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Microbiology

The Microbiology research group of the Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) focuses on the study of microbiological aspects —in basic, translational and clinical research— that could improve the outcome of patients with infectious diseases.

Our priority research areas are:

  • Microbiological surveillance of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.
    • Diseases due to viral infections of the respiratory tract
    • Microorganisms that cause vaccine-preventable diseases
    • Infectious diseases of sexual transmission
  • Antimicrobial resistance
  • Sepsis
  • Development and validation of rapid microbiological diagnostic devices.
  • International Health
  • Hepatitis 

We actively collaborate with other microbiology laboratories, health services, national and international centres and organizations, as well as with the different research networks of the Carlos III Health Institute in Spain.

In addition, we carry out an important activity in the surveillance of the genotypic and phenotypic evolution of microorganisms present in the community in terms of their virulence, transmissibility, antigenic escape and antimicrobial resistance, in collaboration with public administrations, both at the national and international level.
 

Team

Juan Jose Gonzalez Lopez

Juan Jose Gonzalez Lopez

Head of group
Microbiology
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Andres Antón Pagarolas

Andres Antón Pagarolas

Main researcher
Microbiology
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Ariadna Rando Segura

Ariadna Rando Segura

Main researcher
Microbiology
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Elena Sulleiro Igual

Elena Sulleiro Igual

Main researcher
Microbiology
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María Nieves Larrosa Escartin

María Nieves Larrosa Escartin

Main researcher
Microbiology
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Mateu Espasa Soley

Mateu Espasa Soley

Microbiology
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Juan Jose Gonzalez Lopez

Juan Jose Gonzalez Lopez

Head of group
Microbiology
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Andres Antón Pagarolas

Andres Antón Pagarolas

Main researcher
Microbiology
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Ariadna Rando Segura

Ariadna Rando Segura

Main researcher
Microbiology
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Elena Sulleiro Igual

Elena Sulleiro Igual

Main researcher
Microbiology
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María Nieves Larrosa Escartin

María Nieves Larrosa Escartin

Main researcher
Microbiology
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Mateu Espasa Soley

Mateu Espasa Soley

Microbiology
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Research lines

Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the main public health problems recognized by the main public health and sanitary agencies. Enterobacters such as Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae, and other bacterial species such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa or Staphylococcus aureus are among the main pathogens causing infections and deaths associated with antimicrobial resistance.


Our research group works on the study of the mechanisms of action and resistance to antimicrobials of these and other bacteria of clinical interest, as well as the study of the mobile genetic elements where their resistance determinants can be found and possible therapeutic alternatives that can be considered to treat the infections they produce. Likewise, we work on the development, application and implementation of state-of-the-art processes, analysis and technologies that allow us to identify the molecular epidemiology, distribution and population structure of multi-resistant bacteria in order to early detect the emergence of high-risk epidemiological clones that can be transferred between patients, producing infections and/or outbreaks related to healthcare.

IP: Juan Jose Gonzalez Lopez, María Nieves Larrosa Escartin

Development and validation of rapid microbiologic diagnostic devices

IP: -

Diseases due to viral infections of the respiratory tract

The main objectives of the Respiratory Virus Unit are the microbiological diagnosis of viral respiratory infection, participation in virological surveillance of respiratory viruses, and teaching. In addition to incorporating the state-of-the-art technology for the detection and automation of laboratory processes, we participate in the development and evaluation of new microbiological diagnostic methods in collaboration with the industry. But, beyond being able to detect already known respiratory viruses, and others not so well known, that cause acute respiratory disease in the human population, one of our vocations is virological surveillance. For this, it is necessary to be able to characterize the respiratory viruses detected, either in the community or in the hospitalized population, using genotypic and phenotypic methods, which allow us to better identify them, to know those characteristics that make them of special interest either because their antigenic characteristics have changed, because they have acquired resistance to different antivirals, because they have changed their tropism for other hosts or tissues, or because they are associated with greater severity, among others. In addition, working with new generation sequencing techniques and bioinformatics tools has allowed us to study in depth the viral populations in the host. This work would not be possible if we did not work in a multidisciplinary way with clinical specialists, epidemiologists, mathematicians and public health specialists. But beyond the laboratory results, the products developed and our participation in national and international surveillance networks, we work to disseminate the knowledge acquired, thus contributing to greater awareness of viral respiratory infection and of the viral agents that cause it.


IP: Andres Antón Pagarolas

Hepatitis

The liver disease unit is focused on studying the viral hepatitis with a special emphasis on the basic virology, its translational applications, and the evaluation of new serological and virological markers for patient follow-up thanks to the collaboration with both industry and basic/clinical research groups.  Moreover, it is also centred in contributing to the elimination of the hepatitis C virus (HCV), in evaluating HDV epidemiology in high prevalence populations, in inspecting viral variability to determine its relationship with disease progression, immune activation and the development of new therapeutic gene therapy strategies. Of note, the unit is also interested in studying HBV and HDV interaction in collaboration with the gene therapy group of CIMA-University of Navarra.

IP: Ariadna Rando Segura

Projects

Caracterización de las infecciones y de su impacto en pacientes con Esclerosis Múltiple en la era de los tratamientos inmunosupresores de alta eficacia

IP: Susana Otero Romero
Collaborators: Imane Boutitah Benyaich, Blanca Borras Bermejo, Anna Falcó Roget, Mar Tintore Subirana, Ana Zabalza de Torres, Jesus Trejo Zahinos
Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 115000
Reference: PI23/01654
Duration: 01/01/2024 - 31/12/2026

Estudio multicéntrico para la mejora del diagnóstico y la caracterización molecular de las diferentes formas clínicas de leishmaniasis en el área mediterránea.

