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 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. An experimental strategy eliminates resistant breast cancer cells with light Researchers from the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) have participated in a study showing that, after just a few seconds of illumination, the activated molecule prevents the formation of tumor spheres. Hope4Kids to promote more equitable and integrated paediatric palliative care in Europe The European initiative Hope4Kids will strengthen and harmonise paediatric palliative care across Europe, with the aim of ensuring comprehensive, high-quality care for all children living with life-threatening or life-limiting conditions. See more AGENDA Events 28/05/2026 Setmana Sense Fum a Vall d'Hebron. Seminari Dr. Alejandro Frino i Dra. Sílvia Mondon Sala d’actes de la planta baixa de l’Hospital General Seminari 28/05/2026 V Fòrum de Malalties Rares 2026 de FEDER Catalunya: perquè cada persona importa Sala d'actes de l'Edifici Central del VHIR (Planta 0) Jornades 29/05/2026 Defensa de Tesi 'Guardians of tissues: Boosting CD8 effector immunity against persistent HIV infection in mucosal tissues' Boardroom of the VHIR Edifici Central (Floor 0) Tesis 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 One hundred children discover science through female role models at VHIR On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated every 11 February, around one hundred children aged between 10 and 12 have discovered the laboratories of the VHIR. The PAIR project launches its third edition connecting youth and people with Parkinson's This VHIR initiative promotes well-being, empathy and community participation in Barcelona neighbourhoods through an intergenerational model VHIR takes part in the GIMM Festival 2025 in Lisbon with activities on ageing The annual event offered a space for dialogue between the scientific community and society on how to address the future of ageing through research and innovation. 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
