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Epidemiology and Public Health

The broad purpose of the Epidemiology and Public Health research group is contributing to increase the available scientific evidence regarding preventive interventions, to promote health, and prevent morbidity and mortality from major diseases. Our group uses epidemiological methods to study etiology, surveillance, and efficacy of these interventions. We are primarily focused on epidemiology and prevention of infectious diseases, in both individual and population levels.
Main lines of research:

  • Vaccines: This research line includes the organization, participation and collaboration in different clinical trials related to the evaluation of the immunogenicity, efficacy and safety of different vaccines (e.g. Herpes Zoster, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Influenza, Covid-19).
  • The epidemiology and prevention of healthcare acquired infections: This research line includes the evaluation of risk factors, characteristics, evolution, host, and impact of these infections. 
  • Clinical Epidemiology of Multiple Sclerosis: The objective of this project is to characterize the epidemiology of Multiple Sclerosis in Catalonia. 

Team

Blanca  Borras  Bermejo

Blanca Borras Bermejo

Predoctoral researcher
Epidemiology and Public Health
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Cristian Quintana Alonso

Cristian Quintana Alonso

Epidemiology and Public Health
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Eva del Amo Moran

Eva del Amo Moran

Research technician
Epidemiology and Public Health
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Irene  Torrecilla Martinez

Irene Torrecilla Martinez

Epidemiology and Public Health
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Jose Angel Rodrigo Pendás

Jose Angel Rodrigo Pendás

Epidemiology and Public Health
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José María Sánchez García

José María Sánchez García

Epidemiology and Public Health
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Blanca  Borras  Bermejo

Blanca Borras Bermejo

Predoctoral researcher
Epidemiology and Public Health
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Cristian Quintana Alonso

Cristian Quintana Alonso

Epidemiology and Public Health
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Eva del Amo Moran

Eva del Amo Moran

Research technician
Epidemiology and Public Health
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Irene  Torrecilla Martinez

Irene Torrecilla Martinez

Epidemiology and Public Health
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Jose Angel Rodrigo Pendás

Jose Angel Rodrigo Pendás

Epidemiology and Public Health
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José María Sánchez García

José María Sánchez García

Epidemiology and Public Health
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Projects

Vigilancia y control de la infección relacionada con la asistencia sanitaria por bacterias multirresistentes a través de la secuenciación de genomas completos. Proyecto IRAS 2

IP: María Nieves Larrosa Escartin
Collaborators: Jose Angel Rodrigo Pendás, Mª Carmen Ferrer Barberà, Nuria Fernández Hidalgo, Rosa Alcaraz Peñarrocha, Ma Dolores Rodríguez Pardo, Vanessa Casares Rodríguez, Albert Moreno Mingorance
Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 90750
Reference: PI21/01786
Duration: 01/01/2022 - 31/12/2024

Publications

Hepatitis B reactivation is a rare event among patients with resolved infection undergoing anti-CD20 antibodies in monotherapy without antiviral prophylaxis: results from the HEBEM study.

PMID: 37695530
Journal: JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
Year: 2023
Reference: J Neurol. 2023 Sep 11. doi: 10.1007/s00415-023-11973-y.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Buti, Maria; Buti, Maria; Castillo, Joaquin; Marzo, Blanca; Montalban, Xavier; Otero-Romero, Susana; Otero-Romero, Susana; Riveiro-Barciela, Mar; Riveiro-Barciela, Mar; Robles-Sanchez, Miguel-Angel et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00415-023-11973-y

A single-dose strategy for immunization with live attenuated vaccines is an effective option before treatment initiation in multiple sclerosis patients.

PMID: 37728389
Journal: Multiple Sclerosis Journal
Year: 2023
Reference: Mult Scler. 2023 Sep 20:13524585231200303. doi: 10.1177/13524585231200303.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Arrambide, Georgina; Bollo, Luca; Borras-Bemejo, Blanca; Braga, Nathane; Carbonell, Pere; Carvajal, Rene; Castillo, Joaquin; Cobo-Calvo, Alvaro; Cobo-Calvo, Alvaro; Comabella, Manuel et al.
DOI: 10.1177/13524585231200303

Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness against Hospitalization, Season 2021/22: A Test-Negative Design Study in Barcelona.

PMID: 37766127
Journal: Vaccines
Year: 2023
Reference: Vaccines (Basel). 2023 Sep 2;11(9):1450. doi: 10.3390/vaccines11091450.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Andres, Cristina; Anton, Andres; Anton, Andres; Armadans-Gil, Lluis; Borras-Bermejo, Blanca; Borras-Bermejo, Blanca; Carbones-Fargas, Ingrid; Del Oso, Arnau; Fornaguera, Mar; Guananga, David et al.
DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11091450

Rethinking vaccination in multiple sclerosis: The way forward.

PMID: 37786980
Journal: Multiple Sclerosis Journal
Year: 2023
Reference: Mult Scler. 2023 Oct 3:13524585231204126. doi: 10.1177/13524585231204126.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Editorail in international publication
Authors: Otero-Romero, Susana; Otero-Romero, Susana; Reyes, Saul et al.
DOI: 10.1177/13524585231204126

Brand-Specific Enhanced Safety Surveillance Study of GSK's Quadrivalent Seasonal Influenza Vaccine, Conducted During the COVID-19 Pandemic, in Belgium, Germany and Spain, for the 2020/21 Season.

