About me

Dr. Maria Pellisé is a specialist in Gastroenterology and holds a PhD in Medicine. She is currently Head of the Endoscopy Department at Hospital Clínic of Barcelona and President of the Spanish Gastroenterology Association (AEG). Her clinical expertise focuses on diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy, with particular dedication to the resection of complex polyps, the management of early-stage colorectal cancer, and the care of patients at high risk of digestive cancers. She also works as a general gastroenterologist, treating common digestive symptoms and performing a wide range of endoscopic procedures.

Featured publications

Featured Projects

  • Optimising Colorectal Cancer Prevention Through Personalised Treatment with Artificial Intelligence

    Principal investigator: Maria Pellise Urquiza
    Funder: European Commission
    Code: HE_CH_21
    Duration: 01/09/2022 - 31/08/2027
  • Improving the management of T1 colorectal cancer

    Principal investigator: Maria Pellise Urquiza
    Funder: Fundació La Marató de TV3
    Code: TV3_Cancer_19
    Duration: 20/07/2020 - 31/03/2023
  • Endoscopia versus cirugia para el tratamiento de los cánceres colorectales pt1: estudio de cohortes de base poblacional - EPiT1

    Principal investigator: Maria Pellise Urquiza
    Funder: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
    Code: PI19/01050
    Duration: 01/01/2020 - 31/12/2022
  • Impacto de las técnicas de endoscopia avanzada y de los miRNAs en el diagnóstico y manejo de la neoplasia colorectal asociada a la enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal de larga evolución

    Principal investigator: Maria Pellise Urquiza
    Funder: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
    Code: PI12/01481
    Duration: 01/01/2013 - 30/06/2017