Dr. Joan Borràs, awarded the 2026 Knowledge Prize by the City Council of Reus
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Dr. Joan Borràs, awarded the 2026 Knowledge Prize by the City Council of Reus
The Institut d’Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV) celebrates the recognition given to Dr Joan Borràs Balada, deputy director of the Oncology Institute of Southern Catalonia and researcher linked to our institute, who has recently received the 2026 Knowledge Prize from the City Council of Reus.
During the award ceremony, this Monday at the Centre de Lectura. Photo: Hospital de Reus
The award highlights his important career in the development of oncology in the region, the creation of the first Cancer Registry of Catalonia, and his scientific and clinical contribution, which has helped advance research and cancer care in the counties of Tarragona and Terres de l’Ebre.
From the IISPV, we congratulate Dr Borràs for a career dedicated to improving public health and strengthening the connection between research, teaching, and clinical practice.
In 2025, the Institut d’Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV) celebrates 20 years of promoting research in health and biomedicine across the region. With more than 600 professionals and 38 research groups, the institute has become a key reference in transferring scientific knowledge to clinical practice. Years after its foundation, it continues working to improve the health and well-being of the population.
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