The WeCare Chair hosts an AI workshop to enhance research processes

On Friday, February 13, the WeCare Chair held an Artificial Intelligence (AI) workshop focused on how these tools can enhance research processes and improve the efficiency of researchers’ day-to-day work. A practical, application-oriented session The workshop had a strongly practical approach and provided an accessible introduction to the main uses of generative AI in an academic context. Throughout the session, participants explored examples and…

Cristina Monforte participates in the 12th Argentine Congress of Palliative Care

Cristina Monforte, Director of the WeCare Chair, took an active part in the 12th Argentine Congress of Palliative Care (SL25), an event of international significance held from 5 to 8 November at the Caja de los Trebejos Auditorium, organised by the Argentine Association of Medicine and Palliative Care (AAMYCP). Dr. Monforte participated in the inaugural Plenary Conference, entitled “New Bioethical Challenges for Decision-Making…

ERDAM Launches Its 7th Edition

This month we launched the 7th edition of the course Assessment and Response to the Wish to Hasten Death (ERDAM), with 18 students from several countries. This online program, led by the WeCare Chair (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences – UIC Barcelona), trains professionals to explore, assess, and address the wish to hasten death (WTHD). The learning pathway includes applied exercises and a final…

Launch of a new edition of the Master’s Degree in Palliative Care and Supportive Needs

Students in the new cohort of the master’s program (MUCPAL) attended the opening session on October 1, together with the program leadership and faculty. This edition introduces a series of online seminars delivered by nationally and internationally renowned experts, open to interested professionals who wish to join. The program—open to professionals in medicine, nursing, and…

Participation in the 19th World Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC)

We are pleased to share that 10 scientific communications from members of the WeCare Chair team have been accepted for presentation at the 19th World Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC), which will take place in Helsinki, Finland, from May 29 to 31, 2025. The EAPC World Congress is a leading international…

11th International WeCare Chair Workshop “Responding to the Wish for Death”

11th International WeCare Chair Workshop “Responding to the Wish for Death” Date: Friday, November 29th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Location: Campus Barcelona, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Aula Magna “Accompanying someone in their final moments is not just about easing their physical pain, but also being a light in the depths of their soul,…