Elena Dapía Díaz

The Foundation for Biosanitary Research and Innovation of Asturias (FINBA) is a leading institution based in Asturias, Spain, dedicated to advancing biomedical research and health innovation. FINBA, as managing structure of the Institute for Health Research of the Principality of Asturias (ISPA), brings together scientific excellence, clinical expertise, and a strong translational focus aimed at improving health outcomes. Our mission is to drive cutting-edge biosanitary research, accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into clinical solutions, and foster innovation that enhances health and well-being at regional, national, and European levels . By fostering collaboration between hospitals, universities, and research centers, FINBA plays a key role in improving healthcare, advancing scientific knowledge, and contributing to the social and economic development of the region. Currently, nearly 1,000 affiliated researchers are part of ISPA, organized into key areas of growing importance for global health, including Biotechnology and Biomedical Analyses, Immunology, Microbiology, and Infection, Cancer, Metabolism, Cardiology, Respiratory, and Renal Research, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, Primary Care, Microbiome Research, Aging Research, and Care Research. Located within the Central University Hospital of Asturias (HUCA) in Oviedo, the FINBA–ISPA complex provides state-of-the-art facilities for scientific work and fosters collaboration between clinicians, researchers, and industry professionals.