05/05/2025 - Research

HDAC11 deficiency improves muscle function and regeneration during ageing

Researchers from GRENBA-IGTP have identified the HDAC11 protein, an enzyme involved in cellular regulation, as a new therapeutic target to combat sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass associated with ageing. The study shows that HDAC11 deficiency reduces muscle atrophy, preserves the muscle stem cell reservoir, promotes regeneration after injury and improves muscle function, opening the door to new strategies to support healthy ageing.

30/04/2025 - Campus Can Ruti, Research

A new mouse model allows for more accurate study of COVID-19 in humans

The study presents a new mouse model that more realistically mimics the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 in humans, an essential tool for better understanding COVID.

24/04/2025 - Research

IGTP-led study identifies an epigenetic signature with prognostic value in metastatic thyroid cancer

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.

07/04/2025 - Projects, Research

A European study will analyse the impact of endocrine disruptors during pregnancy and the first 18 months of life

The research is part of the European project HYPIEND, coordinated by the Eurecat technology centre, and with the participation of IGTP-HUGTiP. 

21/03/2025 - Outreach, Research

The rise in Legionnaires’ disease cases challenges prevention efforts

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.

18/03/2025 - Research

A study reveals sex differences in experimental liver cirrhosis

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.

17/03/2025 - Projects, Research, Success Stories

The European project SMA-TB concludes with significant advances in tuberculosis treatment

The SMA-TB project, an initiative coordinated by the Experimental Tuberculosis Unit (UTE) at IGTP and funded by the European Commission's H2020 programme, has reached its conclusion after five years of research aimed at improving tuberculosis treatments.

14/03/2025 - Projects, Research

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.

25/02/2025 - Research

A study led by the CIBEREHD group at Hospital Germans Trias demonstrates for the first time how to reduce the number of colonoscopies and improve the follow-up of patients with Crohn’s disease

Specialists from the Digestive System Department at the Hospital Germans Trias and the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Group (GReMII) at IGTP have led and published a unique study that represents an improvement in the monitoring and treatment of patients who have undergone surgery due to one of the main inflammatory bowel diseases: Crohn's disease.

20/02/2025 - Research

A new study analyses how mRNA changes during the progression of atherosclerosis

Researchers from IDIBELL and IGTP have studied variations in mRNA length during the progression of atherosclerosis in a mouse model. The results could help identify new biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets.