2025/11/10

CIC bioGUNE joins the 25th edition of Zientzia Astea with a workshop on health, performance and aging

The 25^th edition of Zientzia Astea, organized by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), once again proved to be a key platform for bringing science closer to the public. In this context, CIC bioGUNE showcased its work in metabolomics and health, highlighting the impact of research on improving quality of life and social well-being. Initiatives like this reinforce the institution’s commitment to science communication and knowledge transfer.

CIC bioGUNE, member of BRTA, participated for the third consecutive year in Zientzia Astea, the Science, Technology, and Innovation Week organized by the University of the Basque Country (EHU). This special 25th-anniversary edition, held under the slogan “Science for a Planet without Plastics”, attracted thousands of visitors eager to explore the science being developed in the Basque Country through workshops, exhibitions, talks, and activities across Bilbao, San Sebastián, Vitoria-Gasteiz, and Barakaldo.

From November 5^th to 9^th, CIC bioGUNE hosted the workshop “Health, Performance, and Aging: What Biomolecules Can Tell Us”, designed to introduce participants to the study of human metabolism and illustrate how biomolecular analysis contributes to understanding health, physical performance, and the aging process.

Throughout the week, approximately 20 researchers from CIC bioGUNE engaged directly with the public, sharing their work in an approachable, hands-on manner and demonstrating how biomedical research contributes to improving quality of life.

Through interactive demonstrations and experiments, attendees learned about some of CIC bioGUNE’s flagship projects in metabolomics and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), including:

• AKRIBEA, focused on early disease detection through molecular profiling
• BioSilver, investigating the mechanisms of healthy aging
• PreMetaCan, studying cancer metabolism and treatment resistance
• CoDiet, a European initiative analyzing the relationship between diet, microbiota, and metabolic health

By participating in Zientzia Astea 2025, CIC bioGUNE reinforces its role as an active contributor to the transfer of scientific knowledge to society, reflecting its commitment to science communication and culture. The initiative brought biomedical research closer to the public, sparking interest in science among people of all ages and demonstrating that research not only drives technological progress but also fosters awareness, dialogue, and scientific vocations, making science accessible and contributing to collective well-being.

About CIC bioGUNE

The Centre for Cooperative Research in Biosciences (CIC bioGUNE), member of the Basque Research & Technology Alliance (BRTA), located in the Bizkaia Technology Park, is a biomedical research organisation conducting cutting-edge research at the interface between structural, molecular and cell biology, with a particular focus on generating knowledge on the molecular bases of disease, for use in the development of new diagnostic methods and advanced therapies.

About BRTA

BRTA is an alliance of 4 collaborative research centres (CIC bioGUNE, CIC nanoGUNE, CIC biomaGUNE y CIC energiGUNE) and 13 technology centres (Azterlan, Azti, Ceit, Cidetec, Gaiker, Ideko, Ikerlan, Leartiker, Lortek, Neiker, Tecnalia, Tekniker y Vicomtech) with the main objective of developing advanced technological solutions for the Basque corporate fabric.

With the support of the Basque Government, the SPRI Group and the Provincial Councils of the three territories, the alliance seeks to promote collaboration between the research centres, strengthen the conditions to generate and transfer knowledge to companies, contributing to their competitiveness and outspreading the Basque scientific-technological capacity abroad.

BRTA has a workforce of 3,500 professionals, executes 22 % of the Basque Country's R&D investment, registers an annual turnover of more than 300 million euros and generates 100 European and international patents per year.

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