Symptoms of long-COVID can last up to two years after infection with COVID-19
According to a study of the COVICAT cohort, almost one in four people infected with SARS-CoV-2 suffered from long-COVID.
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GCAT joins the CORDELIA consortium to create the largest cardiovascular genetic study in southern Europe
The participation of the GCAT|Genomes For Life cohort in the CORDELIA consortium represents a strategic step to enhance and expand the impact of population research on the IGTP campus. This collaboration is part of the transversal CORE program, aimed at fostering innovative and translational research, implementing new knowledge in clinical practice, and improving population health.
Experts examine the diabetes surge: its causes, research breakthroughs, and what lies ahead
To mark World Diabetes Day and as part of the IA4T2D project, the GCAT|Genomes for Life team at Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) has conducted interviews with leading scientists in the field of diabetes. Each expert shared valuable insights into the causes, challenges, and potential solutions for managing and preventing this widespread disease.
IGTP and EATRIS strengthen ties with a symposium focused on driving translational research with patient involvement
IGTP has held an event to share resources, perspectives, and advancements as a centre linked to EATRIS, with a special focus on patient involvement in biomedical research.
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Discovery of a potential molecular mechanism to reduce cardiovascular risk in 6 genetic regions through the metabolites they regulate
Researchers from five Catalan research centres have collaborated on a large-scale genetic study, identifying genetic loci and therapeutic targets that could reduce cardiovascular risk by modulating blood metabolites.
Keeping a longer overnight fast and eating an early breakfast may be associated with a lower body mass index
To keep weight in check, it is not only important to consider what we eat, but also the times at which we eat. According to a study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, there are two specific habits that are associated with a lower body mass index (BMI) in the long term: keeping a longer overnight fast and eating breakfast early. This research was led by ISGlobal and was carried out in collaboration with the GCAT cohort from IGTP.
Notable presence of IGTP researchers at European Researchers' Night
Several researchers from IGTP took part in this year's European Researchers' Night in Barcelona. They shared their passion for science through talks and led participants of a workshop via a board game into the midst of a tuberculosis epidemic.
Decoding depression amidst COVID-19: a comprehensive analysis of genetic and environmental stressors by GCAT
As a strategic initiative under IGTP, GCAT (Genomes for Life) continues to make substantial contributions to public health knowledge. The latest GCAT study, conducted through the COVICAT initiative, signed by Ximena Goldberg and Rafael de Cid, sheds light on the complex interplay between genetic predispositions and environmental stressors in determining depression risk, especially during the COVID-19 lockdown. Published in Scientific Reports.
DATOS-CAT Project: Integration and Analysis of Biomedical Databases
The collaborative action DATOS-CAT aims to enhance the visibility and scientific impact of population-based cohorts created in Catalonia. Additionally, it seeks to enrich the procedures used in these cohorts, promoting their applicability in other similar contexts. To achieve this, it focuses on improving data interoperability, thereby facilitating their exploitation and use in scientific research.
Thirteen researchers from IGTP bring science closer to students in the 6th edition of #100tífiques
On 7 February, "#100tífiques" returned for its sixth edition, a macro-event that has become a benchmark for advocacy within the Catalan female research community and schools. Expanding on last year's participant numbers, thirteen scientists from IGTP took part in this event.
