17 February, 2025

IIS Aragón joins a European consortium to create a human liver generated by 3D bioprinting for transplants

The European consortium NEOLIVER will receive 10 million euros to develop the world's first bioprinted human liver for clinical purposes. Among the 12 European members of this ambitious project is the Aragón Health Research Institute (IIS Aragón), one of the main partners and the only Spanish entity, which will receive funding of almost 1 million euros.
14 February, 2025

More than a thousand schoolchildren from Teruel learn about vitamins from two young scientists

On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, this scientific activity was held on February 11 with researchers Rebeca Sanz and Raquel Ibáñez. The event took place at the Urrea de Gaén school and was followed online live in a total of 22 schools.
13 February, 2025

Infections by multi-resistant bacteria in Spanish hospitals could cause more than 20000 deaths a year

A study published in The Lancet Regional Health - Europe estimates that in 2023 there were 173 infections due to multi-resistant microorganisms in hospitals in Spain, with 653 associated deaths. The research reveals that the burden of this type of infections is significantly higher than expected.
11 February, 2025

The Aspanoa and IIS Aragón scholarship that allows Oncopediatrics to have one more doctor

With the aim of strengthening the medical team of the Aragón Pediatric Oncology Unit, as well as connecting the clinical part with research into the disease, Aspanoa and the IIS Aragón have been co-financing a grant for five years that has allowed the hiring, at different times, of three doctors: Yurena Aguilar, Alba Fernández and Ana Sangrós.