Theoretical-practical foundations in cell cultures Blended modality
Date: From October 20 to November 28
Location: Blended.
The Theoretical-Practical Fundamentals in Cell Cultures course, blended modality, aims to provide specialized training in the field of cell cultures, providing participants with theoretical/practical knowledge about equipment, techniques and types of cultures, as well as their various applications.
The methodology of the course is mixed, with online theory and in-person practices at the facilities of the Coordinating Node of the Biobank of the Andalusian Public Health System in Granada.
The course is aimed at graduates or graduates in Health Sciences, senior technicians in clinical and biomedical laboratories, senior technicians in Pathological Anatomy and cytodiagnosis, and laboratory technicians in general.
The registration deadline is September 26 and the number of places is limited to 24.
Blood and Plasma Donation
Date: June 12, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Place: Palacio de congresos de Granada
On the occasion of International Blood Donor Day, the Transfusion, Tissue and Cell Center of Granada - under the Ministry of Health and Consumption of the Junta de Andalucía - organizes the great summer collection under the slogan "Donate blood, donate plasma. Together we save lives.”
This action is part of the ‘Summer solidarity’, an initiative that aims to strengthen blood reserves for the summer months, while promoting regular and altruistic donation among citizens.
The collection will take place on Thursday, June 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Palacio de Congresos de Granada.
During the day, the Biobank of the Public Health System of Andalusia (SSPA) will be present with an information stand, where attendees will be invited to be part of the Andalusian Registry of Sample Donors for Biomedical Research, thus promoting citizen participation in projects of research.
Course on Brain and Retinal Organoids Derived from Pluripotent Stem Cells
Date: March 27 and 28, 2025 at 9:00 am
Location: Inve Centerstigation, Technology and Innovation of the University of Seville (CITIUS)
The Biobank of the Public Health System of Andalusia and the Center for Research, Technology and Innovation of the University of Seville (CITIUS) organize the course on ‘Brain and retinal organoids derived from pluripotent stem cells’.
This course, which will be held on March 27 and 28, 2025,in-person modality, aims to provide theoretical and practical training on the generation, maintenance, characterization and use of different biomodels, including retinal and brain organoids derived from human pluripotent stem cells. In addition, the good laboratory practices necessary for its correct handling will be addressed.
The course led by Investipredoctoral and postdoctoral consultants in biosanitary areas, personnel from the biosanitary field, interested in working in the field of pluripotent stem cells (PSC) and organoids of the central nervous system, will be carried out at the facilities of the Center for Research, Technology and Innovation of the University of Seville (CITIUS) and has the accreditation of the Quality AgencyHealth of Andalusia.
For more information and registration, access the following link.
IV Meeting of Nurses and Patients: A space for dialogue to advance research and health ethics
Date: March 20, 2025
Place: Assembly Hall of Hospital San Rafael, Granada
On March 20, the College of Nurses of Granada and the Platform of Patient Associations of Granada organize the IV Meeting of Nurses and Patients at the Hospital of San Rafael. This event will serve as a space for dialogue to strengthen research and ethics in the health field.
During the day, healthcare professionals and patients will share experiences and reflect on the importance of health care research. In addition, experts from the Biobank Coordinator Node will address the relevance of sample donation for research and the fundamental role of the patient in the Sample Donor Registry for Biomedical Research.
Ist Biology Week
Date: March 11-13, 2025 at 9:00 am
Place: SSPA Biobank Coordinator Node, Granada
The Ist Biology Week is a joint initiative of the Official College of Biologists of Andalusia (COBA) and the University of Granada (UGR), scheduled to on March 11, 12 and 13, 2025. This event aims to strengthen collaboration between both institutions and bring students closer to the field of biological sciences. During these days, various activities will be carried out, including talks and workshops, both inside and outside the Faculty of Sciences, aimed at students of Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Environmental Sciences
Within the framework of this week, the Biobank of the Public Health System of Andalusia (SSPA) will actively participate, opening its doors to attendees. This initiative, which will take place on March 13, will allow participants to learn first-hand what a research biobank is, how it works and its relevance in the current biomedical research.
II Conference on Endometriosis
Date: March 11, 2025
Location: Assembly hall of the Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital in Granada
Next March 11, 2025, the Biobank of the Public Health System of Andalusia will participate in the I Conference on endometriosis organized by the Association of Endometriosis Affected People of Granada and the Virgen de las Nievas University Hospital. During the day, Biobank professionals will explain to event attendees 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 in the assembly hall of the Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital in Granada from 09:00.
The Role of Patient Associations in Health Research
Date: February 3, 4 and 5, 2025 from 9:00
Place: Avenida Doctor Jesús Candel Fábregas, Paraninfo, Universidad de Medicina
The Next 4 of Faithbrero, within the framework of the III PTS Congress, the SSPA Biobank, in collaboration with the San Cecilio University Hospital of Granada, the López-Neyra Institute of Parasitology, the Institute of Biosanitary Research of Granada, the PTS Foundation and the platform of Patient Associations of Granada, all of them members of the Granada es Salud Consortium, will organize the session entitled "Therole of patient associations in health research ”.
During this session, the importance of close collaboration between researchers and patient associations will be highlighted, the need to integrate these associations into scientific projects from their earliest stages will be discussed and the fundamental role thatplay in current research.
If you are part of a patient association and wish to participate in this event, you can register at the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6avKQDiugod5NImhNV6-YywA4dhB_fIynBp8EM_e12rcndg/viewform
Collect biological samples and associated data
Date: January 23, 2025, 10:00 - 14:00:00
Place: On this occasion, the SSPA Biobank Coordinator Node will join the initiative and encourage attendees to participate in various research projects by donating blood, urine and associated data samples between 10:00 and 14:00.
In addition, the professionals of the SSPA Biobank will offer information and invite donors to register in the Andalusian Registry of Sample Donors for Biomedical Research.
Day Donar es Vida
Date : November 4, 2024
Location : Atlántida CIDEP 1
The III Donate is Life Conference is organized by the Atlántida CIDEP Professional Training center, the center for transfusion medicine, tissues and cells of Granada and the coordinating node of the research area of the Biobank of the Public Health System of Andalusia. This day aims to promote the generation of health knowledge among students and contribute to the optimization of the altruistic donation process in order to alleviate the situation of shortage, both of blood and biological samples for biomedical research, always in accordance with universally accepted ethical principles.
The event will be held on November 16 at the facilities that the Atlántida CIPEP center has at its headquarters in Granada located at Ctra. De Córdoba, Nac. 432, Pque. Empresarial Norte, C/Acequia del Zute, nº2.
The Transfusion, Tissue and Cells Center of Granada will participate in this event, which will carry out a blood collection drive, and the Biobank of the Public Health System of Andalusia will hold information sessions on the Biobank and the Andalusian Registry of Sample Donors to Biomedical Research.
Seminar 'How to Cultivate Human Pluripotent Stem Cells (hPSCs) to Boost Your Research'
Date: October 28, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Health Sciences Technology Park, Biomedical Research Center, Granada
Responsible and quality research in the use of human pluripotent stem cells is essential to ensure reproducible results, traceability and efficiency in both fundamental and translational studies.
Recently, the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) published a set of essential standards that establish the minimum characterization criteria for the use of human stem cells. These standards are crucial to ensure that stem cell lines are healthy, safe and ready for use in cutting-edge research.
We invite you to join this seminar on October 28th, organized jointly by STEMCELL Technologies and the Biobank of the Public Health System of Andalusia, where we will explore best practices for working with hPSCs.