Global Presence
The ISGlobal network abroad Countries where ISGlobal coordinates projects and networks
Long-term strategic alliances
Main international institutions with which ISGlobal published scientific articles during 2020
United against a common threat
Annual Report ISGlobal 2020
A partnership of:
Read the 2020 Annual Report at isglobal2020.com
All for One
Highlights
The work that set the tone for 2020
B+C=0
On World Hepatitis Day 2020, ISGlobal launched two major projects aimed at advancing towards the elimination of viral hepatitis in Spain.
The Elsevier Atlas Award went to our study on the health impact of implementing the superblock model in Barcelona: close to 700 lives saved every year.
Our Organisation
Protection Predictions Certain factors and markers could help predict how well someone will respond to vaccination.
The Pros of Going Online
Our successful adaptation to online teaching during COVID-19 opened new opportunities for achieving greater equity.
Translation: Now More than Ever
Rigorous, concise and timely information acquires an inestimable value when facing a health crisis like the one caused by COVID-19 in 2020.
Total Budget
Of Cancer and Men
Knowledge Creation & Transfer
The loss of function in genes on the Y chromosome increases the risk of cancer in men.
A large review and analysis of available data provides evidence of ivermectin’s safety at higher doses than those currently recommended. This information paves the way to expanding its use against other diseases.
A special issue was dedicated to SHAMISEN, a project that reviewed lessons from past nuclear accidents and developed recommendations that are easily applicable to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cause of Death?
15
Patent & Software Portfolio (Granted & Submitted)
A study led by ISGlobal highlights the need to improve the quality and performance of current verbal autopsy techniques.
498
Total Number of Publications
Policy Briefs
The activities we orchestrate Education & Training
Global Forum on Childhood Pneumonia (January, 2020)
Policy and Global Development
9 Research programmes
And 3 New Research Groups of the Severo Ochoa Programme
5 Initiatives
Working beyond the Sphere of Science
52
Outreach Activities
Total Number of Staff
70%
Women
30% Men
56%
were D1 publications
Knowledge Transmission
336
27
Our Institution
469
33,5M
Going High with Ivermectin
From Particles to Viruses
A Series of Policy Briefs on the COVID-19 Response
Facts & Figures
The EARLY-ADAPT project, funded by an ERC Consolidator Grant, will investigate how European populations are adapting to the public health challenges triggered by climate change.
An Award-Winning Study on a Life-Saving Plan
Growing Up in the City
In a series of papers published in 2020, we show that exposure to the urban environment raises the risk of childhood obesity and high blood pressure.
Adapting to the Biggest Threat of All
The three pillars of our institution have come together with one common goal: contribute to the COVID-19 response.
Knowledge Application & Dissemination
12,360 Media Impacts
22
Total Students Trained
PhD Thesis Defended
31
Research Projects
COVID-19-related Activity
7,74 M€ Funding Awarded