The Institute of Biomedical Research of Southern Catalonia (IRB CatSud, formerly IISPV) joins once again the celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, held this Wednesday, February 11, with the aim of making female talent visible, acknowledging their role in the field of biomedical research, and fostering scientific vocations among younger generations.
IRB CatSud currently has a workforce made up mostly of women, who represent approximately 68% of all professionals linked to the Institute—clear evidence of the strong female presence across research, technical, and administrative activities.
In parallel, regarding the gender composition of governance and advisory bodies—such as the Executive Advisory Committee and the Social Council—women represent 52%. This reflects their representation in these governance spaces, in line with the criteria of balance and representativeness that guide the Institute’s operations.
IRB CatSud also has a significant presence of women in its research teams. Female researchers represent an essential part of the scientific staff and lead competitive projects in fields such as mental health, nutrition, metabolic diseases, oncology, and environmental health.
These data show that more and more women are working in the scientific field. “Women’s brains function differently from men’s—not better or worse—but it is good and necessary for the world of science to benefit from the way the female brain analyzes problems and seeks solutions,” says Elisabet Vilella, Deputy Director of IRB CatSud and researcher in the field of genetics and mental health.
On this February 11, IRB CatSud aims to strengthen its commitment to equal opportunities and the promotion of female talent, valuing the careers of its female researchers and helping to create new role models for future scientists.
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