IP: Elena Sulleiro Igual
Collaborators: Pau Bosch Nicolau, Aroa Silgado Gimenez, Lidia Goterris Bonet
Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 108750
Reference: PI23/01942
Duration: 01/01/2024 - 31/12/2026

Impacto de los haplotipos HLA y fenotipo inmune en la curación espontánea y desarrollo de eventos clínicos en pacientes con hepatitis crónica D

IP: Maria Buti Ferret
Collaborators: Maria Francesca Cortese
Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 220000
Reference: PI23/01065
Duration: 01/01/2024 - 31/12/2026

CATMAL - Compact Analytical Tool for robust MALaria decentralized diagnosis and community surveillance

IP: Eva Baldrich Rubio
Collaborators: Francesc Zarzuela Serrat, Israel Molina Romero, Maria Urpí Castany, Adrián Sánchez Montalvá, Elena Sulleiro Igual, Judit Prat Trunas, Ines Mercedes Oliveira Souto, Briza Pérez López
Funding agency: Fundació "La Caixa"
Funding: 392025
Reference: HR23-00679
Duration: 01/12/2023 - 30/11/2026

Publications

Impact of Prophylactic Norfloxacin in Multidrug Resistant Bacterial Infections in the Early Liver Posttransplant Period.

PMID: 36987799
Journal: Experimental and Clinical Transplantation
Year: 2023
Reference: Exp Clin Transplant. 2023 Mar;21(3):236-244. doi: 10.6002/ect.2022.0412.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Castells, Lluis; Dopazo, Cristina; Len, Oscar; Llado, Laura; Los-Arcos, Ibai; Lung, Mayli; Nuvials, Xavier; Oriol, Isabel; Perez-Cameo, Cristina; Sabe, Nuria et al.
DOI: 10.6002/ect.2022.0412

Detection of reassortant influenza B strains from 2004 to 2015 seasons in Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain) by whole genome sequencing.

PMID: 37011863
Journal: VIRUS RESEARCH
Year: 2023
Reference: Virus Res. 2023 Jun;330:199089. doi: 10.1016/j.virusres.2023.199089. Epub 2023 Apr 5.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Andres, Cristina; Anton, Andres; Del Cuerpo, Margarita; Esperalba, Juliana; Fuentes, Francisco; Gonzalez-Sanchez, Alejandra; Iglesias-Cabezas, Manuel Jesus; Iglesias-Cabezas, Manuel Jesus; Martin, Maria Carmen; Pinana, Maria et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.virusres.2023.199089

Limited induction of polyfunctional lung-resident memory T cells against SARS-CoV-2 by mRNA vaccination compared to infection.

PMID: 37019909
Journal: Nature Communications
Year: 2023
Reference: Nat Commun. 2023 Apr 5;14(1):1887. doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-37559-w.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Buzon, Maria J; Esperalba, Juliana; Falco, Vicenc; Genesca, Meritxell; Kuguel, Sebastian G; Kuguel, Sebastian G; Mancebo, Cristina; Mancebo, Cristina; Pieren, Daan K J; Rey-Cano, Joan et al.
DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-37559-w

Impact of Early Non-Invasive Ventilation in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.

PMID: 37212068
Journal: Journal of neuromuscular diseases
Year: 2023
Reference: J Neuromuscul Dis. 2023 May 13. doi: 10.3233/JND-221658.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Anton, Antonio; Calle, Myriam; Cordoba-Izquierdo, Ana; Farrero, Eva; Gonzalez, Nuria; Gonzalez-Moro, Jose Miguel Rodriguez; Lujan, Manel; Marti, Sergi; Povedano, Monica; Prats, Enric et al.
DOI: 10.3233/JND-221658

Pulmonary Cryptococcosis Mimicking Lung Cancer

PMID: NOPMID0099
Journal: Open Respiratory Archives
Year: 2022
Reference: Open Respir Arch. 2022;4(2):100154. doi:10.1016/j.opresp.2021.100154
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter whit IF
Authors: Eremiev, Simeon; Espejo, David; Martín-Gómez, Maria Teresa; Ojanguren, Iñigo; Pilia, Maria Florencia; Ruiz, Isabel; Sempere, Abiu et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.opresp.2021.100154

Clinical evaluation of the Procleix SARS-CoV-2 assay, a sensitive, high-throughput test that runs on an automated system.

PMID: 34688036
Journal: DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Year: 2022
Reference: Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2022 Jan;102(1):115560. doi: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2021.115560. Epub 2021 Sep 25.
Impact factor: 2.803
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Sauleda, Silvia; Palacios, Lourdes; Bres, Vanessa; Pinana, Maria; Alonso-Hernandez, Lorena; Bes, Marta; Piron, Maria; Entrena, Edurne; Gurrola, Adrian; Soria, Gloria et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2021.115560

Mycotic aneurysm of Internal Carotid Artery Secondary to Livestock-associated Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Clonal Complex CC398.

PMID: 34481883
Journal: ANNALS OF VASCULAR SURGERY
Year: 2022
Reference: Ann Vasc Surg. 2022 Jan;78:379.e7-379.e10. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2021.06.031. Epub 2021 Sep 3.
Impact factor: 1.466
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Bellmunt-Montoya, Sergi; Gonzalez-Lopez, Juan Jose; Escola-Verge, Laura; Tenezaca-Sari, Xavier; Gil-Sala, Daniel; Lung, Mayli et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2021.06.031

A year living with SARS-CoV-2: an epidemiological overview of viral lineage circulation by whole-genome sequencing in Barcelona city (Catalonia, Spain).

PMID: 34842496
Journal: Emerging Microbes & Infections
Year: 2022
Reference: Emerg Microbes Infect. 2022 Dec;11(1):172-181. doi: 10.1080/22221751.2021.2011617.
Impact factor: 7.163
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Andres, Cristina; Pinana, Maria; Borras-Bermejo, Blanca; Gonzalez-Sanchez, Alejandra; Garcia-Cehic, Damir; Esperalba, Juliana; Rando, Ariadna; Zules-Ona, Ricardo-Gabriel; Campos, Carolina; Codina, Maria Gema et al.
DOI: 10.1080/22221751.2021.2011617

Sarilumab in patients admitted to hospital with severe or critical COVID-19: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial.

