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On January 26, Fraunhofer Spain Research welcomed three international researchers, interested in learning first-hand about the center’s research lines and technological capabilities. The visit reflects our commitment to the strengthening of collaboration with Fraunhofer IBMT and other academic institutions and research centers.

Josep Samitier joins Fraunhofer Spain Research as Director. To mark his appointment, Fraunhofer Spain Research interviewed Josep Samitier to find out more about his vision for the centre's objectives, the areas of work that will be developed and Fraunhofer CAT's strategic role within the European health innovation ecosystem.

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the Spanish government, the regional government of Catalonia, and the city of Barcelona have signed a joint declaration to strengthen research in personalized medicine. The new Fraunhofer Center for Applied Theranostic (CAT) in Barcelona will combine diagnostics and therapy to develop innovative technologies for precision medicine. The center will unite the expertise of the Fraunhofer IBMT and the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) within Catalonia’s dynamic life sciences ecosystem. This initiative marks a major step toward boosting Europe’s scientific excellence and innovation capacity.