05/06/2026 - Projects, Research

The DIVINE cohort makes data from more than 5,800 patients hospitalised with COVID-19 available to the scientific community

The DIVINE cohort brings together clinical data from 5,813 patients hospitalised with COVID-19 during the first four waves of the pandemic and makes it available to the scientific community through an open, accessible and reusable resource. Published in Scientific Data, this multicentre database has already contributed to several studies and aims to support further research into the clinical progression of COVID-19, associated risk factors and the development of predictive models.

03/06/2026 - Campus Can Ruti, Innovation, Projects

AI-based voice assistant shows good usability for remote monitoring of patients affected by the digital divide

A team from the IGTP, in collaboration with the Home Hospitalisation Service (HAD) of the Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital and the technology company Doole Health, has evaluated the usability of an artificial intelligence-based voice assistant for the remote clinical monitoring of patients. The results show good acceptance among both healthcare professionals and patients, including individuals with limited access to or use of digital technologies.

01/06/2026 - Projects, Research

European project BT4ChildLC advances precision medicine for childhood liver cancer

The European project BT4ChildLC, led by IGTP, has advanced precision medicine for childhood liver cancer by combining large-scale biological data with innovative preclinical models to identify new biomarkers and therapeutic strategies. The results provide a strong foundation for future international studies and highlight the importance of collaboration in advancing research into rare paediatric cancers.

29/05/2026 - Outreach, Projects

Three perspectives on multiple sclerosis, research and the Epstein–Barr virus

On the occasion of World Multiple Sclerosis Day, GCAT-IGTP, in collaboration with the Hospital del Mar Research Institute, has promoted a video exploring multiple sclerosis through the perspectives of clinical practice, biomedical research and personal experience. The video highlights current research into the link between multiple sclerosis and the Epstein-Barr virus, as well as the value of population cohorts such in advancing more preventive and personalised medicine.

06/05/2026 - Campus Can Ruti, Projects, Research

CEEISCAT advances Pan-Téstate to strengthen online screening for HIV and viral hepatitis among GBMSM and trans women in Spain

CEEISCAT, a research group at IGTP, is developing Pan-Téstate, an online self-sampling program aimed at improving early screening for HIV and viral hepatitis among GBMSM and trans women in Spain. Using dried blood spot samples collected at home, the initiative seeks to reduce barriers to testing and improve access to early diagnosis and prevention.

26/03/2026 - Projects, Research

New R package ‘bdlnm’ released on CRAN to advance the study of climate impacts on health

The B-DLNM methodology enables the analysis of complex, time-dependent exposure-response relationships using a flexible Bayesian framework. The bdlnm package makes this approach accessible to researchers through a user-friendly implementation.

10/03/2026 - Campus Can Ruti, Conferences, Innovation, Projects

IGTP takes part in the innovation ecosystem of the Mobile World Congress 2026

IGTP took part in the 2026 edition of MWC and 4YFN with professionals and spin-offs from the institute, showcasing projects in health innovation and strengthening its role in connecting biomedical research with companies, investors and institutions to advance technologies with potential clinical and societal impact.

11/02/2026 - Campus Can Ruti, Conferences, Projects, Research

Escoles Sentinella 2024–2025 Report published: five years of participatory research consolidating an innovative model between public health and education

The Escoles Sentinella project, coordinated by the CEEISCAT Group at IGTP, presented the main results of its fifth and final academic year. This initiative has shown that the network is viable and generates relevant scientific evidence on school health through collaboration between schools, researchers and public institutions.

11/02/2026 - Conferences, Projects, Research

IGTP coordinates European project TB-SPECTRUM to advance understanding of the tuberculosis disease spectrum

IGTP has launched the European project TB-SPECTRUM, funded under the Horizon Europe programme through the MSCA Staff Exchanges scheme and coordinated by IGTP. A kick-off meeting held online brought together researchers, clinicians, and representatives from academic and non-academic institutions across Europe, Africa, and the United States, alongside members of the project's External Scientific and Ethics Advisory Boards.

29/01/2026 - Campus Can Ruti, Conferences, Projects

The Barcelona City Council and ”la Caixa” Foundation fund a long COVID project with IGTP participation

The 2025 call for grants has funded 15 projects. One of them, led by the Fundació Lluita contra les Infeccions and involving the participation of IGTP, is called SuperCAP and focuses on improving the quality of life of people affected by long COVID.