Stem cell cultures have been described by the press as the door that leads to personalized medicine, but there is still has a long way to go before this is a reality. To bring research to clinical practice, the University of Barcelona has decided to join forces with the August Pi i Sunyer Institute of Biomedical Research, the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona and the Institute of Biomedical Research of Bellvitge to create the Cellular Therapy program (TCUB), a project where basic and applied science work hand in hand

ÀNNIA MONREAL | NOVEMBER 29th, 2010

Scientists have not given up despite the poor results obtained in the attempt to regenerate the damaged human heart. Stem cell research is being revitalized with new ideas and strategies, such as using biocompatible materials and synergies between researchers from different disciplines. Will these be the secrets of success?

Patricia Moreno | 17 June 2010

Tumor cells are immortal, but they were not always. When did they begin to multiply without end? A Catalan research team, along with other international research groups, is trying to answer this question by studying how cells become immortal. The joint study has already achieved important findings that could aid in the design of new cancer treatments.

Patricia Moreno | 19 may 2010

It is already possible to transform one type of adult cell directly into another. Fibroblasts, for instancec, can be converted into neurons. The technique for doing so is called direct cell reprogramming and, so far, only a few scientific teams in the world are working with this method. Although it is still in its infancy, this research has a clear purpose - to produce cells à la carte for therapeutic purposes.

Patricia Moreno | 11 May 2010