IGTP involved in three European innovation projects receiving over 12 million euros in funding
The IGTP, through the INEDIT group, is involved in three major European projects committed to health innovation, with over €12 million in funding.
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DM1-Hub launches as a national multi-centre study to transform research and care for Myotonic Dystrophy type 1
On 2 June, IGTP hosted the kick-off event for the DM1-Hub, a multicentre project driven by the the group GRENBA, which aims to create a comprehensive national registry of patients with Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 (DM1). The event brought together researchers, clinical professionals, institutional representatives and patient associations from across Spain.
Kick-off of the TESTA’T Jove–iCONNECTA project: promoting the sexual health with innovative digital tools
TESTA'T Jove-iCONNECTA project, a leading initiative in public health and funded by La Marató de TV3 that seeks to improve the diagnosis, prevention and access to the treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STI) and HIV among young people in Catalonia.
Over 600 students and teachers promote health research from the classroom at the V “Escoles Sentinella” Congress
Over 600 students and teachers gathered at the 5th Escoles Sentinella Congress to share school-led health research projects and promote collaboration between the education and scientific communities.
FOXP4 gene identified in the first large-scale genetic study on Long COVID with participation of the GCAT
New insights into the complexities of Long COVID have been brought to light, thanks to an international collaborative effort with the participation of researchers from GCAT|Genomes for life, a strategic project of IGTP. A study published today in Nature Genetics used the vast data from the COVID-19 Host Genetics Initiative to perform the first study examining the entire genetic code specifically focused on Long COVID.
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.
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.
The second edition of the GrowInn incubator kicks off
The innovation units and researchers of the Innomed program gathered at IGTP to launch the second edition of the GrowInn project incubator. The meeting provided an opportunity to share experiences from the first edition and define the new challenges and objectives for this year.
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.
IIS IGTP secures three grants to boost nursing research
The IGTP, accredited as an Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria (IIS) - Health Research Institute - by Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and a CERCA centre of the Government of Catalonia, has secured three grants to fund nursing intensification contracts within the framework of the Strategic Plan for Health Research and Innovation (PERIS) 2022-2027.