PMID: 33676590
Journal: Lancet Respiratory Medicine
Year: 2021
Reference: Lancet Respir Med. 2021 May;9(5):522-532. doi: 10.1016/S2213-2600(21)00099-0. Epub 2021 Mar 4.
Impact factor: 30.7
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Silvio, Javier P, Scublinsky, Dario G, Bales, Alessandra, Catarino, Daniela, Fiss, Elie, Mohrbacher, Sara, Sato, Victor, Baylao, Antonio, Cavalcante, Adilson, Correa, Francini et al.
DOI: 10.1016/S2213-2600(21)00099-0

Acute bronchiolitis and respiratory syncytial virus seasonal transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain: A national perspective from the pediatric Spanish Society (AEP).

PMID: 34781241
Journal: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL VIROLOGY
Year: 2021
Reference: J Clin Virol. 2021 Dec;145:105027. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2021.105027. Epub 2021 Nov 9.
Impact factor: 3.168
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Torres-Fernandez, David, Casellas, Aina, Mellado, Maria Jose, Calvo, Cristina, Bassat, Quique, Vila Soler, Jorgina, Antón Pagarolas, Andres et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcv.2021.105027

Rhinovirus prevalence as indicator for efficacy of measures against SARS-CoV-2.

PMID: 34154549
Journal: BMC PUBLIC HEALTH
Year: 2021
Reference: BMC Public Health. 2021 Jun 21;21(1):1178. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-11178-w.
Impact factor: 3.295
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Respiratory Virus Network, Kitanovski, Simo, Horemheb-Rubio, Gibran, Adams, Ortwin, Gartner, Barbara, Lengauer, Thomas, Hoffmann, Daniel, Kaiser, Rolf, et al.
DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-11178-w

Polyresistant Mycobacterium bovis Infection in Human and Sympatric Sheep, Spain, 2017-2018.

PMID: 33755008
Journal: EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Year: 2021
Reference: Emerg Infect Dis. 2021 Apr;27(4):1241-1243. doi: 10.3201/eid2704.204467.
Impact factor: 6.883
Publication type: Letter whit IF
Authors: de Val, Bernat Perez, Romero, Beatriz, Tortola, Maria Teresa, Leon, Laura Herrera, Pozo, Pilar, Mercader, Irene, Saez, Jose Luis, Domingo, Mariano, Vidal, Enric et al.
DOI: 10.3201/eid2704.204467

Survey of diagnostic resources for STI in Spain.

PMID: 32826099
Journal:
Year: 2020
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin (Engl Ed). 2020 Aug 18:S0213-005X(20)30255-X. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2020.06.018.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Del Romero-Guerrero, Jorge; Gil-Alonso, Leire; Lopez-de Munain, Josefina; Otero-Guerra, Luis; Serra-Pladevall, Judit; Vazquez, Fernando et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2020.06.018

Development of DNA Aptamers Against Plasmodium falciparum Blood Stages Using Cell-Systematic Evolution of Ligands by EXponential Enrichment.

PMID: 32493542
Journal: Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology
Year: 2020
Reference: J Biomed Nanotechnol. 2020 Mar 1;16(3):315-334. doi: 10.1166/jbn.2020.2901.
Impact factor: 4.483
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Ramirez, Miriam, Lantero, Elena, Belavilas-Trovas, Alexandros, Biosca, Arnau, Recolons, Paula, Moles, Ernest, Sulleiro, Elena, Zarzuela, Francesc, Avalos-Padilla, Yunuen, Fernandez-Busquets, Xavier et al.
DOI: 10.1166/jbn.2020.2901

The value of the continuous genotyping of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis over 20 years in Spain.

PMID: 33235225
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2020
Reference: Sci Rep. 2020 Nov 24;10(1):20433. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-77249-x.
Impact factor: 3.998
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Aldea, M J, Ruiz, I, Garcia, P, Lopez, M D, Cardenoso, L, de la Calle, I Jesus, Ruiz, P, Alados, J C, Roman, J, Villa-Real, R et al.
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-77249-x

Efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine in healthcare professionals with mild SARS-CoV-2 infection: Prospective, non-randomized trial.

PMID: 33413989
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2020
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin (Engl Ed). 2020 Dec 9. pii: S0213-005X(20)30413-4. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2020.10.023.
Impact factor: 1.654
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Alonso, Manuel, Espuga, Meritxell, Esperalba, Juliana, Gorgas, M feminine Queralt, Almirante, Benito, Ribera, Esteban, Andres, Cristina, Vidal, Xavier, Anton, Andres, Agusti, Antonia et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2020.10.023

Author Correction: Combined quantification of procalcitonin and HLA-DR improves sepsis detection in surgical patients.

PMID: 30808978
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2019
Reference: Sci Rep. 2019 Feb 27;9(1):3426. doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-39976-8.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Other (letters to the editor, abstracts, corrigendum, etc.)
Authors: Aldecoa, Cesar; Almansa, Raquel; Andres, Cristina; Aragon, Marta; Benavides, Diana; Bermejo-Martin, Jesus F; Calvo, Dolores; Calvo-Vecino, Jose Maria; de Cenarruzabeitia, Inigo Lopez; de Heredia, Juan Beltran et al.
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-39976-8

Association between Pseudomonas aeruginosa O-antigen serotypes, resistance profiles and high-risk clones: results from a Spanish nationwide survey.

