The “Vila-real for science and innovation” congress will leave more than 7,000 euros for medical research

Vila-real has hosted the scientific conference “Vila-real for science and innovation: research as a cure for millions”, organized by the Conquistando Escalones Association in collaboration with the Vila-real City Council, an event that will allow allocating to medical research to find a cure for Limb-girdle Muscular Dystrophy 1F/D2 that we promote from Conquistando Escalones 7,653.36 euros thanks to the municipal contribution, that of sponsors and that of the public, through their donations. The meeting has brought together experts of recognized international prestige who have highlighted the importance of science and medical research as the only way to cure diseases that currently do not have one.

In this sense, the president of Conquistando Escalones, Abrahán Guirao, highlighted that this congress had to be in the city of Castellón since “Vila-real, in addition to having a supportive citizenry, has a clear commitment to science and innovation ”. In this regard, Guirao wanted to highlight that Vila-real, which “complemented by places such as Villajoyosa (Alicante), Premià de Mar in Barcelona, Valentín in Murcia, or the Italian Friuli, Vila-real has been and is the main engine of work of our association”, a work that has international impact. And that in addition to raising funds, the main objective of holding the congress is “for us to know first-hand a field (science) that in one way or another is not foreign to anyone. And to know how their work (that of the researchers) brings hope and will continue to bring treatments and therapies to many.

For her part, the Consell delegate in Castellón, Susana Fabregat, has highlighted that it is essential that administrations, companies and society as a whole “work side by side and support all initiatives that result in greater support for investment.” in science and research.” For this reason, she has insisted that “we must work together and coordinated, because the sum of our efforts always has multiplier results, as the recent pandemic crisis taught us.”

The Councilor for Social Services of Vila-real, Antonio Marín, also present at the inauguration, wanted to emphasize that “investing in science is the future” and highlighted the relevance of holding this type of conference to discuss and share scientific knowledge. and move towards the cure of rare diseases.

One of the speakers most recognized by the general public has been Álex Roca, a reference in sports with disabilities, with cerebral palsy and a Guinness record who, under the title “You set the limit”, explained some of the most important milestones. important aspects of his life and has insisted that “if you work hard, you can do whatever you want” in reference to the little confidence that doctors or teachers had in him regarding the activities he could develop in his life due to his disability. .

“Coping with a degenerative disease after the diagnosis” is the name of the intervention with which the former coach and former soccer player, Juan Carlos Unzué, has addressed how his life has changed since he learned that he had ALS and has encouraged people to show affection to daily to our loved ones. Unzué has had the opportunity to chat for a while with the Villarreal player, Pepe Reina, who has been present at the congress.

At the event, which took place at the Auditori Músic Rafael Beltrán Moner in Vila-real, professional presentations of recognized national and international prestige from different health branches such as José Alcamí (Carlos III Health Institute), Juan José Vílchez ( IIS La Fe de València), Rubén Artero, Javier Poyatos and Alicia Novella (IIS La Fe de València), María Jesús Vicent from Vila-Real (Prince Felipe Research Center), Marian Corral (AELMHU Association) and Inés de la Riba ( Sarepta Therapeutics).

The event was attended by a hundred registered professionals and health personnel, as well as citizens who wanted to expand their knowledge, as well as scientific high school students. The congress was sponsored by Orenga finestres i vidres, Elite cements, Fundación José Soriano, Canseco Cerámicas, Villarreal CF, Promopublic, Herten and Cuatroochenta.

You can now see the entire conference on our YouTube channel: