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Mutation in DOCK11 gene explains rare disorder in immune system regulation
Researchers from the Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu - SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital participate in an international study, published in the prestigious scientific journal New England Journal of Medicine, which describes for the first time a new disease of the immune system caused by a mutation of the DOCK11 gene.
The amino acid L-serine shows efficacy in treating patients with mutations in GRIN genes
A clinical trial led by Dr Àngels García-Cazorla (IRSJD), has demonstrated the potential of the amino acid L-serine, administered as an oral supplement, to improve the function of glutamate receptors in patients with GRINpathies. The trial involved 24 children from different hospitals in Spain.
Researchers from IRSJD and IRB Barcelona unveil the origin of second pediatric cancers and chemotherapy-induced mutations in healthy tissues
A team from Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu and IRB Barcelona has studied the cases of four children who have experienced two cancers during childhood and has addressed the origin of the second tumour. The work has been published in the journal Cancer Discovery.
IRSJD and IRB Barcelona strengthen their research collaboration in pediatric cancer
The agreement includes the opening of a laboratory, led by Dr. Alexandra Avgustinova, which will address the specific vulnerabilities of developmental tumours to discover new therapeutic approaches. The shared Pediatric Cancer Epigenetics laboratory will be located on IRB Barcelona premises.
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IV Jornada Científica del IRSJD
During the Conference, intramural and external collaboration projects will be presented, as well as the three Catalan innovation networks led by members of the Institute and some of the thesis being developed within the framework of the IRSJD.
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Manel González-Piñero
Headof Innovation at CREB UPC and XarTEC SALUT
"Our main objectives are to develop a technologies map of the members of XarTEC SALUT and to find the most effective ways to support them."
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