PMID: 31430372
Journal: JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY
Year: 2019
Reference: J Antimicrob Chemother. 2019 Nov 1;74(11):3217-3220. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkz346.
Impact factor: 5.113
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Aspiroz, Carmen, de la Iglesia, Pedro, Ramon, Susana, Riera, Elena, Perez, Maria Cruz, Gallegos, Carmen, Calvo, Jorge, Quesada, Maria Dolores, Marco, Francesc, Hoyos, Yannick et al.
DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkz346

Spanish nationwide survey on Pseudomonas aeruginosa antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and epidemiology.

PMID: 30989186
Journal: JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY
Year: 2019
Reference: J Antimicrob Chemother. 2019 Jul 1;74(7):1825-1835. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkz147.
Impact factor: 5.113
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Martin, Lina, Del Barrio-Tofino, Ester, Zamorano, Laura, Cortes-Lara, Sara, Lopez-Causape, Carla, Sanchez-Diener, Irina, Cabot, Gabriel, Bou, German, Martinez-Martinez, Luis, Oliver, Antonio et al.
DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkz147

Twenty-nine Cases of Enterovirus-D68-associated Acute Flaccid Myelitis in Europe 2016: A Case Series and Epidemiologic Overview.

PMID: 30234793
Journal: PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL
Year: 2019
Reference: Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2019 Jan;38(1):16-21. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000002188.
Impact factor: 2.317
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Valli, Maria Beatrice, Rainetova, Petra, Midgley, Sofie, Fischer, Thea Kolsen, Simonlatser, Grethel, Savolainen-Kopra, Carita, Lina, Bruno, Schuffenecker, Isabelle, Kossorotoff, Manoelle, Antona, Denise et al.
DOI: 10.1097/INF.0000000000002188

Combined quantification of procalcitonin and HLA-DR improves sepsis detection in surgical patients.

PMID: 30097607
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2018
Reference: Sci Rep. 2018 Aug 10;8(1):11999. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-30505-7.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Aldecoa, Cesar; Almansa, Raquel; Andres, Cristina; Aragon, Marta; Benavides, Diana; Bermejo-Martin, Jesus F; Calvo, Dolores; Calvo-Vecino, Jose Maria; de Cenarruzabeitia, Inigo Lopez; de Heredia, Juan Beltran et al.
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-30505-7

Different kinetics of viral replication and DNA integration in the main HIV-1 cellular reservoirs in the presence and absence of integrase inhibitors.

PMID: 30420339
Journal: ANTIVIRAL RESEARCH
Year: 2018
Reference: Antiviral Res. 2018 Dec;160:165-174. doi: 10.1016/j.antiviral.2018.10.017. Epub 2018 Oct 26.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Aquaro, Stefano; Casabianca, Anna; Ceccherini-Silberstein, Francesca; Cortese, Maria Francesca; Di Santo, Fabiola; Magnani, Mauro; Orlandi, Chiara; Perno, Carlo Federico; Surdo, Matteo et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.antiviral.2018.10.017

Directed antifungal treatment In patients with candidemia: Factors that influence drug selection

PMID: NOPMID024
Journal: European journal of clinical pharmacy: atención farmacéutica
Year: 2018
Reference: Eur J Clin Pharm. 2018;20(2):107-12
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Arevalo Bernabé, Angel, Puig Asensio, Mireia, Martin Gomez, M Teresa, Larrosa Escartin, María Nieves, Campany Herrero, David et al.
DOI:

Factors associated with 30-day readmission after hospitalisation for community-acquired pneumonia in older patients: a cross-sectional study in seven Spanish regions.

PMID: 29602852
Journal: BMJ Open
Year: 2018
Reference: BMJ Open. 2018 Mar 30;8(3):e020243. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020243.
Impact factor: 2.413
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Toledo, Diana, Soldevila, Nuria, Torner, Nuria, Perez-Lozano, Maria Jose, Espejo, Elena, Navarro, Gemma, Egurrola, Mikel, Dominguez, Angela, Sanz, F, Astray, J et al.
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020243

Decrease of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) in adults after introduction of pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate vaccine in Spain.

PMID: 28384325
Journal: PLoS One
Year: 2017
Reference: PLoS One. 2017 Apr 6;12(4):e0175224. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0175224. eCollection 2017.
Impact factor: 2.806
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Fenoll, Asuncion, Linares, Josefina, Ardanuy, Carmen, Perez-Trallero, Emilio, Cubero, Meritxell, Quesada, Maria Dolores, Camara, Jordi, Marimon, Jose Maria, Cercenado, Emilia, Larrosa, Nieves et al.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0175224

Norovirus in Bottled Water Associated with Gastroenteritis Outbreak, Spain, 2016.

PMID: 28820131
Journal: EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Year: 2017
Reference: Emerg Infect Dis. 2017 Sep;23(9):1531-1534. doi: 10.3201/eid2309.161489.
Impact factor: 8.222
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Blanco, Albert, Guix, Susana, Fuster, Noemi, Fuentes, Cristina, Bartolome, Rosa, Cornejo, Thais, Pinto, Rosa Maria, Bosch, Albert et al.
DOI: 10.3201/eid2309.161489

[Eosinophilia prevalence and related factors in travel and immigrants of the network +REDIVI].

PMID: 27032297
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2017
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2017 Dec;35(10):617-623. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2016.02.024. Epub 2016 Mar 28.
Impact factor: 1.53
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Gutierrez-Gutierrez, Belen, Lopez-Velez, Rogelio, Soriano-Arandes, Antoni, Sulleiro, Elena, Goikoetxea, Josune, Perez-Molina, Jose A, Torrus, Diego, Salvador, Fernando, Monge, Begona, Trevino, Begona et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2016.02.024

First external quality assurance program for bloodstream Real-Time PCR monitoring of treatment response in clinical trials of Chagas disease.

