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Discovered that the inhibition of calpains limits hypertrophy and myocardial remodeling

The activity of calpains causes an increase of GRK2 and the researchers have verified that the oral administration of a calpain inhibitor reverses this process.

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Highlighted presence of VHIR researchers at the 11th Jornada de Recerca de l’ICS

This year is dedicated to pediatric research and has focused on two aspects of maximum news: obesity and minority diseases.

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We celebrate the Day of Sant Jordi with solidarity roses with the research and #RosesAmbCor

On April 23, Catalonia is filled with roses and books. In Vall d'Hebron we celebrate a Day as special such as Sant Jordi with patients, families and professionals, with various activities on our Campus.

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The VHIR has two PhD students with the INPhINIT scholarship from the Obra Social of La Caixa

The INPhINIT program is a scholarship that gives Obra Social "La Caixa" with great recognition and gives the opportunity to make a doctorate to future promising researchers.

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Vall d'Hebron promotes the first complete record of patients with sarcoma in the State to improve their diagnosis and treatment

The objective is to improve the anatomopathological diagnosis of a rare cancer (1% of the total) that includes up to 70 subtypes, which makes detection difficult.

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Vall d'Hebron has hosted two days of workshops with an ECMO simulator as a prelude to the EuroELSO International Congress

Within the framework of the celebration of the 8th EuroELSO Congress, a simulator developed by the center itself in collaboration with the Medical Simulator company was used for the first time in the Hospital.

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Researchers of VHIR and IRBLleida validate the new antitumor agent ABTL0812 as a new therapeutic strategy to fight against endometrial cancer

A phase 2 clinical trial is being conducted with 40 patients with endometrial cancer in top cancer centers in the State and France.

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Dr. Juan Ángel Recio receives a grant from the Ramón Areces Foundation for a melanoma research project

For his project "The role of p38 alpha in the development and progression of UV-induced melanoma". The amount granted was 129,371 euros.

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Researchers at VHIR identify a new therapeutic tool based on microRNAs against a type of childhood cancer

The results of the study provide a proof of concept of the usefulness of this type of therapeutic strategies for neuroblastoma and other types of childhood cancer.

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March 31, World Colorectal Cancer Day

VHIR and the Biomedical Research in Digestive Tract Tumors group want to raise awareness among the population about the importance of the early diagnosis of colorectal cancer.

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Vall d'Hebron is the first center of the State that has a state-of-the-art analyzer to detect biomarkers more precisely

The SIMOA HD-1 technology allows the detection of proteins with a sensitivity 1000 times higher than traditional immunological assays.

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A day to advance in ADHD and its comorbidities

The group of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addictions of the VHIR has organized the day "Advancing ADHD and its comorbidities: European project CoCA (Comorbidities of ADHD)".

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Auditory alterations and chronic otitis are related to the insertion of ventilation tubes in the ear and not to the degree of cleft palate

The insertion of ventilation tubes has been the standard in the treatment of the palate, as well as the early surgery for the closure of the palate. This study raises a change in the approach of these patients.

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Second mini-symposium on Cancer Research Omics

Some of the topics highlighted were the use of genomic analysis for the detection of genes in colorectal cancer or the sequencing of tumors to find new therapeutic targets.

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The MIMARK project selected to participate in the Health Horizons Conference

Eva Colás of the Biomedical Research in Gynecology Group of the VHIR has been in charge of doing the "pitch" with which MIMARK has been finalist in the IMAGINE IF! contest held in Barcelona on the 5th of March.

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The Leo Messi Foundation renews its collaboration with the VHIR for the research on childhood cancer

The agreement helps to develop both database maintenance and support activities in the coordination of clinical trials in the Paediatric Oncology and Haematology Department of Vall d'Hebron.

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Demonstrate for the first time in humans that the application of neuroprotective eye drops is useful in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy

It is the first evidence in humans that eye drops can reach the retina and modulate the action of neurons, which will be a change in the therapeutic strategy.

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Bufa la Bombolla to promote the investigation of primary immunodeficiencies in Vall d'Hebron, with Abacus and Barcelona PID Foundation

Support research and help raise awareness about PIDs with the solidarity bubble jars that you can buy at Abacus stores and share videos and photos with the hashtag #BufaLaBombolla on social networks.

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Sign up to Corre en Gran to boost ALS research

A group of interns at the Brians 2 penitentiary center organizes the race Corre en Gran, which this year will allocate the money raised for research into Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis carried out at the VHIR

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Female Talent in the VHIR

We celebrate the International Women's Day reviewing the figures of women working in the VHIR and emphasizing the future creation of a commission to enhance the role of women in the research.