Annual Report 2024

Excellence in health research,
impacting patients' lives

A year of institutional recognition

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is part of the CERCA system of research centres of the Government of Catalonia and is accredited as an Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria (IIS) by Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII).

In 2024, IGTP successfully completed a new CERCA evaluation and was reaccredited by ISCIII. These milestones recognise the institute’s growing impact in translational research and innovation, and reflect its solid progress in recent years.

Strategic Plan 2023-2027

IGTP's strategic plan defines the institution’s key priorities and sets out a series of distinctive actions to be implemented over five years.

It aims to consolidate and strengthen IGTP’s scientific capacities across all areas of activity, while taking into account the current context and the organisation’s expectations and ambitions.

SO1 Opting for a campus model that facilitates the participation and coordination of R+D+I activities between institutions and creates an environment with unique capabilities.

SO2 Promoting the participation of professionals from the HUGTiP in research activities and networking with other organizations in the environment.

SO3 Consolidate collaboration between the research groups of the institutions of the campus, affirm scientific programmes and favour high-impact multidisciplinary projects.

SO4 Strengthen scientific infrastructure and coordinate areas and research groups with a system that permits both the redefinition of the areas and the evaluation of groups.

SO5 Drive the growth of clinical research in the healthcare services of the HUGTiP, developing the Clinical Trials Unit, the processes and the necessary resources.

SO6 Guarantee the management processes for R+D+I, insure the suitability of resources and the provision and functional distribution of floor space.

SO7 Guarantee the application of initiatives that facilitate the promotion, capacitation, training and development of researchers and ensure gender equality.

SO8 Position the IGTP as a reference node for scientific core facilities in the environment and position the CMCiB as a unique national and international facility.

SO9 Strengthen and consolidate the culture of innovation within the institute and actions aimed at supporting the processes of innovation and technology transfer.

SO10 Promote the communications of the IGTP, considering both scientific activity and those that promote participation by society.

DRIVING CLINICAL RESEARCH

SO5 Drive the growth of clinical research in the healthcare services of the HUGTiP, developing the Clinical Trials Unit, the processes and the necessary resources.

SCIENTIFIC MODEL AND FOSTERING TRANSVERSAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS

SO3 Consolidate collaboration between the research groups of the institutions of the campus, affirm scientific programs and favour high-impact multidisciplinary projects.

SO4 Strengthen scientific infrastructure and coordinate areas and research groups with a system that permits both the redefinition of the areas and the evaluation of groups.

INNOVATION
 AND IMPACT

SO9 Strengthen and consolidate the culture of innovation within the institute and actions aimed at supporting the processes of innovation and technology transfer.
SO10 Promote the communications of the IGTP, considering both scientific activity and those that promote participation by society.

GROWTH AND INSTITUTIONAL
ALLIANCES

SO1 Opting for a campus model that facilitates the participation and coordination of R+D+I activities between institutions and creates an environment with unique capabilities.

SO2 Promoting the participation of professionals from the HUGTiP in research activities and networking with other organizations in the environment.

FLOOR SPACE, INFRASTRUCTURE AND CORE FACILITIES

SO8 Position the IGTP as a reference node for scientific core facilities in the environment and position the CMCiB as a unique national and international facility.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL CAPACITATION AND DEVELOPMENT

SO6 Guarantee the management processes for R+D+I, insure the suitability of resources and the provision and functional distribution of floor space.

SO7 Guarantee the application of initiatives that facilitate the promotion, capacitation, training and development of researchers and ensure gender equality.

Research areas and transversal programs

research areas
1

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases

Community Health

Diseases of the Liver and Digestive Tract

Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Nephrology and Bone Diseases

Immunology and Inflammation

Infectious Diseases

Medical Complications and Clinical Pharmacology of Substance Use Disorder

Neuroscience

Strategic projects

GCAT Genomes for Life

GCAT is a population-based multi-purpose cohort designed to identify genomic, epigenomic and environmental factors in the development of complex chronic diseases.

Comparative Medicine & Bioimage Centre of Catalonia (CMCiB)

A high-tech facility designed to support diverse biomedical research and technological development projects, aligned with strict sustainability and 3R policy standards.

Research and  
 innovation outputs

Scientific publications 

No Data Found

Total publications
900
Total Impact Factor 
8000
Average Impact Factor 
0

Innovation and technology transfer

In line with its strategic plan, IGTP continues to strengthen its commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and promoting technology transfer across its research community.

Active spin-offs
0
Active patents
20
Incubated projects
10
Active license agreements
15
Technology offer portfolio
0
clinical guidelines
0

Staff

No Data Found

404
Total contracted

146

Men

399

Men

258

Women

Researchers

No Data Found

Funding

No Data Found

€34,000,000
Total

Competitive projects

Active 2019-2024

Training and events

Activities

Events
0
People attending
0
women organisers and speakers
0 %
women attending
0 %

Highlighted events

In 2024, the IIS IGTP strengthened alliances and promoted translational research across the Can Ruti Campus through institutional initiatives, activities led by its transversal programs and scientific training.

13 June
Innomed Awards drive biomedical innovation
13 June
9 July
The Comparative Medicine and Bioimage Centre of Catalonia celebrates its fifth anniversary
9 July
31 October
IGTP and EATRIS strengthen ties with a symposium focused on driving translational research with patient involvement
31 October
4 December
The 4th IGTP Retreat establishes itself as a key space to foster scientific collaboration at the Can Ruti Campus
4 December

Research groups and affiliated institutions

IGTP as an accredited Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria (IIS)

Within the framework of its accreditation as a Centre of Excellence by Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), IGTP establishes affiliation agreements with research groups from various institutions. These agreements strengthen collaborative research and allow joint strategic planning.

Can Ruti Campus

IGTP is part of the Can Ruti Campus, a biomedical research ecosystem that includes multiple healthcare and research institutions (see the map below). The campus promotes synergies and shared infrastructures to advance translational research.

GROUPS
20

Including IGTP’s own research groups and affiliated teams from institutions such as Institut Català d’Oncologia (ICO), ISGlobal and Consorci Sanitari del Maresme (CSdM).

(Note: The detailed list of affiliated institutions is available in the full Annual Report)

Annual Report 2024

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Editorial Staff: Communications Unit

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