This research area provides a perspective that is, in many cases, complementary and rich in relation to research, due to its technological innovation aspect, which is becoming increasingly embedded in Spanish society. It also has a very clearly defined cross-cutting nature, as well as very high applicability.

The groups making up this area have a clearly clinical profile, and have a high capacity for collaboration with other groups, both within the area itself and with other areas whose research groups have a more basic-science focus.

The strategic lines of action within this area focus on consolidating the research activity of clearly clinically-oriented groups, as well as enhancing and increasing their scientific output in prestigious international journals.