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VHIR's study identifies two new genes involved in lung cancer

Experts from the Vall Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) reveal that microRNA miR-99a decreases the expression of the genes E2F2 and EMR2. These genes help lung tumour cells return to the stem cell phase and, therefore, become more aggressive.

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34% of parents with a child that overcame cancer, keep high levels of emotional distress even after the treatment being over

"The end treatment is not the end". The emotional distress stays among parents after the treatment against cancer of their children.

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A group of experts led by Dr. Ramón y Cajal proposes a new paradigm in the treatment of cancer

Systems biology will be essential to characterize all routes and networks involved in tumorigenesis, generating more efficient and more specific information of carcinogenic types and targets.

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Outstanding work by the team lead by Dr. Joaquim Piqueras Pardellans in Pediatric Radiology, according to the American Congress of Radiology and the Aunt Minnie magazine

The work is based on the estimation of weight and gestational age in premature babies by Diagnosis Imagining in thorax radiographies.

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NUK jumps in in the celebration of the World Day of the Premature Child and contributes with 5,000 euros to the campaign "With You, as at home"

On the occasion of the celebration of the World Day of the Premature Child, Vall d'Hebron organized a programme of activities for the whole family.

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Award for the best collaborative research in the Annual Congress of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society

In April 2017, the INTEREST study group (INTernational Endoprosthesis REgistry for Sarcoma Treatment) was created, of which Dr. Vélez is part and which has now been awarded.

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Four VHIR professionals receive the Award for Excellence from the Official College of Physicians of Barcelona

COMB gives these awards according to a jury of medical professionals, in recognition of the trajectories based on commitment, integrity and excellence.

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VHIR obtains two awards for the Best Health Ideas given by Diario Médico

Awarded for the Discovery of 8 biomarkers of Crohn's disease and for the incorporation of the severe combined immunodeficiency in the neonatal screening.

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The third edition of the VHIR's Scientific Retreat brings together more than 100 researchers

During the meeting, 20 researchers from all scientific areas and various research groups took part.

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The most commonly used bacteria in the microbiology laboratory may not be the most reliable reference tool for testing new antibiotics

The PAO1 strain of the Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria is used as a reference in most clinical and research laboratories.

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Giving Tuesday dedicated to the campaign ‘Amb tu, com a casa’

A stand will be installed on the 24th on the first floor of l'Illa Diagonal to continue to publicize the campaign.

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Identified the activation mechanism of the Hedgehog route involved in rhabdomyosarcoma, a type of childhood cancer

The study reveals a high presence of Indian Hedgehog (IHH) and Desert Hedgehog (DHH) ligands and demonstrates that they play a key role in the oncogenic activation.

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A craft beer collaborates with the research of ovarian cancer

The brewery 2D2Dspuma launches to the market the beer Attack the Krab!! from Implik2 brand, to allot the profits of elaboration and distribution to the cause against ovarian cancer.

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A gene therapy protects against cognitive and memory deficits associated with aging

The regulation of the Klotho gene in the brain protects against learning deficits and memory associated with aging through gene therapy in mice.

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An educational intervention improves the physiological and psychological sensations produced by food

The results of the work could have important implications to treat food pathologies and favor the compliance of diets to lose weight.

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Solidarity market of Intropia to support the medical research

The market will be open to the public from Friday the 3rd to Sunday the 5th of November, at the Maritime Museum of Barcelona.

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VHIR and the Cornell University will investigate the molecular mechanisms of extracellular vesicles/exosomes in the chronic fatigue syndrome

This study is a pioneer in the analysis of extracellular vesicles/exosomes in chronic fatigue.

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The VHIR leads 11 of the 37 projects funded by La Marató 2016

El Campus Vall d'Hebron participa amb 12 projectes dels quals coordina 11, sis individuals i cinc compartits amb altres centres de recerca.

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VHIR's Lab Animal Service will host the practical classes of the Master in Science and Welfare of the Laboratory Animal

The students of the Master's Degree in Science and Welfare of the Animal of Laboratory of the UAB will do the practices in the facilities of the VHIR.

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VHIR researchers develop new technique to monitor patients and evaluate treatments

For the first time, nuclear magnetic resonance has been used to search for biomarkers in different types of peripheral blood cells.