SALBIS Participates in the International Mare Nostrum Forum at ExpoMedicina 2026 in Catania
Researcher Noelia Flórez-Fernández represented the University of León at an international event dedicated to healthcare innovation and scientific cooperation among Mediterranean universities.
Our colleague Noelia Flórez-Fernández, a Ramón y Cajal researcher at the University of León and member of the SALBIS Research Group, participated in the International Mare Nostrum Forum, held on October 26 in Catania (Italy), as part of ExpoMedicina 2026, the Euro- Mediterranean Exhibition on Technological Innovation in Healthcare.
The international roundtable brought together representatives from universities in Italy, Tunisia, Palestine, and Malta, as well as the director of UNIMED – Mediterranean Universities Union, and included remote contributions from Cyprus, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Greece, aiming to strengthe international scientific cooperation.
During her participation, our colleague explored opportunities for collaboration from a One Health perspective, highlighting research conducted at the Ponferrada Campus on the sustainable valorisation of natural resources and agri-food by-products, the recovery of bioactive compounds, and the development of innovative materials with potential applications in healthcare.
She also emphasised the importance of the circular economy, sustainable biotechnology, and international research networks in promoting joint projects and innovative solutions.
This participation strengthens the international visibility of the SALBIS Research Group and the Ponferrada Campus of the University of León, fostering new opportunities for scientific collaboration.
