Garbiñe Ezcurra has been awarded the prestigious Río Hortega Fellowship by the Carlos III Institute for her groundbreaking doctoral research on sex-specific aspects of hemorrhagic transformation after reperfusion. This highly competitive grant, named after neurohistologist Pedro Río-Hortega, will advance the understanding of cerebral vascular diseases. The grant equips her with advanced methodologies and collaborative networks that will allow her to better understand gender-specific particularities. The grant underscores the Carlos III Institute’s commitment to foster innovation in health research, anticipating positive impacts on cerebrovascular health.