PMID: 34961900
Journal: Infectious Diseases and Therapy
Year: 2022
Reference: Infect Dis Ther. 2022 Feb;11(1):463-483. doi: 10.1007/s40121-021-00571-y. Epub 2021 Dec 27.
Impact factor: 5.322
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Dos Santos, Gael; Wang, Hao; Jindal, Pooja; Rybo, Maria; Roul, Helene; Pallem, Sridevi; Eckermann, Tamara; Godderis, Lode; Martinez Gomez, Xavier; Godard, Eric et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s40121-021-00571-y

Antimicrobial Stewardship Improvement in Pediatric Intensive Care Units in Spain-What Have We Learned?

PMID: 35740839
Journal: Children-Basel
Year: 2022
Reference: Children (Basel). 2022 Jun 16;9(6). pii: children9060902. doi: 10.3390/children9060902.
Impact factor: 2.863
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Izurieta-Pacheco, Ana Carolina; Fresan-Ruiz, Elena; Girona-Alarcon, Monica; de Carlos-Vicente, Juan Carlos; Belda-Hofheinz, Sylvia; Nieto-Moro, Montserrat; Uriona-Tuma, Sonia Maria; Pinos-Tella, Laia; Morteruel-Arizcuren, Elvira; Schuffelmann, Cristina et al.
DOI: 10.3390/children9060902

Impact of vaccinating pregnant women against pertussis on hospitalizations of children under one year of age in a tertiary hospital in Catalonia.

PMID: 35752569
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2022
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin (Engl Ed). 2022 Jun 22. pii: S2529-993X(22)00132-0. doi: 10.1016/j.eimce.2022.06.002.
Impact factor: 1.731
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Ruiz-Botia, Irene; Riera-Bosch, M Teresa; Rodriguez-Losada, Olalla; Soler-Palacin, Pere; Melendo, Susana; Moraga-Llop, Fernando; Balcells-Ramirez, Joan; Otero-Romero, Susana; Armadans-Gil, Lluis et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimce.2022.06.002

Transforming a public university hospital and its area of influence into a comprehensive resource in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

PMID: 35780057
Journal: Journal of healthcare quality research
Year: 2022
Reference: J Healthc Qual Res. 2022 Mar 10. pii: S2603-6479(22)00012-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jhqr.2022.02.006.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Rodriguez, I; Barba, M-A; Cebrian, R; Abadias, M-J; Aller, M-B; Cossio-Gil, Y; Roman, A; Dominguez, J-M; Campins, M; Martinez, J et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhqr.2022.02.006

Prescription quality of prolonged antibiotherapy in pediatrics. Impact of ASP program interventions.

PMID: 32229130
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2021
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2021 Mar;39(3):134-138. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2020.02.015. Epub 2020 Mar 27.
Impact factor: 1.731
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Melendo, Susana, Fernandez-Polo, Aurora, Castellnou Asens, Ivette, Mendoza-Palomar, Natalia, Barnes-Mayolas, Meritxell, Soler-Palacin, Pere, Soler Palacin, Pere, Melendo Perez, Susana, Mendoza Palomar, Natalia, Nieves Larrosa Escartin, M et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2020.02.015

Molecular influenza surveillance at a tertiary university hospital during four consecutive seasons (2012-2016) in Catalonia, Spain.

PMID: 30926297
Journal: VACCINE
Year: 2019
Reference: Vaccine. 2019 Apr 24;37(18):2470-2476. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2019.03.046. Epub 2019 Mar 27.
Impact factor: 3.269
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Andres, Cristina, Peremiquel-Trillas, Paula, Gimferrer, Laura, Pinana, Maria, Codina, Maria Gema, Rodrigo-Pendas, Jose Angel, Campins-Marti, Magda, Carmen Martin, Maria, Fuentes, Francisco, Rubio, Susana et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2019.03.046

Virological surveillance of human respiratory syncytial virus A and B at a tertiary hospital in Catalonia (Spain) during five consecutive seasons (2013-2018).

PMID: 30860397
Journal: Future Microbiology
Year: 2019
Reference: Future Microbiol. 2019 Mar;14:373-381. doi: 10.2217/fmb-2018-0261. Epub 2019 Mar 12.
Impact factor: 2.746
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Pinana, Maria, Andres, Cristina, Rodrigo-Pendas, Jose A, Peremiquel-Trillas, Paula, Codina, Maria G, Carmen Martin, Maria Del, Esperalba, Juliana, Fuentes, Francisco, Rubio, Susana, Campins-Marti, Magda et al.
DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2018-0261

Alkylphenolic compounds and risk of breast and prostate cancer in the MCC-Spain study.

PMID: 30553564
Journal: ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
Year: 2019
Reference: Environ Int. 2019 Jan;122:389-399. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2018.12.007. Epub 2018 Dec 13.
Impact factor: 7.943
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Capelo, Rocio, Molina de la Torre, Antonio J, Salas Trejo, Dolores, Fernandez-Tardon, Guillermo, Lope, Virginia, Jimenez-Moleon, Jose J, Marcos-Gragera, Rafael, Dierssen-Sotos, Trinidad, Azpiri, Mikel, Munoz, Montse et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2018.12.007

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A l'estudi hi participaran 200 persones voluntàries i es durà a terme a 10 hospitals espanyols, entre els quals Vall d’Hebron.

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