Research

Pediatrics

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The Pediatric Research Group is an expanding team of researchers made up of pediatricians who, alongside their clinical work in the hospital, are deeply committed to advancing pediatric research to improve the care and treatment of the children we serve. Aware of the limitations posed by the relatively small population in our area of influence, we strongly recognize the value of collaborating with other centers to enhance the quality and impact of pediatric research.

Our objective is to build a cohesive and inclusive network that brings together all pediatric healthcare professionals in our region who share an interest in research. This includes pediatricians working in both hospital and primary care settings, with the aim of fostering community-based studies that address the major health challenges affecting children.

Our main research areas focus on pediatric hemato-oncology, particularly in the field of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; infectious diseases; and pediatric and neonatal critical care. Within this latter field, we develop research lines focused on neonatal resuscitation, neonatal respiratory failure, and the development of personalized devices and interfaces using 3D printing in neonatology, aimed at improving respiratory support, reducing complications, and better adapting treatments to the anatomical needs of newborns.

Main lines of research

  • Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation. National Reference Center (CSUR). (Sisini, Luisa).
  • Hereditary Erythropathology. National Reference Center (CSUR). (Torrent Español, Montserrat).
  • Fanconi Anemia and Other Hereditary Anemias. (Torrent Español, Montserrat).
  • Pediatric Sarcomas. National Reference Center (CSUR). (Torrent Español, Montserrat).
  • Reference Center for the Treatment of Bladder Exstrophy in the Neonatal Period. CSUR F. Puigvert – H. Sant Pau. Pau. (Moliner Calderon, Elisenda).
  • Neonatal Infectious Diseases. (Moliner Calderon, Elisenda).
  • Neonatal Resuscitation and Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy. (Garcia Borau, Maria Jose).
  • Ultrasound in Critically Ill Neonates. (Salazar Quiroz, Juan Jose; Becerra Hervas, Judit).
  • Neonatal Pharmacology. (Garcia Borau, Maria Jose).
  • Devices and interfaces using 3D printing in neonatology (Moliner Calderon, Elisenda).
  • Neonatal Resuscitation in Very Low Birth Weight Infants with Late Umbilical Cord Clamping (Moliner Calderon, Elisenda; Porcar Farran, Daniel).
  • Hereditary Renal Diseases. (Fraga Rodriguez, Gloria M).
  • Genetic Disorders with Cardiac Expression. (Esmel Vilomara, Roger).
  • Effect of Exercise on Cardiac Remodeling in Children Undergoing Chemotherapy. (Alvarez Perez, Roser).
  • Respiratory disorders in children. (Garcia Del Cerro, Gemma). Development of personalised.

Scientific Challenges

  • Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation. National Reference Center (CSUR). (Sisini, Luisa). Research focused on improving outcomes, reducing complications, and optimizing protocols in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
  • Hereditary Erythropathology. National Reference Center (CSUR). (Torrent Español, Montserrat). Study of diagnosis, clinical management, and long-term outcomes of hereditary red blood cell disorders in children.
  • Fanconi Anemia and Other Hereditary Anemias. (Torrent Español, Montserrat). Research on the genetic basis, clinical progression, and innovative treatments for Fanconi anemia and other inherited anemias.
  • Pediatric Sarcomas. National Reference Center (CSUR). (Torrent Español, Montserrat). Investigation of diagnosis, treatment strategies, and survival outcomes in children with soft tissue and bone sarcomas.
  • Reference Center for the Treatment of Bladder Exstrophy in the Neonatal Period. CSUR F. Puigvert – H. Sant Pau. (Moliner Calderon, Elisenda). Multidisciplinary research on early surgical management and long-term outcomes of neonatal bladder exstrophy.
  • Neonatal Infectious Diseases. (Moliner Calderon, Elisenda). Study of epidemiology, prevention strategies, and management of infections in the neonatal period.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation and Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy. (Garcia Borau, Maria Jose). Research on neonatal resuscitation strategies and neuroprotective interventions for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.
  • Ultrasound in Critically Ill Neonates. (Salazar Quiroz, Juan Jose; Becerra Hervas, Judit). Development and clinical application of bedside ultrasound techniques for diagnosis and monitoring of critically ill neonates.
  • Neonatal Pharmacology. (Garcia Borau, Maria Jose). Research on pharmacokinetics, safety, and optimization of drug therapies in neonatal patients.
  • Devices and Interfaces Using 3D Printing in Neonatology. (Moliner Calderon, Elisenda). Development of personalized medical devices and respiratory interfaces using 3D printing to improve neonatal care.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation in Very Low Birth Weight Infants with Late Umbilical Cord Clamping. (Moliner Calderon, Elisenda; Porcar Farran, Daniel). Research on resuscitation strategies in very low birth weight infants incorporating delayed umbilical cord clamping to improve cardiovascular transition and neonatal outcomes.
  • Hereditary Renal Diseases. (Fraga Rodriguez, Gloria M). Research on the genetic diagnosis, pathophysiology, and clinical management of inherited kidney diseases in children.
  • Genetic Disorders with Cardiac Expression. (Esmel Vilomara, Roger). Study of genetic syndromes with cardiac involvement, focusing on early detection and clinical management.
  • Effect of Exercise on Cardiac Remodeling in Children Undergoing Chemotherapy. (Alvarez Perez, Roser). Investigation of how physical exercise influences cardiac remodeling and cardiotoxicity in pediatric oncology patients.
  • Respiratory Disorders in Children. (Garcia Del Cerro, Gemma). Research on the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term outcomes of pediatric respiratory diseases.

Contact

Elisenda Moliner
emoliner@santpau.cat

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