Communication - IIS Aragón

22 July 2024

Why does obesity increase the risk of cancer?

Three CNIO groups are investigating the relationship between obesity, diabetes and pancreatic cancer. They say that obesity could 'help' the tumor to metastasize by modifying the characteristics of blood vessels and platelets.
18 July 2024

Work begins on the future Advanced Therapies Unit of the IIS Aragón thanks to Clementa Soria

The work, whose cost amounts to 3 million euros, is possible thanks in part to the posthumous donation of 1,9 million from Clementa Soria from Zaragoza to the Spanish Association Against Cancer to support research.
17 July 2024

Marta Lalinde: “I am contributing to increasing knowledge of this disease and ensuring that there are more treatment options in the future”

Marta Lalinde is the clinical trials coordinator of the Pediatric Oncohematology Unit of the Miguel Servet Children's Hospital in Zaragoza. She has been in this newly created position for two and a half years, which is funded equally by Aspanoa and IIS Aragón.
16 July 2024

A new study associates autism spectrum disorder with an alteration of the intestinal microbiome in children

Researchers have observed the role in autism of a broader range of microorganisms in the intestine, such as archaea, fungi and viruses, beyond the bacteria studied.
10 July 2024

Lucía Gallego: “I have always liked to think that I can influence the best care of patients”

In this interview, the IIS Aragón researcher talks about her work leading the 'Anesthesia and Organ Protection. Lung Protection Ventilation' Group (GIIS083) and the challenges she faces.
9 July 2024

Webinar "Do environmental contaminants and food contaminants affect reproductive health?", on July 16

On July 16, an online seminar will be held to address the influence of the environment in sensitive stages of life, such as adolescence and childbearing age, and its impact on sexual reproductive health. The webinar will be held next Wednesday, July 16 from 15:00 p.m. to 16:00 p.m. online.