Doctor Sion Riera appointed as IdISBa Ombudsperson
On 19 October 2026, the Board of Trustees of the Institut d'Investigació Sanitària de les Illes Balears (IdISBa) appointed Dr Sion Riera as the Institute's Ombudsperson.
The Ombudsperson is an independent figure, duly qualified and of high personal and professional integrity. Their role is to act as a mediator and advisor in cases of conflict related to good scientific practice.
The creation of the Ombudsperson position aims not only to enhance the quality of the research activities carried out at IdISBa, but also to improve working conditions for staff, making the institution more attractive to researchers seeking a new employer or a host institution for their research projects.
The main responsibilities of the Ombudsperson are:
- To mediate and provide advice in cases of conflict concerning good scientific practice.
- To be accessible to all research staff in cases where there is a suspicion of a possible breach of the principles of good scientific practice.
- To ensure discretion regarding information that may indicate a potential professional conflict.
Furthermore, all matters handled by the Ombudsperson are confidential, and they are not required to disclose such information to the Institute's management bodies.
The Ombudsperson is available to all research staff in cases where there is a suspicion of a possible breach of the principles of good scientific practice.
The contact email address is: idisba.ombudsperson@idisba.es.