Experts agree that today we are much closer to defeating Alzheimer’s and that we are living through a historic paradigm shift. There is still no cure, but for the first time it has been possible to slow the course of the disease thanks to a turning point: a new generation of drugs that remove the beta-amyloid protein that accumulates in patients’ brains and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s by 30%. Plasma biomarkers are also highlighted as a revolution in diagnosis at all stages of the disease through a simple blood test. They also deliver a public health message to society: 45% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors. These are some key conclusions from the recent meeting marking the 20th anniversary of the Memory Unit (MU) at Hospital de Sant Pau, which brought together world experts, patients, and families.

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The second edition of the Women and Girls in Science Celebration, organized this Sunday by the Sant Pau Research Institute (IR Sant Pau), once again transformed the Panoramic Area of Tibidabo Amusement Park into a meeting space between science and the public. More than 4,000 people attended throughout the day to accompany Mariona, an eight-year-old girl passionate about science, in this celebration held in the framework of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

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The Sant Pau Research Institute (IR Sant Pau) will celebrate the upcoming Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the 2nd edition of the Women and Girls in Science Festival at the Panoramic Area of Tibidabo Amusement Park. The event is part of the educational and outreach project Mariona Investigadora and is organized on the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The aim is to foster scientific vocations from an early age and highlight the role of women in research and medicine. To take part in the scientific workshops, prior registration will be required through the event website: https://www.santpau.cat/es/web/public/mariona-investigadora.

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The Institute for Research Sant Pau (IR Sant Pau) has held a new edition of its Research Day, an annual event that consolidates the center as a leading reference in biomedical research and innovation at the service of health. The event, held in the auditorium of Hospital de Sant Pau, brought together researchers, healthcare professionals, institutional representatives, and experts from the research system to reflect on the major challenges and opportunities of hospital-based research.

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The third mission of La Aventura de la Mariona took place today at Tibidabo Amusement Park, with high participation from children and a day filled with science, play, and discovery. This activity offered workshops and interactive spaces dedicated to the respiratory system, bringing children closer to understanding how the apparatus that allows us to breathe works through hands-on experiences and playful activities.

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The Francesc Cambó Hall at Sant Pau was filled with people and laughter during ImproCiencia: Aging with a Sense of Humor, an event that brought together biomedical research and improvisational theater to address key questions about health and aging in a lively and engaging way.

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The Auditorium of Hospital de Sant Pau hosted today the Nursing Research Conference “Research in Care: The Necessary Boost for Better Health”, organized by the Sant Pau Research Institute (IR Sant Pau). The event brought together professionals from across Catalonia to share experiences and reflections on how research in care can help improve care quality, patient safety, and the sustainability of the healthcare system.

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On Thursday, November 13 at 6 p.m., join us for ImproScience: Ageing with a Sense (of Humour) — an initiative by the Biomedical Research Networking Centre (CIBER) and the Sant Pau Research Institute. This activity combines science and theatre to talk about everyday health topics — such as memory, cholesterol, diabetes, or rare diseases — with warmth and humour.

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This Saturday, September 27, a new mission of Mariona’s Adventure will take place, the educational and scientific outreach project designed to inspire vocations among children and adolescents, and break gender stereotypes that especially distance girls from the world of research.

On this occasion, the setting will be the Barcelona Zoo, a novelty that seeks to expand the spaces that host this project and reach new audiences in educational and accessible environments.

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Following the success of the first edition, which brought together more than 3,000 participants, the Sant Pau Research Institute (IR Sant Pau) is launching the second edition of Mariona’s Adventure—an educational and science outreach project designed to inspire children and teens to pursue scientific careers and to break gender stereotypes that often discourage girls from entering the world of research.

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On Thursday the 26th, the documentary A Journey to the Limits of Human Adaptation was presented at Girona Cinemas. Produced by Tarannà Viatges and the Sant Pau Research Institute (IR Sant Pau), this production blends science, adventure, and public outreach to explore how the human body responds to the most extreme conditions of altitude and oxygen deprivation.

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This past weekend, the Born Centre for Culture and Memory was the venue for the 18th Science Festival, a large gathering for all audiences to engage with science and knowledge. The Sant Pau Research Institute (IR Sant Pau) was one of the participating entities, offering three workshops that captivated numerous families.

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On April 4th and 5th, the Modernist Complex of the Sant Pau Hospital will become the meeting point for the third edition of “Entre Dones”, an event to talk, share, and learn about women’s health from a gender perspective.

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From the Sant Pau Research Institute, we would like to invite you to the Women and Girls in Science Festival on 9 February at the Panoramic Area of the Tibidabo Amusement Park. A free-entry event for the whole family where boys and girls will discover the world of research and medicine through workshops, activities, and talks. For more information, please visit the Festival’s website.

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Dr. Ramón Mangues, head of the Oncogenesi and Antitumorals Research Group of the “Fundació Institut de Recerca de l’Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau”, has been highlighted by Diari ARA, in a special supplement published on June 2, as one of those responsible for the 10 medical avenues that will change life for humanitarians in the future.

You can consult the article on this link