IRBLleida has been awarded the FeSalut 2026 prize for its commitment to social organisations

he Lleida Institute for Biomedical Research (IRBLleida) has been awarded the FeSalut 2026 prize in the category of support for social organisations. The FeSalut Awards recognise the work, dedication and commitment of individuals and organisations in Lleida to the health and wellbeing of the community.

In this second edition, the federation has honoured IRBLleida for its collaboration and active involvement with the network of associations in the Lleida region. The award highlights the institute's work beyond its scientific and research activities, recognising its commitment to bringing biomedical research closer to the public and fostering a close relationship with social organisations in the region.This award reinforces the IRBLleida's commitment to continuing to promote research of the highest calibre, committed to the region and aimed at addressing the health challenges faced by the public.

The FeSalut 2026 Awards ceremony took place at the Caixaforum Lleida and also served to pay tribute to Dr Joan Viñas for his career and contribution to the field of health and wellbeing in the region. Awards were also presented to ILERSIS in the business sector, to the newspaper La Mañana in the communications sector, and in the health sector to Anna Carnes, a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist at the Santa Maria University Hospital and a researcher at IRBLleida; the institutional award went to Gestión de Servicios Sanitarios (GSS).

Text: IRBLleida Communications and Press Office