This Wednesday, February 25, the Royal Hall of the Fuengirola City Council hosts the conference ‘Chronicle of an announced vocation’
It is an activity organized on the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science to reflect on inequalities and barriers in the scientific field and make visible the role of women in this sector. It will be taught by the doctor in Chemistry, Eva Ortega Paíno, and will begin at 6:00 p.m. with free admission
2/23/2026 – The Department of Families, Equality and Social Welfare of the Fuengirola City Council will hold on February 25, at 6:00 p.m., in the Royal Hall of the City Hall, the conference titled “Chronicle of an announced vocation”, by Eva Ortega Paíno. Admission will be free until capacity is reached.
This initiative is part of the commemoration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a fundamental date to reflect on the inequalities and barriers that still persist in the scientific field and to make visible the role of women in this sector. Likewise, the objective is to offer female references that serve as inspiration for girls and young women, thus contributing to promoting scientific vocations free of gender constraints and building a more equitable future.
The conference will feature the participation of Eva Ortega Paíno, an outstanding professional with an extensive and recognized scientific career and solid experience in research leadership and management.
Doctor in Chemistry, specialized in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Complutense University of Madrid, Eva Ortega Paíno has extensive experience in oncological immunology, as well as in the management of innovation projects and biobanks.
She has held the position of Scientific Director of the Biobank of the National Cancer Research Center, where she worked to consolidate this unit as a dynamic platform to support responsible research, managing the storage, processing and custody of human biological samples and their associated data.
Since 2021, she has held positions as Coordinator of the Biobank Area and Director of Management of the National Brain Metastasis Network (RENACER). In addition, she was a member of the Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (CACTI) of the Ministry of Science and Innovation until December 2023, at which time she assumed her current responsibility as General Secretary of Research of the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities.
With this conference, the Fuengirola City Council reaffirms its commitment to equal opportunities and the promotion of female talent in all areas, especially in science, contributing to giving visibility to women who, with their work and leadership, are marking the present and future of research in our country.