Human embryo implantation begins with a brief and highly regulated interaction between the blastocyst and the endometrial surface. Because this process occurs inside the uterus during the earliest stages of pregnancy, observing it directly in humans remains extremely difficult. In a study published in Science Advances, our team developed ADOC, an Adhesion Dynamics-On-A-Chip model designed […]

Professor Carlos Simon has received the 2026 Award for Personal and Professional Excellence from the Orden del Querer Saber, a Valencian association chaired by Marisa Marín. The award was presented during a ceremony held in Valencia, where the Orden del Querer Saber recognized several professionals from different fields for their careers, social commitment and contribution […]

  Following the success of the first edition, RM2030 will be back in Valencia on November 20–21, 2025. This international congress is a project we organize at the Carlos Simon Foundation, in collaboration with IVF Worldwide, to connect the latest advances in science and technology with real-world reproductive care. In this short video, Dr. Carlos […]

Carlos Simon appears on the June cover of Plaza magazine. In this feature by Estefania Pastor, with photography by Marga Ferrer, he reflects on his journey from early academic work to co-founding Igenomix and later establishing the Carlos Simon Foundation — a center where over 60 professionals are committed to advancing women’s reproductive health through […]

On April 14, the historic La Nau cloister hosted the 2025 Universitat-Societat Awards ceremony, organized by the Social Council of the University of Valencia to recognize outstanding contributions to the relationship between academia and society. Dr. Carlos Simón, president of the Carlos Simon Foundation, received the award in the Knowledge Transfer category for his role […]

On Friday, April 10, the University of Valencia held a commemorative event to mark its 525th anniversary, recognizing institutions that have played a key role in fostering long-standing collaboration across cultural, healthcare, educational, and research sectors. The Carlos Simón Foundation was honored in the field of research, alongside INCLIVA, the Príncipe Felipe Research Center (CIPF), […]

Following the success of the first edition in Paris, we are thrilled to announce the return of Innovations in Reproductive Medicine 2030 (RM2030) to Valencia, Spain, in November 2025. The RM2030 Series is designed to foster communication and drive discussions at the cutting edge of translating research into clinical practice, improving patient outcomes and access […]

In a recent episode of Aspire ED Talks, Prof. Carlos Simon joined Dr. Clare Boothroyd to discuss the impact of chronic endometritis on infertility. Chronic endometritis, a persistent inflammation of the endometrium, is often overlooked but plays a significant role in up to 40% of repeated implantation failure cases. During the conversation, Prof. Simon highlighted […]

We are pleased to announce the upcoming Carlos Simón Research Symposium, an event organized in collaboration with the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) dedicated to recognizing and fostering transformative research in reproductive medicine. This year, the symposium will take place on Tuesday, October 22, at 12:20 PM, featuring presentations by Dr. Carlos Simón and […]

  Professor Carlos Simon recently participated in the ESHRE Campus Course on the Microbiome in Reproduction, held in Stockholm on May 2nd and 3rd, 2024. This course focused on the growing understanding of how the microbiome, the trillions of bacteria living in and on our bodies, impacts fertility, pregnancy, and even neonatal health. The ESHRE […]