    • M. Carolina Florian, Institut d’Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL), Barcelona

    • Elena Gómez-Díaz, Instituto de Parasitología y Biomedicina López Neyra (CSIC), Granada

    • Manuel Palacín, Institut de Recerca Biomèdica (IRB Barcelona), Barcelona

    • Maria Carmo-Fonseca, Instituto de Medicina Molecular de la Universidad de Lisboa (iMM), Lisboa
       

  • 17 h

     

    SESSION #2: ”la Caixa” Foundation initiatives to support biomedical innovation and knowledge transfer: helping you to develop health solutions from your research results

    FLOOR 0, AUDITORIUM

    Biomedical innovation is key for the future of health. For that reason, we created the CaixaImpulse Innovation program, which is now celebrating its 10th anniversary, to boost the transformation of biomedical knowledge into new treatments, diagnostics and medtech solutions. Currently, we take advantage of our experience and network to also provide Innovation Services to empower researchers within the CaixaResearch Health program by identifying scientific opportunities and supporting its development into impactful advancements in human health.  

    Moderator: Quentin Cooper
     

  • 17.45 h

     

    End of the 1st day meeting

    FLOOR 0, AUDITORIUM

  • 18 h

     

    Trip to the hotel PARADOR AIGUABLAVA

  • 20.30 h

     

    Dinner

    PARADOR AIGUABLAVA


DAY 2

4 October 2024

  • 8.30 h

     

    Transfer from the hotel to Cap Roig

  • 9.15 h

     

    Parallel working sessions


    SESSION #3A: How will AI change research and medicine?

    FLOOR 0, ROOM 1

    What is medical artificial intelligence? What are the current trends in medical AI? AI is supporting doctors/researchers not replacing them. What are the future possibilities? How will AI change research and the scientific method? Balancing Innovation and Integrity: The Role of AI in Research and Scientific Writing.

    Moderator: Alfonso Valencia, Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS), Barcelona.


    SESSION #3B: Research Impact Assessment

    FLOOR 1, LIBRARY

    The Impact Science Pathway is a simplified causal chain linking scientific practices, outcomes and their wider effects on society and the economy. In this session, we will discuss the importance of assessing, managing, and promoting the impact of scientific progress in the spirit of “Science as a Common Good”, as defined by UNESCO.

    Moderator: Paula Adam, Health Quality and Assessment Agency of Catalonia (AQuAS), Barcelona.

    Speakers:

    • Felipe Prósper, Universidad de Navarra, Navarra

    • Manuel Irimia, Centre de Regulació Genòmica (CRG), Barcelona

    • Ignasi López, ”la Caixa” Foundation, Barcelona

    • Luisa Figuereido, Instituto de Medicina Molecular Joao Lobo Antunes (iMM), Lisboa

    • Ana Joao Rodrigues, Universidade do Minho, Braga
       

  • 10.45 h

     

    Coffee-break

  • 11.15 h

     

    SESSION #4: Transformative scientific leadership. How to foster excellent research with social impact

    FLOOR 0, AUDITORIUM

    What are the keys to transformative scientific leadership? How to foster excellent research with social impact, How to reinforce talent attraction and training. What are the challenges and hurdles faced by research centers outside the main hubs? What is the role of patient associations and scientific societies? What strategies can be applied to stimulate innovation and knowledge transfer? What are the financing challenges? How can foundations contribute?

    Moderator: Quentin Cooper

    Speakers:

    • Xose R. Bustelo, Director of the Salamanca Cancer Research Center (CIC-IBMCC), Salamanca

    • Ana Luisa Carvalho, Vice President of the CNC Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology (CNC UC), Coimbra

    • Olga Genilloud, Scientific Director at the Medina Foundation, Granada

    • Maite Mendioroz Iriarte, Director of Navarrabiomed - Miguel Servet Foundation, Navarra

    • Marisol Soengas, President of the Spanish Association for Cancer Research (ASEICA)
       

  • 12.45 h

     

    Conclusions & closing speech

    FLOOR 0, AUDITORIUM

  • 13 h

     

    Lunch

     

  • 14.30 h

     

    End of the meeting. Shuttle service to Barcelona Airport and Sants Estació