Dr. Lara Touza Otero, iMATUS Researcher, Awarded First Prize in the ÍCARUS Awards for Research Excellence
Dr. Lara Touza Otero, a researcher from the Institute of Materials (iMATUS) at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), has been honored with the First Prize in the ÍCARUS Awards for Doctoral Theses in the field of Health Sciences. This award, granted by the USC, recognizes research excellence and, crucially, the transfer potential of […]
Project from iMATUS and IDIS awarded by the Mutua Madrileña Foundation for skin regeneration using 4D bioprinting
The project “Programmable autologous skin for functional wound regeneration” led by researchers from the Institute of Materials (iMATUS) of the USC, has been selected in the XXIII edition of the Medical Research Grants from the Mutua Madrileña Foundation. This scientific initiative will be developed thanks to a close collaboration between the iMATUS team and two […]
Three iMATUS researchers awarded prestigious postdoctoral grants from the Xunta
At iMATUS, excellence is not just a goal; it is our brand identity. We are celebrating the recent announcement of the postdoctoral grant results from the Galician University System (SUG) for 2026, where three of our researchers have truly shone. The future of science in the hands of iMATUS The rigor, innovation, and research capacity […]
Director of the Agencia Estatal de Investigación visits iMATUS
Today, iMATUS had the honor of receiving a visit from José Manuel Fernández de Labastida, Director of the Spanish State Research Agency (AEI). During his visit to our facilities, he had the opportunity to gain in-depth insight into the strategic research lines currently being developed at our institute. The visit began with the signing of […]
The 5th edition of the iMATUS Thesis Pitch concluded: a success of talent and scientific dissemination
Today, June 29, 2026, iMATUS hosted the celebration of the 5th iMATUS Thesis Pitch, a day dedicated to making the work of doctoral students linked to our institute visible. The event stood out for the very high scientific level and the communicative ability of the participants, who presented their research projects in a dynamic and […]
iMATUS renews ISO 45001 certification
iMATUS has just renewed the certification of its Occupational Health and Safety Management System in accordance with the ISO 45001:2018 standard. This recognition, granted by AENOR and internationally endorsed through the IQNET network, certifies that the institute maintains an effective system for the prevention of occupational risks and the promotion of a safe and healthy […]
17 iMATUS researchers stand out in the ranking of Spanish researchers
A total of 17 researchers from iMATUS are included in the recent edition of the Ranking of Spanish and Spanish female researchers, prepared by the Cybermetrics Lab (IPP-CSIC). This classification highlights the excellence and impact of national scientific production through metrics in Google Scholar, ORCID and OpenAlex. Among the recognized researchers, director Carmen Álvarez Lorenzo […]
Josefa Salgado, appointed dean of the Faculty of Physics at the USC
The professor and secretary of our institute, Josefa Salgado Carballo, assumes the position of dean of the Faculty of Physics at the University of Santiago de Compostela after being elected in the last vote by the faculty’s faculty. Salgado replaces Elena López Lago, also a researcher at iMATUS, in the position, thus beginning a six-year […]
Research initiation scholarships for high-level students
iMATUS announces the opening of a new call for scholarships aimed at promoting initiation to research. This initiative has as its main objective to attract students with excellent academic records who wish to take their first steps in the scientific field through extracurricular training internships. With this resolution, published by the Rectorate on May 5, […]
Galicia analyzes the challenges of the energy and industrial transition in the new geopolitical context
On May 21, the Center for Advanced Studies at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) will host the seminar “Energy and Industrial Transition: Galicia in the New Geopolitical Context,” a day of reflection and dialogue on the challenges and opportunities that the energy transformation and the new international situation present for the future of […]