PMID: 29176887
Journal: PLoS One
Year: 2017
Reference: PLoS One. 2017 Nov 27;12(11):e0188550. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0188550. eCollection 2017.
Impact factor: 2.806
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Flevaud, Laurence, Molina, Israel, Ribeiro, Isabela, Schijman, Alejandro G, Gascon, Joaquim, Torrico, Faustino, Garcia, Lineth, Ramirez, Juan C, Parrado, Rudy, Sulleiro, Elena et al.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0188550

Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection: State of the art.

PMID: 26795700
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2016
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2016 Jan;34(1):1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2015.12.001.
Impact factor: 1.53
Publication type: Editorail in international publication
Authors: Serra-Pladevall, Judit, Domingo, Antonia Andreu et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2015.12.001

Mycobacterial diversity causing multi- and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in Djibouti, Horn of Africa.

PMID: 26792464
Journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TUBERCULOSIS AND LUNG DISEASE
Year: 2016
Reference: Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2016 Feb;20(2):150-3. doi: 10.5588/ijtld.15.0268.
Impact factor: 2.148
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Millan-Lou, M I, Olle-Goig, J E, Tortola, M T, Martin, C, Samper, S et al.
DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.15.0268

Antitubercular drugs for an old target: GSK693 as a promising InhA direct inhibitor.

PMID: 27428438
Journal: EBioMedicine
Year: 2016
Reference: EBioMedicine. 2016 Jun;8:291-301. doi: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2016.05.006. Epub 2016 May 8.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Dhar, Neeraj, Signorino-Gelo, Francois, McKinney, John D, Garcia-Bustos, Jose Francisco, Lavandera, Jose Luis, Sacchettini, James C, Jimenez, M Soledad, Martin-Casabona, Nuria, Castro-Pichel, Julia, Mendoza-Losana, Alfonso et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2016.05.006

[Bacterial vaginosis].

PMID: 27474242
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2016
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2016 Jul;34 Suppl 3:14-8. doi: 10.1016/S0213-005X(16)30214-2.
Impact factor: 1.53
Publication type: Review in national publication
Authors: Romero Herrero, Daniel, Andreu Domingo, Antonia et al.
DOI: 10.1016/S0213-005X(16)30214-2

Molecular epidemiology of severe respiratory disease by human rhinoviruses and enteroviruses at a tertiary paediatric hospital in Barcelona, Spain.

PMID: 25964153
Journal: CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
Year: 2015
Reference: Clin Microbiol Infect. 2015 Aug;21(8):799.e5-7. doi: 10.1016/j.cmi.2015.04.021. Epub 2015 May 8.
Impact factor: 5.768
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Armero, G, Anton, A, Hernandez, L, Gimferrer, L, Cisneros, C, Jordan, I, Munoz-Almagro, C, Launes, C et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2015.04.021

Economic costs of outbreaks of acute viral gastroenteritis due to norovirus in Catalonia (Spain), 2010-2011.

PMID: 26424707
Journal: BMC PUBLIC HEALTH
Year: 2015
Reference: BMC Public Health. 2015 Oct 1;15:999. doi: 10.1186/s12889-015-2289-x.
Impact factor: 2.264
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Navas, Encarna, Torner, Nuria, Broner, Sonia, Godoy, Pere, Martinez, Ana, Bartolome, Rosa, Dominguez, Angela, Alseda, M, Alvarez, J, Arias, C et al.
DOI: 10.1186/s12889-015-2289-x

High incidence of norovirus GII.4 outbreaks in hospitals and nursing homes in Catalonia (Spain), 2010-2011.

PMID: 24865855
Journal: EPIDEMIOLOGY AND INFECTION
Year: 2015
Reference: Epidemiol Infect. 2015 Mar;143(4):725-33. doi: 10.1017/S0950268814001204. Epub 2014 May 27.
Impact factor: 2.535
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Godoy, P, Ferrrus, G, Torner, N, Camps, N, Sala, M R, Guix, S, Bartolome, R, Martinez, A, De Simon, M, Dominguez, A et al.
DOI: 10.1017/S0950268814001204

[Group B streptococcal early-onset neonatal sepsis in the area of Barcelona (2004-2010). Analysis of missed opportunities for prevention].

PMID: 25541009
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2015
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2015 Aug-Sep;33(7):446-50. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2014.10.015. Epub 2014 Dec 23.
Impact factor: 2.172
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Lite, Josep, Gimenez, Montserrat, Sanfeliu, Isabel, Sierra, Montserrat, Dopico, Eva, Juncosa, Teresa, Andreu, Antonia, Bosch, Jordi, Sanchez, Ferran, Guardia, Celia et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2014.10.015

Imaging abusive head trauma: why use both computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging?

PMID: 25501731
Journal: PEDIATR RADIOL
Year: 2014
Reference: Pediatr Radiol. 2014 Dec;44 Suppl 4:S589-603. doi: 10.1007/s00247-014-3216-5. Epub 2014 Dec 14.
Impact factor: 1.651
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Vazquez, Elida, Delgado, Ignacio, Sanchez-Montanez, Angel, Fabrega, Anna, Cano, Paola, Martin, Nieves et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00247-014-3216-5

Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngotonsillitis outbreak.

PMID: 24897054
Journal: REV SAUDE PUBL
Year: 2014
Reference: Rev Saude Publica. 2014 Apr;48(2):322-5. doi: 10.1590/s0034-8910.2014048005091.
Impact factor: 1.219
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Van Der Sluis, Sarah Lafuente, Fanlo, Albert Anton, Comas, Rosa Bartolome, Rossi, Marcello, Cayla, Joan A, Manzanares-Laya, Sandra, Culqui, Dante R et al.
DOI: 10.1590/s0034-8910.2014048005091

[Streptococcus agalactiae late-onset neonatal infections in Barcelona (1996-2010)].

