Dissemination Activities
The SSPA Biobank is committed to the dissemination of science, education and the social return on investment in research. From the SSPA Biobank we develop an extensive program of activities that is aimed at all types of audiences with a varied offer of activities: conferences, debates, workshops, open days, participation in scientific dissemination events and festivals,... organized both in its facilities as in other external spaces, museums, schools, hospitals.
V State Congress of Bioscience Students
Date: July 15-18, 2026
Place: Faculty of Sciences, Granada.
Next July, Granada will host the fifth edition of the State Congress of Bioscience Students, whose main venue will be the Faculty of Sciences of the Fuentenueva Campus, organized by the Association of Bioscience Students (AEBI).
One more year, the Biobank of the Public Health System of Andalusia joins as an active collaborating entity of the event. On this occasion, the Biobank will participate with the organization of micro-courses and will also have an information stand dedicated to the Andalusian Registry of Sample Donors for Biomedical Research.
All the information of the congress can be seen on the page: a href="https://biociencias.es/" target="_blank">https://biociencias.es/
XII Congress of Biohealth Research Students
Date: March 11, 12 and 13, 2026
Place: Degree Hall of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Granada
Once again, the Biobank of the Public Health System of Andalusia (SSPA) will participate in the annual biosanitary research congress organized by the academy of internal students of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Granada. During this edition the SSPA Biobank will have an information booth on the Andalusian Registry of Sample Donors for Biomedical Research where attendees will be informed of the importance of donating biological samples and their associated data and will also be invited to register in it.
The congress will be held at the Faculty of Medicine of Granada located on the University Campus of the Park Tecnológico de la Salud on 11, 12 and 13 March in the afternoon. All the information of the congress can be seen on the page: https://www.ceibsgranada.com
X Cytogenetics and Flow Cytometry Course in Characterization of Multipotent Cells and Pluripotent Cells
Date: March 11, 12 and 13, 2026
Place: Coordinating Node of the Biobank of the Public Health System of Andalusia, CIBM building in the Technological Park of Health Sciences (Grenada)
The course Basic Theoretical and Practical Foundations of Cytogenetics and Flow Cytometry in the Characterization of Multipotent Cells (hMSCs) and Pluripotent Cells (hESCs and iPSCs) addresses the use of cytogenetics, flow cytometry and genome editing techniques in the characterization of multipotent and pluripotent cells, widely used by the scientific community, not only to obtain reliable results, but also as an internationally established methodology in the characterization protocols for establishment, deposit and banking of hMSCs, hESCs and iPSCs.
The course is aimed at master's students, graduates in Health Sciences, students interested in working in the field of iPSCs, hMSCs, hESCs and personnel in the biosanitary field.
Days for International Childhood Cancer Day
Date: February 13, 2026
Location: Pfizer Center (Genyo), Granada
On February 13, the Association of Mothers and Fathers of Oncological Children of Granada "aupa" organizes the first days to commemorate the International Day of Childhood Cancer.
From 17:00 to 18:30, researchers, clinicians and relatives of affected patients will give their vision and experience of the disease and the session will close with the reading of the manifesto on palliative care of the Spanish Federation of Cancer Families Infant (FEFCI).
During the day, the Biobank team will explain to the attendees the relevance of donating biological samples and data to promote biomedical research, and will encourage them to register in the Andalusian Registry of Donors of Biological Samples for Biomedical Research.
Biological Sample Collection Campaign
Date: February 16 and 23, 2026
Place: Faculty of Medicine, Granada
On February 16 and 23, the Coordinating Node of the Biobank of the Public Health System of Andalusia (SSPA) will join the blood collections organized by the Transfusion, Tissues and Cells of Granada in the Pintá de la Zubia house and in the Faculty of Health Sciences of Granada, respectively.
From 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Biobank professionals will inform attendees about the importance of sample donation for biomedical research and invite them to collaborate by donating biological samples and data for various scientific projects
Participants will also have the opportunity to register with the Andalusian Registry of Biological Sample Donors for Biomedical Research, a key tool that facilitates citizen participation in the advancement of science and personalized medicine.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF the GIRL and WOMAN IN SCIENCE
Date: February 12, 2026
Location: Different nodes of the SSPA Biobank
Biobank has organized a series of activities with the aim of making visible the fundamental role of women in science and, in particular, in the field of biomedical research. Throughout the day, SSPA Biobank professionals will hold talks in different educational centers, offering participants the opportunity to get up close and personal with the work being done at the SSPA Biobank. With these initiatives, the SSPA Biobank seeks to inspire future generations of researchers, foster interest in science among girls and young people and highlight the essential contribution of women in research Public Health System of Andalusia (SSPA) and the Provincial Nodes of Cádiz and Málaga of the Biobank of the SSPA have organized a series of activities with the aim of making visible the fundamental role of women in science and, in particular, in the field of biomedical research.
Throughout the day, the professionals of the SSPA Biobank will hold talks in different educational centers, offering participants the opportunity to learn about the work carried out in the SSPA Biobank.
With these initiatives, the SSPA Biobank seeks to inspire future generations of researchers, foster interest in science among girls and young people and value the contribution essential role of women in biomedical research.
Date: December 3 and 4, 2025
Place: Biobank Coordinator Node of the SSPA, Grenada
The course aims to offer comprehensive training - both theoretical and practical - on the management and maintenance of Human Pluripotent Stem Cells (hPSCs), as well as on the good laboratory practices necessary for their safe and efficient application in the field of biomedical research.
This training activity will be carried out in person for participants enrolled in the facilities of the SSPA Biobank Coordinating Node (Granada).
The theoretical part will be free and open access, prior pre-registration until full capacity is reached, and will also be streamed.
The course is aimed at predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers in the biosanitary area, as well as emerging researchers interested in starting or deepening their work with human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs). The registration deadline is 18 November and the number of places is limited to 12.
You can sign up at: https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/salud/biobanco/es/form/inscripcion-curso-del-vial-al-cu
Act of celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Andalusian Registry of Sample Donors for Biomedical Research
Date: November 24, 2025
Place: Assembly Hall of the Virgen de las Nieves Hospital, Granada
¡The Donor Registry of Samples for Biomedical Research (REDMI) turns 10! A decade promoting science in Andalusia thanks to thousands of citizens who have decided to support health research with their altruistic donation.
To celebrate this milestone, next Monday, November 24, a commemorative event will take place at the Hospital Virgen de las Nieves de Granada, where health professionals, researchers, patient associations and authorities will pay tribute to both donors and researchers.
We invite you to join this celebration and get to know how citizen participation makes it possible for Andalusia to lead a pioneering initiative in Spain. Yes have you ever thought about contributing to science, this event is the perfect occasion to get inspired and discover how to be part of REDMI.
Learn more about being a donor:
II Ed. Course on Biomedical Research Support Structures
Date: november 19 - 26, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Place: Virtual and face-to-face at Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital and Malaga Regional University Hospital
The Biobank of the Public Health System of Andalusia (SSPA) launches, together with the training unit of the Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital, the first edition of the course ‘Support Structures for Biomedical Research’, a free 10-hour training aimed at staff of the Andalusian Health Service.
The course has 25 places and will be developed in blended learning mode, combining an online theoretical part through the gESFORMA platform, with a face-to-face session to be held at the facilities of the Regional University Hospital of Malaga. Currently, the course is in the process of being accredited by the Andalusian Health Quality Agency (ACSA).
Throughout the training, key contents will be addressed to support biomedical research, including ethical and legal aspects fundamentals, the operation of a biobank, and the handling of biological samples in research settings.
Check out the full program here and register at the following link