News All the latest news and information on the main advances in research, institutional milestones, teaching and management. Find out what happens at the Vall d'Hebron Research Institute! Fulltext search Alphabetic A-Z Alphabetic Z-A Vall d'Hebron will develop medicines for children with a 3D printer Within the framework of a clinical trial, the first 3D printed medicine in Europe in the pediatric field will be tested. 31/01/2023 A Vall d'Hebron study opens the door to change the classification of multiple sclerosis. Research has found that a significant number of patients with the Relapsing-Remitting variant have Progression Independent of Relapse Activity episodes. 30/01/2023 Dr. Albert Carrión receives an award from the UB-HUB Chair on ABEX Robotic Surgery The winning work is an international study that has shown the efficacy of robotic surgery for the repair of strictures in the ureters, one of the most common complications after removing the urinary bladder due to cancer. 27/01/2023 VHIR receives the Narcís Monturiol Plaque for scientific and technological merit Dr. Begoña Benito, the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) director, received the award, as recognition for the Institution’s contribution to developing science and technology in Catalonia. 25/01/2023 Vaccination protects against complications in pregnancy due to Omicron variant of COVID-19 The vaccines offer high protection against severe COVID-19 symptoms, with an effectiveness of up to 91% in infected women who had received the complete vaccination regimen and a booster dose. 23/01/2023 Vall d'Hebron translates the QoR-15 questionnaire to assess the postoperative recovery The new tool will improve patient care and allow early detection of complications, as the hospital previously did not have a specific form. 19/01/2023 Three studies on ECMO published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine The collaborative studies, co-led by Dr. Jordi Riera, present the experience with the use of extracorporeal life support and advance in the knowledge of the criteria to increase the success of the treatment. 17/01/2023 A review highlights the influence of pollution on cardiovascular health The study analyzes the scientific evidence on the harmful effect of environmental pollution and heavy metals on cardiovascular health and summarizes the strategies for its prevention and treatment. 16/01/2023 Dr. Roman participates in a guideline for surgery in patients with pulmonary hypertension Pulmonary hypertension is a risk factor for patients who need surgery and, therefore, defining strategies for its management is important to allow a favorable clinical evolution. 12/01/2023 The pre-enrollment for the 10th edition Master at VHIR is now open The pre-enrollment period for the 2023-2024 academic year of the Master in Translational Biomedical Research at VHIR will be open from January 13th to September 1st or until all places are closed. 11/01/2023 Two Vall d'Hebron doctoral theses distinguished with the CERCA Pioner Award The selected studies were those of Dr. Carlos Jiménez, from the Cancer and Childhood Hematological Diseases group, and Dr. Eva Coll, from the Biomedical Research in Gynecology group, both members of eCORE-Cancer. 02/01/2023 Vall d'Hebron study awarded by the Spanish Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition The multidisciplinary paper on papillary thyroid cancer has been considered the best original article of 2021 in the journal Endocrinología, Diabetes y Nutrición 30/12/2022 Vall d'Hebron Research Institute PhD Programme open call Vall d’Hebron Research Institute makes its own and open call for a doctoral fellowship programme devoted to attracting young early-stage researchers with a special interest in biomedical research who wish to carry out doctoral studies at VHIR. 27/12/2022 The BCN PID Foundation sponsors the "I have PID. I am not alone" program The funds will be used to maintain the contract of the psychologist who monitors the emotional well-being of the children with primary immunodeficiencies. 22/12/2022 L'exposició "Enderrocant tabús" vol eliminar la por de parlar sobre càncer Amb motiu del Dia Mundial del Càncer, la fotògrafa Ximena Borrazas i Vall d’Hebron col·laboren en un projecte fotogràfic per recaptar fons per investigar en la lluita contra la malaltia. 22/12/2022 Vall d'Hebron finds a therapeutic target for treatment-resistant head and neck cancer The work has compared sensitive and resistant cells to cisplatin treatment to understand the mechanisms involved in resistance and to find new biomarkers and therapies. 21/12/2022 A new donation of € 15,000 from Hipofam boosts research in familial hypomagnesemia The association renews its commitment to the research of the Renal Pathophysiology group of VHIR in this rare disease that affects the kidneys. 20/12/2022 Gran presència d'històries de pacients i professionals de Vall d'Hebron a La Marató dedicada a malalties cardiovasculars Divuit hores de programa solidari recull més de 8 milions d'euros per lluitar contra les malalties del cor. A Catalunya, una de cada quatre persones moren a causa d'una malaltia del cor o un ictus 19/12/2022 Celebrem la 16a Jornada Científica i 26a Conferència Anual de Vall d’Hebron La 26a Conferència Anual, centrada en els mecanismes i tractaments de la migranya, ha anat a càrrec de Lars Edvinsson, Peter Goadsby, Michael Moskowitz i Jes Olesen, neuròlegs referents en la recerca en cefalea. 16/12/2022 Pensa un desig T’animem que ens diguis el teu desig per als pacients i professionals de Vall d’Hebron! Emetrem els desitjos a les pantalles de les sales d’espera perquè arribin a tothom i molts també es publicaran a les xarxes socials del Campus. 14/12/2022 VHIR joins the Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment More than 350 European organizations involved in research and research funding join forces to move towards a peer-review-based system. 14/12/2022 Identified a therapeutic strategy against a subtype of melanoma with no treatment Researchers have observed that, in the absence of glucose, tumor cells become sensitive to treatment with sorafenib, a drug that was approved years ago for other indications. 13/12/2022 Fundación Neuroblastoma donates to VHIR more than €20,000 for research The funds come from the campaign "Una pizca de Magia" (A pinch of Magic) promoted by Tamara Gorro. 12/12/2022 Dr. Anna Meseguer participates in the inauguration of a new Hub on rare diseases The head of the Renal Pathophysiology group at VHIR was part of a round table on how research can help to meet the needs of patients with rare diseases. 09/12/2022 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Current page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Next › Last page Last »