09/04/2025 - Press release
A study involving more than 1,700 people from five hospitals in Barcelona, Sweden and Italy has validated the usefulness of a biomarker in blood to detect Alzheimer's disease in the clinical setting. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, demonstrates that this test can be a useful and applicable tool in routine medical practice. The automated analysis of this biomarker is more than 90% effective in identifying patients with Alzheimer's disease. It is an easy-to-use tool that can partly replace other, more complex diagnostic tests, such as lumbar puncture or positron emission tomography (PET). The study has established cut-off points from which the patient's symptoms can be considered to be caused by Alzheimer's, if Alzheimer's disease can be ruled out, or if further tests are needed to determine the cause of the disease.
Més informació "A blood test for early detection of Alzheimer's disease"
25/03/2025 - General information
A new study led by researchers from the Hospital del Mar Research Institute and the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC), the research centre of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation, has made significant strides in the search for effective blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease early detection. The research, published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia, provides a comprehensive comparison of various plasma biomarkers and their accuracy in detecting Alzheimer's disease in a memory clinic setting.
21/03/2025 - Press release
Coinciding with the celebration of World Down Syndrome Day, the results of the GODS21 study, a pioneering initiative on the relationship between obesity and people with Down syndrome, have been presented. A healthy diet is associated with higher IQ scores in this population. The GODS21 study (Gene Overdosage and Comorbidities During the Early Lifetime in Down Syndrome) has revealed the importance of nutrition in cognitive development for individuals with Down syndrome. These findings were presented on March 21, marking World Down Syndrome Day. The study has analyzed the link between obesity and Down syndrome, highlighting the need to consider nutrition as a key factor in improving health.
Més informació "The Importance of Nutrition in People with Down Syndrome"
17/03/2025 - General information
The BAPP, a joint center between the Hospital del Mar Research Institute and Pompeu Fabra University, will maintain this quality seal from the Government of Catalonia until 2028. This recognition highlights its scientific and technical excellence, as well as its capacity for knowledge and technology transfer to the industry. The BioAnalysis, Proteomics and Pharmacology Center (BAPP), part of the Hospital del Mar Research Institute and Pompeu Fabra University, has renewed its TECNIO accreditation, awarded by the Government of Catalonia through ACCIÓ. This accreditation, valid until 2028, identifies and gives visibility to highly capable scientific and technical centers, recognized as developers of cutting-edge technologies and leaders in technology and knowledge transfer to the industry.
Més informació "The Hospital del Mar Research Institute renews the TECNIO accreditation"
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"
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.
07/02/25 - General information
The Hospital del Mar Research Institute and the company Bionure have signed an agreement to establish a strategic collaboration between the two institutions. The objective is the development of new RNA-based therapies for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The research center will be responsible for conducting proof-of-concept studies for potential medications, both in patient cells and in animal models, which is a necessary step before starting clinical trials in humans. RNA therapies for these types of pathologies are a promising tool not only to slow disease progression but also to potentially repair neuronal damage in neurodegenerative diseases with a genetic component.
17/12/2024 - Press release
Phase 1/2 of the clinical trial shows that the administration of the AEF0217 molecule developed by the biotech Aelis Farma, is safe and can improve key skills such as communication, social interactions and daily living for people with Down syndrome These results reinforce the start of the phase 2 clinical trial, through an international multicenter study with people with Down syndrome, focused on the dose necessary to achieve the treatment goal
16/12/2024 - Institutional news
The work of the Catalonia Anti-Doping Laboratory in the field of innovation and research has been recognized by the Catalan Sports Foundation at the eighth edition of the Sports Awards. The award highlighted the laboratory's research and innovation activities for clean sport, which have earned international recognition. A delegation led by Rosa Ventura, the laboratory's director, and five team members-Sergi Coll, Imma Figuera, Lídia Requena, Susana Cuadras, and Claudia Bressan-attended the award ceremony.
22/11/2024 - General information
This project will study the short- and long-term impact of steroid sulfation, which is involved in various biological processes, during pregnancy and its influence on maternal mental health and the mother-child bond. The project, "Short- and Long-term Effects of Steroid Sulfation During Pregnancy on Brain Plasticity, Maternal Well-being, and the Mother-Child Bond", led by Dr. Òscar Vilarroya, coordinator of the Neuroimaging of Mental Disorders Research Group at the Hospital del Mar Research Institute, will receive funding from La Marató de TV3 and Catalunya Ràdio. It is one of 26 projects related to sexual and reproductive health selected by the Board of Trustees of La Marató Foundation upon the recommendation of the Advisory Commission. Over 100 proposals were submitted in this edition.
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