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 A questionnaire and self-administered tests detect the progression of multiple sclerosis An international study led by researchers from Vall d’Hebron shows that simple tests that patients can perform themselves help detect changes in disability that may occur even in the absence of disease relapses. The ”la Caixa” Foundation supports four projects involving VHIR The projects, selected under the 2026 Health Research and CaixaImpulse Health Innovation calls, address topics ranging from new therapies for childhood neurological disorders and Parkinson’s disease to the treatment of mitochondrial diseases and cancer. The SEHOP-PENCIL project promotes precision medicine in childhood cancer A new publication describes the creation of this initiative, which has facilitated access to genomic studies for more than 900 pediatric patients with cancer from across Spain. See more AGENDA Events 29/10/2026 Innovation strategies, models and methods in Health 1. Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca - VHIR (Edifici Mediterrània) - Edifici Mediterrània Màster 13/11/2026 Curs CALS 'Suport Vital avançat en cirurgia cardíaca' Cursos 24/11/2026 6th Innovation Week Sala d’actes de la planta 10 de l’Hospital General 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 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. 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 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 Telèfon Categoria - Select -AgraïmentAltresSuggerènciaRRHHReclamacióMecenatgeLicitacionsInnovationDocènciaContacte amb el directorComunicacióClinical trialsUnitat de projectesSuport a la recerca Especifica un motiu/categoria Missatge 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
