Francisca Sánchez from Malaga directs one of the leading groups in research into rare diseases, those that affect fewer than 5 out of every 10,000 people in Europe. The group at the University of Malaga forms part of the Rare Diseases Networking Biomedical Research Centre.
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Clara Grima, a maths enthusiast awarded for her scientific outreach work
In school, she discovered her favourite game: maths. At university she would find her true passion: research. And her children have showed her a new path: scientific outreach. Clara Grima is a lover of maths, literature, music and learning. She assures that, of all this, the only thing missing is music. This Sevillian has brought […]
Delfina and Dolores Tapia, the first women of the Spanish Local Police
Delfina and Dolores Tapia were members of the first promotion of women of the Spanish Local Police. They joined the police force in 1970, in Cordova, where they had to face the prevailing sexism at that time. During their professional career and little by little, they’ve achieved to cover all kind of police services until […]
Marta Garrido, a perseverant yachtswoman sailing around the world
The facilities of the Maritime Club of Punta Umbría (Huelva, Andalusia) became a private nursery for Marta Garrido when she accompanied her father, a great water sports fan. At only 8 years old, she started sailing. At the age of 20, Marta Garrido has already become Sailing Spanish and World champion. The next challenge for […]