About
This research group aims to uncover the mechanisms and molecular pathways driving cancer cell programs and progression using cutting-edge genomic technologies and with a primary focus on colorectal cancer. Its research also extends to other cancer types and genetic diseases.
The team’s current interests lie in the development of technical and bioinformatic tools that facilitate the processing and interpretation of genomic and epigenomic data, bridging the gap between next-generation technologies and clinical applications. To this end, they have created web applications and tools that make it easier to manage and access genomic data. For the study of colorectal tumorigenesis and cell differentiation processes they use human samples and in vitro models to create reference frameworks and working models for understanding the mechanisms behind malignant transformation.
The research group has also developed novel methods to interrogate genetic and epigenetic information, and established a spin-off company to translate these advances in genomic and epigenomic technologies into clinical practice. Finally, the group has developed a technique to pinpoint the epigenetic state of the "dark genome" with the aim of understanding the functional properties of specific repeat elements and how they contribute to genome regulation colon cancer cells.
Keywords: Colorectal cancer, epigenetics, biomarker, integrative molecular profiling, tumor progression.
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Group Leader
Research lines
The main focus of this research group is the characterisation of the molecular mechanisms underlying cell programs and the identification of molecular markers with clinical application. The specific topics currently being developed in the lab include:
Epigenetic landmarks for cancer patient stratification
Drivers of genome reprogramming in cancer
New targets and tools for early diagnosis and treatment
The role of dark DNA in genome regulation
Active projects
DEEP-GEUS: a new Artificial Intelligence assisted integrative genomic diagnostics system of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Funding agency: Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico Industrial (CDTI)
Agency code: IDI-20191104
Start date: 2019
End date: 2023
Contrato Juan de la Cierva: Deep learning of epigenetic molecular signatures for precision oncology
Recipient: Francisco Morón
Funding agency: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (MCINN)
Agency code: FJC2019-042007-I
Start date: 2021
End date: 2023
Contrato Río Hortega
Recipient: Sofía España
Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
Agency code: CM21/00161
Start date: 2021
End date: 2023
Use of artificial intelligence and systems biology for diagnosis and personalized risk assessment for inherited kidney diseases, focusing on Alport Syndrome
Funding agency: Fundació Marató de TV3
Agency code: 22/C/2020
Start date: 2021
End date: 2023
Integration of specific and interspersed genetic and epigenetic signals as a multi-tool to type colorectal cancer (GEALUS)
Funding agency: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (MCINN)
Agency code: PID2021-124315OB-I00
Start date: 2022
End date: 2025
Enabling personalized colorectal cancer management by coupling unified genetic and epigenetic testing to organoid-based treatment screening (Spot & Hit)
Funding agency: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (MCINN)
Agency code: CPP2021-008602
Start date: 2022
End date: 2025
Proyecto CPP2021-008602 financiado por:
Proyecto CPP2021-008602 financiado por MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 y por la Unión Europea NextGenerationEU/ PRTR
Scientific publications
Matas J, Kohrn B, Fredrickson J, Carter K, Yu M, Wang T, Gui X, Soussi T, Moreno V, Grady WM, Peinado MA, Risques RA. Colorectal Cancer Is Associated with the Presence of Cancer Driver Mutations in Normal Colon. Cancer Res. 2022 Apr 15;82(8):1492-1502. DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-21-3607. PMID: 35425963; PMCID: PMC9022358.
News
Se presenta CARE el Programa Translacional de Investigación en Cáncer del IGTP
CARE, el Programa Translacional de Investigación en Cáncer (Translational Program in Cancer Research), es el primer programa transversal promovido por el Instituto de Investigación Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP), que quiere ser nexo de investigadores del cáncer interesados a establecer puentes entre la investigación básica y la clínica, con una clara vocación para trasladar al paciente el conocimiento y las herramientas que se generan en el laboratorio.
Equipos de investigación ponen en escena a la ciencia en la primera European Performing Science Night en Badalona
El Instituto de Investigación Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP) ha participado de la European Performing Science Night, un evento innovador que une al arte y la ciencia y ha dejado a todos los participantes deslumbrados. La Fundación Épica la Fura dels Baus ha liderado este proyecto que involucra artistas y personal científico del IGTP y cuatro universidades internacionales.
Contact
Miguel Ángel Peinado
(+34) 93 554 3057
More links
Online tools and group information · Spin-off company Aniling · This group is a BIB Partner