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About us

The Official College of Biologists of the Comunitat Valenciana (COBCV) was established on 19 May 2000 as a non-profit public corporation. Its purpose is to defend, represent and promote the development of the biology profession in the Valencian Community.

+20 YEARS OF HISTORY

Originally part of the national structure, the COBCV became a regional entity in accordance with the Statute of Autonomy.

It is a full member of the General Council of Official Colleges of Biologists of Spain, actively defending the interests of biologists at both regional and national levels.

COBCV brings together professionals working in ecology, biodiversity, genetics, biochemistry, nutrition and health, education, business, and spatial planning.

Who we are

The governing board is made up of a team of professionals committed to representing and defending biology in all its areas.

María Diago

Dean

Carmen Espinós

Vice dean

Sandra Córdoba

Secretary

Adela Torres

Board member 1

María del Carmen Laborda

Board member 2

Maite Ibáñez

Board member 3

Iván Ruano

Board member 4

Julio Madrigal

Board member 5

Elena Martínez

Board member 6

Loreto Crespo

Treasurer

Membership requirement

To work as a biologist in certain fields, professional registration is required, as established by current legislation. It is necessary in order to:

Legal practice in sectors like health, environment, education or industry.

Professional qualification and accountability.

Protection of users’ rights and quality of service.

Access to insurance, services and recognised training.

Legal support and institutional representation.

Being part of a professional network that enhances the visibility of biology.

The legal bases that regulate professional association are Law 2/1974, of February 13, on Professional Associations and Law 7/1997, of April 14, on liberalization measures for land and professional associations.

Law 2/1974, of February 13, on Professional Associations.

Law 6/1997, of December 4, on Councils and Professional Associations of the Valencian Community.

Statues

The COBCV Statutes have been updated on several occasions since its creation.

Current statutes version: April 2025

Roles and services

The COBCV provides services to ensure both the defence of the profession and support for its members in their day-to-day work.

To protect and promote the profession in all its areas.

To defend biology and its professionals across all sectors.

To guarantee the rights of registered members.

To give visibility to the profession.

To ensure that professional practice is carried out with the highest standards and safeguards.

To provide members with a range of practical benefits:

Professional Liability Insurance (for all members not registered under the unemployment quota, with basic coverage of €100,000, extendable upon request).

Training and professional development activities.

Legal advice and support.

Informative newsletters.

Job offers, grants, and other opportunities relevant to the profession.

Certified document authentication.

Special rates and discounts on products and services offered by partner companies (banks, insurance providers, shops, etc.)

Working Committees

The COBCV’s Working Committees are made up of members who, depending on their availability, wish to become involved in specific areas of biology.

Nutrition biology

Environmental

Health

Each committee is self-managed independently, in coordination with the Governing Board, and has access to the College’s facilities in Valencia and Alicante. Any registered member may join a committee at any time. For more information about their activities, you can contact the COBCV Secretariat in Valencia.

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