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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

Julio Linares Molina

Julio Linares Molina

Research technician
Molecular Medical Imaging
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Lluis Gabalda Martinez

Lluis Gabalda Martinez

Research technician
Molecular Medical Imaging
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Manuel Escobar Amores

Manuel Escobar Amores

Main researcher
Molecular Medical Imaging
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Marc Simo Perdigo

Marc Simo Perdigo

Molecular Medical Imaging
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Maria Teresa Veintemillas Araiz

Maria Teresa Veintemillas Araiz

Research assistant
Molecular Medical Imaging
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Marina Llanas Martinez

Marina Llanas Martinez

Predoctoral researcher
Molecular Medical Imaging
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Julio Linares Molina

Julio Linares Molina

Research technician
Molecular Medical Imaging
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Lluis Gabalda Martinez

Lluis Gabalda Martinez

Research technician
Molecular Medical Imaging
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Manuel Escobar Amores

Manuel Escobar Amores

Main researcher
Molecular Medical Imaging
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Marc Simo Perdigo

Marc Simo Perdigo

Molecular Medical Imaging
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Maria Teresa Veintemillas Araiz

Maria Teresa Veintemillas Araiz

Research assistant
Molecular Medical Imaging
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Marina Llanas Martinez

Marina Llanas Martinez

Predoctoral researcher
Molecular Medical Imaging
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Publications

Single pulmonary nodule with reverse halo sign in COVID-19 infection: Incidental finding on FDG PET/CT scan.

PMID: 33246573
Journal: MEDICINA CLINICA
Year: 2021
Reference: Med Clin (Barc). 2021 Jan 22;156(2):102. doi: 10.1016/j.medcli.2020.10.011. Epub 2020 Nov 6.
Impact factor: 1.725
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Varona Porres, Diego, Simo, Marc, Sanchez, Ana Lucia, Cabanzo, Laura, Andreu, Jordi et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2020.10.011

Evaluation of the modified CT severity index (MCTSI) and CT severity index (CTSI) in predicting severity and clinical outcomes in acute pancreatitis.

PMID: 33184988
Journal: Journal of Digestive Diseases
Year: 2021
Reference: J Dig Dis. 2021 Jan;22(1):41-48. doi: 10.1111/1751-2980.12961. Epub 2020 Dec 22.
Impact factor: 2.325
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Vidal, Laura, Roson, Nuria, Mast, Richard, Armario, David, Merino, Xavier, Dopazo, Cristina, Blanco, Laia, Caralt, Mireia, Gomez, Concepcion, Balsells, Joaquim et al.
DOI: 10.1111/1751-2980.12961

Leveraging the increased rates of pathologic complete response after neoadjuvant treatment in breast cancer to de-escalate surgical treatments.

PMID: 33002230
Journal: JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
Year: 2021
Reference: J Surg Oncol. 2021 Jan;123(1):71-79. doi: 10.1002/jso.26236. Epub 2020 Oct 1.
Impact factor: 3.454
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Esgueva, Antonio, Siso, Christian, Espinosa-Bravo, Martin, Sobrido, Carolina, Miranda, Ignacio, Salazar, Juan P, Rubio, Isabel T et al.
DOI: 10.1002/jso.26236

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

Technician in Image Processing Data. Medical Molecular Imaging Research Group
Start date:
13/05/2021
End date:
27/05/2021
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LABORATORY TECHNICIAN. MEDICAL MOLECULAR IMAGING RESEARCH GROUP
Start date:
19/01/2021
End date:
08/02/2021
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Postdoctoral Researcher - Medical Molecular Imaging Research Group
Start date:
17/12/2020
End date:
17/01/2021
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