World Rare Disease Day, CADASIL
On February 29th, World Rare Disease Day was observed worldwide, drawing attention to the challenges faced by individuals living with rare diseases. Among these conditions is CADASIL (Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and...
Ischaemic stroke patients present sex differences in gut microbiota
The Pharmacogenomics and Neurovascular Genetics Group of the Sant Pau Research Institute (IR Sant Pau) has conducted a pioneering study that reveals significant differences in gut microbiota between men and women who have suffered an ischemic stroke. This research...
Río Hortega Grant for Predoctoral Research
Garbiñe Ezcurra has been awarded the prestigious Río Hortega Fellowship by the Carlos III Institute for her groundbreaking doctoral research on sex-specific aspects of hemorrhagic transformation after reperfusion. This highly competitive grant, named after...
EJP RD secures funding for CADASIL research initiative
In a crucial advancement towards tackling CADASIL, a rare genetic disease, the CADANHIS project has been launched with significant financial support from the European Joint Programme on Rare Diseases (EJP RD). CADASIL, characterized by recurrent strokes, progressive...
