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Translational Molecular Pathology

Our group aims to unravel the molecular mechanisms of cancer progression and metastasis to identify new diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic targets in cancer. By combining the knowledge and availability of human tumors in the Pathology department with the expertise of the basic molecular cell biology research group, we focus on:

  • Understanding: the molecular mechanisms underlying clonal cooperation and intercellular communication in heterogeneous tumors.
  • The role of MNK kinases in cellular stress resistance.
  • The role of ITGB3 in intercellular communication via extracellular vesicles in cancer metastasis (Santiago Ramon y Cajal).
  • The role of direct cell-cell communication via gap junctions and intercellular protrusions in cancer (Trond Aasen)
  • The malignant transition of Plexiform Neurofibromas (Cleofe Romagosa).

Team

Santiago Ramon y Cajal Agüeras

Santiago Ramon y Cajal Agüeras

Head of group
Translational Molecular Pathology
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Stefan Huemmer

Stefan Huemmer

Main researcher
Translational Molecular Pathology
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Trond Aasen

Trond Aasen

Main researcher
Translational Molecular Pathology
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Ximena Garcia Torres

Ximena Garcia Torres

Administration and Management
Translational Molecular Pathology
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Santiago Ramon y Cajal Agüeras

Santiago Ramon y Cajal Agüeras

Head of group
Translational Molecular Pathology
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Stefan Huemmer

Stefan Huemmer

Main researcher
Translational Molecular Pathology
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Trond Aasen

Trond Aasen

Main researcher
Translational Molecular Pathology
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Ximena Garcia Torres

Ximena Garcia Torres

Administration and Management
Translational Molecular Pathology
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Projects

Proyecto colaborativo europeo-latinoamericano y caribeño sobre medicina personalizada para el estudio de trastornos neurológicos

IP: Maria Mar Hernandez Guillamon
Collaborators: Anna Penalba Morenilla, Jessica Camacho Soriano, Anas Chaachou Charradi, Elena Antima Martinez Saez, Laia Fernandez Resano
Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 174845
Reference: AC22/00051
Duration: 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2025

Patologia molecular translacional

IP: Santiago Ramon y Cajal Agüeras
Collaborators: Cleofé Romagosa Pérez-Portabell, Maria Rosa Somoza Lopez de Haro, Jordi Temprana Salvador, Teresa Moline Marimon, Jessica Camacho Soriano, Carmela Iglesias i Felip, Josep Castellví Vives, Elena Muro Blanc, Marta Cano Galietero, Elena Antima Martinez Saez, Javier Hernandez Losa, Marta Sese Faustino, Vicente Peg Camara, Irene Sansano Valero, Trond Aasen , Stefan Hummer
Funding agency: Agència Gestió Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
Funding: 40000
Reference: 2021 SGR 01138
Duration: 01/01/2022 - 30/06/2025

Estudio de expresión de antígenos en tejido tumoral de pacientes con Esclerosis Sistémica.

IP: Alfredo Guillen Del Castillo
Collaborators: Carmen Pilar Simeón i Aznar, Vicenç Fonollosa Pla, Maria Roca Herrera, Janire Perurena Prieto, Irene Sansano Valero
Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 75020
Reference: PI22/01804
Duration: 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2025

Enhancing CD8+ Resident Memory T cell function to control and eliminate viral reservoirs

IP: Meritxell Genesca Ferrer
Collaborators: Vicente Descalzo Jorro, Josep Castellví Vives, Laura Mañalich Barrachina
Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 171820
Reference: PI20/00160
Duration: 01/01/2021 - 30/06/2025

Blog

News

The grants promote new therapeutic strategies and diagnostic tools in highly complex tumors such as glioblastoma, triple-negative breast cancer, and endometrial cancer.

The Department of Health of the Generalitat de Catalunya grants subsidies for carrying out validation tests on innovative projects in the field of health that are in the early stages of development.

The meeting was an opportunity to get to know projects from both institutions and to promote interaction between professionals.

Rates

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Rates Anatomia Patologica VHIR 2021

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