Research We promote an organizational model designed to foster research, innovation, and knowledge transfer. Discover our scientific structure.. Areas Search by Area Groups Search by groups Chronic & Prevalent Diseases > Brain, Mind & Behaviour > Cancer > Diagnosis, Treatment & Techonology > This research area focuses on understanding and addressing chronic and prevalent diseases across the life course, as well as the challenges and opportunities of healthy ageing. Through transformative and person-centred research, it aims to improve prevention, diagnosis and care strategies that enhance quality of life, promote healthy longevity and contribute to the well-being of individuals and society. Scientific Lead Andreea Ciudin Mihai Assistant Maria Jose Soler Romeo Hepato-bilio-pancreatic surgery (HBP) and liver transplantation Concepción Gomez Gavara Physiology and Pathophysiology of the Digestive Tract Fco Javier Santos Vicente Liver Diseases Joan Genescà Ferrer Growth and Development Antonio Moreno Galdó Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Lluisa Montesinos Magraner Reconstructive Surgery of the Locomotor System Juan Minguell Moñart General Surgery Gonzalo Sapisochin Cantis Spine Research Unit Ferran Pellisé Uriquiza Pneumology Mª Jesús Cruz Carmona Research on Aging, Frailty and Transitions in Barcelona Marco Inzitari AIDA RIBERA SOLÉ Kidney Physiopathology Gema Ariceta Iraola Nephrology and kidney transplantation Oriol Bestard Matamoros Maria Jose Soler Romeo Diabetes and Metabolism Rafael Simó Canonge Cardiovascular Diseases Ignacio Ferreira González The groups affiliated to this research area are focused on the study of diseases affecting the brain, mind and/or behaviour. These clinical conditions have a high personal, social and economic burden, leading to disability and reducing quality and life. By integrating basic, clinical and translational research, the area seeks to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment strategies, enhancing patients’ quality of life and well-being while generating a positive impact on society. Scientific Lead Patricia Pozo Rosich Assistant Carmen Espejo Ruiz Therapeutics and Innovations in Neuropediatrics and other paediatric rare diseases Belen Perez Dueñas David Gómez Andrés Neurotraumatology and Neurosurgery Research Unit (UNINN) Ma Antonia Poca Pastor Gene Therapy at Nervous System Miguel Chillon Rodriguez Peripheral Nervous System Raul Juntas Morales Stroke Research Carlos Molina Cateriano Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addictions José Antonio Ramos Quiroga Neuromuscular and Mitochondrial Pathology Ramon Martí Seves Neuroradiology Deborah Pareto Onghena Pediatric Neurology Alfons Macaya Ruíz Clinical Neuroimmunology Neurodegenerative Diseases Miquel Vila Bover Research Group on Status Epilepticus and Acute Seizures Estevo Santamarina Pérez Headache and Neurological Pain Patricia Pozo Rosich Ophtalmology José García Arumí Neurovascular Diseases Anna Rosell Novel Cancer area directs its efforts to unveil and understand the mechanisms of the cancer origin and progression. The ultimate goal is to translate this knowledge into new diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic solutions to improve the outcome and quality of life of cancer patients. Our bench to bed comprehensive research includes the generation of relevant disease models, biomarker studies, drug development and clinical trials. Scientific Lead Juan Angel Recio Conde Assistant Miguel Segura Ginard Circadian Rhythms and Ageing Thomas Mortimer Clinical and Translational Bioinformatics Fco. Xavier De la Cruz Montserrat New Technologies and Craniofacial Microsurgery Maria Socorro Bescós Atin Protein kinases in cancer research Jose Miguel Lizcano De Vega Biomedical Research in Melanoma Juan Angel Recio Conde Vicente García-Patos Briones Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders Lucas Moreno Martín-Retortillo Miguel Segura Ginard Head and Neck Cancer: Biomedical Research Cancer Stem cells Matilde Lleonart Pajarin David Virós Porcuna Translational Molecular Pathology Santiago Ramon y Cajal Agüeras Biomedical Research in Urology Enric Trilla Herrera Biomedical Research in Gynaecology Antonio Gil Moreno Eva Colas Ortega This research area drives the development of innovative diagnostic tools, cutting-edge therapies and transformative health technologies to advance precision and personalised medicine. By integrating translational research across imaging, omics, digital health, advanced therapies, nanomedicine and innovative surgical approaches, the programme aims to accelerate the delivery of impactful solutions that improve patients' health and quality of life. Scientific Lead Roser Ferrer Costa Assistant Alberto Sandiumenge Camps Clinical Biochemistry, Drug Delivery & Therapy Roser Ferrer Costa Pharmacokinetic Nanoparticles Victor Franco Puntes Diagnostic Nanotools (DINA) Eva Baldrich Rubio Multidisciplinary Nursing Research Group Esperanza Zuriguel Pérez Bioengineering, Cell Therapy and Surgery in Congenital Malformations Manuel López Paredes Genetics Medicine Miguel Del Campo Casanelles Maternal and Fetal Medicine Nerea Maiz Elizaran Manel Mendoza Cobaleda Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering Roberto Vélez Villa Basic, Translational and Clinical Pharmacy Research Maria Queralt Gorgas Torner Donation and transplantation of organs, tissues and