PMID: 24246776
Journal: ENFERM INFEC MICR CL
Year: 2014
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2014 Nov;32(9):574-8. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2013.09.012. Epub 2013 Nov 15.
Impact factor: 1.881
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Juncosa-Morros, Teresa, Bosch-Mestres, Jordi, Dopico-Ponte, Eva, Sanfeliu-Sala, Isabel, Sierra-Soler, Montserrat, Sanchez-Reus, Ferran, Gimenez-Perez, Montserrat, Lite-Lite, Josep, Andreu-Domingo, Antonia, Guardia-Llobet, Celia et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2013.09.012

Person-to-person transmission of norovirus resulting in an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at a summer camp.

PMID: 25117826
Journal: EUR J GASTROEN HEPAT
Year: 2014
Reference: Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2014 Oct;26(10):1160-6. doi: 10.1097/MEG.0000000000000179.
Impact factor: 2.152
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Solano, Ruben, Alseda, Miquel, Godoy, Pere, Sanz, Milagros, Bartolome, Rosa, Manzanares-Laya, Sandra, Dominguez, Angela, Cayla, Joan A et al.
DOI: 10.1097/MEG.0000000000000179

Tuberculosis recurrence after completion treatment in a European city: reinfection or relapse?

PMID: 23776440
Journal: PLoS One
Year: 2013
Reference: PLoS One. 2013 Jun 11;8(6):e64898. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0064898. Print 2013.
Impact factor: 3.73
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Millet, Juan-Pablo, Casals, Marti, Miro, Jose M, Cayla, Joan A, Vidal, Rafael, Tórtola, Maria Teresa, Martín, Núria, Orcau, Angels, Shaw, Evelyn et al.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0064898

Detection of streptomycin and quinolone resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis by a low-density DNA array.

PMID: 23906937
Journal: TUBERCULOSIS
Year: 2013
Reference: Tuberculosis (Edinb). 2013 Sep;93(5):508-14. doi: 10.1016/j.tube.2013.07.001. Epub 2013 Jul 29.
Impact factor: 3.033
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Moure, Raquel, Tudo, Griselda, Medina, Rebeca, Vicente, Eva, Caldito, Jose Maria, Codina, Maria Gemma, Coll, Pere, Espanol, Montserrat, Gonzalez-Martin, Julian, Rey-Jurado, Emma et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.tube.2013.07.001

Norovirus: a growing cause of gastroenteritis in catalonia (Spain)?

PMID: 24112586
Journal: JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION
Year: 2013
Reference: J Food Prot. 2013 Oct;76(10):1810-6. doi: 10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-12-544.
Impact factor: 1.832
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Minguell, S, Pinto, R, Rovira, A, Ruiz, L, Sanz, M, Torres, J, Follia, N, Ferrer, D, Cornejo, T, Carol, M et al.
DOI: 10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-12-544

The geographic diversity of nontuberculous mycobacteria isolated from pulmonary samples: an NTM-NET collaborative study.

PMID: 23598956
Journal: EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
Year: 2013
Reference: Eur Respir J. 2013 Dec;42(6):1604-13. doi: 10.1183/09031936.00149212. Epub 2013 Apr 18.
Impact factor: 6.355
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Churchyard, Gavin, Cias, Raquel, Daza, Rosa, Daley, Charles L, Dekhuijzen, P N Richard, Domingo, Diego, Drobniewski, Francis, Esteban, Jaime, Fauville-Dufaux, Maryse, Folkvardsen, Dorte Bek et al.
DOI: 10.1183/09031936.00149212

Immediate and long-term outcome of left-sided infective endocarditis. A 12-year prospective study from a contemporary cohort in a referral hospital.

PMID: 23077981
Journal: CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
Year: 2012
Reference: Clin Microbiol Infect. 2012 Dec;18(12):E522-30. doi: 10.1111/1469-0691.12033. Epub 2012 Oct 18.
Impact factor: 4.54
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Fernandez-Hidalgo, N, Almirante, B, Tornos, P, Gonzalez-Alujas, M T, Planes, A M, Galinanes, M, Pahissa, A et al.
DOI: 10.1111/1469-0691.12033

Congenital Transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi in Non-Endemic Areas: Evaluation of a Screening Program in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Barcelona, Spain.

PMID: 22987653
Journal: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
Year: 2012
Reference: Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2012 Nov;87(5):832-6. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.2012.12-0152. Epub 2012 Sep 17.
Impact factor: 2.592
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Otero, Susana, Sulleiro, Elena, Molina, Israel, Espiau, Maria, Suy, Anna, Martin-Nalda, Andrea, Figueras, Concepcion et al.
DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.2012.12-0152

Molecular diagnosis in HAP/VAP.

PMID: 22889869
Journal: Current Opinion in Critical Care
Year: 2012
Reference: Curr Opin Crit Care. 2012 Oct;18(5):487-94.
Impact factor: 2.514
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Lung, Mayli, Codina, Gema et al.
DOI: 10.1097/MCC.0b013e3283577d37

Serotype 3 is a common serotype causing invasive pneumococcal disease in children less than 5 years old, as identified by real-time PCR.

PMID: 22052607
Journal: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Year: 2012
Reference: Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2012 Jul;31(7):1487-95. Epub 2011 Nov 4.
Impact factor: 2.859
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: , , , , , , , , , et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s10096-011-1468-7

[Massive eosinophilia and cholestatic hepatitis due to Strongyloides stercoralis infection].

PMID: 21492845
Journal: REVISTA CLINICA ESPANOLA
Year: 2011
Reference: Rev Clin Esp. 2011 Jun;211(6):e34-6. doi: 10.1016/j.rce.2010.12.010. Epub 2011 Apr 13.
Impact factor: 0.762
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Pinal Fernandez, I, Molina Romero, I, Sulleiro Igual, E, Segura Garcia, A et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.rce.2010.12.010

[Isolation precautions in a tertiary paediatric hospital].

