06/03/2025 - Press release
A study led by Dr. Rodrigo Quian Quiroga has demonstrated how neurons in the human brain generate memories and establish narratives. The research is published in the journal Cell Reports. For the first time, it has been confirmed that, contrary to previous beliefs, individual neurons represent the concepts we learn, regardless of the context in which we encounter them. This allows humans, unlike other animals, to establish higher and more abstract relationships, which lays the foundation of human intelligence.
Més informació "Possible Foundations of Human Intelligence Observed for the First Time"
04/03/2025 - Institutional news
The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships, part of the European Union's Horizon Europe initiative, have selected three proposals from the Hospital del Mar Research Institute for funding in the current call. The aim of these postdoctoral fellowships is to enhance the skills of the selected researchers. The selected projects focus on the fields of oncology, neuroscience, and epidemiology & public health. This is the first time the institute has secured three projects in a single call for these fellowships.
26/02/2025 - Press release
People who take antidepressants experience greater weight gain than those who do not, according to a study by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute, which analyzed data from participants in the REGICOR study (Registre Gironí del Cor) over more than six years. The weight increase is around 2% in all individuals who took this type of treatment at any point during the study. These findings lead the research team to emphasize that depression treatment should consider alternatives beyond pharmacological approaches.
Més informació "Demonstrates the relationship between antidepressants and weight gain."
25/02/2025 - Institutional news
On February 24, the Association Against Cancer in Barcelona awarded 49 research grants, three of which were for projects led by researchers from the Hospital del Mar Research Institute. In total, nearly 13 million euros have been allocated to boost cancer research in Barcelona. In the category of general project grants, Dr. Lluís Espinosa, coordinator of the Research Group on Molecular Mechanisms of Cancer and Stemness, received 292,200 euros to investigate how colon and rectal cancer cells resist treatments by acquiring characteristics similar to embryonic cells.
24/02/25 - General information
Hospital del Mar and its research institute are part of this project, which aims to develop nanophotonic sensors for the diagnosis and clinical management of bacterial infections at the point of care. On February 14, Hospital del Mar hosted the fourth follow-up meeting of the PHITBAC project. This initiative is driven by a consortium with public and private participation to develop rapid tests for the swift detection of bacteria, their antibiotic resistance, and antibiotic levels in the blood, all based on nanophotonics. Rapid diagnosis of microorganisms that cause severe infections remains an unresolved challenge in infectious disease management, and immediate bedside monitoring of antibiotic levels in severe infections is an unmet need.
21/02/2025 - General information
Dr. Joaquim Gea, Emeritus Head of the Pulmonology Department and researcher at the Hospital del Mar Research Institute, has been appointed as the coordinator of two special issues of the journals Cells and International Journal of Molecular Science. His role will involve selecting both the topics and the authors of the articles to be featured in these issues.
20/02/2025 - Press release
Researchers identify predictive markers of response to immunotherapy treatment in a study involving data from over 700 patients across six different cohorts, published in Nature Communications. The study has significant relevance, impacting the management of bladder cancer patients. Machine learning tools enabled the identification of key variables for the success of immunotherapy treatment. This innovative methodology has allowed researchers to pinpoint which tumor subtypes respond best to immunotherapy.
Més informació "Massive Data Analysis Advances the Understanding of How Immunotherapy Works"
13/02/2025 - Press release
Specifically, for every year of increase in the difference between chronological age (based on birthdate) and biological age (determined by lifestyle habits and exposure to external factors), the risk of developing cancer after any type of stroke increases by 6.6%. This is the first time a clear relationship has been established between biological age and cancer risk in these patients. Biological age can be modified by changing lifestyle habits, which could reduce the chances of developing cancer after recovering from a stroke.
11/02/25 - General information
At the Hospital del Mar Research Institute, every day we push science, medicine, and health forward. And we do it together. We are science, we are innovation, we are health. Professionals from all fields who research, care, create, and transform to advance knowledge and improve people's lives. We are the future. But we know there is still a long way to go. Science needs all perspectives, all voices, all talent. That's why today, we raise our voices. Because the world needs science, and science needs all of us. Today, we proudly celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, with commitment and the certainty that we are building a better future. Watch the video and share it!
06/02/2025 - Press release
The Micro Immune Response On chip (MIRO) allows tumours and their environment to be replicated in order to understand their response to treatment. The device, which has already been successfully tested on breast cancer samples, could be key to developing new treatments and determining the most appropriate therapy for each patient in a personalized way. The work, published in Nature Communications, is the result of a collaboration between the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia and the Research Institute of the Hospital del Mar.
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