On Tuesday, March 10, at 6 pm, Mayro Cortés, a junior doctor in the Clinical Pharmacology Department at Sant Pau Hospital, will give a talk at the Navas Civic Centre entitled ‘How are adverse drug reactions managed?’.

All medicines can have contraindications and carry a certain risk of causing adverse effects. Do you know what an adverse reaction is and how we manage them, both in hospitals and outside them?

In this talk, we will look at what pharmacovigilance involves, why it is important, and how we can get involved as citizens to identify, as early as possible, serious or previously unknown adverse reactions to medicines that are already on the market.

Address: Ptge. Torent, 1, 08027 Barcelona

Time: 18:00 h – 19:00 h

On Wednesday, February 25, at 7 pm, Teresa Padró, coordinator of the IR Sant Pau research group on biomarkers of cardiovascular disease, will give a talk at the Ateneu El Poblet entitled ‘What does our blood tell us about our cardiovascular health?’.

Blood carries many biological components. The challenge lies in determining which of these components we can detect and measure through a blood test to assess a person’s state of health—what are known as blood biomarkers.

Biomarkers are a key tool for the diagnosis and monitoring of cardiovascular diseases, and even for assessing the response to certain treatments. In this talk, we will look at real-life examples with applications in clinical practice, as well as the research currently being carried out to advance our understanding of these indicators.

Address: Carrer de Nàpols, 268 – 270, 08025 Barcelona

Time: 19:00 h – 20:00 h

No registration required.

On Tuesday, February 10, at 6 pm, Susan Webb, former senior consultant in the Endocrinology Department at Sant Pau Hospital and honorary professor in the Department of Medicine at the UAB, will give a talk at the Navas Civic Centre entitled ‘The patient as an expert in their own illness’.

Receiving a diagnosis of a chronic illness raises many doubts and uncertainties and can affect various aspects of daily life. Understanding the patient’s experience and their real-life experience of the illness is essential to achieving high-quality healthcare.

In this talk, we will explore the role of the patient as an expert on their own illness and how educating the patient and those around them is key to understanding the diagnosis, making informed decisions and improving quality of life.

Address: Ptge. Torent, 1, 08027 Barcelona

Time: 18:00 h – 19:00 h

On Thursday, February 5, at 6.30 pm, Maria Borrell, a researcher at CIBERCV in the Molecular and Therapeutic Pathology of Atherothrombotic and Ischaemic Diseases Group at IR Sant Pau, will give a talk at Biblioteca Sagrada Familia entitled “If blood cholesterol reaches the brain, it’s a bad sign. Why?”.

Although we have a fairly good understanding of the mechanisms that regulate blood cholesterol, many questions remain unanswered regarding how it is regulated in the brain. This is particularly relevant when we consider that around 20% of the body’s total cholesterol is found in the head, where it is essential for neuronal function.

In this talk, we will explore the link between abnormal cholesterol levels and cognitive decline, and discover how advances in research are helping us to better understand these processes.

Would you like to find out how research is progressing?

Address: C/ de Provença, 480, 08025 Barcelona

Time: 18:30 h – 19:30 h

On Wednesday, February 4,  at 6 pm, Franco Appiani, a researcher with the Pharmacogenomics and Neurovascular Genetics Group at IR Sant Pau, will give a talk at the Guinardó Civic Centre entitled “Stroke: When blood doesn’t reach the brain”.

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in Europe. This condition, which affects the blood vessels supplying the brain, can have various causes. Do you know what the main factors are that can trigger a stroke?

Join us for this talk to discover what we know about this disease and reflect on some of the research questions currently being addressed to advance our understanding of what we still do not know.

Address: Rda. Guinardó, 113-141 Barcelona 08043

Time: 18:00 h – 19:00 h

On Tuesday, January 20, at 6 pm, Dani Romero, a nurse in the Oncology Department at Sant Pau Hospital, will give a talk at the Navas Civic Centre entitled “Myths and realities about breast cancer”.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Catalonia and, although the five-year survival rate for patients is close to 90%, there has been an increase in cases among younger patients.

In this talk, we will analyse the current situation regarding breast cancer both nationally and internationally, debunk some common myths about the disease, and look at what health recommendations can be followed to prevent it and to treat symptoms when they appear.

Address: Ptge. Torent, 1, 08027 Barcelona

Time: 18:00 h – 19:00 h

On Thursday, November 27, at 6.30 pm, Daniel Alcolea, a researcher with the Dementia Neurobiology Group at IR Sant Pau and a neurologist at the Memory Unit of Sant Pau Hospital, will give a talk at Biblioteca Sagrada Familia entitled ‘Biomarkers research’.

What are biomarkers and why are they important? Join us as we explore the latest advances in diagnostic markers for Alzheimer’s disease. Discover the innovative technologies that are transforming our understanding of this disease and bringing us ever closer to better treatments.

