The Costa del Sol University Hospital in Marbella was the venue for the ‘Conference on Innovation Applied to Infection Prevention: From Idea to Health Impact’. This event was very well received and concluded with a highly positive assessment of its content quality and attendee participation.
International experts participate in the meeting
The conference brought together national and international experts who discussed the complete process of healthcare innovation, covering everything from identifying clinical needs to developing and validating new technologies. Its aim is to improve patient safety and the quality of care.
Among the attendees were prominent figures such as the territorial delegate for Health and Consumer Affairs in Málaga, Lucía Yeves; the acting managing director of HUCS, Aurora López; Rosa Mª Gómez from the Biomedical Research Institute of Málaga, and Silvia Soler, coordinator of the conference.
Collaboration and future projects
Participants were able to share knowledge and reflect on the challenges and opportunities in health innovation. During the meeting, projects such as THERESA, SIEGA, and the environmental biosafety certificate were presented, all aimed at improving the healthcare system.
The conference underscored the importance of collaboration among different stakeholders, both public and private, to promote advances in research and its implementation in the healthcare field. The conclusions highlight the need to continue promoting spaces for the exchange of experiences and knowledge to translate research into practical improvements in health.


