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On December 1, 2025, the award ceremony for the Professional Excellence Awards of the Col·legi de Metges de Barcelona will take place, an event to be held at the Axa Auditorium in Illa Diagonal, Barcelona. On this occasion, three outstanding professionals from the Hospital del Mar will be honored for their remarkable careers in the medical field.
One of the awardees, Dr. Xavier Nogués, Emeritus Head of the Internal Medicine Service and Director of the Translational Research Program at the Hospital del Mar Research Institute, will receive the award in the Biomedical Research category. With a career focused on bone metabolism and osteoporosis, Nogués has served as president of the Spanish Society of Bone and Mineral Research, contributing to the development of innovative techniques in this area. His research has also addressed the effects of oncological treatments on bone health.
Dr. Gloria Nohales, an attending physician in the Urology Service and responsible for clinical and medical management at the Hospital del Mar, will be recognized in the Medical Education and Training category. Her career, which includes experience in various hospitals, has been pivotal in training new professionals. Since 2018, she has served as head of studies and has chaired the Education Committee.
Meanwhile, Dr. Antoni Payà, Head of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Service, will receive the award in the Hospital Medicine and Care category. With over three decades of experience at the Hospital del Mar, Payà has also distinguished himself as an associate professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, being an essential pillar for the development of his service since 1991.
This year, the Professional Excellence Awards celebrate their 21st edition, recognizing physicians who stand out not only for their technical skills but also for their ethical commitment and dedication to patient care. The event will highlight the importance of these values in medical practice, contributing to raising care standards in the healthcare community.
via: MiMub in Spanish
