# Medical research funding and advancements in Catalonia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/medical-research-funding-and-advancements-in-catalonia > Updated: 2026-10-19T13:27:24.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Medical research initiatives in Catalonia have seen various funding developments and project awards. In Girona, Dipsalut and the Institut d’Investigació Biomèdica de Girona (IDIBGI) announced research grants for the 2025 and 2026 cycles. These awards recognized projects involving clinical validation of a blood bank application, frailty management through remote monitoring, tobacco consumption, and early Parkinson’s detection. Notably, female leadership in these programs reached 80% of award recipients. Further developments in the region include the awarding of the 2026 Residents' Research Prize of l’Anoia to Marisa Rubio for her study on the pharmacological interactions between complementary medicine and oral antineoplastic treatments in breast cancer patients. Additionally, the Mamapop Association has allocated 88,085 euros to support breast cancer research projects at the Institut de Recerca Biomèdica de Lleida (IRBLleida) for the 2027–2029 period. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-19: Medical research advancements and funding for breast cancer in Catalonia Medical research in Catalonia sees progress through Marisa Rubio’s award-winning study on breast cancer and complementary medicine, and Mamapop’s 88,085 euro funding for IRBLleida research projects. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/medical-research-advancements-and-funding-for-breast-cancer-in-catalonia ### 2026-09-22: Dipsalut and IDIBGI award biomedical research grants in Girona Dipsalut and IDIBGI have awarded research grants and scholarships in Girona, highlighting clinical projects and a significant rise in female leadership, with women making up 80% of awardees. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dipsalut-and-idibgi-award-biomedical-research-grants-in-girona --- Cite as: Medical research funding and advancements in Catalonia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/medical-research-funding-and-advancements-in-catalonia