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The new leadership will focus on strengthening interdisciplinary research, advancing technology transfer, and fostering research talent.
In the rural villages of Nepal, smoke-free homes are becoming a reality — thanks to a collaborative project that combines university research, local knowledge, and smart, low-tech innovation.
The GRINS - Intelligent Robotics and Systems - research group, part of the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (IRIS) at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech (UPC), embarks on a new chapter marked by a leadership transition. This change represents the continuity of a project with nearly half a century of history and a strong impact in the field of health-related robotics.
A multidisciplinary team designing the new UPC’s Medicine degree curriculum includes key contributions from researchers at the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (IRIS), reinforcing the program’s strong technological and innovative focus.
The network, led by the Institute for Health Research and Innovation (IRIS) at UPC, now exceeds 2,000 researchers and comprises 122 research groups, 32 institutions, and 19 affiliated entities — expanding its strength and contribution within the Catalan health ecosystem. The renewal enables broader collaboration with industry, associations, and public bodies, while consolidating key initiatives that drive research and technological transfer with direct societal impact.
The Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (IRIS) at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech (UPC) proudly announces the recognition of its researchers in the Spain-based Women Researchers Ranking, published by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).
The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech (UPC) has officially launched the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (IRIS). Building on the legacy of the Biomedical Engineering Research Centre (CREB), IRIS aims to become one of Catalonia’s leading centres for research and development in health and medical technologies. One of its main goals is to drive meaningful transformation in the healthcare system and generate real impact on people’s lives.
