14/04/2026 - Press release
At present, only around 5% of patients with colon cancer are candidates for immunotherapy. This new biomarker could make it possible to determine more accurately which individuals may receive this treatment with a likelihood of success and expand the number of patients who could benefit from it. The study, led by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute and IRB Barcelona, shows that the determination of this protein, CTHRC1, can be used to assess patient prognosis. At the same time, it opens up new avenues to approach this type of tumour. The research team has demonstrated that this biomarker can be detected using routine diagnostic tests in the clinical practice of any Pathology service.
13/04/2026 - Events
On April 14th, we will begin the third term of talks within the "Projecte Salut i Ciència", an initiative carried out in collaboration with the libraries in the reference area of Hospital del Mar. The aim is to bring science and scientific advances closer to the public through direct contact with healthcare and research professionals. The talks will be announced progressively both through the libraries and our channels: the website of the "Projecte Salut i Ciència" and social media. We look forward to seeing you!
Més informació "We are launching a new term of the "Projecte Salut i Ciència""
08/04/2026 - Press release
A new study by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute and Universitat Ramon Llull establishes for the first time a direct link between good physical fitness and a reduced risk of suffering from more than thirty diseases. The study, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, identifies a causal relationship between a greater genetic predisposition for adequate cardiorespiratory capacity and a lower risk of developing these conditions. The results suggest that increasing aerobic activity may provide protection against various cardiovascular, inflammatory, and other diseases.
Més informació "Being physically fit helps prevent diseases"
24/03/2026 - Events
Hospital del Mar Research Institute is organising four visits to discover two of the projects funded by La Marató. Have you signed up yet? Hospital del Mar Research Institute is once again taking part in the initiative "Visita la recerca de La Marató", promoted by the Fundació La Marató de TV3, opening its doors and bringing biomedical research closer to the public in order to show the impact of the projects funded thanks to solidarity. In this edition, the institute is organising four guided visits between May and June, two in the morning and two in the afternoon. The aim is to present two projects funded through the 2021 Mental Health La Marató and the 2022 Cardiovascular Health La Marató, focused on two major health challenges: suicide prevention and stroke.
Més informació "Come and learn firsthand about the research promoted by La Marató."
Agustín Conesa Celdran, Sara Mederos and Sílvia Susín Calle have been selected in the 2025 edition of these grants. The award ceremony took place on March 17 at the CosmoCaixa Science Museum. The "la Caixa" Foundation has awarded one hundred new doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships to outstanding researchers who will carry out their projects at research centres in Spain and Portugal, three of them to researchers at Hospital del Mar Research Institute. These are Agustín Conesa Celdran and Sílvia Susín Calle, who received the INPhINIT doctoral fellowship, and Sara Mederos, who received the Junior Leader postdoctoral fellowship. The aim of these grants is to retain and attract talent in order to promote excellence in research in these countries.
10/03/2026 - Press release
The absence of a protein, the kinase IKKα, enables tumor cells to cluster and survive during dissemination. The findings, published in Nature Communications, open the door to new prognostic markers and potential therapeutic strategies. Targeting tumor cell adhesion impairs their ability to migrate and form metastases. The study was conducted using a preclinical mouse model
Més informació "Researchers identify a key mechanism that promotes colorectal cancer metastasis"
Blocking specific cellular signaling pathways may be an effective approach to treating this type of cutaneous lymphoma. One of its characteristics is its high genetic and molecular heterogeneity, which makes it difficult to find therapeutic targets. Now, a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology may help to address this. The Sézary syndrome is a rare and aggressive type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma that affects the skin. One of its characteristics is its high genetic and molecular heterogeneity. This makes it difficult to identify therapeutic genetic targets to treat it
Més informació "They analyze a new pathway for the treatment of Sézary syndrome"
10/03/2026 - Events
She did so at the Joint Commission for the Study of Addiction Problems, shared by the Senate and the Congress of Deputies. The appearance served to explain the activity of the Red de Investigación en Atención Primaria de Adicciones (RIAPAd), of which she is the coordinator. Dr. Torrens outlined the origin of the network in 2002, as well as its evolution to the current model, which she has coordinated since 2021. In this regard, she also sought to brief members of Congress and the Senate on the reality of addictions and of currently used substances, analyzing the objectives and the work of the clinical groups that make up RIAPAd.
Més informació "Dr. Marta Torrens appears before the Senate"
05/03/2026 - Press release
According to a study by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute, Pompeu Fabra University, Sant Joan de Deu Research Institute and Sant Joan de Déu Health Park, working fewer hours while maintaining the same salary has a positive effect on physical and mental health and work-life balance. However, it also finds that, in the experiences evaluated, the measure may increase the unequal distribution of roles between women and men. It notes that women devote more time to caregiving and domestic work, while men spend more on leisure
Més informació "Reduced working hours benefit health, but may increase gender differences"
From the Hospital del Mar Research Institute, we join 8M, International Women's Day, with a clear message: health is also equality.
Més informació "Health is also equality. March 8. International Women’s Day."
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