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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).

Projects

New therapeutic approaches in head and neck cancer

IP: Matilde Lleonart Pajarin
Collaborators: Irene Braña Garcia, Yoelsis Garcia Mayea, Jordi Temprana Salvador, Angel García Jiménez, Sergio Benavente Norza, Josep Castellví Vives, Laia Josa Culleré, Marina Bataller Fernández
Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 183920
Reference: PI20/00556
Duration: 01/01/2021 - 30/06/2025

Implicaction of proteins associated with vascular beta-amyloid in Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy

IP: Maria Mar Hernandez Guillamon
Collaborators: Jessica Camacho Soriano, Olga Maisterra Santos, Olalla Pancorbo Rosal
Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 169400
Reference: PI20/00465
Duration: 01/01/2021 - 30/06/2025

Protuberancias intercelulares reguladas por Cx43 en cáncer: elucidación funcional, descubrimiento de objetivos, desarrollo de biomarcadores y detección de tumores

IP: Trond Aasen
Collaborators: Maria Rosa Somoza Lopez de Haro, Jordi Temprana Salvador, Teresa Moline Marimon, Marta Sese Faustino, Irene Sansano Valero, Stefan Hummer
Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 147620
Reference: PI21/00470
Duration: 01/01/2022 - 30/06/2026

Next generation personalised medicine for childhood cancers

IP: Lucas Moreno Martín-Retortillo
Collaborators: Aroa Soriano Fernández, Jessica Camacho Soriano, Raquel Hladun Alvaro, Gabriela Guillén Burrieza, Andrea Vilaplana Blanes, Lorena Valero Arrese, Mariona Morell Daniel
Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 214170
Reference: PI21/01661
Duration: 01/01/2022 - 30/06/2026

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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