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IGTP in 2025: 12 selected news stories

We look back at the year's most significant news stories, showcasing the dedication and collaboration that define IGTP.

IGTP secures over €13 million to support the development of research projects and strengthen research talent

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute has secured €13,208,000 through several funding calls supporting research projects and research activity, the results of which were announced this December, including both Spanish and Catalan-level calls.

IGTP celebrates 30 years of transforming knowledge into health

On 11 December, IGTP celebrated its 30th anniversary with an institutional and Christmas event that brought together professionals from across the Institute in a space for recognition, remembrance, and looking ahead to the future.

HistoSonics develops a groundbreaking non-invasive ultrasound-based Histotripsy Platform to transform liver tumour treatment

The groundbreaking histotripsy therapy platform, developed by the US medical device company HistoSonics, Inc.(USA), uses focused ultrasound to liquefy and destroy targeted liver tumours under real-time image guidance, without the invasiveness or toxicity of traditional oncological treatments.

Histotripsy therapy platform targeted for liver tumours

The Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera awards 33 Talents Grants to retain medical and research talent in Catalonia

The Talents Grants for the 2024 and 2025 editions have been granted by the Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera, supporting healthcare professionals in developing research projects that will lead to their doctoral theses. This initiative, originally created through a collaboration with the Research Institute and Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, now also includes Hospital Clínic Barcelona, the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology and Hospital de Bellvitge.

Students from Badalona discover research at the Can Ruti Campus during Science Week

Nearly two hundred baccalaureate and vocational training students have taken part in a new edition of the activity "Open House: get to know the Can Ruti Campus up close", once again consolidating the campus's commitment to scientific outreach and to fostering vocations among young people.

Julia Garcia presenting the Science Week at Can Ruti Campus