UniStem Day. The never-ending journey of stem cell research
Date: March 20, 2026
Place: Genyo Assembly Hall, Granada.
UniStem Day is an international day dedicated to the dissemination and education of stem cell research. This event aims to bring high school students and the general public closer to the world of science, in particular the field of stem cells, fostering interest in biomedical research and scientific careers.
The Pfizer-University of Granada–Junta de Andalucía Center for Genomics and Oncology Research (GENYO) has been, once again, one of the organizers of UniStem Day in Spain. Our colleague Dr. Purificación Catalina will participate in said event by giving the presentation "The role of the SSPA Biobank as a Node of the National Bank of Cell Lines".
The day will be held on March 20 in the Genyo assembly hall from 09:00 to 12:30.
All event information in this link.
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:
Science Week 2025
Date: November 3-14, 2025
Location: SSPA Biobank nodes in the different Andalusian provinces
Science Week is the largest event for scientific dissemination held annually in Europe. During these weeks, universities, research centres, companies, museums, botanical gardens, and in general knowledge agents, organize a multitude of activities (seminars, round tables, conferences, visits, open days...) aimed at all citizens, with the aim of conveying that research, scientific and technological development and innovation have a positive impact on society, promoting its development. growth and development.
The general objective of the event is to encourage citizen participation in issues related to Science and Technology, to bring scientific culture closer to society and to show it the main inventions and innovations that are being carried out in various fields.
In this new edition, the SSPA Biobank will organize guided tours of its facilities, virtual talks and Con-Ciencia coffees in the different provinces of Andalusia in order to publicize the Biobank and the Andalusian Registry of Sample Donors for Biomedical Research. as tools to participate directly in biomedical research.
You can find out about all the activities organized by the SSPA Biobank on the following website:
XII Informative and Scientific Conference on Sjögren's Syndrome
Date : October 25, 2025
Location : illustrious Official College of Physicians of Malaga
On October 25, the Biobank of the Public Health System of Andalusia will participate in the 12th Scientific and Informative Conference on Sjögren's Syndrome organized by the Andalusian Association of Sjögren's Syndrome. During the conference, Biobank professionals will explain to those attending the event the the role that the biobank plays in current medical research and will present the Registry of Sample Donors for Biomedical Research as a tool for citizen participation in biomedical research.
The event will take place at the illustrious Official College of Physicians of Malaga from 10:00. If you are interested in attending, you must register at: aassjogren@hotmail.com