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Research paper in spina bifida receives the award for best scientific work at the 1st World Congress of Paediatric Orthopaedics

The results obtained from the line of research in spina bifida have been presented at the first world congress of pediatric orthopedics.

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VHIR scientists identify protein PTOV1 as responsible for the resistance to docetaxel in prostate cancer

Levels of the protein PTOV1 are especially high in cell lines derived from castration-resistant prostate cancer, as well as metastatic tumours.

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Inauguration of the 4th edition of the VHIR's Master's Degree in Translational Biomedical Research

The diplomas were awarded to the students who finished the 3rd edition and the 6 scholarships to the new students of the 4th edition who presented the best academic qualification.

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VHIR Annual Report 2016

In the multimedia edition of our annual report, we have included videos of the most important publications in 2016, according to the votes of our principal investigators.

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What I owe to my parents

On 13 September, the International Day of Solidarity Inheritance, a day to inform the society about the possibility of giving in testament to the cause of solidarity.

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Study with the collaboration of VHIR demonstrates that gene therapy is feasible in stem cells of patients with Fanconi’s anaemia

Through a gene therapy procedure, stem cells of patients with Fanconi's anaemia can generate disease-free human blood cells transplanted in mice.

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Extensive participation of the Cardiology Service at the European Congress hold in Barcelona

Twenty professionals from the Vall d'Hebron Hospital, mainly from the Cardiology Service, are actively involved in the European Congress of Cardiology - ESC Congress 2017 in Barcelona.

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Exhibition of finalist projects in the contest for the new VHIR building

"BAAS Arquitectura" and "Espinet / Ubach" architectural firms won the international architecture competition for the design of the new building and the proposed transformation of the Vall d'Hebron Campus

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A Vall d'Hebron study confirms that diesel particulate pollution can exacerbate soy allergy

A Vall d'Hebron study confirms that people allergic to soy, in days of heavy pollution, may experience asthma

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Alterations in intestinal barrier facilitate the entry of bacteria in Irritable Bowel Syndrome patients

The passage of live bacteria through intestinal colon epithelium in Irritable Bowel Syndrome patients has been quantified for the first time

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VHIR supports African scientific research together with the Women for Africa Foundation

The "Ellas Investigan" program aims to contribute to the empowerment of women as key players for the development of the African continent

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Vall d'Hebron leads the European project MyHealth, to improve access to healthcare of immigrants

MyHealth wants to respond to the lack of access to the health of the most vulnerable immigrants, focusing on women and minors unaccompanied immigrants

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Friends of research in Vall d'Hebron visit the Blood and Tissue Bank

Taking advantage of the visit, some Friends of research in Vall d'Hebron wanted to drop their grain of sand and gave blood.

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On September 24 come to Figueres for the solidary walk for research in child neurological diseases

All the benefits of the day are destined to the group of Research in Pediatric Neurology of the VHIR.

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Dr. Ricard Ferrer, head of SODIR, new vice-president of SEMICYUC

He hopes that his work, within two years, will help "critical patients receive the best care from motivated and well-prepared professionals".

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Two schools in Barcelona raise money to fund research projects

The money raised by the students of the Sant Bonaventura school will be used for the VHIR predoctoral scholarship program, and the money raised by the Túrbula school will be used for research on childhood cancer

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Vall d'Hebron market raises 517 euros for research into heart diseases

Last May the representatives of the stand sellers presented the check to the representatives of the Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR).

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The students of the Master in Translational Biomedical Research present their projects

For the Master's degree in VHIR, more than a hundred students have already passed. This year there were 48 students, among them, the seven researchers who received grants from the Banco Sabadell, Ferrer and Roche foundations.

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CaixaImpulse selects a VHIR project to combat multiresistant infections

ThermoShot &trade, -FlashShot &trade, is a paradigm shift in the treatment of these infections, as we have only antibiotics so far.

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Two research projects of the Vall d'Hebron Campus selected by the Mutua Madrileña Foundation

L'entitat ha seleccionat 18 projectes de nous assajos clínics, que es repartiran 1,7 milions d'euros.