Dimarts de Ciència Transformadora 2025

The Agency for Health Quality and Assessment of Catalonia (AQuAS) and INGENIO (CSIC-UPV) are organizing Transformative Science Tuesdays, a community space for discussion where content and good practices are shared, and participants are invited to reflect and think critically about issues related to science and research, with members of the research ecosystem taking center stage.

The upcoming Transformative Science Tuesdays sessions will take place on September 30 and November 25, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the CSIC Researchers’ Residence (Barcelona), with the option to join via Zoom.

Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hybrid format: In-person (CSIC Researchers’ Residence, c/ Hospital 64, Barcelona) and online via Zoom

This session will explore how the concept of transformative science challenges and reshapes the current model of research centres. Key topics will include governance, evaluation systems, transformative responsibility, and the role of research centres in promoting science aligned with major social challenges. Voices from across the research ecosystem will share proposals and experiences that point toward new ways of organizing and applying knowledge.

Moderator:

• Paula Adam. Director of the Research Lab. AQuAS

Speakers:

• Michela Bertero. Strategy Director. August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS)
• Joan X. Comella. Director of Research, Innovation & Learning. Sant Joan de Déu Research Institute (IRSJD)
• Àngel Font. Associate General Director. "La Caixa" Research Institute
• Francesc Subirada. Director of the ‘Ciutadella of Knowledge’ Project. Pompeu Fabra University

Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hybrid format: In-person (CSIC Researchers’ Residence, c/ Hospital 64, Barcelona) and Virtual

The session will examine science policies in terms of their ability to generate real-world impact. It will reflect on the relationship between regulations, strategic planning, and expected outcomes, taking into account the long timelines characteristic of research. The role of instruments such as iCERCA and AQuAS will also be explored as enablers of transformative policies promoted by the Departments of Research and Universities, and of Health.

Moderator:

• Jordi Molas. Research Professor. (INGENIO – UPV-CSIC)

Speakers:

• Joan Gómez Pallarès. Director General for Research. Department of Research and Universities
• Laia Pellejà. Director. CERCA Institution
• Antoni Plasència. Director General for Research and Innovation. Department of Health
• Sandra García Armesto. Director. AQuAS