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15/04/2026

A José Castillejo Program Grant Will Advance New Therapeutic Targets in Alzheimer’s Disease

Dr. Sònia Sirisi Dolcet, a researcher in the Neurobiology of Dementia group at the Institut de Recerca Sant Pau (IR Sant Pau), has been awarded a grant from the José Castillejo international mobilit...

10/04/2026

Biomarkers, Advanced Therapies, and New Targets Drive Change in Parkinson’s Research

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder and affects more than 160,000 people in Spain, with an estimated prevalence of between 20,000 and 25,000 patients in Cataloni...

10/04/2026

Ischemic Heart Disease in Women Presents Distinct Features That Shape Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis

Despite advances in cardiology, women continue to face significant disparities in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of ischemic heart disease—a condition caused by reduced blood flow to cardi...

01/04/2026

A Program Seeks to Improve Access to and Job Retention for People With Autism

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition, but to date, approaches have focused primarily on childhood. As a result, many adults lack the tools to face key challenges s...

30/03/2026

A charitable sports initiative boosts sarcoma research at IR Sant Pau

For nine years, Marta Brunet has been living with a sarcoma and has undergone seven surgeries at Hospital de Sant Pau. Rather than remaining a personal experience, she has taken a step further and dec...