Around Thirty Students from IES Sant Josep Obrer Explore Biomedical Research at IdISBa Through the IdISBa Connecta Programme
The Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa) welcomed a group of 30 first-year Baccalaureate students from IES Sant Josep Obrer in Palma as part of the IdISBa Connecta: Living Science for Schools programme, an initiative designed to bring health research closer to educational centres across the Balearic Islands.
During the visit, students had the opportunity to learn first-hand how biomedical research is carried out at IdISBa. The programme included visits to the GTERi research group laboratory and the Flow Cytometry Platform, where they discovered some of the tools, technologies and methodologies used in scientific research.
This activity is part of IdISBa Connecta, a project supported by the regional Ministries of Health and Education and funded through the Sustainable Tourism Tax (ITS). The initiative aims to create a direct link between the scientific community and educational centres.
Bringing science closer to young people
IdISBa Connecta was created to promote scientific vocations and raise awareness among students about the health research being conducted in the Balearic Islands. The project offers educational centres outreach resources, activities adapted to different educational levels and opportunities for direct interaction with researchers.
Activities available through the platform include laboratory visits, in-person and virtual talks, meetings with researchers, and access to educational and outreach materials related to science and health.
A hands-on experience in biomedical research
The visit by students from IES Sant Josep Obrer enabled them to gain insight into the daily work carried out at a health research institute and to better understand how laboratory-based research contributes to generating knowledge and improving public health.
Through initiatives such as this, IdISBa reinforces its commitment to science communication and knowledge transfer, while encouraging a more informed society and inspiring young people to pursue an interest in science and research.