The medical and scientific experts who receive grants from the ”la Caixa” Foundation explain about the latest developments in their fields of research

The Debates Series aims to highlight the work of research and health professionals who receive scientific project grants from the ”la Caixa” Foundation, through the Research Program.


From medical, scientifc ans innovation experts who receive grants from the ”la Caixa” Foundation, the debates are a meeting point between society and the results of research, new medical practices and current challenges in health and life quality.

CaixaResearch DEBATES

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    Long COVID-19: How much do we know?

    Lourdes Mateu (Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol and UAB) and Gema Maria Lledó (Hospital Clínic de Barcelona).

    Wednesday 23 November 2022.

  • Marcos Malumbres (CNIO) and Marina Pollán (CNE-ISCIII & CIBERESP)

    Cancer and nutrition: The importance of prevention

    Marcos Malumbres (CNIO) and Marina Pollán (CNE-ISCIII & CIBERESP).

    Thursday 27 October 2022.

  • Josep Dalmau (ICREA & Hospital Clínic de Barcelona) and Guillermina López-Bendito (CSIC)

    How the brain perceives the world and generates memories

    Josep Dalmau (ICREA & Hospital Clínic Barcelona) and Guillermina López-Bendito (CSIC).

    Tuesday 21 June 2022.

  • Maria Pia Cosma (ICREA & CRG) and José Antonio Garrido (ICREA & ICN2)

    Curing blindness: treating the retina to restore vision

    Maria Pia Cosma (ICREA & CRG) and José Antonio Garrido (ICREA & ICN2).

    Wednesday 25 May 2022.

  • Christian Brander (ICREA, IrsiCaixa & AELIX Therapeutics) and Valentina Casella (MELIS-UPF)

    Is it possible to create a universal vaccine for chronic infectious diseases?

    Christian Brander (ICREA, IrsiCaixa & AELIX Therapeutics) and Valentina Casella (MELIS-UPF).

    Tuesday 26 April 2022.

  • Antoni Trilla (Hospital Clínic Barcelona, UB, ISGlobal) and Clara Prats (UPC & IGTP)

    COVID-19: how should we live with it?

    Antoni Trilla (Hospital Clínic Barcelona, UB, ISGlobal) and Clara Prats (UPC & IGTP).

    Wednesday 23 March 2022.

  • Pablo Lapunzina (IdiPAZ & CIBERER) and Víctor Martínez (IdiPAZ & CIBERER)

    Rare diseases: Why is there no treatment for 95% of them?

    Pablo Lapunzina (IdiPAZ & CIBERER) and Víctor Martínez (IdiPAZ & CIBERER).

    Wednesday 23 February 2022.

  • Jaume Mora (PCCB) and Ana Patiño (CUN)

    Childhood cancer: many diseases with no specific treatments

    Jaume Mora (PCCB) and Ana Patiño (CUN).

    Monday 24 January 2022.

  • Julià Blanco (IrsiCaixa) and Beatriz Mothe (IrsiCaixa)

    40 years of AIDS. How long before a cure or vaccine?

    Julià Blanco (IrsiCaixa) and Beatriz Mothe (IrsiCaixa).

    Monday 29 November 2021.

  • Eduard Gratacós (BCNatal) and Adelina Pellicer (H.U. La Paz)

    Extremely premature babies: increasing their survival

    Eduard Gratacós (BCNatal) and Adelina Pellicer (H.U. La Paz).

    Wednesday 17 November 2021.

  • María Abad (VHIO) and María Vicent (CIPF)

    Pancreatic cancer, new treatments for the deadliest forms of cancer

    María Abad (VHIO) and María Vicent (CIPF).

    Wednesday 27 October 2021.

  • Valentí Fuster (CNIC), Judit Cubedo (GlyCardial) and Gloria Santos (SHE Foundation)

    How do we approach heart disease? The leading cause of death globally

    Valentí Fuster (CNIC), Judit Cubedo (GlyCardial) and Gloria Santos (SHE Foundation).

    Wednesday 29 September 2021.

  • Carmen M. Fernández-Martos (HNP) and Rubèn López Vales (UAB)

    ALS, a fatal disease… for how long?

    Carmen M. Fernández-Martos (HNP) and Rubèn López Vales (UAB).

    Tuesday 15 June 2021.

  • Sonia Fernández (IISPV) and Miguel López (CiMUS)

    Can we cure obesity? A 21st century pandemic

    Sonia Fernández (IISPV) and Miguel López (CiMUS).

    Thursday 27 May 2021.

  • Pedro Alonso (OMS) and Regina Rabinovich (ISGlobal)

    New challenges in vaccination and disease eradication

    Pedro Alonso (OMS) and Regina Rabinovich (ISGlobal).

    Thursday 22 April 2021.

  • Dra. Biola Javierre (IJC) & Dr. Elías Campo (IDIBAPS, Hospital Clínic)

    Leukemia, present and future of the new treatments

    Dra. Biola Javierre (IJC) & Dr. Elías Campo (IDIBAPS, Hospital Clínic).

    Thursday 25 March 2021.

  • Carmen Gil (CIB-CSIC), Blanca Fuentes (IdiPAZ), Almudena Ramiro (CNIC), Marisol Soengas (CNIO), Genma Triola (IQAC-CSIC) & Nuria Campillo (CIB-CSIC)

    Women and science, overcoming stereotypes and inequality

    Carmen Gil (CIB-CSIC) & Blanca Fuentes (IdiPAZ) & Almudena Ramiro (CNIC) & Marisol Soengas (CNIO) & Genma Triola (IQAC-CSIC) & Nuria Campillo (CIB-CSIC).

    Thursday 11 February 2021.

  • Dr. Mariano Esteban CNB-CSIC & Dra. Denise Naniche ISGlobal

    Vaccines, the great response against COVID-19

    Dr. Mariano Esteban (National Centre for Biotechnology - CNB-CSIC) & Dra. Denise Naniche (ISGlobal).

    Tuesday 26 January 2021.

  • Dr. Arcadi Navarro (Fundación Pasqual Maragall) & Dra. Mercè Boada (Fundación ACE)

    Goal: to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. A scientific and social challenge

    Dr. Arcadi Navarro (Fundación Pasqual Maragall) & Dra. Mercè Boada (Fundación ACE).

    Tuesday 17 November 2020.

  • Dra. María Blasco (CNIO) & Dr. Josep Tabernero (VHIO)

    Cancer. What direction are the new therapies taking?

    Dra. María Blasco (CNIO) & Dr. Josep Tabernero (VHIO).

    Tuesday 20 October 2020.

  • Dr. Bonaventura Clotet & Dr. Valentín Fuster

    Success of treatments now available for COVID-19 patients

    Dr. Bonaventura Clotet & Dr. Valentín Fuster.

    Tuesday 22 September 2020.