Jose Luis Bancalero

18 June, 2025

The IIS Aragón and the Ibercaja Foundation have signed an agreement to promote the innovative oncology research project "Sara."

This research, led by the Molecular Oncology Group at the IIS Aragón, aims to improve the efficacy of chemotherapy while significantly reducing its adverse effects. The signing of this agreement reinforces the commitment of both institutions to the advancement of cancer research in Aragon.
9 June, 2025

A project to study why people are getting sick is launching in Zaragoza.

The IIS Aragón is coordinating the project in the city, which will follow 4.000 people for 20 years to improve personalized and preventive medicine. The study is part of the IMPaCT Cohort, a national program promoted by the Carlos III Health Institute.
12 May 2025

The Ministry of Health announces the 1st HumanizAR and CuidAR Awards for Aragon

The call is sponsored by the General Directorate of Care and Humanization and the IIS Aragón, with the collaboration of Roche. The deadline for submitting applications is June 24, and professionals from all eight healthcare sectors in Aragón are eligible to participate.
15 January 2025

Zaragoza welcomes international experts at the first edition of the 'Medicine 2044' congress in Spain

The Minister of Health, José Luis Bancalero, and the scientific director of the IIS Aragón, Ángel Lanas, have presented today this scientific event that will take place on 30 and 31 January in the Paraninfo. The IIS Aragón has organised the event, with more than 20 symposia and conferences with world-class speakers, including two Nobel Prize winners.
9 January 2025

The Obispo Polanco Hospital in Teruel becomes a university hospital

The Hospital Obispo Polanco is the first to be designated a university hospital in the province of Teruel and joins the other four in Aragon. This is the first step towards the introduction of the Medicine degree in Teruel.
November 27, 2024

The IIS Aragón celebrates 10 years positioning itself at the forefront of international biomedical research

On its 10th anniversary, the Institute has achieved notable milestones in the field of biomedical research, consolidating itself as a benchmark, not only for Aragon, but also at the national and international level. To highlight all the milestones achieved throughout this decade, yesterday, Tuesday 26 November, the IIS Aragón celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special gala at CaixaForum Zaragoza.
November 26, 2024

The IIS Aragón collaborates in the II Conference of the Spanish Center for Evidence-Based Care in Aragon

The Department of Health and SALUD is committed to implementing scientific evidence in patient care. 250 professionals met last Monday, November 25, at CaixaForum in Zaragoza.