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IRB Barcelona and VHIR collaborate in basic and translational research projects

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Joan J. Guinovart (left) and Joan X. Comella. Photo: Ana Belén Callado, VHIR).
 10.12.2013

IRB Barcelona and VHIR collaborate in basic and translational research projects

The Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) and the Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) have signed a collaboration agreement for the development and implementation of projects in oriented basic research and translational investigation, as well as the subsequent commercial exploitation of the results that may be generated. This one-year extendable contract has been signed today by IRB director Dr. Joan J. Guinovart and VHIR director Dr. Joan X. Comella.


The joint project will involve establishing collaboration strategies for specific areas of interest for the groups working at these two biomedical research centres of excellence, both recognised by the CERCA Institution. The final goal of this alliance is to translate knowledge and breakthroughs produced in the lab to the patient, especially by promoting the commercialization of the results generated by this collaboration agreement.

The agreement also envisages the development of a plan for the clinical evaluation and assessment of projects that come about at IRB, a shared training programme, and the organisation of scientific sessions and exchanges. In addition, the two centres will follow the recommendations of the new EU Framework Programme for Research and innovation Horizon2020, as the agreement contemplates the presentation of joint applications for European projects.

The director of IRB, Dr. Joan J. Guinovart, states that “this is the direction we have to take in order to make research performed in Catalonia, and especially biomedical research in Barcelona, an international reference. Partnerships between basic research institutes and hospital research centres are crucial to boost the area of Barcelona as a biomedical hub. Together we will be stronger and more competitive”.

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