CABD and Biomol celebrate the 2nd Edition of the Science Communication Awards

A day dedicated to recognising the social impact of science communication and the value of bringing science closer to society

On 17 December, the Andalusian Centre for Developmental Biology (CABD), together with Biomol, hosted the 2nd Edition of the Science Communication Awards, an event aimed at recognising individuals and projects that help bring scientific knowledge closer to society.

The ceremony, held at CABD’s facilities in Seville, brought together researchers, science communicators and representatives from various scientific and academic institutions. The event highlighted the importance of science communication as a key tool for strengthening the relationship between science and society, particularly in a context marked by misinformation and the growing need for critical thinking.

The event was attended by Peter Askjaer, Director of CABD; Marta Artal, Deputy Scientific Director of CABD; Ismael Ferreira, representative of CSIC Andalusia; Anabel Varela, Head of the Science Communication Unit at Pablo de Olavide University; Loreto del Valle, Director General for Research Planning of Andalusia; and Roberto García, representing Fundación Descubre, together with Rafael Estévez Hidalgo, CEO of Biomol.

During his speech, he highlighted the social value of science communication, stating:

Communicating science means translating complexity, bringing what seems distant closer, and transforming data into stories that can be understood and remembered.

This second edition of the awards recognised both individual and group initiatives that stand out for their creativity, rigour and ability to connect science with diverse audiences, reinforcing the role of communication as an essential part of scientific and social progress.

At Biomol, we reaffirm our commitment to initiatives that contribute to a more accessible, understandable and socially connected science.

Awarded projects and individuals

Individual Awards

• First Individual Award
  Service-learning project, developed by Gloria Brea Calvo.
• Second Individual Award
  Talk on the CRISPR revolution with “Ciencia en el Barrio”, by Miguel Ángel Moreno Mateos.
• Third Individual Award
  Workshop “Women Scientists Who Will Change the World”, by Paula Ochoa.

Group Awards

• First Group Award
  Family Science Saturdays, developed by Rocío Morales Falcón, Silvia Naranjo Durán, María Sedano, Laura Romero, Iris Guerrero and Ana Fernández-Miñán.
• Second Group Award
  Workshop at a youth care centre, by Paula Monterrubio and Ana Bastos Neto.
• Third Group Award
  Secondary school visits, developed by Laura Tomás Gallardo, María Sedano Gamiz, María Zapata Cruz, Cynthia Alias Villegas, Valentín Limón Sarabia, Ana Bastos Neto, Jessica Molina Castro, Inma Mena Guzmán and Ana Fernández Miñán.