The Marqués de Valdecilla Research Institute (IDIVAL) received the institutional visit of Núria Montserrat Pulido, Minister for Research and Universities of the Generalitat of Catalonia, as part of her trip to Cantabria to learn first-hand about the scientific activity carried out by various research centres linked to the University of Cantabria. During her visit to […]
Members of the Health Economics Group at the Marqués de Valdecilla Research Institute (IDIVAL) and the University of Cantabria (UC), participants in the European project “Intelligent Digital Twin for Social Prescribing in Primary Healthcare” (SAM, acronym for Health, Social, Assets and Map), aimed at improving healthcare and population well‑being and framed within the Interreg Sudoe […]
The European Network of Comprehensive Cancer Centres (EUnetCCC) has designated the 14 Comprehensive Cancer Centres (CCC) in Spain, marking an important step toward more coordinated, equitable, and accessible cancer care across Europe. The Joint Action has just announced the following centres as EU‑Designated CCCs: CCC Euskadi – Basque Country, Regional University Hospital of Málaga, Virgen […]
A scientific article co‑authored by David Peña Otero, researcher in the Nursing Group at the Marqués de Valdecilla Research Institute (IDIVAL), has analyzed the effectiveness of educational interventions aimed at hospitalized patients with chronic respiratory diseases. The study is a systematic review that examines the available scientific evidence on this type of intervention and its […]
The Marqués de Valdecilla Research Institute (IDIVAL) invites all citizens to join the 16th Solidarity Walk “We Fight for Life”, which will take place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Municipal Stadium of Los Corrales de Buelna. This is the association’s most emblematic event, bringing together thousands of people every year who are committed […]
The INN-VAL and DTEC-VAL calls, aimed at promoting innovation in the healthcare and scientific environment, will soon open their application periods. To present their features and requirements, an online informational meeting will be held on March 25. During the session, the most relevant aspects of both programs will be discussed, including the documentation required to […]
The Valdecilla Health Research Institute (IDIVAL) has awarded funding through its innovation support program (INNVAL) to a project led by researcher Raquel López, from the Immunopathology group. The project aims to improve the diagnosis and prognosis of IgA‑mediated vasculitis (IgAV), an inflammatory disease that poses a significant challenge in clinical practice, particularly due to its […]
From now on, the largest population cohort in southern Europe will integrate genomic and proteomic analysis into the clinical data of 50,000 volunteers from Cantabria, enabling it to truly attract investment and talent. ‘Cohorte Cantabria’ takes a crucial step today toward a model of medicine based on “precision, prevention, and anticipation,” which will make it […]
Neurological diseases are the leading cause of disability and the second cause of death worldwide. In an increasingly aging society, disorders such as dementia and stroke affect a growing number of people, with significant personal, family, and socioeconomic consequences. However, scientific evidence indicates that up to 80% of strokes and around 40% of dementia cases […]
The charity match will be played on April 25 in Suances and the proceeds will support the research activity of the Cohorte Cantabria project led by IDIVAL. Suances Town Hall hosted the presentation of the charity match Cohorte Cantabria – Real Madrid Legends, which will take place on April 25 at La Ribera Football Stadium. […]
