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Research lines Supervisors
Anesthesiology, Resuscitation and treatment of pain Dr. Cristóbal Añez Simón(ELIMINAR) 
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Cirurgia hepatobiliar i Pancreàtica Dr. Rosa Jorba Martín(ELIMINAR) 
Dr. Aledis Caro Tarragó
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- Pathology aortic valve and ascending aorta
Atrial fibrillation: epidemiological, pathophysiological and clinical

Dr. Josep M. Alegret Colomé(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Rosa Dalmau Llorca(ELIMINAR)
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- Surgery and obesity: clinical and experimental studies
- Metabolic surgery: clinical and experimental studies. Hormonal response to surgery: Diabetes surgery.
- Minimally invasive surgery applied to chronic venous insufficiency
- Correction of defects in the abdominal wall and associated energy expenditure. Biological response to aggression in different abdominal wall materials: clinical and experimental studies

Dr. Daniel del Castillo Déjardin(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Fátima Sabench Pereferrer(ELIMINAR) - CV
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Determining pharmacological targets in neurodegeneration

Dr. Jaume Folch López(ELIMINAR) - CV 
Dr. Francesc X. Sureda Batlle(ELIMINAR) - CV

Health Education

Dr. Maria Rosa Nogués Llort(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Josep Arimany Manso(ELIMINAR)

Establishing methodologies for designing, evaluating and validating functional elements for Alzheimer's disease and cardiovascular diseases

Dr. Montserrat Giralt Batista(ELIMINAR) - CV

- Oxidative stress indicators in health and ill populations
- Cutaneous immunity and photoprotection

Dr. Maria Rosa Nogués Llort(ELIMINAR) - CV

Alternative methods to resrach using animal experiments

Dr. Maria Rosa Nogués Llort(ELIMINAR) - CV

Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of pharmacological, nutritional and physiotherapeutic treatments.

Dr. María Cabré Bargalló(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Marta Romeu Ferran(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Maria Rosa Nogués Llort(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Montserrat Giralt Batista(ELIMINAR) - CV
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- Estimation of doses given to patients during computed tomography (CT) and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) examinations by simulating the transport of X-rays using Montecarlo techniques.
- Determining the dosimetric parameters and image quality identifiers applied in digital radiology
-Development and calibration of equipment for measuring gamma spectroscopy in real time for environmental radiological monitoring networks

Dr. Marçal Salvadó(ELIMINAR) - CV
- Development of methodologies for radiological analysis of real time data obtained from environmental radiological monitoring networks Dr. Marçal Salvadó(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Ramon Casanovas Alegre
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Assessment, intervention and teaching in Physiotherapy

Dr. Isabel Salvat Salvat(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Sonia Monterde Pérez(ELIMINAR) - CV
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  • Genetic and molecular basis of complex diseases
Dr. Elisabet Vilella Cuadrada(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Lourdes Martorell Bonet(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Ana Milena Gaviria(ELIMINAR)
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- Head and neck oncology​ Dr. Enric Figuerola Massana(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Francesc Xavier Avilés Jurado(ELIMINAR) 
Dr. Francisco Javier León Vintró(ELIMINAR) 
Dr. Ximena Terra Barbadora(ELIMINAR) 
Dr. Fernando Guallart Domenech(ELIMINAR)

- Otoneurology

Dr. Enric Figuerola Massana(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Francesc Xavier Avilés Jurado(ELIMINAR) 
Dr. Ximena Terra Barbadora(ELIMINAR) 

- Rhinology, rhinoallergy and sleep pathology

Dr. Enric Figuerola Massana(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Ximena Terra Barbadora(ELIMINAR) 
Dr. Joaquin Mullol Miret(ELIMINAR) 
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- Study of reactive lymphoid cellylarity
- Morphometrics and applied IT
- Oncogenic potencioal of lymphoid ciruses
- Evaluaction of patterns of oncological cell markers, immune response and survival in

Dr. Carlos López Pablo(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Marylène Lejeune(ELIMINAR) - CV
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Epidemiology, detection and prevention of type 2 diabetes

Dr. Bernardo Costa Pinel(ELIMINAR) 
Dr. Francisco José Barrio Torrell(ELIMINAR) 
Dr. Joan Josep Cabré Vila(ELIMINAR) 
Dr. Silvia Hernández Anadón(ELIMINAR)

Rational usage of antibiotics in most prevalent chronic diseases in primary care

Dr. Angel Vila Corcoles(ELIMINAR)
Dr. Cinta de Diego Cabanes(ELIMINAR)
Dr Enric Aragonès Benaiges(ELIMINAR)
Dr. Josep Lluis Piñol Moreso(ELIMINAR) 

