As a result of the national call for the recognition and measurement of Research, Technological Development or Innovation Groups and for the recognition of Researchers of the National System of Science, Technology and Innovation - SNCTeI 2017., the IDCBIS research group in transfusion, tissue and cellular medicine (GIMTTYC) was recognized in Category C.

Colciencias stated that the criteria for the definition of a research, technological development or innovation group were applied, where 7,362 records in GrupLAC were applied and endorsed by the institutions to participate in it.

In group C, 2,149 groups were recognized, including GIMTTYC, led by Dr. Bernardo Camacho.

The GIMTTYC group is an interdisciplinary group with actions aimed at the development of three main areas in health: transfusion medicine, tissue and cell therapy. Its objective is to identify health problems in the areas of transfusion medicine, tissue and cellular therapy in order to contribute to their solution through the development of research projects based on ethical criteria that generate new knowledge, strengthen the training of researchers and consolidate research networks.

With this recognition the group will continue working to achieve a positive impact on the solution of health problems that are part of transfusion medicine, tissue and cell therapy. It will also continue contributing to the training of researchers in these areas and forming knowledge networks.