More research, better health
The Sant Pau Research Institute
IR Sant Pau, linked to the Hospital, promotes excellence in biomedical research and innovation aimed at advancing the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, with the mission of improving people's health and quality of life and the vision of becoming an international benchmark in translational biomedical research.
The Institute conducts translational research that connects basic science with clinical practice in order to accelerate the arrival of scientific advances to patients. Its scientific activity is structured around five major research areas: cardiovascular diseases; onco-haematological diseases; neurological diseases, neuroscience and mental health; epidemiology, public health and primary care; and translational medicine.
Latest News
Epilepsy Increases After the Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease in Adults With Down Syndrome
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IR Sant Pau Coordinates European Project to Anticipate the Risk of Hemorrhage After Stroke
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Drought During Pregnancy Increases the Risk of Preterm Birth and Impaired Fetal Growth
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Catalan Society of Cardiology Grant to Support the Search for New Biomarkers of Cardiogenic Shock
Shahla Ghaderi to Study How Brain Inflammation Influences Alzheimer’s With a HUB Alzheimer Barcelona Fellowship
IR Sant Pau 2025 Scientific Report
The 2025 Scientific Report of the Sant Pau Research Institute is now available, offering an overview of the year’s main results, projects and initiatives and highlighting the progress of our research and its contribution to improving health.
The report showcases IR Sant Pau’s capacity to generate knowledge, drive innovation and establish new collaborations, while recognising the dedication of everyone across the Institute who, through their different roles and areas of expertise, make continued progress in research possible.
Agenda and events
Research Areas
Cardiovascular Diseases
Onco-hematological Diseases
Neurological Diseases, Neuroscience and Mental Health
Epidemiology, Public Health and Primary Care
Translational Medicine
Associated Groups
Transversal Programmes
Associated Groups
