Honorable Mention in the UAB Argó Awards
Two students from Institut Les Vinyes have received an Honorable Mention in the 2025 Argó Awards from the UAB for their research project, developed in collaboration with the research group led by Dr. Lydia Giménez-Llort.
The project, titled "Uncovering the Hidden Face of Alzheimer’s Disease", was carried out by high school students Carlota Carvajal and Jana Castaño.
Dr. Lydia Giménez-Llort, Professor of Psychiatry at UAB and researcher at the Institute, together with PhD student Juan Fraile Ramos, mentored the students throughout this project, which approaches Alzheimer’s disease from a translational and biopsychosocial perspective.
The study combines a qualitative survey exploring public knowledge and concerns about Alzheimer’s disease with behavioral analysis of 3xTg-AD mice, a transgenic model commonly used to study dementia. The research also highlights the potential of social interaction as a protective factor, showing the positive effects of cohabitation with other mice on emotional well-being and immune function in affected animals.
This Honorable Mention underscores the value of collaboration between academic institutions and secondary education to inspire scientific vocations and promote a more holistic and humanistic view of neurodegenerative diseases.