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Molecular Medical Imaging

The Molecular Medical Imaging research group focuses its activity on deepening the molecular bases and developing new areas of research in molecular signaling pathways and the identification of new theranostic targets.

We promote the confluence of basic and clinical researchers, experts in imaging and molecular biology to provide:

  • Access to knowledge of the biokinetics and biodistribution of the molecules under study
  • The proofs of concept necessary in the research processes
  • The identification and quantification of the targets defined by the research groups of our center

In this context, the creation of a translational imaging unit constitutes a basic objective for the development of research aimed at the personalized treatment of patients.

The group is made up of medical specialists in molecular imaging, chemists and pharmacists specializing in tracer synthesis, and biomedical engineers and physicists specializing in image processing and tomography equipment. These are affiliated with different institutions, such as the Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH) and the Institute of Diagnostic Imaging (IDI).

Team

Ignacio Navales  Mateu

Ignacio Navales Mateu

Molecular Medical Imaging
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Inés Carolina Balón  Llerena

Inés Carolina Balón Llerena

Administration and Management
Molecular Medical Imaging
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Irati Caballero Bermejo

Irati Caballero Bermejo

Research technician
Molecular Medical Imaging
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Joan Barbeta Sanchez

Joan Barbeta Sanchez

Research technician
Molecular Medical Imaging
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Joan Castell Conesa

Joan Castell Conesa

Molecular Medical Imaging
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José Raul Herance Camacho

José Raul Herance Camacho

Head of group
Molecular Medical Imaging
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Ignacio Navales  Mateu

Ignacio Navales Mateu

Molecular Medical Imaging
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Inés Carolina Balón  Llerena

Inés Carolina Balón Llerena

Administration and Management
Molecular Medical Imaging
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Irati Caballero Bermejo

Irati Caballero Bermejo

Research technician
Molecular Medical Imaging
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Joan Barbeta Sanchez

Joan Barbeta Sanchez

Research technician
Molecular Medical Imaging
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Joan Castell Conesa

Joan Castell Conesa

Molecular Medical Imaging
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José Raul Herance Camacho

José Raul Herance Camacho

Head of group
Molecular Medical Imaging
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Projects

A phase I trial of ABTL0812 in paediatric patients with advanced cancer including neuroblastoma

IP: Lucas Moreno Martín-Retortillo
Collaborators: Soledad Gallego Melcón, Cristina Gamez Cenzano, Aroa Soriano Fernández, Luis Riera Soler, Miguel Segura Ginard, Carlota Aguilera Ordoñez, Sergio Manresa Vera
Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 826760.77
Reference: ICI21/00076
Duration: 01/01/2022 - 31/12/2025

Early molecular nanoDIAGnostics of Brain tumors using Immune-PET (DIAGBI)

IP: José Raul Herance Camacho
Collaborators: Martha Sahylí Ortega Pijeira, Cristina Gamez Cenzano
Funding agency: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación-MICINN
Funding: 216102
Reference: PLEC2021-008034
Duration: 01/10/2021 - 30/09/2024

Ministerio de Ciencia

QUSTom - Quantitative Ultrasound Stochastic Tomography - Revolutionizing breast cancer diagnosis and screening with supercomputing-based radiation-free imaging.

IP: Ana Maria Rodriguez Arana
Collaborators: Alejandro López Targa, Olga Sánchez- Maroto Carrizo, Almudena Maceda Garcia, Gladys Liliana Lino Villanueva, Susana Marcos Prieto, Maria del Mar Rubia Carpio
Funding agency: EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Funding: 400871.25
Reference: QUSTOM_HE-EIC-PATHFINDEROPEN2021
Duration: 01/04/2022 - 30/09/2024

Publications

Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma Metastases on Round Ligament of Liver.

PMID: 33512955
Journal: CLINICAL NUCLEAR MEDICINE
Year: 2021
Reference: Clin Nucl Med. 2021 Apr 1;46(4):326-328. doi: 10.1097/RLU.0000000000003526.
Impact factor: 7.794
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Monturiol-Duran, Jaime Alejando, Iglesias-Felip, Carmela, Villasboas-Rosciolesi, Diego, Castell-Conesa, Joan, Garcia-Burillo, Amparo et al.
DOI: 10.1097/RLU.0000000000003526

Effect of COMBinAtion therapy with remote ischemic conditioning and exenatide on the Myocardial Infarct size: a two-by-two factorial randomized trial (COMBAT-MI).

PMID: 33495853
Journal: BASIC RESEARCH IN CARDIOLOGY
Year: 2021
Reference: Basic Res Cardiol. 2021 Jan 25;116(1):4. doi: 10.1007/s00395-021-00842-2.
Impact factor: 17.165
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Garcia Del Blanco, Bruno, Otaegui, Imanol, Rodriguez-Palomares, Jose F, Bayes-Genis, Antoni, Sambola, Antonia, Lidon, Rosa M, Baneras, Jordi, Elizaga, Jaime, Padilla, Ferran, Barrabes, Jose A et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00395-021-00842-2

A CT-based Radiomics Signature Is Associated with Response to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Advanced Solid Tumors.

PMID: 33497314
Journal: RADIOLOGY
Year: 2021
Reference: Radiology. 2021 Apr;299(1):109-119. doi: 10.1148/radiol.2021200928. Epub 2021 Jan 26.
Impact factor: 11.105
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Felip, Enriqueta, Villacampa, Guillermo, Raciti, Maria V, Landa, Jaid, Matos, Ignacio, Martin-Liberal, Juan, Ochoa-de-Olza, Maria, Hierro, Cinta, Mateo, Joaquin, Gonzalez, Macarena et al.
DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2021200928

The (18)F phantom clinical trials qualification for (18)F-FDG-PET scanning adopted by GELTAMO (Grupo Espanol de Linfomas/Trasplante Autologo de Medula Osea).

PMID: 33485832
Journal: Revista Espanola de Medicina Nuclear e Imagen Molecular
Year: 2021
Reference: Rev Esp Med Nucl Imagen Mol. 2021 May-Jun;40(3):149-154. doi: 10.1016/j.remn.2020.06.003. Epub 2021 Jan 21.
Impact factor: 1.359
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Bergesio, Fabrizio, De Maggi, Adriano, Coronado, Monica, Pardal, Emilia, Plaza, Rafael, Hernandez, Ana Cristina, Sarandeses, Maria Del Pilar, Cortes, Montserrat, Setoain, Xavier, Simo, Marc et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.remn.2020.06.003

Blog

News

The European project, in which Vall d'Hebron participates, will favor personalized diagnosis and innovative therapeutic strategies in patients with the disease.

Phase IV AI is included in the Horizon Europe programme, lasts 3 years and prioritises data security and privacy compliance.

YSOTOPE, a DeepTech start-up with the mission to improve the use of immunotherapies through medical imaging, became part of the spin-off network of VHIR and successfully closed its first investment round of €150,000 with Biozell Ventures.

Job offers

Predoctoral Researcher. Medical Molecular Imaging.
Start date:
06/10/2021
End date:
20/10/2021
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Postdoctoral Researcher.Medical Molecular Imaging
Start date:
06/10/2021
End date:
28/02/2022
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Technician in Image Processing Data. Medical Molecular Imaging Research Group
Start date:
23/07/2021
End date:
05/09/2021
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