Discover what happens at VHIR! Find all the latest news and information, check our agenda to find out what activities we are organizing, discover how you can help promote the investigation or consult reports and documents in the transparency section. Collaborate See more NEWS Latest news Vall d’Hebron identifies cases of a skin infection usually associated with animals All patients showed a favorable clinical course and responded well to antibiotic treatment, without complications. The GNB1 Association donates €17,458 to promote research for GNB1 encephalopathy The donation will support the continued development of a gene therapy strategy based on silencing the altered gene and restoring GNB1 protein function for the treatment of this ultra-rare encephalopathy. Clinical trials at VHIR enable the approval of new therapies for patients In 2025, the institute had 688 active trials, with a special focus on rare diseases and pediatrics. See more AGENDA Events 24/05/2026 Cursa / caminada Lluitem per l'ELA Iniciativa solidària 26/05/2026 Setmana Sense Fum a Vall d'Hebron. Sessions de mindfulness Aula 1 de la planta 11 de l'Hospital General Sessió 26/05/2026 Charles River & The Jackson Laboratory European Seminar Series Sala d'actes de l'Edifici Central del VHIR (Planta 0) Jornades See more Responsible Research & Innovation VHIR has created and continues to create initiatives that promote the principles of the RRI culture both internally and externally. Activities like citizen engagement, gender equality, scientific divulgation, and open access to research results. See more OUTREACH Outreach news VHIR has participated in the Science Festival 2026 This weekend, the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) has once again taken part in the Science Festival 2026 with a diverse and participatory program that has focused on health, innovation, and citizen engagement in research. Science Education Lab participants design eight science outreach activities This consists of three hands-on training workshops in which predoctoral researchers have developed new outreach proposals based on their research, with professional guidance and support. VHIR participates in the Science Festival 2026 On April 18 and 19, the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) will once again join the Science Festival 2026 with a diverse and participatory program focused on health, innovation, and citizen engagement in research. See more Programa Women in Science El compromís del VHIR amb la igualtat i la perspectiva de gènere s'aborden des d'un punt de vista estratègic i es treballen des d'un grup creat específicament a aquest efecte, el grup Women in Science. Aquesta iniciativa està liderada per dones investigadores també presents a altres òrgans de governança de la Institució, a més de la Direcció General. Grup de Treball LGTBQIA+ El grup de treball LGTBQIA+ del VHIR es va crear el 28 de juny de 2023, dia de l'Orgull LGTBQIA+, com a resultat d'una campanya de sensibilització institucional que s'havia dut a terme un any abans i que va recollir més de 100 missatges i propostes per promoure la inclusió i la visibilitat de la diversitat en la recerca en salut. Més informació Transparency In compliance with the law on transparency, access to public information and good governance, the VHIR makes the following information available to anyone concerned. Check the documents Contact Please fill in the fields with the necessary data so we can get in touch with you to solve any questions or queries you may have. Name Surname Email Phone number Category CategoryAgraïmentAltresSuggerènciaRRHHReclamacióMecenatgeLicitacionsInnovationDocènciaContacte amb el directorComunicacióClinical trialsUnitat de projectesSuport a la recerca Other subcategory Message CAPTCHA This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. Data Protection Policy Acceptance I've read and I accept the privacy policy The Vall d’Hebron University Hospital Foundation - Research Institute (VHIR) will process your personal data for the management of your consultation. For more information on the processing of your data, see the VHIR Privacy Policy. You can exercise your rights of access, rectification, deletion, limitation, opposition and portability by notifying the Data Protection Officer (dpd@ticsalutsocial.cat) or the VHIR Legal Unit (lopd@vhir.org). Subscription to newsletter I want to receive information and communications from VHIR