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AELAM donates 21.000€ to research on lymphangioleiomyomatosis
A representation from AELAM (Spanish Association of Lymphangioleiomyomatosis) delivered a donation of 21.000€ for the research on this disease. This collaboration will be used, among others, to develop a screening project for new therapeutic strategies for lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). The act of delivery took place in the Duran i Reynals Hospital and counted on the attendance of the Bellvitge Institute of […]
IDIBELL receives more than one and a half million euros from AECC to fund cancer research projects
The Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) distributes every year a large amount of financial aid for cancer research with the ultimate goal of bringing scientific results closer to patients, which would result in an improvement in early detection of cases and their quality of life and an increase in their survival. At IDIBELL, cancer is […]
The Innovation and Business Development Unit of IDIBELL participates in the largest congress of biotechnology industries in Europe
This is the most important event of the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and financial industry specialized in life sciences in Europe
Sinergia 2021: the return of live science activities and release of new audiovisual content
The third edition of the L’Hospitalet health research and innovation festival will be held from 15 to 20 November, coinciding with the 26th Science Week. Live activities will take place at the Duran i Reynals Hospital and the Harmonia building in L’Hospitalet.
A new stent improves the treatment of coronary heart disease in people with diabetes
Its greater effectiveness has been verified in a study coordinated by the Bellvitge Hospital and IDIBELL. The new device reduces the number of serious complications by 35% one year after the intervention. The study was published in the world’s leading cardiovascular journal.
The study of genetic variants for the early detection of colorectal cancer: current state and future perspectives
An IDIBELL and ICO study determines that the set of genetic variants has an important role in the evolution of colorectal cancer. However, it is still too soon to use them as the single tool for screening and early detection of colorectal cancer.
Identification of a new mitochondrial syndrome characterized by multisystemic involvement
“The genetic identification of this new disease will facilitate a faster diagnosis in the future, which will allow offering precise genetic counseling and clinical management,” highlights Aurora Pujol.
Described new predictors of mortality in severe pulmonary embolism
A study carried out by researchers from IDIBELL and the Bellvitge University Hospital has described new predictors of mortality in the endovascular treatment of severe pulmonary embolism.
Breast cancer cells create collagen shields to protect themselves from the immune system
A study published in Nature with the participation of IDIBELL and ICO shows that a protein on the surface of mammary tumor cells binds to extracellular collagen and aligns it to block the entry of immune cells.