Clinical epidemiology has been the most prevalent chronic diseases in primary care

Dr. Olga Ochoa
Dr. Carles Llor Vilà(ELIMINAR)

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- Characterization of lipids in human adipogenesis
- Glycogen metabolism and adipocyte disfunction

Dr. Cristina Gutiérrez Fornés (ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Joan Vendrell Ortega (ELIMINAR)- CV
Dr. Matilde Rodríguez Chacón(ELIMINAR) - CV
- Gestational diabetes Dr. Cristina Gutiérrez Fornés (ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Joan Vendrell Ortega (ELIMINAR)- CV
Dr. Matilde Rodríguez Chacón(ELIMINAR) - CV 
Dr. Ana Megía Colet(ELIMINAR) - CV
- Effects of inflammation on fatty tissue, liver, muscle and the cardiovascular system. Contribution to insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction Dr. Cristina Gutiérrez Fornés (ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Joan Vendrell Ortega (ELIMINAR)- CV
Dr. Matilde Rodríguez Chacón(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Sonia Fernández Veledo(ELIMINAR)
- Characterization and functioning of mesenchymal adipose tissue Dr. Cristina Gutiérrez Fornés (ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Joan Vendrell Ortega (ELIMINAR)- CV
Dr. Matilde Rodríguez Chacón(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Carolina Serena Perelló(ELIMINAR)
Dr. Carlos López Pablo(ELIMINAR) 

- Predictors of sudden death in patients with heart failure

Dr. Alfonso Martín Martínez(ELIMINAR) 
Dr. Krister Paul Gustav Axelsson(ELIMINAR)
Dr. Alfredo Bardají Ruiz(ELIMINAR) - CV

- Cardiovascular risk and chronic kidney disease

Dr. Alberto Martínez Vea(ELIMINAR) - CV
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- Immunopathogenesis and immunogenetics of HIV infection
- Toxicity of antiretroviral drugs: molecular mechanisms and genetic determinants
- HIV-HCV coinfection
- HIV, systemic inflammation and its consequences
- Clinical safety

Dr. Francesc Vidal Marsal (ELIMINAR)- CV
- Infections multiresistant microorganisms Dr. Francesc Vidal Marsal (ELIMINAR)- CV
Dr. Maria del Mar Olga Pérez(ELIMINAR)
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Metabolomics application to study and integral characterization of metabolic mechanisms underlying polygenic diseases (cancer, diabetes)

Dr. Oscar Yanes Torrado(ELIMINAR) - CV

Dr. Maria Vinaixa Crevillent(ELIMINAR) - CV

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Usefulnees of dermoscopy in clinical diagnosis of skin tumors Dr. Pedro Zaballos Diego(ELIMINAR) 
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Physiopathology of Obesity and Inflammation of Fatty Tissues

Dr. Cristobal M. Richart Jurado(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Juan José Sirvent Calvera(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Maria Teresa Auguet Quintillà(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Rosa Jorba Martin(ELIMINAR)

Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery

Dr. Cristobal M. Richart Jurado(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Juan José Sirvent Calvera(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Maria Teresa Auguet Quintillà(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Javier de Oca Buerguete(ELIMINAR)

Morbid obesity and associated metabolic commorbidities

Dr. Daniel del Castillo Déjardin(ELIMINAR) - CV
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Application of molecular techniques to the taxonomy and epidemiology of aeromonas and/or arcobacter

Dr. Roxana Beaz Hidalgo(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Josefa Figueras Salvat(ELIMINAR) - CV
Evaluation and impact of the presence of potentially pathogenic bacteria in water and/or food Dr. Karl Andree(ELIMINAR)
Dr. Luis Roberto Collado González(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Maria Dolores Furones(ELIMINAR)
Dr. Roxana Beaz Hidalgo(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Josefa Figueras Salvat(ELIMINAR) - CV

Morphologic and molecular characterization of microscopic fungi of clinical and/or environmental interest

Dr. Aberto Miguel Stchigel Glikman(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Dania García Sánchez(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. José Francisco Cano Lira(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Josep Guarro Artigas(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Josepa Gené Díaz(ELIMINAR) - CV

Factors involved in the pathogenicity and virulence of opportunistic filamentous fungi

Dr. Emilio Mayayo Artal(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Javier Capilla Luque(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Josep Guarro Artigas(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Kathiuska Paredes Aguilar(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Loida López Fernández(ELIMINAR) - CV

