The newly established foundation will strengthen scientific research, education, outreach activities, and the connection between science and society.
Antonio Ferrer Montiel, Director of the Institute for Research in Biotechnology and Health (IDiBE) at Miguel Hernández University of Elche, has been appointed President of the newly established Foundation of the Spanish Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (FSEBBM). The Foundation’s inaugural Board of Trustees meeting was held on May 20 at the headquarters of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) in Madrid.
The creation of the FSEBBM represents an important milestone for strengthening scientific, educational, and outreach activities related to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in Spain. The Foundation will work closely with the Spanish Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SEBBM), one of the country’s leading scientific societies, bringing together more than 3,500 researchers and professionals in the life sciences.
The Foundation’s mission includes promoting and disseminating knowledge in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, supporting scientific research and education, fostering scientific culture, and encouraging collaboration among national and international researchers. It also aims to strengthen the dialogue between science and society through outreach initiatives and activities with social impact.
The founding Board of Trustees is composed of Antonio Ferrer Montiel (President), Isabel Varela Nieto (Vice-President), Lluís Montoliu José (Secretary), and Miguel Ángel de la Rosa Acosta (Treasurer). The Foundation was formally established in December 2024 and officially registered in the National Foundations Registry in April 2026.
In addition to promoting new scientific and educational initiatives, the FSEBBM will facilitate donations and sponsorship programs to support research and science communication, encouraging greater societal involvement in the advancement of molecular biosciences.
For IDiBE, this appointment recognizes Antonio Ferrer’s scientific and institutional leadership and reinforces the institute’s commitment to excellence in research, knowledge transfer, and scientific outreach.