Dr Francesc Guix, Professor and Researcher with the Department of Bioengineering at IQS

What do you like most about your job?

I like being able to combine research to produce new knowledge with teaching, where you have the opportunity to share this knowledge and professional experiences with younger generations.

What would you like to spend more time doing?

I would like spend more time with my family, especially my children. When I have time available, I often end up finding myself working on issues related to my profession.

What are you proudest of?

First, my children. Second, the tiny grain of sand I am contributing to shedding some more light on the causes of Alzheimer’s disease, one of the neurodegenerative diseases with the greatest impact on our society.

What value do you appreciate most in people?

I appreciate honesty and empathy above all.

Where’s a place you’d like to visit?

I really like Montseny and its natural surroundings.

What’s a dream you’d like to pursue?

I would like to one day achieve a substantial change in the lives of Alzheimer’s patients through my research.

What do you have left to learn?

Much more than I already know.