Opportunistic pathogenic fungi in humans: Antifungal sensitivity, experimental infection, treatment

Dr. Emilio Mayayo Artal (ELIMINAR)- CV 
Dr. Javier Capilla Luque(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Josep Guarro Artigas(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Kathiuska Paredes Aguilar(ELIMINAR) - CV
Rhinology, allergies and sleep disorders Dr. Francesc Xavier Avilés Jurado(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Enric Figuerola Massana(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Joaquin Mullol Miret(ELIMINAR) 
Dr. Ximena Terra Barbadora(ELIMINAR) 
Research lines Supervisors
- Methylation capacity and intrauterine "programming" of development and aging
- Interaction between epigenetics and the environment and its influence on healthy aging
Dr. Michelle Murphy(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Joan D. Fernández Ballart(ELIMINAR) - CV
- Effect of the Mediterranean diet on cardiovascular health Dr. Mònica Bulló - CV
Dr. Joan D. Fernández Ballart(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Jorge Salas(ELIMINAR)  - CV
Dr. Nancy Elvira Babio Sánchez(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Gemma Flores Mateo(ELIMINAR) - CV
- Saitety and weight control Dr. Mònica Bulló - CV
Dr. Jorge Salas(ELIMINAR)  - CV
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- Nutritional status during pregnancy and development of the child
- Cooperation in situations of nutritional risk

Dr. Josefa Canals Sans(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Victoria Arija Val(ELIMINAR) - CV
- Epidemiological studies in prevalent nutritional diseases Dr. Josefa Canals Sans(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Victoria Arija Val(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. María Adoración Romaguera
- Nutrition and comunity health Dr. Victoria Arija Val(ELIMINAR) - CV
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Diabetic retinopathy Dr. Antonio Moreno (ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Pere Romero Aroca(ELIMINAR) - CV
Anterior segment (postoperative infections, glaucoma, pseudoexfoliative syndrome) Dr. Pere Romero Aroca(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. José Callizo Planas(ELIMINAR)
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Sepsis, inflammation and security (SIS)

Dr. Alejandro Hugo Rodríguez Oviedo(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Gonzalo Sirgo Rodríguez (ELIMINAR)- CV
Dr. María Amparo Bodí Saera (ELIMINAR)- CV
Dr. Albert Sandiumentge (ELIMINAR)- CV
Dr. Mònica Magret Iglesias(ELIMINAR) - CV
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Assessment of risks to human health from exposure to chemical and microbiological contaminants

Dr. José L. Domingo Roig(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Margarita Torrente(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Marta Schuhmacher Ansuategui(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Martí Nadal Lomas(ELIMINAR) - CV

Persistent and emergining organic compounds: Dietary exposure

Dr. José L. Domingo Roig(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Ana Bocio Sanz(ELIMINAR) - CV

Effects of low dosis of ionizing radiation: Internal and external exposure

Dr. Luisa Albina Chicote(ELIMINAR) 
Dr. Montserrat Bellés Mateu(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Victòria Linares Vidal(ELIMINAR)  - CV

Effects on reproduction, embryotoxicity, foetotoxicity and teratogenesis

Dr. Domènec  Sànchez Cervelló(ELIMINAR)  - CV
Dr. José L. Domingo Roig(ELIMINAR)  - CV
Dr. Mercedes Gómez Arnaiz(ELIMINAR)  - CV
Dr. Tania Garcia Soldevila(ELIMINAR)  - CV

Biological monitoring of chemical contaminant

Dr. José L. Domingo Roig(ELIMINAR)  - CV
Dr. Marta Schuhmacher Ansuategui(ELIMINAR)  - CV
Dr. Martí Nadal Lomas(ELIMINAR)  - CV
Dr. Mercedes Gómez Arnaiz(ELIMINAR)  - CV

Acute, subacute and chronic toxicity

Dr. Domènec  Sànchez Cervelló(ELIMINAR)  - CV
Dr. José L. Domingo Roig(ELIMINAR)  - CV 
Dr. Tania Garcia Soldevila(ELIMINAR) - CV
Research lines Supervisors

- Inflammation and oxidation in the development of arteriosclerosis, obesity, hepatic steatosis and other associated illnesses: Ethiopatogenesis and treatment

Dr. Jorge Joven Maried (ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Ángel Luis Corbí López(ELIMINAR)
- ​Oxidative and inflammatory processes involved in the premature deterioration of patientsinfected with HIV. Study of possible therapeutic targets. Dr. Jorge Joven Maried (ELIMINAR) - CV

