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May 14, 2026

ClimaSalud-IA achieves clinical validation at Hospital Universitari Mútua Terrassa, advancing solutions to anticipate climate-related health risks

The project, led by researchers from the B2SLab research group, integrates meteorological, environmental and clinical data to anticipate the effects of extreme heat on vulnerable patients. Validation in a real clinical setting at the Hospital Universitari MútuaTerrassa has demonstrated the feasibility of the solution and its potential to support clinical decision-making in identifying and monitoring patients particularly vulnerable to extreme heat events.

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December 10, 2025

Xartec Salut receives funding from the Generalitat de Catalunya to reinforce its role in boosting health technology transfer in Catalonia

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.

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September 2, 2025

New leadership at GRINS research group: Manel Frigola Bourlon appointed principal investigator

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.

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June 5, 2025

The UPC launches IRIS, a new leading institute for health research and innovation

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.

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May 12, 2026

Maria Pau Ginebra, researcher at IRIS-UPC, receives the 2025 National Research Award in Engineering and Architecture

The Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities has awarded the 2025 National Research Awards to three researchers from UPC. Maria Pau Ginebra, researcher and head of the BBT group at IRIS, has received the Engineering and Architecture Award for her pioneering career in biomedical engineering and in the development of biomaterials with clinical applications for bone regeneration.