We take part in the conference “The Research Ecosystem in the Basque Country”
The event, held on 12 June at the Basque Country Technology Park, brought together key players in the biomedical field to address the sector’s challenges and opportunities.
On 12 June, the Faes Farma Auditorium at the Basque Country Technology Park (Derio) hosted the conference “The Research Ecosystem in the Basque Country: connecting talent, science and innovation to transform our environment”, an event that brought together institutional, scientific and business representatives from the health sector.
Organised by Faes Farma, Farmaindustria, Basque Health Cluster, BIOEF and CIC bioGUNE, the conference established itself as a key forum for strengthening the research and innovation ecosystem in the Basque Country and fostering collaboration among its various stakeholders.
Biosistemak was represented by its scientific director, Ane Fullaondo, who took part in the panel discussion “Impact and social value of medicines”. In her presentation, entitled “Clinical evidence and health outcomes: measuring to generate value”, she highlighted the importance of measuring outcomes and generating evidence to guide healthcare decision-making towards more efficient, sustainable and people-centred models.
A key event for innovation in healthcare
The programme was structured around three main thematic blocks, covering topics ranging from the Basque Country’s positioning as a hub for biosciences to the challenges of clinical research and the value of medicines in society. Throughout the day, issues such as public-private collaboration, knowledge transfer, the role of artificial intelligence, leadership in clinical trials and responsible healthcare funding were discussed.
The event also featured the participation of prominent institutional figures, including Juan Ignacio Pérez Iglesias, the Basque Government’s Minister for Science, Universities and Innovation, at the opening; Iñaki Gutiérrez, Director of Health Research, Innovation and Evaluation, as moderator of one of the panel discussions; and Gontzal Tamayo , Deputy Minister for Health and Digital Transformation, who delivered the closing address.
This meeting reinforces the shared commitment of the various stakeholders to fostering collaboration, generating knowledge and moving towards a model of health research and innovation that is more competitive and aligned with the needs of society.