Address: C/ de Provença, 480, 08025 Barcelona

Time: 18:30 h – 19:30 h

On Thursday, October 16, at 6.30 pm, José Manuel Soria, head of the Genomics of Complex Diseases research group at the Sant Pau Research Institute, will give a talk at the Biblioteca Sagrada Familia entitled ‘Thrombosis: a silent threat’.

Every minute, someone in Europe dies from thrombosis. That is why, as part of World Thrombosis Day, we want to raise awareness of this disease, which is often invisible but has serious consequences. Thrombosis occurs when blood clots form in the veins or arteries, blocking blood flow. This condition can lead to complications such as heart attacks, strokes or pulmonary embolisms, and is the leading cause of death worldwide related to cardiovascular disease.

Join us at this talk to find out how research is advancing our understanding and treatment of this vascular disease.

Address: C/ de Provença, 480, 08025 Barcelona

Time: 18:30 h – 19:30 h

On Tuesday, November 18, at 6 pm, Teresa Padró, coordinator of the IR Sant Pau research group on biomarkers of cardiovascular disease, will give a talk at the Navas Civic Centre entitled ‘What does our blood tell us about our cardiovascular health?’.

Blood carries many biological components. The challenge lies in determining which of these components we can detect and measure through a blood test to assess a person’s state of health—what are known as blood biomarkers.

Biomarkers are a key tool for the diagnosis and monitoring of cardiovascular diseases, and even for assessing the response to certain treatments. In this talk, we will look at real-life examples with applications in clinical practice, as well as the research currently being carried out to advance our understanding of these indicators.

Address: Ptge. Torent, 1, 08027 Barcelona

Time: 18:00 h – 19:00 h

On Tuesday, October 7, at 6 pm, Pau Riera, hospital pharmacist and researcher at IR Sant Pau within the Genetic Diseases group, will give a talk at the Navas Civic Centre entitled ‘When the efficacy and toxicity of a treatment depend on your genes’.

It is well known that medicines do not work the same for everyone, but do you know why? Genetic factors are decisive in the response to drug treatment and explain much of this variability between individuals.

In this talk, we will explore the clinical relevance of pharmacogenetics, the discipline that studies the influence of DNA variations on drug response and toxicity.

Furthermore, we will look at some examples that have already been implemented in hospitals and which contribute to progress towards increasingly personalised medicine, leading to a more effective and safer use of medicines.

Address: Ptge. Torent, 1, 08027 Barcelona

Time: 18:00 h – 19:00 h

On Wednesday, October 22, at 6 pm, Beatriz Bardaji, coordinator of studies and clinical trials and postdoctoral researcher at the Puigvert Foundation and IR Sant Pau, will give a talk at the Guinardó Civic Centre entitled ‘The kidneys: much more than a filter’.

The kidneys, although often described as filters for removing waste, do many other things. They also have essential hormonal and regulatory functions for life. In this talk, we will explain how this very important organ works and why it is key to our health.

Come and discover why the kidneys are much more than a filter!

Address: Rda. Guinardó, 113-141 Barcelona 08043

Time: 18:00 h – 19:00 h

On Wednesday, June 25, at 7 pm, Gerard Muñoz-Pujol, postdoctoral researcher at IR Sant Pau within the DNA Repair Syndromes and Cancer Predisposition research group, will give a talk at the Ateneu El Poblet entitled ‘DNA scissors: how do we edit the genome in the laboratory?’.

Many diseases have a genetic origin, but the exact cause is often unknown, making diagnosis a real challenge and forcing people to endure a diagnostic odyssey. To diagnose such a disease, it is necessary to analyse DNA to detect the responsible mutations. However, we often encounter variants of uncertain significance, where we do not know if they are actually the cause of the disease. How can we prove it?

In this talk, we will explore how research helps to identify potential genetic alterations in some of these diseases using genome sequencing technologies, and how we use genetic editing tools such as ‘DNA scissors’, also known as CRISPR technologies, to generate genetically edited cell models and study these mutations.

Address: Carrer de Nàpols, 268 – 270, 08025 Barcelona

Time: 19:00 h – 20:00 h

No registration required.

On Thursday, June 19, at 6.30 pm, Sònia Benítez, researcher at IR Sant Pau within the Cardiovascular Biochemistry Group, will give a talk at Biblioteca de la Sagrada Familia entitled ‘The benefits of the Mediterranean diet on cholesterol’.

Our diet and lifestyle can act as protective factors or cardiovascular risk factors, depending on our habits. Do we exercise regularly? Do we eat a healthy diet? The advantage of habits is that they can be changed, and so we can work on them to prevent the development of diseases such as atherosclerosis, a degenerative process affecting the blood vessels characterised, amongst other things, by the build-up of cholesterol and triglycerides.

