Biobank of Andalusia trains 1,597 people over five years

The Biobank of the Andalusian Public Health System has trained 1,597 people over the last five years through more than 360 educational initiatives. These programs target public health professionals and students in life sciences, offering various formats including theoretical courses, professional exchanges, and practical internships.

There has been a notable increase in interest from vocational training students. In 2025, the biobank hosted 17 students, contributing to a five-year total of 71 students across provincial nodes in Almería, Córdoba, Málaga, Sevilla, and the coordinating node in Granada. Additionally, six university students from the University of Granada and the Pablo de Olavide University (Sevilla) completed curricular internships. The program also supported the development of 11 master's theses and one doctoral thesis, providing practical experience in the management and custody of biological samples for biomedical research.