We celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Inspiring the Future Female Scientists

On February 11th, we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day dedicated to promoting the full and equitable participation of women and girls in the field of science, fostering gender equality, and nurturing innovative spirit from an early age. This special day not only acknowledges… Seguir leyendo

The Platform for the Dynamization and Innovation of Industrial Capabilities of the National Health System (ITEMAS)

Node PT23/00122 IP María Luaces Méndez We participate as a node with file number PT23/00122 in the Platform for the revitalization and innovation of industrial capacities of the National Health System (ITEMAS), with a duration of three years. The call for this subsidy is part of the Strategic Health Action… Seguir leyendo

MINA-CM

The MINA-CM project, Madrid Innovative Neurotech Alliance, P2022-BMD-7236, backed by the Community of Madrid within the framework of the 2022 Biomedicine R&D grants, will be carried out during the period 2023-2025. MINA-CM brings together a wide consortium of prominent researchers from the Community of Madrid, complemented and integrated with patient… Seguir leyendo

Our colleague Paula Álvarez, in charge of the OTC, emphasized the importance of protecting ideas

Our colleague Paula Marina Álvarez, Head of the Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO), delivered a training session titled “Understanding Different Ways to Protect Your Inventions, Publications, or Works” on January 25th. The training was offered in both in-person and online formats and was directed by the Scientific Director of IdISSC, Elena… Seguir leyendo

Scientific Plenary Meeting of the MINA-CM Project: Achievements of 2023 and Visions for 2024 in the Field of Neurotechnology

On January 22nd, the MINA-CM project held its annual scientific plenary meeting, marking a significant milestone in bringing together experts from various fields in the realm of neurotechnology with a special focus on health and its social impact. The project, of which the Innovation Unit is a part, consists of… Seguir leyendo

Innovation in robotic surgery for residents at the Smart Health Center

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology at the Hospital Clínico San Carlos organized a robotic surgery course with the Mako robot on January 11th, in collaboration with Stryker, aimed at residents from hospitals in Madrid. “The Essential Course in Robot-Assisted Surgery,” a practical introductory course in Robotic Surgery focusing… Seguir leyendo

Promoting Active Patient Engagement in Medical Research: “Society and Science Join Hands” Meeting

The Health Research Institute Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC) held the fourth edition of the event “Society and Science Join Hands” on December 22nd in the classrooms of the teaching pavilion of the Hospital Clínico San Carlos. The main purpose of this annual meeting is to strengthen the connection between… Seguir leyendo

The Innovation Unit participates in the activities organized by the IdISSC during Science Week 2023

Robotic surgery, state-of-the-art technology in surgical treatments The Innovation Unit carried out two notable initiatives during the week. Firstly, the “Robotic Surgery Workshop” offered a detailed insight into state-of-the-art technology in surgical treatments. Participants had the opportunity to take a guided tour of an operating room equipped with the latest… Seguir leyendo

Improving healthcare through Artificial Intelligence-based tools

300 people attended the Generative Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Conference organized by the Innovation Unit The Generative Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Idea Incubator, held on November 8th, 2023, was a well-attended success, drawing the attention of over three hundred individuals, including researchers, healthcare professionals, and innovation enthusiasts. Out of these… Seguir leyendo