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 The European Respiratory Society holds its congress with representation from Vall d'Hebron The meeting, the most important event in the field worldwide, took place in Barcelona from 5 to 9 September and featured presentations of more than thirty VHIR studies. Dr. Marc Miravitlles appointed President of the European Respiratory Society The researcher from the VHIR Pulmonology group aims to continue promoting prevention, research and respiratory health advocacy, while strengthening the international profile of research teams in Spain and Catalonia. An injectable hydrogel releases chemotherapy locally and steadily in solid tumors The new system, made of cellulose and chitosan, enables sustained release of docetaxel and has demonstrated antitumor activity in preclinical models of ovarian cancer and glioblastoma. See more AGENDA Events 28/09/2026 2ª Jornada de Treball Social Sanitari Sala d’actes de la planta 1 del Pavelló Docent Jornades 29/09/2026 Simposi sobre Salut a l'Edificació Sala d'actes de l'Edifici Central del VHIR (Planta 0) Simpòsium 30/09/2026 Defensa de tesi doctoral 'Del dispositivo a la estrategia clínica: rendimiento diagnóstico, factibilidad y efectividad de la monitorización con smartwatch para la detección de fibrilación auricular tras ictus criptogénico' 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 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. 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. 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
