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    From left to right: Miguel Sánchez Álvarez, Miguel Ángel del Pozo, David Sancho, Ignacio Heras Murillo, Gillian Dunphy, Aitor Jarit Cabanillas, Elena Moya Ruiz, Irene Adán Barrientos
    Research
    28 Jan 2026
    Immunity: CNIC scientists uncover a novel mechanism involved in inflammation resolution

    A study published in Immunity reveals that type I interferons (IFN‑I) help resolve inflammation by inducing changes in macrophage mitochondria
    Equipo de investigadores del CNIC liderados por la Dr. Mª Ángeles Moro. De izquierda a derecha, primera fila: Ignacio Lizasoain, Gaohong Di, Maria Angeles Moro, Alicia García-Culebras, Maria Isabel Cuartero, Francisco J. de Castro-Millan, Abndrea Rubio-Ponce, Carlos Parra-Pérez, Christina Reyburn-Valés, Carlona Peña-Martinez, Marta Marty. Segunda fila: Francisco Cantero-Molina, Eneko Merino-Casamayor, Virginia García-Sánchez, Laiura Martínez-. Cortés, Hana Matuskova, Emily McMahon
    Research
    20 Jan 2026
    Circulation Research: The body’s internal clock influences stroke severity and response to treatment

    The study, published in Circulation Research, reveals that neutrophils—key immune cells—change their behavior in line with circadian rhythms, affecting cerebral perfusion and collateral circulation
    Protection against blood vessel occlusion in animals with sickle cell anemia after treatment with circadian clock inhibitors. Vessel walls are shown as white lines, neutrophils in yellow, and red blood cells trapped by neutrophils in red.
    Research
    12 Dec 2025
    JEM: Neutrophils are less aggressive at night, explaining why nighttime heart attacks cause less damage than daytime events

    A CNIC study reveals that neutrophils—a type of immune cell—are less aggressive at night, explaining why nighttime heart attacks are less severe than those occurring during the day
    Dos proyectos del CNIC seleccionados en la convocatoria Investigación en Salud 2025 de la Fundación ”la Caixa”
    About the CNIC
    20 Nov 2025
    Two CNIC projects selected in the la Caixa Foundation 2025 Health Research Call

    In this latest round, the la Caixa Foundation Health Research Call has selected 34 new cutting-edge biomedical research projects
    Sabrina Molinaro
    About the CNIC
    30 Oct 2025
    Sabrina Molinaro: “The best choices for public health aren’t always implemented immediately”
    About the CNIC
    23 Oct 2025
    CNIC to host CardioTox 25, the leading international congress on cardiovascular health in cancer patients
    JACARDI_Madrid
    About the CNIC
    20 Oct 2025
    Cardiovascular health with a gender perspective: Experts from 21 European countries gather in Madrid for the JACARDI General Assembly

    The Spanish National Center for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) hosted in Madrid the third General Assembly of JACARDI from October 14 to 16 
    Jorge Alegre-Cebollada
    About the CNIC
    25 Sep 2025
    Jorge Alegre-Cebollada awarded the Michael and Kate Bárány Prize 2026

    Dr. Alegre-Cebollada will be recognized for the pioneering the study of protein mechanics in living systems, revealing how mechanical forces govern protein function and contribute to human disease.
    Valentín Fuster
    About the CNIC
    31 Aug 2025
    Dr. Valentín Fuster delivers the World Heart Federation's inaugural lecture at the European Cardiology Congress in Madrid

    From August 29 to September 1, Madrid hosts the European Society of Cardiology Congress (ESC Congress) and the World Heart Federation World Congress of Cardiology
    CNIC-led REBOOT clinical trial challenges 40-year-old standard of care for heart attack patients
    Research
    30 Aug 2025
    NEJM & The Lancet: CNIC-led REBOOT clinical trial challenges 40-year-old standard of care for heart attack patients

    REBOOT trial, coordinated by the CNIC, shows that treatment with beta-blockers provides no benefit to patients who experience an uncomplicated heart attack that leaves the contractile function of the heart intact.