About us We are a public sector institution that promotes and develops biomedical research, innovation, and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital. Since 1994, we have been working to identify and implement new solutions to society's health problems, achieving leadership and excellence in clinical and translational biomedical research in the national and international spheres Strategic Plan See more Our figures 2,719 3K Staff 71 71 Research groups 15,288 15K Impact factor 975 975 Active clinical studies 1,629 2K Annual scientific publications 35 35 Patent families licensed See annual reports Governing bodies Management Organization chart Internal Scientific Council Scientific Advisory Board Delegate Commitee Board of Trustees Our staff VHIR has more than 2,100 employees, of whom more than 1,100 are researchers; the rest are responsible for making possible the research or transferring it to society once done. Whether is it in the form of projects, technological and innovation transfer, communication or patronage, among others. Manuel Hernández González Translational Immunology Read more Oscar González López General Surgery Read more Julio Herrero García Maternal and Fetal Medicine Read more Beatriz Hernandez Mendez Main researcher Multidisciplinary Nursing Research Group Read more Discover our team Leaders in research We investigate to solve people's health problems. Our scope is not just basic or translational; we are also leaders in clinical research. We have hospital beds at less than 50 meters from laboratories and our patients benefit from our research. We believe in this and, in consequence, we strive towards it. This is recognized by the industry leaders, who choose our hospital to carry out their first clinical trials, thereby making us a global reference point. See our clinical trials New Vall d'Hebron research building The future of personalized medicine is here with the new research building in Vall d'Hebron, which connects research and society to improve people's lives. It offers 17.000 m² dedicated to research, including a cyclotron and a center for advanced therapies. See more Responsible research and innovation VHIR has created and continues to create initiatives that promote the principles of the RRI culture both internally and externally. Activities like citizen engagement, gender equality, scientific divulgation, and open access to research results. See more Strategic alliances and projects VHIR’s internationalization strategy has helped us to become one of the most powerful research centers in southern Europe. We have done it by creating and participating in the main local, national, and European strategic alliances that promote research and pedagogy in high-level hospital environments. See more < > Clinical research ethics committee (CEIm) The vocation of the CEIm is to contribute to improving the quality, direction, and the relevance of the clinical trials developed in Vall d'Hebron with the resolution to not only be more competitive in the research market; but to play a leading role in promoting research aimed at clinical problems. More information Animal testing ethics committee (CEEA) The CEEA is the body responsible for the welfare of our animals and has the function of ensuring compliance with the existing laws regulating the use of animals for experimentation and other scientific purposes. More information Committees Clinical Research Internal Assessment Committee Research integrity Compliance Certifications and accreditations The Vall d'Hebron Research Institute is an internationally recognized center for the excellence of its research. Since 2009 it has had the ISCIII Accreditation granted by the Carlos III Health Institute. It also has recognition in Quality and Innovation Management Systems, excellence in human resources or the quality of university education, among others. See more Queries Tenders This space is for consulting all the VHIR’s issued tenders in order to acquire a good, service, or construction, as well as all the documentation that accompanies each procedure so that the companies concerned can submit their offer. Find more History VHIR was born with the aim of promoting research and supporting researchers in the l'Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron. Over the past 25 years, we have achieved a leading role in our country's hospital biomedical research. Today we are recognized as an excellent, competitive European research institute and leader in clinical and translational research linked to a university hospital. Know our history Campus Vall d'Hebron VHIR is part of the Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, a global-leading health park where assistance, research, teaching, and innovation go hand in hand. We contribute to society as we know best: putting all our talent at the service of today's and tomorrow's patients. Visit our website
