Research

Tuesday, November 11 2025. From 9:00h to 20:30h

Women Biology & Health Workshop

This workshop is dedicated to advancing the field of women’s biology and health by bringing together a vibrant community of researchers, clinicians, and students. Our goals are to showcase innovative and impactful projects that are shaping the future of women’s health, across the life span of a woman life, foster meaningful scientific connections between junior and senior researchers, and ignite curiosity and inspiration among young students considering a path in science. Through this gathering, we also aim to advocate for greater investment and visibility in research focused on women’s biology, highlighting the urgent need for equitable funding and attention in this critical area of health.

Timeline

Sessions

09:00 – 09:45

Keynote lecture – Londa Schiebinger (tbc)

09:45 – 10:15

Manu Tena-Sempere, Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba

10:15 – 10:45

Marta del Pino, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, IDIBAPS Jenny Visser, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam

10:45 – 11:15

Coffee break

11:15 – 11:45

Mari Carmen Collado, Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology, Valencia

11:45 – 12:15

Jenny Visser, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam Sara Castro-Barquero, Sant Joan de Déu Research Institute, Barcelona

12:15 – 12:45

Sara Castro-Barquero, Sant Joan de Déu Research Institute, Barcelona

12:45 – 13:15

Flash talks (5 min / each; 4 talks + 10 min final questions)

13:15 – 14:30

Lunch break and poster session

14:30 – 15:15

Round table on ethical, societal and legal aspects on Assisted Reproductive Technologies

  • Gemma Casals, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona
  • Rita Vassena, CEO, Fecundis
  • Nikolaus Polyzos, Dexeus University Hospital

15:15 – 15:45

Raúl Andero, Autonomous University of Barcelona

15:45 – 16:15

TBC

16:15 – 16:45

Coffee break

16:45 – 17:15

Flash talks (5 min / each; 4 talks + 10 min final questions)

17:15 – 18:00

Round table on why it´s relevant to do research in women health – multiple perspectives:

  • Lina Williamson, scientist entrepreneur in healthcare
  • Blanca Coll-Vinent, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona
  • Ángel Font, “la Caixa” Foundation and CaixaResearch Institute
  • Alba Rodriguez, Centre for Genomic Regulation

18:00 – 18:30

Conclusions and closing remarks

19:00 – 20:30

Networking vermut

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