Research Areas
IDIS enables and carries out research activity in thematic areas subject to a periodic review and prioritization process.
These are areas of high health impact for the reference population of the Sanitary Area of Santiago de Compostela and Barbanza. IDIS’ groups have a greater scientific power in
those areas, but other key áreas, representing new strategic opportunities are also considered.
Scientific Director
M. Luz Couce Pico
Scientific Director of the Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS) since September 27, 2021, appointed by the Institute´s Governing Council.
Areas
ONCOLOGY
Improvement of treatments: personalised therapy and reduction of side effects.
GENETICS AND SYSTEMS BIOLOGY
Identification of genetic biomarkers of disease susceptibility and prognosis.
ENDOCRINOLOGY, NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
It studies obesity from different aspects with the participation of groups from the clinical and basic fields in a synergistic way.
NEUROSCIENCES
Search for new therapeutic targets and improvement of the clinical-therapeutic management of neurological patients, mainly stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s, headaches and neurological diseases caused by prions.
CARDIOVASCULAR
The general objective of the Cardiovascular Area consists of the search for new therapeutic targets and the improvement of clinical-therapeutic management.
PLATFORMS AND METHODOLOGY
Provides evidence for prioritization in the management of public resources. Assess risks and identify opportunities to improve the health of the population. From here, prioritize structural investments and action programs.