PMID: 21439920
Journal: ANALES DE PEDIATRIA
Year: 2011
Reference: An Pediatr (Barc). 2011 Jul;75(1):21-5. doi: 10.1016/j.anpedi.2011.02.006. Epub 2011 Mar 24.
Impact factor: 0.57
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Melendo, S, Vilca, L M, Albero, I, Larrosa, N, de Arquer, M, Campins, M et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.anpedi.2011.02.006

Comparative activities of daptomycin and several agents against staphylococcal blood isolates. Glycopeptide tolerance.

PMID: 21683269
Journal: DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Year: 2011
Reference: Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2011 Jul;70(3):373-9.
Impact factor: 2.426
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Garcia, Inmaculada, Martinez-Brocal, Antonio, Blanc, Pilar, Porras, Jose, Martinez, Luis, Calvo, Jorge, Martin, Estrella, Aller, Ana Isabel, Rubio, Carmen, Carbajosa, Santiago Garcia et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2011.02.009

Antimicrobial susceptibility of Gram-negative organisms from intraabdominal infections and evolution of isolates with extended spectrum beta-lactamases in the SMART study in Spain (2002-2010).

PMID: 22173194
Journal: Revista Espanola de Quimioterapia
Year: 2011
Reference: Rev Esp Quimioter. 2011 Dec;24(4):223-32.
Impact factor: 0.667
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Rubio, C, Sanchez, J E Garcia, Lopez, J L, Canton, R, Loza, E, Cercenado, E, Betriu, C, Romo, F Gonzalez, Aznar, J, Gonzalez-Galan, V et al.
DOI:

Cost of bacteraemia caused by methicillin-resistant vs. methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus in Spain: a retrospective cohort study.

PMID: 19712112
Journal: CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
Year: 2010
Reference: Clin Microbiol Infect. 2010 Jun;16(6):722-8. Epub 2009 Aug 27.
Impact factor: 4.014
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Landinez, R J, Rubio-Terres, C, Garau, J, Grau, S, Martinez-Martinez, L, Pascual, A, Rodriguez-Bano, J, Torralba, A, Ramos, A, Asensio, A et al.
DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2009.02902.x

Tuberculosis transmission patterns among Spanish-born and foreign-born populations in the city of Barcelona.

PMID: 19681961
Journal: CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
Year: 2010
Reference: Clin Microbiol Infect. 2010 Jun;16(6):568-74. Epub 2009 Aug 4.
Impact factor: 4.014
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Espanol, M, Orcau, A, Tudo, G, March, F, Cayla, J A, Jansa, J M, Alcaide, F, Martin-Casabona, N, Salvado, M, Martinez, J A et al.
DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2009.02886.x

[Laboratory unification: advantages and disadvantages for clinical microbiology.]

PMID: 21129589
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2010
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2010 Oct;28S3:63-68.
Impact factor: 1.393
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: , et al.
DOI: 10.1016/S0213-005X(10)70022-7

[Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in children.]

PMID: 20678828
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2010
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2010 Dec;28(10):675-9. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2010.01.007. Epub 2010 Aug 3.
Impact factor: 1.393
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: , , , , , , , et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2010.01.007

Postoperative pyoderma gangrenosum: diagnostic value of 16s ribosomal RNA sequencing and review of the literature.

PMID: 19094123
Journal: CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY
Year: 2009
Reference: Clin Exp Dermatol. 2009 Jul;34(5):598-602. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2008.03049.x. Epub 2008 Dec 15.
Impact factor: 1.779
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Bodet, D, Mollet, J, Tortola, M T, Garcia-Patos, V, Aparicio, G, Bassas, P, Fuente, M J, Ferrandiz-Pulido, C, Bartralot, R, Heras, C et al.
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2008.03049.x

[Necrotizing fasciitis due to community-acquired panton-valentine leukocidin methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus]

PMID: 19268638
Journal: ANALES DE PEDIATRIA
Year: 2009
Reference: An Pediatr (Barc). 2009 Apr;70(4):374-8. Epub 2009 Mar 5.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Tobena Rue, M, Coll Usandizaga, F, Garcia Fontecha, C, Bartolome Comas, R, Moraga Llop, F A, García Fontecha, César Galo et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.anpedi.2008.11.027

[Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae in Spanish hospitals: 2nd multicenter study (GEIH-BLEE project, 2006)]

PMID: 19329230
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2009
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2009 Nov;27(9):503-10.
Impact factor: 1.432
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Ramon Hernandez, Jose, Angel Diaz, Miguel, Guerrero, Carmen, Fernandez, Begona, Fleites, Ana, Oliver, Antonio, Garcia, Jose J, Garcia, Marta, Elias, Jose, Martinez, Luis et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2008.09.006

Impact of previous antimicrobial therapy on the etiology and outcome of ventilator-associated pneumonia. 1993.

PMID: 20162792
Journal: CHEST
Year: 2009
Reference: Chest. 2009 Nov;136(5 Suppl):e30.
Impact factor: 5.154
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Ricart, M, Castella, J, Prats, G, Ausina, V, Rello, J et al.
DOI:

Sexually transmitted Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and HIV-1 infections in two at-risk populations in Barcelona: female street prostitutes and STI clinic attendees.

