Registrations for the DTEC-VAL programme are open until 10 May.

The Valdecilla Health Research Institute (IDIVAL) is once again launching the DTEC-VAL programme to support the Development of Health Technologies, a call for applications as part of the Programme of Aid for the Promotion of Biosanitary Research (PLADIBIO).

The aim of the DTEC-VAL programme is to promote innovation in general and specifically to support the development of health technologies in our environment through the funding of late-stage innovation projects that facilitate collaboration between the health sector, the university environment and companies.

Applications can be made until 10 May via this link on the IDIVAL website and any queries related to the procedures and the project can be sent to the email address proyectos2@idival.org

The duration of the projects will be 1 year and the maximum amount to be granted per project is €20,000. The funding granted may finance all or part of the project.

Project requirements

In general, newly developed projects that show potential for transfer to the National Health System will be considered eligible. Projects may also be partially developed at university and in companies.

The thematic scope includes the areas of Biomedicine, Electromedicine, Pharmaceutical Technologies, Health Technologies and Sciences, as well as Biotechnology, Chemical Technology and Materials applied to human health and Information and Communication Technologies applied to health and health, as well as any others related to innovation in health systems.

Innovation projects must be developed mainly in the public health environment of Cantabria and must be aimed at innovation and development in the health field. The project must have a previous protected development or in the protection phase in which an institution of the Public Health System of Cantabria participates in at least 50%, at TRL 3 or higher.

Documentation required

Together with the application, the following documents must be submitted

1. Report of the research project in standardised format.
2. CV of the members of the research team. Available at: https://cvn.fecyt.es/ and on the IDIVAL intranet.
3. In the case of participation of companies, a letter signed by the company representative expressing knowledge of the project presented and interest in participating will be required. Declarations of interest will also be accepted from companies, institutions or scientific societies or patient groups that do not participate in the project.
4. Letter of acceptance from the centre. A letter signed by the person responsible for the centre where the study is being carried out (Director of the centre in the health field, corresponding Vice-Rector at the University of Cantabria) must be submitted, indicating the express interest in the project submitted to the call for proposals.
5. Report from the Innovation Support Unit. A report must be submitted reflecting IDIVAL’s participation in the project, the maturity of the technology under development, the state of industrial protection and its TRL.
6. Studies carried out in clinical settings must have written authorisation from the management of the centre and the head of the main unit or department, which must be provided at the time of the application.
7. In the case of participation as collaborating researchers of staff from the University of Cantabria who do not belong to IDIVAL groups, the authorisation of the Vice-Rector for Research of the University of Cantabria will be required.
8. When the research involves individuals, the projects must have all the reports and authorisations of the Medicines Research Ethics Committee (CEIm) and of any other collegiate bodies responsible for ensuring compliance with the existing agreements and regulations on research. Likewise, in the case of clinical trials, authorisation will be required from the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios). Similarly, when experiments are carried out on animals, the relevant permits from the Research Bioethics Committee of the University of Cantabria will be required. The documentation referred to in section g) shall be submitted once the project has been awarded.

The funds raised in the walk will be used for research at IDIVAL

This Sunday, 7th April, the XIV Solidarity Race ‘Luchamos por la vida’ will take place in Los Corrales de Buelna, which has become one of the most popular sporting events in Cantabria.

This initiative allows funds raised to be donated to various cancer research projects at  Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Valdecilla (IDIVAL).

The day – in which the entire municipality of Los Corrales is involved – will begin at 9am, with the collection of numbers at the Luis Andrés Samperio Sañudo sports complex.

The official start of the race will be at 12 noon, headed by the runners who will run 9 kilometres. This will be followed by the rest of the participants who will run the 5 kilometres in solidarity. In addition to the race, numerous sporting activities will take place throughout the day in Los Corrales, as well as tastings, inflatables, raffle prizes, etc., so that everyone can enjoy a day of solidarity with the family.

Las inscripciones para conseguir camiseta, dorsal y bolsa de avituallamiento se pueden realizar en este enlace. En cualquier caso, todo aquel que quiera sumarse a la causa, pueda acercarse al Estadio y participar en la marcha y actividades.

