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.
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Mariona’s Adventure
The 3rd edition of L’Aventura de la Mariona is here! Join us on Saturday, 19 September at Tibidabo Amusement Park and accompany Mariona on a new mission.
Enjoy a day full of fun and discovery, where children can take part in workshops to learn how DNA is organized, how genetic information is passed on and what effects mutations can have. Experiments, games, 3D models and much more to explore the world of genetics!