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 new guideline proposes a change in the pharmacological approach to obesity The work represents a paradigm shift in the clinical approach to this chronic, multifactorial disease, based on the clinical context of each patient and not only on weight loss. A Vall d’Hebron project on post-stroke urinary retention, awarded by the COIB The project on the implementation of a protocol for assessing acute urinary retention using ultrasound in stroke patients has been awarded in the Research Grants category. Vall d’Hebron Ventures Summit establishes as a meeting point of companies and investors The event has promoted collaboration within the VHIR innovation ecosystem and has highlighted the innovation model to facilitate capital investment for our spin-offs. See more AGENDA Events 08/10/2025 PhD Kick-Off Sala d'actes de l'Edifici Central del VHIR (Planta 0) Jornades 09/10/2025 Defensa de Tesi 'Respiratory complications following SARS-CoV-2 infection' Sala d'actes de l'Edifici Central del VHIR (Planta 0) Tesis 11/10/2025 I Jornada de pacients i famílies de Reumatologia pediàtrica Sala d’actes de la planta baixa de l’Hospital Infantil i de la Dona 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 Notícies de divulgació 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 Phone number Category CategoryAgraïmentAltresClinical trialsReclamacióComunicacióContacte amb el directorDocènciaRRHHInnovationLicitacionsMecenatgeUnitat de projectesSuport a la recercaSuggerència 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 Subscription to newsletter I want to receive information and communications from VHIR 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).