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Where the NAMs ecosystem connects to move forward

Science, industry and regulation working towards more predictive, human-relevant R&D.

About ALMA

The interdisciplinary platform connecting those who are building the future of the Life Sciences.

We create spaces for collaboration, training and strategic alliances to accelerate the implementation of NAMs and human-relevant models.

  • Knowledge
  • Collaboration
  • Training
ALMA’s 4 principles

Science advances.
So does our responsibility.

  1. 01

    Scientific
    rigour

    Solid, reliable and reproducible evidence.

  2. 02

    Human relevance and
    value for health

    More predictive models for better decisions.

  3. 03

    Collaboration
    and dialogue

    Shared knowledge to move forward together.

  4. 04

    Ethical and
    responsible innovation

    Scientific progress with purpose and impact.

  • Relevant Science
  • New Approach Methodologies (nams)
  • Weight of Evidence
  • Context of use
  • Ethical Innovation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
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Barcelona. 30 November 2026

ALMA Pro Forum 2026

Redefining the future of biomedical research: human-relevant models, AI and Non-Animal Methods.

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A forum structured around 4 blocks, 16 experts and a conclusions and recommendations document

  1. 01

    MPS, OoC & Translational Biology

  2. 02

    AI, Supercomputing & Digital Twins

  3. 03

    From Bioethics to Validation

  4. 04

    Adoption in Industry and Regulation

Speakers

A conversation driven by leading national and international experts

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ALMA Forum Partnerships

Position your organisation at the forefront of the future of the life sciences.

Be part of a conversation bringing together leaders from science, industry and regulation to advance more predictive, human-relevant R&D, ready for the next generation. Partnerships are limited per edition.

Speakers and representatives from:

  • Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
  • Universitat Pompeu Fabra
  • Aat
  • Beonchip
  • BSC
  • Eurl
  • European Comission
  • ICREA
  • Nostrum
  • Novartis
  • sesmooc
  • Ministerio de sanidad
Alma Innovation Network

A professional space to anticipate change and address the challenges transforming R&D in the life sciences.

A community of organisations with year-round access to expert knowledge, scientific debate and strategic updates on NAMs, human-relevant models and regulatory science.

ALMA Network

  • Expert Roundtables

    Meetings with specialists from science, industry and regulation focused on emerging issues and implementation challenges.

  • Thematic Working Groups

    Working sessions on specific scientific and regulatory topics, designed to share experience, identify barriers and explore solutions.

  • Scientific and Regulatory Briefings

    Executive updates on changes, trends and developments relevant to R&D and the adoption of new methodologies.

  • Workshops and Technical Sessions

    Practical sessions to explore tools, use cases, regulation and new methodologies in greater depth.

  • Training and Capacity Building

    Specialised sessions to prepare teams and organisations for scientific and regulatory developments.

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ALMA Ecosystem

Two spaces to share knowledge, broaden perspectives and bring advances in biomedical research closer to more people.

Learn directly from those transforming the Life Sciences.

Sessions with experts on the technologies, regulation and new approaches reshaping biomedical research.

  • Sessions led by international researchers
  • Real-world case studies
  • Regulation
  • AI
  • Human-relevant methods
  • Drug discovery
Coming in 2027

ALMA Distinctions

Make your organisation’s commitment to the new era of R&D in the life sciences visible.

For organisations that are part of ALMA Network and actively participate in its ecosystem of knowledge and collaboration.
For organisations that support the Forum and play a strategic role in it.
The highest level of engagement and institutional positioning within the Forum.
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A new way of conducting research is taking shape.

At ALMA, we are already bringing together those who want to build it.

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ALMA Pro Forum 2026

Where those redefining the future of biomedical R&D come together

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Representatives from:

  • Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
  • Universitat Pompeu Fabra
  • Aat
  • Beonchip
  • BSC
  • Eurl
  • European Comission
  • ICREA
  • Nostrum
  • Novartis
  • sesmooc