Oscar Fernández-Capetillo's research work at the National Cancer Research Center, in Madrid, is based on the utilization of a model in mice to explore the relation between stress and the appearance of cancer and aging.
The 28 scientists, chosen from among 760 candidates from 18 countries, will receive $650,000 in assistance for developing their lines of research over the next five years.
The Prince of Girona Foundation had previously recognized the work of this young researcher in 2010, choosing him as the ex-Aequo winner of the Scientific/Academic IMPULSA Award.
