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A Vall d'Hebron study opens the door to change the classification of multiple sclerosis

Research has found that a significant number of patients with the Relapsing-Remitting variant have Progression Independent of Relapse Activity episodes.

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Dr. Albert Carrión receives an award from the UB-HUB Chair on ABEX Robotic Surgery

The winning work is an international study that has shown the efficacy of robotic surgery for the repair of strictures in the ureters, one of the most common complications after removing the urinary bladder due to cancer.

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Defensa de tesi "L'impacte del Trastorn per Dèficit d'Atenció amb Hiperactivitat i el Trastorn Específic de l'Aprenentatge en el rendiment acadèmic. L'efecte modulador del nivell socioeconòmic"

Doctoranda: Gemma Español Martín, grup de Recerca Psiquiatria, salut mental i addiccions (VHIR) Directors: Dr. Josep Antoni Ramos Quiroga i Dr. Miquel Casas Brugué

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Jornada “Esterilització i desinfecció d'ambients de biocontenció”

Els mètodes de descontaminació són elements clau en l'establiment de barreres de bioseguretat adequades en ambients de biocontenció. Tant l'esterilització, com la desinfecció de materials, ambient i superfícies en aquest tipus d'instal·lacions es poden considerar elements crítics que un

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VHIR receives the Narcís Monturiol Plaque for scientific and technological merit from the Government

Dr. Begoña Benito, the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) director, received the award, as recognition for the Institution’s contribution to developing science and technology in Catalonia.

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Seminari de Recerca "New Insights into Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA) diagnostics and potential therapies"

Speaker:  Dr. Mar Hernández Guillamon, Senior researcher Neurovascular Diseases (VHIR) The most common form of cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is associated with the deposition of amyloid-beta (Aβ) peptide in blood brain vessels. CAA is the main c

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Vaccination protects against complications in pregnancy due to Omicron variant of COVID-19

The vaccines offer high protection against severe COVID-19 symptoms, with an effectiveness of up to 91% in infected women who had received the complete vaccination regimen and a booster dose.

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Webinar en Salut Mental "La revolució Psicodèlica - Psicoteràpia assistida amb psicodèlics en el tractament psiquiàtric"

Ponent: Dr. Óscar Soto Angona, Psiquiatra, Servei de Psiquiatria de l'Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron i investigador Predoctoral del grup de Recerca de salut mental i addiccions 

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Vall d'Hebron validates the Spanish version of the QoR-15 questionnaire to assess the quality of postoperative recovery

The new tool will improve patient care and allow early detection of complications, as the hospital previously did not have a specific form.

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Defensa de tesi "Migraine molecular phenotyping through the study of the calcitonin gene-related peptide: towards precision medicine"

Doctoranda: Alicia Alpuente Ruiz, grup de Recerca Cefalea i dolor neurològic (VHIR) Directors: Dr. Jose Àlvarez Sabín - Dra. Patricia Pozo Rosich Tutor: Dr. Jose Àlvarez Sabín

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Seminari de Recerca "p38α role in tumor immunosurveillance evasion"

Speaker: Dr. Paula Granado Martínez, Biomedical Research in Melanoma (VHIR) Immune-based therapies have dramatically changed the management of many types of cancers including melanoma. However, the lack of clear biomarkers for the response or resistance to immunotherapy makes it only ef

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Vall d'Hebron participates in three studies on ECMO published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine

The collaborative studies, co-led by Dr. Jordi Riera, present the experience with the use of extracorporeal life support and advance in the knowledge of the criteria to increase the success of the treatment.

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A review in which Vall d'Hebron has participated highlights the influence of pollution on cardiovascular health

The study analyzes the scientific evidence on the harmful effect of environmental pollution and heavy metals on cardiovascular health and summarizes the strategies for its prevention and treatment.

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Vall d'Hebron participates in the development of a consensus document for surgery in patients with pulmonary hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension is a risk factor for patients who need surgery and, therefore, defining strategies for its management is important to allow a favorable clinical evolution.

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The pre-enrollment for the 10th edition of Translational Biomedical Research Master at VHIR is now open

The pre-enrollment period for the 2023-2024 academic year of the Master in Translational Biomedical Research at VHIR will be open from January 13th to September 1st, or until all places are closed.

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Seminari de Recerca "Extracellular vesicles secreted by triple negative breast cancer stem cells trigger pre-metastatic niche remodelling and metastatic growth in the lungs "

Speaker: Dr. Joaquin Seras, Group: Drug Delivery and Targeting CV: I performed my PhD at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB, 2012). There, I focused on the development of first-in-class biomedical uses for bacterial Inclusion Bodies (IBs). IBs are recombinant protein dep

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Two Vall d'Hebron doctoral theses distinguished with the CERCA Pioner Award

The selected studies were those of Dr. Carlos Jiménez, from the Cancer and Childhood Hematological Diseases group, and Dr. Eva Coll, from the Biomedical Research in Gynecology group, both members of eCORE-Cancer.

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Vall d'Hebron study on papillary thyroid cancer awarded by the Spanish Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition

The multidisciplinary paper has been considered the best original article of 2021 in the journal Endocrinología, Diabetes y Nutrición

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Vall d'Hebron Research Institute PhD Programme open call

Vall d’Hebron Research Institute makes its own and open call for a doctoral fellowship programme devoted to attracting young early-stage researchers with a special interest in biomedical research who wish to carry out doctoral studies at VHIR.

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The BCN PID Foundation sponsors the "I have PID. I am not alone" program for pediatric patients

The funds will be used to maintain the contract of the psychologist who monitors the emotional well-being of the children with primary immunodeficiencies.