The province of Huelva will take a step forward in the field of health research with the creation of a Clinical Research Unit, thanks to a investment of 3,6 million euros granted by the Carlos III Health Institute to the Andalusian Beturia Foundation for Health Research (FABIS). This new infrastructure will be located in the Juan Ramón Jiménez Hospital and will allow for improved equitable access to clinical trials and innovative treatments.
A key boost for health research in Huelva
The implementation of this unit It will represent an important advance for the development of clinical research in the province, providing Huelva with a first-class infrastructure. Thanks to this investment, clinical trials can be conducted more efficiently, which will benefit both patients and the scientific community.
The project was presented by the territorial health delegate, Manuela Caro; the managing director of the Juan Ramón Jiménez Hospital, Manuel García de la Vega; the director of FABIS, María Victoria Alonso; and the head of the hospital's cardiology department, Antonio Gómez Menchero, who is also the principal investigator for this initiative.
During the presentation, Those responsible stressed the importance of this concession, which was obtained in a highly competitive process.They also highlighted the multiple benefits it will bring, both for patients in Huelva and for clinical research professionals in the province.
Technology, digitalization and specialized training
The development of this Unit will include the adaptation of physical spaces in the hospital, as well as a significant investment in equipment and technology that meets international standards. Digitalization and telemedicine will play a key role in the design of this new center, facilitating data management and remote participation in clinical trials..
In addition to the infrastructure, The project includes specialized training programs aimed at researchers, technicians and administrative staff.These programs will ensure that professionals are up-to-date on the latest clinical research methodologies and procedures, thus strengthening the province's scientific ecosystem.
Currently, work is being done on the final architectural design of the unit, It will have two main areas, each with independent but interconnected access: one for patient care and the other for administrative use. This layout will optimize the center's operations and ensure maximum efficiency in the execution of clinical trials.
Integration into the national clinical research network
The creation of this Clinical Unit in Huelvaopens the door to its integration into the ISCIII Clinical Research Support Platform, SCReN (Spanish Clinical Research Network)This national collaborative network supports independent clinical and academic research, facilitating cooperation between different research centers in Spain.
With this initiative, Huelva is positioned as a benchmark in the field of health research, strengthening its capacity to develop cutting-edge clinical trials and ensuring that patients in the province have access to innovative treatments within the public health system.
