July 2025 | Biobanco of the Public Health System of Andalusia

July of 2025

	The SSPA Biobank promotes the biomedical research at the IV State Congress of Bioscience Students held in Granada The Biobank of the Public Health System of Andalusia (SSPA) has actively participated in the fourth edition of the State Congress of Students of Biosciences (CEEB), held in Granada during the month of July. With a prominent presence, the institution reaffirmed its commitment with training and scientific dissemination among the new generations. During the congress, the SSPA Biobank offered two micro-courses aimed at participants. The first consisted of a guided tour of the Biobank Coordinator Node, where students could learn first-hand about the operation of a research biobank, accompanied by an explanatory talk about its key role in the scientific advancement played by this institution. The second micro-course, with a more playful and participatory approach, was a biomedical Escape Room entitled "Bio Code: Hospital Mission". This activity was organized in collaboration with IAVANTE of the Progreso y Salud Foundation, the Preventive Medicine and Public Health Service of the Virgen de las Nieves, and the General Directorate of Public Health and Pharmaceutical Planning. The event was held at IAVANTE's Advanced Clinical Simulation Center. In addition, the SSPA Biobank had an information booth at the forum of companies and entities, where guidance was offered to attendees on the importance of the donation of samples and data for the biomedical research. Interested parties were also invited to register with the Andalusian Registry of Sample Donors for Biomedical Research. With this participation, the SSPA Biobank continues its work of raising awareness and supporting science, bringing biomedical research closer to future professionals in the field of biosciences.

The report of Biobank activities is now available on the web! The 2024 activity report of the SSPA Biobank research area is now available on the website. This report collects information on the main lines of activity of the institution such as: obtaining biological samples and/or data, providing services, the generation of knowledge through training actions, participation in congresses, and scientific publications and the promotion of the Biobank culture in society. In addition, this report includes the activity of the Andalusian Registry of Sample Donors for Biomedical Research, as well as the advances implemented in the Biobank information system, nSIBAI. You can access it through the following link.

	Offer of training activities for the months of September and October The Biobank of the Public Health System of Andalusia (SSPA) plans to carry out various training activities during the months of September and October. All related information, as well as access to registration, is already available on the Biobank website: https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/salud/biobanco/es/un-banco-para-formar/cursos Note that all organized activities are in the process of accreditation by the General Directorate of Research and Knowledge Management of the Junta de Andalucía. Activities scheduled for September: Workshop 'Ethical and legal aspects of the management and use of human biological samples in research projects' Workshop organized with the Maimonides Institute for Biomedical Research (IMIBIC) in Cordoba. The workshop is free and will be given in person during the day of September 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the IMIBIC assembly hall. Seats are limited until full capacity of the room is reached. ‘I Course on biomedical research support structures’ Course organized with the Institute of Biomedical Research of Malaga and Platform in Nanomedicine (IBIMA Plataforma BIONAND). The course is free and is aimed at staff of the Andalusian Health Service. It will be held on 17 and 24 September. It consists of 25 places and has a mixed modality, with a theoretical session that will be taught through the GESFORMA platform and a face-to-face session that will be held at the facilities of the Regional University Hospital of Málaga. Activities scheduled for October: IV Edition of the Webinar ‘Biobank of the Public Health System of Andalusia in the clinical field’ This is a 2-hour online training activity aimed mainly at professionals of the Public Health System of Andalusia. It is a free activity and offers 500 seats. The webinar is will be held on October 8 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. III Edition of the course ‘Theoretical-Practical Foundations in Blended Cell Cultures’ The course consists of 30 hours of training divided into a theoretical part that will be developed in the Moodle platform of the SSPA Biobank and that will begin on October 20 and a practical part that will be carried out in the facilities of the SSPA Biobank Coordinator Node in Granada during the week of November 24 to 28 (each participant must choose a day of that week to attend the practices). The course has a price of €300 (VAT INCLUDED) and a number of places limited to 24.

Add to the science! Our donation campaigns are still open The Biobank has two biological sample and data collection campaigns underway, aimed at boosting biomedical research in areas such as neurological diseases and cardiovascular risk factors. Campaign on Neurological Diseases This initiative is aimed at people affected by pathologies such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (als), Alzheimer's,. The aim is to create specific collections of samples and data associated with these diseases that can be used by the research community. With this, it seeks to promote progress in the diagnosis, treatment and knowledge of these ailments that affect thousands of people. People diagnosed with a neurological disease or healthy people interested in collaborating as healthy controls can participate in this campaign. Cardiovascular Risk Campaign The cardiovascular risk campaign, aimed at people interested in being part of a study focused on cardiovascular risk factors, one of the leading causes of disease and mortality globally. The requirements that these people must meet are: Women and men who are not receiving hormone treatments (you can use contraception). Women and men who do not suffer from registered autoimmune diseases or other serious pathologies. People who have not been vaccinated in the last three weeks. Those who are not pregnant or breastfeeding. Those who wish to participate in any of these campaigns should only donate several tubes of blood that will be obtained by venipuncture in a health center. To participate, simply contact the SSPA Biobank via email, biobanco.sspa@juntadeandalucia.es or registro.donantes.csalud@juntadeandalucia.es or by phone at 958 89 46 72 or 958 89 46 69. You too can be part of a scientific discovery!

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