Research - Medical Oncology Service

Clinical research

The Clinical Trials Unit (IntherUnit) is located within the clinical research area and has a 350-m² day hospital and 800 m² of office space. More than 180 professionals specializing in phase 1, 2 and 3 clinical trials work in this unit. In 2024, more than 350 patients were included in various clinical trials. Clinical research is a fundamental tool for advancing cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The Medical Oncology Department has a strong research focus with the aim of contributing knowledge in these fields.

Basic-transnational research

The Department participates in research into the molecular biology and genomics of cancer through research groups at the August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS). The vast majority of medical oncologists are researchers within the Transnational Genomics and Targeted Therapies in Solid Tumours Group, led by Dr Aleix Prat, which publishes more than 100 articles annually and is made up of biologists, pathologists, statisticians, laboratory technicians, pathology technicians, pre- and post-doctoral students, and multiple technologies to carry out the experiments.