At the IGTP TODAY
The podcast of IGTP launches its ninth episode to mark World Malaria Day. This infectious disease, although under control in some regions, still affects more than 200 million people worldwide.
Researchers from the Endocrine Tumours group, in collaboration with five university hospitals, have conducted the first comprehensive study of DNA methylation patterns in metastatic differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). Published in the journal Thyroid, the study identifies an epigenetic signature comprising 156 CpG sites in primary tumours that could help stratify patients according to their risk of developing distant metastases.
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CEEISCAT celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special edition of its Annual Conference, bringing together over a hundred attendees.
The CMCiB facilities have been chosen to host a hands-on cadaver surgery workshop as part of the 4th ISMISS/MIS & Endoscopic Spine Forum.
The research is part of the European project HYPIEND, coordinated by the Eurecat technology centre, and with the participation of IGTP-HUGTiP.
This March, IGTP resumed the round of visits from La Marató de TV3 donors to its laboratories, as part of the Visita la recerca program, offering a closer look at the progress of funded research projects.
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The Internal Scientific Advisory Board of IGTP concluded 2024 with increased activity and several updates to its composition and functioning. This key advisory body in the institute's scientific planning held ten meetings throughout the year, strengthening its involvement in institutional initiatives.
To mark World Water Day, researcher Noemí Párraga focuses on Legionella. Despite advances in detection and prevention, case numbers continue to rise, highlighting the need to strengthen control measures in high-risk facilities.
Researchers from IGTP took part in the third edition of "Ciència al carrer: Fira d'ESO amb mirada STEAM", a science outreach event that gathered around 600 students from 14 schools and secondary schools outside the Espai Betúlia in Badalona.
Researchers at IGTP have led a study that evaluates, for the first time, the difference between sexes in advanced liver disease in a rat model. The study has been published in the journal Laboratory Animals and has been conducted at the facilities of the CMCiB.
