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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:
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.
PMID: 30530096 Journal: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL VIROLOGY Year: 2019 Reference: J Clin Virol. 2019 Jan;110:29-35. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2018.11.004. Epub 2018 Nov 30. Impact factor: 3.02 Publication type: Paper in international publication Authors: Pumarola, Tomas, Andres, Cristina, Vila, Jorgina, Gimferrer, Laura, Pinana, Maria, Esperalba, Juliana, Codina, Maria Gema, Barnes, Meritxell, Martin, Maria Carmen, Fuentes, Francisco et al. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcv.2018.11.004
PMID: 30391324 Journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES Year: 2019 Reference: Int J Infect Dis. 2019 Jan;78:103-106. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2018.10.014. Epub 2018 Oct 25. Impact factor: 3.538 Publication type: Paper in international publication Authors: Horcajada, J P, Grau, S, Pascual, J, Monge, I, Crespo, M, Veliz Espinosa, G, Montero, M, Mir, M, Sulleiro, E, Avalos Esquivel, J L et al. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2018.10.014
The collaboration will focus on several key areas of mutual interest in microbiology in particular antimicrobial resistance and stewardship.
On European Antibiotic Awareness Day, we highlight the importance of using these medications responsibly and finding innovative solutions to combat this issue.
The new diagnostic method, designed for use in endemic regions, combines a mobile application with a low-cost robotic microscope.
