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Francesc Xavier Molero Richard

Institutions of which they are part

Main researcher
Physiology and Pathophysiology of the Digestive Tract
Vall Hebron Institut de Recerca

Francesc Xavier Molero Richard

Institutions of which they are part

Main researcher
Physiology and Pathophysiology of the Digestive Tract
Vall Hebron Institut de Recerca

Research lines

Pathophysiology and treatment of pancreatic disorders.

The focus of our research is to study the series of pathophysiologic events leading to acute and chronic pancreatitis and, eventually, pancreatic cancer. We aim to take advantage of knowledge gained at our basic research program to design therapeutic strategies intended to prevent or ameliorate human pancreatic disorders. In rodent models of acute and chronic pancreatitis we examine pancreatic regeneration, fibrogenesis, acino-ductal trandiferentiation, stellate cell activation, epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition and cancer development. In human pancreatitis we investigate environmental and genetic determinants (with special focus at CFTR dysfunction) and new treatment modalities for acute and chronic pancreatitis.

IP: Francesc Xavier Molero Richard

Projects

CFTR down regulation enhances pancreatic carcinogenesis and promotes cancer invasion and metastasis

IP: Francesc Xavier Molero Richard
Collaborators: Raquel Ibañez Ferrer
Funding agency: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Funding: 300565.29
Reference: CFTR_CFF_RESEARCH GRANTS - FALL 2021
Duration: 01/05/2022 - 30/04/2024

Contribución de la disfunción de CFTR al desarrollo y agresividad del cáncer de páncreas. Estimulación del crecimiento tumoral y metástasis por células estrelladas carentes de CFTR.

IP: Francesc Xavier Molero Richard
Collaborators: Laura Campderros Traver, Contribución de la disfunción de CFTR al desarrollo y agresividad del cáncer de páncreas. Estimulación del crecimiento tumoral y, Eva Polverino
Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 147620
Reference: PI22/00887
Duration: 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2025

Fisiologia i fisiopatologia digestiva

IP: Fco Javier Santos Vicente
Collaborators: Maria Vicario Perez, Beatriz Lobo Alvarez, Fernando Azpiroz Vidaur, Merce Albert Bayo, Natalia Borruel Sainz, Francesc Xavier Molero Richard, Francesc Casellas Jordá, Carmen Alonso Cotoner, Carolina Malagelada Prats, Jorge Serra Pueyo, Ana Maria Gonzalez Castro, Ariadna Aguilar Cayuelas, Elba Exposito Fernandez, Laura Campderros Traver, Blanca Grases Pintó, Virginia Robles Alonso, Adoración Nieto Ruiz, Elena Céspedes Martínez, Fisiologia i fisiopatologia digestiva, Ainara Rueda Farre, Danila Guagnozzi , Luis Gerardo Alcala Gonzalez, Ronald Benjamin Llerena Castro, Francisca Yañez Araya, Consuelo Cammarota
Funding agency: AGAUR no fer servir-correcte 4301-37
Funding: 40000
Reference: 2021 SGR 00766
Duration: 01/01/2022 - 31/12/2024

Enhanced fibroinflammatory phenotype of pancreatic stellate cells devoid of CFTR. Exploring pathways for correction.

IP: Francesc Xavier Molero Richard
Collaborators: Laura Campderros Traver
Funding agency: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS (SPAIN) SL
Funding: 90750
Reference: 'VERTEX_IIS_2020_X.MOLERO
Duration: 01/02/2020 - 25/05/2023

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