November 14, 2024

New therapeutic approach for severe COVID-19: faster recovery and reduced mortality

An international study, with the participation of the University of Zaragoza and the Aragón Health Research Institute (IIS Aragón), has tested a new therapeutic strategy to treat severe COVID. It is a clinical trial whose results are published in eClinicalMedicine and which could also be applied to other respiratory viruses.
November 13, 2024

ASEICA organizes a “Week of Science in Cancer” with an international congress that will bring together 400 experts

The activities of the “Science Week” in Zaragoza will run from 12 to 16 November 2024. In addition to various informative days and meetings between patients and researchers, several grants will be awarded for cancer research worth a total of 345.000 euros.
November 11, 2024

A new drug promises to curb multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's

Researchers at University College London and Loyola University have developed a modified compound of cyclosporin A that blocks cyclophilin D in the brain, offering a new avenue for treating neurodegenerative diseases. Early animal studies show promising results.
November 8, 2024

The IIS Aragón participates in the REGIC Annual Conference

This year, the conference, organised by the Network of Clinical Research Management Entities (REGIC), is being held in Barcelona and the IIS Aragón is once again taking part in this important event.
November 7, 2024

A high-resolution macrostudy opens the door to tightening the noose in the fight against cancer

Alberto J. Schuhmacher, head of the Molecular Oncology Group at the IIS Aragón, reflects on cancer following the publication of the series of articles by the Nature group, which represent an unprecedented analysis of this disease, turning everything known upside down.
November 5, 2024

DIVE Medical helps diagnose visual and neurocognitive problems in childhood

The company, which has specialists in ophthalmology and optometry from the IIS Aragón and the IACS, uses technology based on artificial intelligence to objectively explore vision in any patient through gaze tracking.
November 4, 2024

The IIS Aragón is looking for health professionals for a survey of the 4D PICTURE project

This online survey seeks to encourage healthcare professionals to share their experiences in order to optimize decision-making in cancer treatment.
October 31, 2024

First Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorder and Mental Health, on November 15

The Aragon Health Research Institute, the University of Zaragoza and ADeNfermero are collaborating with the Official College of Nursing of Zaragoza to organize this event that will address a variety of key topics related to ASD. The venue is already full.
October 30, 2024

Jorge Osma López: “In research, two of the most important skills are time management and emotional regulation”

In this interview, the IIS Aragón researcher talks about his work leading the Personality, Emotion and Health Research Group (IPES) and the projects he is carrying out.