IECS News

Introducing ARO IECS, a hub for comprehensive support to clinical research

2026, News, IECS News /

Clinical research today faces the challenge of combining scientific rigor, efficiency, and scalability in increasingly complex and global contexts. In this scenario, the Institute for Clinical and Health Effectiveness (IECS) presents the Academic Research Organization ARO IECS: a methodological, analytical, digital, and coordination support hub designed to strengthen every stage […]

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Generating evidence is not enough if it does not translate into better practices and policies in the real world.

2026, Newsletters, IECS News /

JULY 2026 SEE FULL NEWSLETTER By Dr. Pablo Gulayin y Dr. Vilma Irazola* High blood pressure is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. The 2019 Global Burden of Disease Study estimated that it was responsible for approximately ten million deaths, contributing substantially to the burden of cardiovascular disease.

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IECS 2026-2030: A step towards organizational maturity

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MAY 2026 SEE FULL NEWSLETTER By Prof. Dr. Andrés Pichon Riviere, General Director of IECS In a scenario where health systems face increasing challenges, the production of rigorous knowledge alone is no longer enough. The central challenge today is to ensure that this evidence informs concrete, timely, and sustainable decisions. That is where

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Andrés Pichon Riviere was elected as the general director of IECS for the period 2026-2030 

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Buenos Aires, April 2026. The Institute for Clinical and Health Effectiveness (IECS) appointed Professor Dr. Andrés Pichon Riviere as its Director General for a new four-year term. His appointment ensures the continuation of a management approach focused on institutional strengthening and positioning the Institute as a regional and international leader. Founded in 2002

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They presented preliminary results of a psychometric assessment that measures health-related quality of life in infants and young children.

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Research teams from IECS, the Juan P. Garrahan Pediatric Hospital, and the Ricardo Gutiérrez Children's Hospital participated in a meeting where they shared and discussed the preliminary results of the validation of two versions of the EQ-TIPS questionnaire, which measures health-related quality of life in infants and

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Legal responsibility in health research: IECS invites you to a webinar on risk prevention

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As part of The Global Health Network in Latin America and the Caribbean (TGHN LAC) project, the Department of Quality, Patient Safety, and Clinical Management of the Institute for Clinical and Health Effectiveness (IECS) will hold the webinar “Legal Responsibility in Health Research.” The free event will take place on Thursday, April 30th.

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Upcoming online information sessions open to the community

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Through a series of open virtual meetings, we invite you to learn about our academic offerings alongside leading specialists. During these talks, faculty teams will present the content, course format, and practical approach of each program, as well as answer questions live. These meetings are an opportunity to explore programs designed for you.

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When the team makes the difference: webinar on task sharing in primary care

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Organized within the framework of the COLMA project (CO-morbid Long-term Disease Management in the Americas: blended intervention), the event will feature specialists from Argentina, Chile, and Guatemala who will share real-world experiences on how redistributing tasks within healthcare teams can improve primary care. The event is free and open to the public.

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Webinar “From theory to practice: how to research with a gender perspective”

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In the context of International Women's Day, on Tuesday, March 10, from 12 to 13 p.m. (Argentina), the Center for Implementation and Innovation in Health Policies (CIIPS) of the Institute for Clinical and Health Effectiveness (IECS) is organizing the webinar "From theory to practice: how to research with a gender perspective," dedicated to

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Pulso CIIPS warns of the increase in syphilis in Argentina: record cases, persistent gaps, and a growing preventable problem

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The latest CIIPS Pulse report, prepared by the Center for Implementation and Innovation in Health Policies (CIIPS) of the Institute for Clinical and Health Effectiveness (IECS), analyzes the sharp increase in syphilis cases in Argentina and warns of persistent gaps in prevention, access to the health system, and risk perception. In 2024

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