Calbó Angrill, Joaquim I hold a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Barcelona, and my career path combines biomedical research and scientific management. After years dedicated to studying the molecular basis of cancer in international research centers, I shifted my focus to project management and scientific strategy. I have led multidisciplinary teams in leading institutions such as CRG. Currently I am the Director of the Competitive Research area at VHIR, overseeing the full cycle of national and international projects. Institutions of which they are part Director/a Àrea Competitive Research Directorate Vall Hebron Institut de Recerca LinkedIn Twitter Calbó Angrill, Joaquim LinkedIn Twitter Institutions of which they are part Director/a Àrea Competitive Research Directorate Vall Hebron Institut de Recerca I hold a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Barcelona, and my career path combines biomedical research and scientific management. After years dedicated to studying the molecular basis of cancer in international research centers, I shifted my focus to project management and scientific strategy. I have led multidisciplinary teams in leading institutions such as CRG. Currently I am the Director of the Competitive Research area at VHIR, overseeing the full cycle of national and international projects.
I hold a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with over 20 years of experience in research and scientific management. My career began in academia, investigating the molecular basis of cancer at prestigious institutions in Barcelona (University of Barcelona, UB), Philadelphia (Temple University), and Amsterdam (The Netherlands Cancer Institute). This stage provided me with a solid scientific background and an international perspective on the biomedical sector. Since 2010, I have developed my career in research management, specializing in competitive projects and institutional strategy. In 2013, I studied a Master’s degree in Leadership and Management of Science and Innovation (Barcelona School of Management, Pompeu Fabra University). That same year, I joined the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), where I coordinated European projects and led the Strategy and Funding Office, overseeing H2020 and Horizon Europe proposals as well as science policy initiatives. Since September 2023, I have been leading the Competitive Research Department at VHIR, managing the Pre-Award and Post-Award units and directing a team of 30 professionals to boost research funding and internationalization. I bring proven experience in leadership, coordinated consortium management, and training in project management. I have designed and delivered courses for scientists at PRBB and in master’s programs, contributing to the professionalization of science management. My goal is to continue driving impact in biomedical research through innovative strategies and international collaborations.
Projects BIVHIR - Búsqueda e Impulso de Proyectos y Talento Internacional en el VHIR IP: Ingrid Balcells Ortega Collaborators: Xavier Marimon Gilabert, Joaquim Calbó Angrill, Gerardo Vilar Peña, Mariona Esquerdo Barragán, Miriam Álvarez Rollan Funding agency: Ministerio Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades Funding: 288885 Reference: GPE2025-001620-P Duration: 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2027 iMM-CARE: BOOSTING CLINICAL RESEARCH FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOCIETY IP: Begoña Benito Villabriga Collaborators: Rafael José Navajo Garrido, Elvira Sepulveda Duran, Shirley Guzmán Avilés, Shirley Guzmán Avilés, Isabel Novoa Garcia, Isabel Novoa Garcia, Francisco González Romero, Francisco González Romero, Anna Santamaria Margalef, Joaquim Calbó Angrill, Alba Jané Dern, Alba Jané Dern, Sara Mas Assens, Estefania De la Torre Villaescusa, Iván García Cerdá, Iván García Cerdá, Sara Badenas Leyva, Mireia Pares Oliva, Victor Royo Calavera, Victor Royo Calavera, Marta Vallvé Òdena, Marta Vallvé Òdena, Sheyla Pascual Martín, VHIR VHIR , Diana Fernandes de Rafael Funding agency: EUROPEAN COMMISSION Funding: 2000000 Reference: IMM-CARE_HE_WIDERA-2022 Duration: 01/05/2023 - 30/04/2029
