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 We discover how exposure to UV radiation in newborns can lead to a type of melanoma The study reveals that if the exposure of newborns to solar radiation of sufficient intensity to provoke a skin reaction is simultaneous with the activation of the BRAFv600E gene, it can trigger an uncontrolled proliferation of cancer cells. Vall d'Hebron identifies key genetic factors in the progression of an rare kidney disease The work identifies variants in genes such as NFU1 that, combined with the disease-causing mutation, can accelerate kidney deterioration. VHIR hosts meeting to advance data governance and modeling in the TRUSTroke Project This project seeks to promote the use of artificial intelligence in stroke treatment, improving data management, transparency and clinical monitoring of patients. See more AGENDA Events 25/04/2025 Jornada d’actualització del cribratge i maneig de la malaltia per fetge gras metabòlic a l’àmbit extrahospitalari Sala d'actes de l'Edifici Central del VHIR (Planta 0) Jornades 25/04/2025 Jornada Formativa per pacients i famílies sobre les malalties cardiovasculars en la infància i cardiopaties congènites de l'adult Sala d’actes de la planta 10 de l’Hospital General Jornades 29/04/2025 III Jornada Dia Internacional de la Immunologia 'La Immunologia a les àrees de coneixement de l’Hospital' 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 Notícies de divulgació 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. Vall d'Hebron begins a citizen science project with adolescents and Parkinson's patients This initiative is part of a pioneering study that seeks to assess how the relationship between different age groups can influence the quality of life and mental health of patients. 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).