Cellular neurobiology

Dr. Josep Maria Tomàs i Ferré(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Manuel Santafé Martínez(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Maria Angel Lanuza Escolano(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Neus Garcia Sancho(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Nicolau Ortiz Castellón(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Francisco Javier Valderrama Canales(ELIMINAR) - CV

Research lines Supervisors

- Diagnostic factors in cancer

Dr. Joan Borràs Balada(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Joan Carles Vilanova Busquets(ELIMINAR) 
Dr. Josep Gumà Padró(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Meritxell Arenas Prat  - CV
Dr. Sebastià Sabater Martí(ELIMINAR)
- Hereditary breast cancer Dr. Joan Borràs Balada(ELIMINAR) - CV 
- Epidemiology of cancer
- Cancer Registries. Occurrence and survival rates
Dr. Joan Borràs Balada(ELIMINAR) - CV 
Dr. Josep Gumà Padró(ELIMINAR) - CV
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- Inflammation and oxidation in the development of atherosclerosis, obesity, fatty liver and other related diseases. Etiopathogenesis and treatment.
- Metabolic effects of plant-derived polyphenols
- Biochemical and clinical markers of non-communicable diseases.

Dr. Jorge Joven Maried (ELIMINAR)- CV
Dr. Vicente Martín Paredero(ELIMINAR) - CV
- Mitochondrial dysfunction and autophagy in non-communicable diseases. Dr. Jorge Joven Maried (ELIMINAR)- CV
Dr. Vicente Martín Paredero(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Laura Fernández Sender(ELIMINAR)
Dr. Carlos Alonso-Villaverde Lozano(ELIMINAR) - CV
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Subclinical arteriosclerosis

Dr. Raimon Ferré Vallès(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Josefa Girona Tell(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Lluís Masana Marín(ELIMINAR) - CV

- Clinical aspects of genetic dyslipidemias

Dr. Josefa Girona Tell(ELIMINAR) - CV 
Dr. Lluís Masana Marín(ELIMINAR) - CV

- Dyslipidemia, Diabetes and Arteriosclerosis Dr. Josefa Girona Tell(ELIMINAR) - CV 
Dr. Ricardo Rodríguez
Dr. Lluís Masana Marín(ELIMINAR) - CV

Health education

Dr. Rosa Solà Alberich(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Joan Fernández Ballart(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Elisabet Llauradó Ribé(ELIMINAR) 
Dr. Lucía Tarro Sánchez(ELIMINAR) 
- Autoimmune diseases and cardiovascular risk
- Nosocomial infections
Dr. Antoni Castro Salomó(ELIMINAR) - CV

Methodologies for designing, evaluating and validating foods and other factors for reducing chronic diseases

Dr. Rosa Solà Alberich(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Francisco Martín Luján 
Dr. Rosa Maria Valls Zamora(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Anna Pedret Figuerola (ELIMINAR)- CV

Risk factors of hereditary and acquired predisposition to arteriosclerosis

Dr. Joan Carles Vallvé Torrente(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Josep Ribalta Vives(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Montserrat Guardiola Guionnet(ELIMINAR) 

Lipoprotein properties and arteriosclerosis

Dr. Joan Carles Vallvé Torrente(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Josep Ribalta Vives(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Montserrat Guardiola Guionnet(ELIMINAR) 
Health and aging Dr. Rosa Solà Alberich(ELIMINAR) - CV

Thrombosis

Dr. Antoni Castro Salomó(ELIMINAR) - CV
Research lines Supervisors
Lung function and infections in children. Dr. Ricardo Closa Monasterolo(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Montserrat Bosque Garcia(ELIMINAR)
- Evidence-based medicine: systematic review of the literature
- Childhood obesity: study of cardiovascular risk factors, metabolic syndrome and intervention strategies
Dr. Joaquín Escribano Subias(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Albert Feliu Rovira(ELIMINAR) - CV
- Early metabolic programming
- Child nutrition and metabolism. Congenital alterations of metabolism. Functional foods
Dr. Joaquín Escribano Subias(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Natalia Ferré Pallàs(ELIMINAR) - CV
Dr. Ricardo Closa Monasterolo(ELIMINAR) - CV 
Dr. Verónica Luque Moreno(ELIMINAR) - CV
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Numerical simulation applied to the human body, venous and arterial circulation. Mechanical study of human tissues Dr. Gerard Fortuny Anguera(ELIMINAR) - CV