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 VHIR holds its 2nd Pride in Research Day The Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) held its 2nd Pride in Research Day on 30 June, an event promoted by the institution’s LGTBIQA+ working group with the aim of fostering more inclusive, equitable, and representative health research that reflects the diversity of society. Vall d’Hebron and ICN2 launch a campaign to bring sexual health closer to young people The initiative focuses on awareness, prevention, and the normalization of sexual health check-ups among young people. Vall d’Hebron launches joint study with Neurophet to accelerate AI algorithm validation It aims to develop and validate AI algorithms that detect multiple sclerosis lesions based on magnetic resonance imaging. See more AGENDA Events 16/07/2026 Defensa de tesis doctoral 'Gut microbiome mechanisms in inflammatory bowel disease' Sala d'actes de l'Edifici Central del VHIR (Planta 0) Tesis 23/07/2026 Defensa de tesis doctoral 'Rol de la MAP kinasa ERK5 en el neuroblastoma de alto riesgo con amplificación de MYCN' Sala d'actes de l'Edifici Central del VHIR (Planta 0) Tesis 24/07/2026 Defensa de tesis doctoral 'Unveiling the epigenetic drivers of metastatic neuroblastoma using mouse models' Sala d'actes de l'Edifici Central del VHIR (Planta 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 Vall d'Hebron citizen science project receives an honorary mention from the EU PAIR is an intergenerational initiative with people affected by Parkinson's disease and adolescents. VHIR female researchers introduce schoolchildren to science without prejudices 130 schoolchildren visited the VHIR laboratories, where different scientists explained their research areas with the aim of demystifying the profession. 2nd edition of the citizen science project with Parkinson's patients and young people ends The initiative seeks to raise awareness of the disease and promote the well-being of those affected, while fostering empathy and scientific vocations among young people. 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