cells Alberto Sandiumenge Camps Transfusional Medicine Francisco Vidal Pérez Gene and Cell Therapy Jordi Barquinero Mañez Clinical Pharmacology Maria Antònia Agustí Escasany Molecular Imaging and Therapy José Raul Herance Camacho Infectious, Systemic and Acute Disorders > This research area addresses infectious, systemic and acute disorders that represent major challenges to individual and public health, from common conditions to emerging health threats. By integrating innovative, translational and multidisciplinary research, it advances prevention, early diagnosis and treatment strategies that improve patient outcomes, enhance preparedness for future challenges and contribute to more resilient and sustainable healthcare systems. Scientific Lead Israel Molina Romero Assistant Juan Jose Gonzalez Lopez Microbiome Research Chaysavanh Manichanh Shock, Organ Dysfunction and Resuscitation Ricard Ferrer Roca Clinical Research/Innovation in Pneumonia & Sepsis (CRIPS) Microbiology Juan Jose Gonzalez Lopez Infectious Diseases Israel Molina Romero María José Buzón Gómez Infection and Immunity in pediatric patients Pere Soler Palacín Epidemiology and Public Health Susana Otero Romero Rheumatology Sara Marsal Barril Translational Immunology Roger Colobran Oriol Systemic Diseases Jaume Alijotas Reig Basic, Translational and Clinical Pharmacy Research Maria Queralt Gorgas Torner Bioengineering, Cell Therapy and Surgery in Congenital Malformations Manuel López Paredes Biomedical Research in Gynaecology Antonio Gil Moreno Eva Colas Ortega Biomedical Research in Melanoma Juan Angel Recio Conde Vicente García-Patos Briones Biomedical Research in Urology Enric Trilla Herrera Cardiovascular Diseases Ignacio Ferreira González Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders Lucas Moreno Martín-Retortillo Miguel Segura Ginard Circadian Rhythms and Ageing Thomas Mortimer Clinical and Translational Bioinformatics Fco. Xavier De la Cruz Montserrat Clinical Biochemistry, Drug Delivery & Therapy Roser Ferrer Costa Clinical Neuroimmunology Clinical Pharmacology Maria Antònia Agustí Escasany Clinical Research/Innovation in Pneumonia & Sepsis (CRIPS) Diabetes and Metabolism Rafael Simó Canonge Diagnostic Nanotools (DINA) Eva Baldrich Rubio Donation and transplantation of organs, tissues and cells Alberto Sandiumenge Camps Epidemiology and Public Health Susana Otero Romero Gene and Cell Therapy Jordi Barquinero Mañez Gene Therapy at Nervous System Miguel Chillon Rodriguez General Surgery Gonzalo Sapisochin Cantis Genetics Medicine Miguel Del Campo Casanelles Growth and Development Antonio Moreno Galdó Head and Neck Cancer: Biomedical Research Cancer Stem cells Matilde Lleonart Pajarin David Virós Porcuna Headache and Neurological Pain Patricia Pozo Rosich Hepato-bilio-pancreatic surgery (HBP) and liver transplantation Concepción Gomez Gavara Infection and Immunity in pediatric patients Pere Soler Palacín Infectious Diseases Israel Molina Romero María José Buzón Gómez Kidney Physiopathology Gema Ariceta Iraola Liver Diseases Joan Genescà Ferrer Maternal and Fetal Medicine Nerea Maiz Elizaran Manel Mendoza Cobaleda Microbiology Juan Jose Gonzalez Lopez Microbiome Research Chaysavanh Manichanh Molecular Imaging and Therapy José Raul Herance Camacho Multidisciplinary Nursing Research Group Esperanza Zuriguel Pérez Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering Roberto Vélez Villa Nephrology and kidney transplantation Oriol Bestard Matamoros Maria Jose Soler Romeo Neurodegenerative Diseases Miquel Vila Bover Neuromuscular and Mitochondrial Pathology Ramon Martí Seves Neuroradiology Deborah Pareto Onghena Neurotraumatology and Neurosurgery Research Unit (UNINN) Ma Antonia Poca Pastor Neurovascular Diseases Anna Rosell Novel New Technologies and Craniofacial Microsurgery Maria Socorro Bescós Atin Ophtalmology José García Arumí Pediatric Neurology Alfons Macaya Ruíz Peripheral Nervous System Raul Juntas Morales Pharmacokinetic Nanoparticles Victor Franco Puntes Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Lluisa Montesinos Magraner Physiology and Pathophysiology of the Digestive Tract Fco Javier Santos Vicente Pneumology Mª Jesús Cruz Carmona Protein kinases in cancer research Jose Miguel Lizcano De Vega Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addictions José Antonio Ramos Quiroga Reconstructive Surgery of the Locomotor System Juan Minguell Moñart Research Group on Status Epilepticus and Acute Seizures Estevo Santamarina Pérez Research on Aging, Frailty and Transitions in Barcelona Marco Inzitari AIDA RIBERA SOLÉ Rheumatology Sara Marsal Barril Shock, Organ Dysfunction and Resuscitation Ricard Ferrer Roca Spine Research Unit Ferran Pellisé Uriquiza Stroke Research Carlos Molina Cateriano Systemic Diseases Jaume Alijotas Reig Therapeutics and Innovations in Neuropediatrics and other paediatric rare diseases Belen Perez Dueñas David Gómez Andrés Transfusional Medicine Francisco Vidal Pérez Translational Immunology Roger Colobran Oriol Translational Molecular Pathology Santiago Ramon y Cajal Agüeras STRUCTURE Pediatric and Perinatal Research Hub The VHIR's scientific structure is complemented by the Pediatric and Perinatal Research Hub, a multidisciplinary environment that integrates research from the prenatal period through adolescence and promotes continuity of care into adulthood. 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