Prullans, in la Cerdanya, hold of the first scientific retreat of the Vall d’Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR). In the meeting participated group leaders, principal investigators, young researchers and the heads of the VHIR's structural units, with the aim to discuss the present and the future of the research in the Institute and the outlines of the new strategic plan for the period 2016-2020. During the meeting, 15 research groups presented their research lines and landmarks, in order to disseminate their work, facilitate the interactions and share common lines.The second day began with a speaking about the VHIR’s strategic positioning and the research transversal programs that will be implemented in the future. Among these programs, three were presented: the Nanomedicine and Advanced Therapies Centre, headed by Dr Simó Schwartz, the Spina Bifida Program, coordinated by Dr. Elena Carreras, and the Translational Immunology and Systems, headed by Dr. Ricard Pujol.All the researchers also participated in several focus groups to discuss the main points to take into account to prepare the Institute’s strategic plan for the next five years. "https://www.flickr.com/photos/vhir/sets/72157650765941933" Retreat pictures