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Participation in the 3rd WCH–IBEC Precision Medicine Conference
The research group took part in the 3rd WCH–IBEC Precision Medicine Conference, held this year in Barcelona following the previous edition in Chengdu. The event gathered international experts to discuss recent advances and future directions in precision medicine. During the meeting, Dr. Alfons Navarro presented the group’s latest developments in patient-derived lung cancer organoid models, a technology that enables more accurate tumor characterization and supports the design of personalized therapeutic strategies. These advances contribute to the broader goal of improving treatment effectiveness through tailored clinical approaches. The conference also provided an excellent opportunity to further strengthen collaboration with colleagues from the West China Hospital, reinforcing the shared commitment to advancing translational research in precision medicine. The group looks forward to expanding these partnerships and exploring new avenues for joint innovation in the coming years.
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Appointment as Full Professor at the University of Barcelona
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Alfons Navarro has formally assumed the position of Full Professor at the University of Barcelona, following the official academic ceremony held today. During the event, the Rector (left in the photo) emphasized that reaching the highest point is not the moment to stop pedaling, but rather the time to build a lasting academic school. In this spirit, Prof. Alfons Navarro looks forward to welcoming many more students and collaborators who will join and grow with our research group in the years to come. This milestone represents an important step for the group, reinforcing our commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and scientific leadership.
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Our research project "Implication of IGFBP3 in the regulation of lung stem cells in the tumorigenic process of NSCLC" has been one of the 36 funded projects of La Marató 2024 Research Grants on Respiratory Diseases. 🎉 We are deeply grateful to La Marató de 3Cat, to all donors, and to everyone whose generosity makes this research possible. Their support fuels science and brings hope to patients with lung cancer. 💙
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A New AEI Public–Private Collaboration Project Awarded to Advance Assisted Reproduction
A consortium led by the University of Barcelona has been granted a Public–Private Collaboration project by the Spanish AEI to develop “Advancing Assisted Reproduction: Unveiling the Future of IVF Through a New Non-Invasive Preimplantation Genomic Test to Improve Live Birth Rates by Analyzing cfDNA from Extracellular Vesicles in Embryo Culture Media.” The initiative brings together Yikon Genomics, represented by Dr. Bing Han, and Instituto Bernabeu, represented by Dr. Belén Lledó, combining cutting-edge genomics expertise with leading clinical practice in reproductive medicine, as well as the University of Barcelona, represented by Dr. Alfons Navarro, contributing its extensive experience in the characterization of extracellular vesicles and molecular biomarkers. This collaboration is expected to drive forward a new generation of genomic testing with the potential to significantly enhance embryo selection and increase live birth rates in IVF treatments.
Thesis defense of Yangyi He.
The people in the photo are: (from right to left) Dr. Alfons Navarro, Dr. Elisabeth Martinez, Dr. Marc Campayo, Dr. Bernat Gel, Yangyi He, Dr. David Sanchez and Dr. Laureano Molins.
We have held the II Lung Cancer Retreat of the Functional Unit of Thoracic Tumors at the La Mola Campus in Terrassa. The scientific content has been of a very high level this year. It was organized by the Lung Cancer Chair Hospital ClĂnic-UB AstraZeneca.
We are finalists in the IDIBAPS 2025 Scientific Photography Competition with this picture of Melissa Acosta:
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On Monday, March 17th, our PI, Dr. Alfons Navarro, participated in the competition for the position of Full Professor of Human Anatomy and Embryology...
The people in the photo are (from right to left): Dr. J.A. Marchal, Dr. J.J. RodrĂguez Peralto, Dr. A. Prats, Dr. A. Navarro, Dr. N. Agell and Dr. H. Boulaiz.
Thesis defense of Melissa Acosta Plasencia.
The people in the photo are: (from right to left) Dr. Elena Gallardo, Dr. AgustĂ Barnadas, Melissa Acosta, Dr. Bernat Gel, Dr. Alfons Navarro.
Published in Translational Cancer Research an interview with Dr. Alfons Navarro.
Thesis defense of JosĂ© Carlos BenĂtez Montañez.
The people in the photo are: Dr. AgustĂ Barnades, Dr. Albert Biete, Dra. Rosa Querol, Dr. Jose Carlos Benitez, Dr. Marc Campayo and Dr. Alfons Navarro.
Photo of the Thoracic Oncology Unit. What great people!
XXXV DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY MEETING - Melissa Acosta presented a Poster about IGFBP3...
Upcoming thesis defense of José Carlos Benitez. If you're into non-coding RNAs in rectal cancer, be there!
EUROPEAN DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY CONGRESS 2023 - Melissa Acosta presented a Poster. Philipp Menauer also attended.
We welcome Antonio Altuna Coy, our new postdoctoral researcher in the lab!
Agreement with Chinese company Dimosi Lifescience & Medical for lung cancer research. See more
We designed the cover image of Biocell journal after our Viewpoint publication.
The people in the photo: Dr. Campayo, Dr. Moreno, Dr. Biete, Dr. Bing Han, Dr. Molins, Dr. Navarro, Dr. MonzĂł.
XXXIV DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY MEETING - Melissa Acosta presented a Poster