DOBLE OBJETIVO

El objetivo de esta marcha busca no sólo recaudar fondos para la investigación contra el cáncer si no promocionar aquellos comportamientos que pueden inducir a un estilo de vida que promueva la salud, como es la actividad física adecuada, alimentación equilibrada, no fumar… El movimiento ‘Luchamos por la vida’ lo creó Almudena Ruiz Pellón, con el objetivo de promover hábitos de vida saludables y aprender a afrontar el cáncer.

A raíz de su fallecimiento, un grupo de voluntarios, encabezados por Noelia -hermana de Almudena- crearon la asociación que ha permitido destinar fondos a diversos proyectos de investigación contra el cáncer desde el año 2013.

You can register for a T-shirt, race bib and refreshment bag by clicking on this link. In any case, anyone who wants to join the cause, can come to the stadium and participate in the march and activities.

DOUBLE OBJECTIVE

The aim of this march is not only to raise funds for cancer research but also to promote those behaviours that can lead to a lifestyle that promotes health, such as adequate physical activity, a balanced diet, not smoking… The ‘Luchamos por la vida’ movement was created by Almudena Ruiz Pellón, with the aim of promoting healthy lifestyle habits and learning how to deal with cancer.

Following her death, a group of volunteers, led by Noelia – Almudena’s sister – created the association, which has allowed funds to be allocated to various cancer research projects since 2013.

Applications may be submitted from 1 April to 1 May.

The programme to intensify the healthcare activity of medical or nursing staff is now open until 1 May. This is a call for applications with the aim of freeing up staff with a high research and/or innovation workload, by means of part-time or full-time substitution of nursing staff.

The activity covered by this substitution includes the development of research projects, or the implementation of healthcare innovation programmes such as new diagnostic or therapeutic techniques, technological platforms (computer programmes, new infrastructures), procedures, technology imports, training techniques, development of companies linked to research (spin-offs), etc., which require intensive dedication and which are incompatible with full healthcare work.

With funding of €134,000, this call for applications is part of Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Valdecilla (IDIVAL).Programme for the Promotion of Biosanitary Research (PLADIBIO).

Applications can be made until 1 May via this link on the IDIVAL website and any queries related to the procedures and the project can be sent to the email address proyectos2@idival.org.

Modalities

– Modality A. Competitive intensification.

A maximum equivalent economic contribution is established for the replacement of the intensified of 60,000 € for medical staff and 30,000 € for nursing staff, corresponding to the hiring of a specialist doctor or nurse for a period of approximately 1 year.

– Modality B. Self-intensification.

Financed by private funds provided by the researchers, which must be available in full at the time of application, for a monthly amount corresponding to the replacement contract for the care staff requested.

The minimum intensification period is 1 month, and the maximum is 1 year, extendable. The development of this programme is compatible with the receipt of their salary, the performance of on-call duty and with other assistance. Your care activity will be covered in whole or in part by a contracted professional.

Beneficiaries

Applicants to this programme must be health professionals, doctors or nurses of the Public Health System of Cantabria, who do not have simultaneous active intensifications of other programmes, which includes the primary care and hospital areas.

It is essential that at least 60% of their indexed publications in the last 3 years reflect the IDIVAL affiliation. Heads of Service are excluded from modality A) of this call.

The Intensification period must start in 2024 or 2025. Intensifications may be requested for a maximum of two consecutive calls.

Documentation required

Together with the application, which will be made through the IDIVAL platform, the following documentation must be submitted:

1. CVA of the applicant.

In FECYT format (reduced version available at: https://cvn.fecyt.es/.) detailing the scientific publications, research projects funded in competitive calls, patents and innovation projects in which the applicant has participated.

2. Report of the activity to be carried out during the intensification period.

The duration and the research or innovation work to be carried out shall be detailed, indicating whether it is intended to be carried out at the same time as the healthcare activity. Likewise, the articulation in the environment in which it is developed, potential collaborators, available resources, timetable with proposed start and end dates, the intensification period, as well as the expected results and impact on patients, the service, the institution and society shall be described,

3. Reports.

Favourable report from the head/coordinator of the Service/unit, and from the manager or medical director, and from the nursing management when appropriate when the application is for nursing staff, specifying the interest of the intensification for the Public Health System of Cantabria and the suitability of the applicant to carry it out.

In the event that the planned activity refers to healthcare innovation projects, it will be necessary for these reports to specify their clear interest and viability. In the case of associated university lecturers, a favourable report from the director of the University Department will be required.