VOICED : Spains economic crisis strangles

Spain's biomedical research sector, launched with high hopes in 2005, faced severe setbacks due to the 2011 economic crisis. Funding cuts led to the closure of research groups and layoffs, severely impacting progress in areas like cancer and AIDS research. Despite past achievements, the sector now relies heavily on European funds and private capital, with fears of a brain drain due to low salaries and reduced grants. Protests by researchers have prompted government promises of aid, but significant challenges remain for Spain's scientific community.

What are the potential consequences of the budget cuts on Spain's international research position?

What actions have researchers taken to protest against the funding cuts in Spain?