Jury of the Special Award for Scientific Communication Federico Halpern
Teresa Arnandis
Scientist and Science Communicator with extensive experience in biomedical research, university teaching, and science outreach
She holds a PhD in Biochemistry and Biomedicine Cum Laude from the University of Valencia. She also has a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and a diploma in Optics and Optometry, both awarded with highest honors. In addition, she holds two Master’s degrees: one in Biomedical Research and another in Nutrition and Health. She has worked as a researcher at internationally renowned institutions such as the National Biotechnology Laboratory and the Barts Cancer Institute in London. She has received several awards for academic excellence and communication skills, and was included in Forbes’ list of Spain’s top science communicators.
Patricia Matey
Journalist Specialized in Health, Medicine, and Biomedicine, and Board Member of the National Association of Health Reporters (ANIS)
Graduated in Information Sciences from the Complutense University of Madrid, she has been a journalist specializing in health, medicine, and bioscience reporting for 33 years. She began her career at the SALUD supplement of EL MUNDO, where she later coordinated the digital portals Child Psychiatry and Sexuality. She has contributed to various media outlets such as El País, La Joya, LVR Magazine, Muy Interesante, Cambio 16, Indagando TV, and El Confidencial, where she served as section chief for Alimente for four years. Her career has been recognized with journalism awards from the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology, the Spanish Association of Pharmaceutical Law, the Boehringer-Ingelheim Award, the Women’s Health Award, the Communication Award from the Official College of Psychologists of Madrid, and the Pfizer Journalism Award. She is currently responsible for the Cuídate+ section on healthy longevity at 65YMÁS.
Pablo Pérez
Scientific Director of the Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba (IMIBIC).
Professor of Medicine at the University of Córdoba and specialist in Internal Medicine at the Reina Sofía University Hospital. He obtained his PhD in Nutrigenomics from Tufts University (Boston). He leads research projects on the effects of lifestyle, particularly the Mediterranean diet, in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. In recognition of his career, he was awarded the Jesús Serra Research Prize in 2018. Furthermore, committed to scientific dissemination, Pablo actively promotes healthy habits through conferences and specialized media, contributing to the improvement of quality of life and public health policies.
Gema Revuelta
President of the Spanish Association of Science Communication (AEC2)
President of the Spanish Association for Science Communication (AEC2) and professor of science communication in the Department of Medicine and Life Sciences at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), where she also directs the Center for Studies of Science, Communication and Society (CCS-UPF) and the Master’s program in Scientific, Medical and Environmental Communication (at the Barcelona School of Management–UPF). She is a member of the Reial Acadèmia de Medicina de Catalunya. Trained in Medicine, with a master’s degree in Science Communication and a PhD in Biomedicine, her professional activity over the past 30 years has focused on research, teaching, and the strengthening of science communication.
Cristina Sáez
Science journalist specializing in Health at Diari Ara
For over twenty years, she has built a solid career as a journalist specializing in science and health, focusing on how biomedical and nutritional research influences daily life. She has been a long-standing contributor to media outlets such as La Vanguardia, Ara —where she currently serves as science coordinator—, National Geographic, and Agencia SINC, covering topics such as microbiota, nutrition, aging, and disease prevention. She is renowned for her communication skills, which combine scientific rigor with a human perspective. She has also worked in radio, television, and books, and her work has been recognized with numerous science journalism awards
Beatriz Robles y Laura Caorsi
Dietitian-Nutritionist, Food Technologist, and Science Communicator
Journalist and Editor specializing in Food, Nutrition, and Health
Robles, who holds a degree in Food Science and Technology and a degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, and Caorsi, who holds a degree in Social Communication and a Master’s in Multimedia Journalism, are widely recognized for their communication work in food and health. They contribute to media outlets such as Maldita.es, RTVE, El País, and Eroski Consumer, and have authored books on these subjects. Together, they host the podcast ‘A la guerra con una cuchara’ and participate in training, outreach, and institutional advisory projects, promoting conscious and sustainable eating habits.
Laura Halpern
President of Fundación Occident