University students are being challenged to stop a mysterious infectious disease as part of a ‘biomedical escape room’ in Granada.
The challenge, called ‘Codigo Bio: Mision Hospitalaria‘, places future doctors at the heart of a simulated public health emergency.
It is being held at IAVANTE’s Advanced Clinical Simulation Centre during the fifth State Congress of Bioscience Students.
Over the course of two and a half hours, teams must investigate the source of an emerging biological threat, analyse laboratory samples, interpret clinical results and make critical decisions to prevent the fictional outbreak from spreading.
The experience combines clinical simulation with escape room-style gameplay, allowing students to apply classroom knowledge in a realistic hospital environment without any real-world risk.
As well as testing their scientific knowledge, participants are encouraged to develop key professional skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and effective communication.
Organisers say the initiative is designed to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals and scientists by exposing them to scenarios similar to those they may encounter during their careers.
Now in its second year, the escape room proved hugely popular when it debuted at last year’s congress and has become one of the event’s highest-rated activities.
The Advanced Clinical Simulation Centre in Granada is specially equipped to recreate realistic healthcare settings, enabling students to train using advanced technology in conditions that closely mirror real clinical practice.
The State Congress of Bioscience Students brings together university students from across Spain studying biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, environmental sciences, pharmacy and related disciplines.
Alongside lectures and workshops, the programme includes practical activities aimed at preparing future scientists to tackle some of society’s biggest health and environmental challenges.
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