PMID: 16807034
Journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Year: 2007
Reference: Int J Infect Dis. 2007 Mar;11(2):115-22. Epub 2006 Jun 23.
Impact factor: 2.062
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Vall-Mayans, M, Loureiro, E, Merono, M, Arellano, E, Sanz, B, Saladie, P, Andreu, A, Codina, M G, Saravanya, M, Villa, M et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2005.11.005

Thesis

Studying hepatitis B and hepatitis Delta viruses quasispecies by next-generation sequencing: conservation, variability, and interaction

PhD student: Beatriz Pacín Ruíz
Director/s: Francisco Rodríguez Frias, Maria Francesca Cortese
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2023

Study of similarities and differences between circulating hepatitis B virus RNA and DNA quasispecies in different regions of viral genome and development of an antiviral gene therapy strategy

PhD student: Selene Garcia Garcia
Director/s: Francisco Rodríguez Frias, David Tabernero Caellas, Maria Francesca Cortese
University: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2023

Caracterización genómica, estructura poblacional y determinantes de resistencia a antimicrobianos de Shigella sonnei, Shigella flexneri y Escherichia coli aislados de hombres que mantienen relaciones sexuales con hombres

PhD student: Albert Moreno Mingorance, Albert Moreno Mingorance
Director/s: Juan Jose Gonzalez Lopez
University:
Year: 2023

EPIDEMIOLOGÍA MOLECULAR Y CARACTERIZACIÓN DE RESISTENCIAS ANTIBÓTICAS DE TREPONEMA PALLIDUM SUBESPECIE PALLIDUM EN BARCELONA

PhD student: Candela Fernandez Naval
Director/s: Juan Jose Gonzalez Lopez
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2022

Pre-clinical development of chimeric virus-like particles based HPV:HIV vaccines by using mammalian cell expression system: limitations and challenges

PhD student: Chun Wei Chen
Director/s: Joan Joseph Munné
University:
Year: 2022

Enfermedad de Chagas crónica: Estrategias de mejora del diagnóstico molecular y alternativas al cribado serológico convencional.

PhD student: Aroa Silgado Gimenez
Director/s: Elena Sulleiro Igual, Nuria Serre Delcor
University:
Year: 2022

Metapneumovirus humano: emergencia, impacto y evolución de nuevas variantes.

PhD student: Maria Piñana Moro
Director/s: Tomàs Pumarola Suñé, Andres Antón Pagarolas
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2022

Caracterización molecular de la resistencia de Mycobacterium tuberculosis en un área rural de Angola.

PhD student: Ariadna Rando Segura
Director/s: Rosa María Bartolomé Comas
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2021

Epidemiología y resistencia antibiótica en Mycoplasma genitalium

PhD student: Miguel Fernández Huerta, Miguel Fernández Huerta
Director/s: Tomàs Pumarola Suñé
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2021

Dinàmica poblacional i deriva antigènica de Bordetella pertussis i el paper d’altres espècies del gènere Bordetella en l’emergència de la tosferina al segle XXI

PhD student: Alba Mir Cros, Alba Mir Cros, Alba Mir Cros
Director/s: Juan Jose Gonzalez Lopez
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2021

Los picornavirus. De la levedad a la gravedad

PhD student: Cristina Andrés Vergés
Director/s: Tomàs Pumarola Suñé
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2019

Aplicación de las técnicas moleculares en el diagnóstico y seguimiento de pacientes con Enfermedad de Chagas crónica en un área no endémica

PhD student: Elena Sulleiro Igual, Elena Sulleiro Igual
Director/s: Tomàs Pumarola Suñé, Israel Molina Romero
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2019

Serodiscordancia en el diagnóstico de la infección por trypanosoma cruzi en área no endémica

PhD student: Zaira Moure Garcia
Director/s: Tomàs Pumarola Suñé
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2018

Vigilancia virológica del virus respiratorio sincitial humano: Epidemiología y caracterización molecular

PhD student: Laura Gimferrer Arriaga
Director/s: Tomàs Pumarola Suñé, Andres Antón Pagarolas
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2018

Enterobacterias multirresitentes de origen clínico y ambiental: epidemiología molecular, vectores genéticos y alternativas terapéuticas

PhD student: Nuria Piedra Carrasco
Director/s: Juan Jose Gonzalez Lopez
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2017

Participació dels factors de virulència extraintestinal d' Escherichia coli en la seva acció uropatògena

PhD student: Eva Moreno Pujol
Director/s: Antònia Andreu Domingo
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2016

Monitorización continua de la colonización por bacterias multirresistentes en una unidad neonatal de cuidados intensivos. Relación entre colonización e infección

PhD student: María Nieves Larrosa Escartin, María Nieves Larrosa Escartin
Director/s: Guillem Prats Pastor, Rosa María Bartolomé Comas
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2016

Neisseria gonorrhoeae: monitorització de la sensibilitat antimicrobiana, estudi de la dinàmica poblacional i caracterització molecular de les resistèncie

PhD student: Judit Serra Pladevall
Director/s: Antònia Andreu Domingo
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2016

Diagnóstico y seguimiento microbiológico de la colonización respiratoria por Pseudomonas aeruginosa en fibrosis quística

PhD student: Estrella Caballero Requero
Director/s: Antònia Andreu Domingo, Tomàs Pumarola Suñé
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2015

Aspectes microbiològics de Burkholderia cepacia complex en pacients amb fibrosi quística

PhD student: Antonio Mirambell Viñas
Director/s: Tomàs Pumarola Suñé
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2015

Estudio de anticuerpos séricos específicos en enfermos tuberculosos

PhD student: Mª Teresa Tórtola Fernández, Mª Teresa Tórtola Fernández
Director/s: Nuria Martín Casabona, Nuria Martín Casabona
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2012

Las beta-lactamasas cromosómicas de enterobacterias: regulación y difusión plasmídica

PhD student: Juan Jose Gonzalez Lopez
Director/s: Guillem Prats Pastor
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2009

Estimación del volumen de las lesiones focales hemorrágicas intracraneales traumáticas y sus implicaciones en la toma de decisiones clínicas. Estudio comparativo entre un método planimétrico asistido por ordenador y el método del elipsoide

PhD student: Mayli Lung Suarez, Mayli Lung Suarez
Director/s: Joan Sahuquillo Barris
University: Universidad de Salamanca
Year: 2004

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