Dietary fat is transported through the blood by particles called lipoproteins, better known as ‘good’ cholesterol (HDL) and ‘bad’ cholesterol (LDL). However, it is not just the quantity, but also the quality that determines the progression of cardiovascular diseases.

Join us to discover what atherosclerosis is and how to prevent cardiovascular diseases by regulating blood cholesterol levels through the Mediterranean diet and other healthy habits!

Address: C/ de Provença, 480, 08025 Barcelona

Time: 18:30 h – 19:30 h

On 17 June, we invite you to join us for Innovation Day, a meeting point to talk about innovation in healthcare and research, and to discover how ideas are turned into real projects with a positive impact on society. An event to connect talent, knowledge, and opportunities within the innovation ecosystem.

During the event, you will get to know the six projects from the second edition of the INNOPAU incubator, which will present the progress made throughout the programme. In addition, the winners of the €50,000 and €15,000 grants will be announced, thanks to the support of the Private Foundation Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau.

There will also be space for networking, encouraging synergies among professionals, companies, and members of the healthcare innovation ecosystem, all in the unique setting of the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site.

Date: 17 June 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Venue: Francesc Cambó Hall – Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site

Registration

On December 18 at 9:00 a.m., we will hold the Sant Pau Research Day in the Auditorium of the Hospital de Sant Pau. This annual event is a meeting point to highlight the value of research and the role of the Institute on the Sant Pau Campus.

This year, we will have a roundtable to discuss the commitment to research from the leadership of large hospitals, featuring the participation of the directors general from some of the main hospitals: Adrià Comella, from Hospital de Sant Pau; Josep M. Campistol, from Hospital Clínic; Manel del Castillo, from Hospital Sant Joan de Déu; and Anna Arán, from Hospital Parc Taulí. This session will be a unique opportunity to understand the strategic vision and shared challenges of these centers.

Throughout the day, which will be held in Catalan and English, we will cover major topics such as research and technological innovation for the benefit of patients and advances in Neuroscience at Sant Pau.

We will close the event with a keynote lecture by Prof. Valentín Fuster: From Basic Science to Clinical Application – Critical Challenges in the Two Extremes of Life.

View the full event program by clicking here.

We look forward to seeing you!

On Thursday, October 17, at 18:30 h, Danna Perlaza, research technician at the Memory Unit of the IR Sant Pau, will give a talk at the Palmira Domènech Civic Center entitled “Will we manage to cure Alzheimer’s disease?”.

In this talk, she will explain what happens to the brain when symptoms appear, the state-of-the-art regarding the treatment of the disease, and what are the latest scientific advances we have made in our laboratories.

Address: Carrer de Lo Gaiter del Llobregat, 112, 08820 El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona

Time: 18:30 h – 19:30 h

Registration

On Wednesday, October 16, at 18:00 h, Dr. Gonzalo Casino, researcher at IR Sant Pau and head of knowledge transfer at the Iberoamerican Cochrane Centre, will give a talk at the Guinardó Civic Center entitled “Is it true? Disinformation, nutrition and science”.

Messages and recommendations about food and nutrition made by the media are not always in line with the latest scientific evidence. In this talk, we will discover whether some of these messages are true or not, as well as the importance of having a critical eye to make informed decisions about nutrition and health.

Address: Rda. Guinardó, 113-141 Barcelona 08043

Time: 18:00 h – 19:00 h

Registration

On Wednesday, October 9, at 18:00 h, Danna Perlaza, research technician at the Memory Unit of the IR Sant Pau, will give a talk at the Guinardó Civic Center entitled “Will we manage to cure Alzheimer’s disease?”.

In this talk, she will explain what happens to the brain when symptoms appear, the state-of-the-art regarding the treatment of the disease, and what are the latest scientific advances we have made in our laboratories.

Address: Rda. Guinardó, 113-141 Barcelona 08043

Time: 18:00 h – 19:00 h

Registration

On Tuesday, October 15 at 18h, Pol Molina Perelló, Pharmaceutical Researcher at CIM Sant Pau and the IR Sant Pau Clinical Research Platform will give a talk at the Navas Civic Center about the clinical trials that are carried out at the Medicament Research Center – CIM of the Sant Pau Research Institute.

During his talk, he will discuss how clinical trials with medicines that are carried out at the CIM are developed and supervised, mostly in Phase I with healthy volunteers in order to establish the effect of medicines in the initial stage of their development and Phase II trials, in small groups of patients in collaboration with various clinical services of the Hospital in order to obtain more kinetic or conceptual information of the drugs under study.

Address: Ptge. Torent, 1, 08027 Barcelona

Time: 18:00 h – 19:00 h

Registration