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Bioengineering, Cell therapy and Surgery in Congenital Malformations

13
Publications
46.15
%Q1
13
Number of citations
61.67
% Open Access Publications
6
Ongoing Projects
0
Number of Presented Theses
1
Number of Active Clinical Trials
During the last year, our research lines have focused on studying the causes of human congenital malformations, especially spina bifida and congenital diaphragmatic hernia, as well as on the study of musculoskeletal and osteoarticular pathologies and, in particular, on the development of new therapies based on advanced surgical techniques, cell therapy, biomaterials and 3D bioprinting to promote tissue regeneration for therapeutic purposes. Our team develops research with a great translational spirit to the human clinic, which has allowed our hospital to become a European reference center for prenatal repair of spina bifida and an internationally recognized team in the field of regenerative medicine and pediatric surgery.

eCORE

  • Advanced Therapies and Advanced Interventions, Nanomedicine, Transplant & Donation
  • Woman & Child Health & Rare Diseases

Team

Group Leader
Manuel López Paredes

Principal Investigator (PI)
Mario Marotta Baleriola, Carles Giné Prades, Francisco Soldado Carrera

Researchers
Ana Lain Fernandez, Gloria Fatou Royo Gomes, Romy Gander, José Andrés Molino Gahete, Sergio Lopez Fernandez, María Díaz Hervás, Marino Asensio Llorente, Montserrat Aguilera Pujabet, Josep Maria de Bergua Domingo

PhD Students
Laura Vidal Fornells, Ingrid Vila Fernández

Lab Technicians
Pamela Dominguez Baez, Esther Abadias Cortada, Anabel Sacristan Ruiz

Nursing and Technical Staff
No

Selected Publications

Esposito C, Blanc T, Lardy H, Masieri L, Fourcade L, Mendoza-Sagaon M, Nappo S, Lopez M, Pelizzo G, Steyaert H, Gamba P, Scuderi MG, Escolino M, Castagnetti M, Chiarenza F, Ghoneimi AE.
Robotic Surgery in Pediatric Urology: A Critical Appraisal of the GECI and SIVI Consensus of European Experts
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2022 Oct;32(10):1108-1113.
DOI: 10.1089/lap.2021.0837
IF: 1.1

Castrillo A, García-Martínez L, Laín A, Giné C, Díaz-Hervás M, López M.
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy with T-Fasteners versus "Pull Technique": Analysis of Complications.
Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Jun 25.
DOI: 10.1055/a-2340-9475.
IF: 1.5

Molino JA, García Martínez L, Guillén Burrieza G, Peiró Ibáñez JL, López-Fernández S, Laín A, Ruiz Campillo C, Lloret Roca J, López M.
Outcomes after Split Abdominal Wall Muscle Flap Repair for Large Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias.
Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2020 Apr;30(2):210-214.
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1687867.
IF: 1.5

Szavay PO, Bondoc A, Esposito C, Goldstein SD, Harms M, Kowalewski G, Lautz TB, Lopez M, Pachl M, Pandya S, Piché N, Rothenberg SS, Ruiterkamp J, Scholz S, Zendejas B, Rentea RM.
Clinical Consensus Statement on the Use of Indocyanine Green Fluorescence-guided Surgery in Pediatric Patients.
J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Nov;59(11):161657. Epub 2024 Jul 30. PMID: 39179501.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.07.042.
IF: 2.4

Mena R, Guillén G, Lopez-Fernandez S, Martos Rodríguez M, Ruiz CW, Montaner-Ramon A, López M, Molino JA.
Conservative Management of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Newborns: Incidence and Management of Intestinal Strictures.
Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Oct 18.
DOI: 10.1055/a-2426-9723.
IF: 1.5

Selected Projects

Red de excelencia en dispositivos médicos invasivos personalizados de última generación (DIMED).
Principal Investigator: Mario Marotta
Agency: Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico y la Innovación (CDTI) – Programa RED CERVERA (Grant: CER-20231013)
Funding: 3,256,068 €
Period: 2023-2024

3D Bioprinted personalised scaffolds for tissue regeneration of ankle joint (TRIANKLE).
Principal Investigator: Mario Marotta
Agency: European Commission - H2020-NMBP-TR-IND-2020 (Grant agreement: 952981)
Funding: 5,967,151.25 €
Period: 2020-2025

Investigación industrial de nuevas tecnologías para el tratamiento personalizado de patologías osteoarticulares de rodilla a través de Inteligencia Artificial e implantes celularizados generados mediante bioimpresión 3D (BioprintIA).
Principal Investigator: Francisco Soldado
Agency: Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico y la Innovación (CDTI) – Programa MISIONES (Salud)- MIG-20201046
Funding: 6,057,538 €
Period: 2020-2024

Desarrollo de un Inyectable con Factores de Crecimiento y Ácido Hialurónico para Regeneración Osteoarticular (PROTICULAR)
Principal Investigator: Francisco Soldado
Agency: Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico y la Innovación (CDTI)
Funding: 958,882.30 €
Period: 2024-2027

Desarrollo de una fórmula con Factores de Crecimiento y ácido hialurónico para el tratamiento de la atrofia vaginal (VAGINEF)
Principal Investigator: Gloria Royo
Agency: Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico y la Innovación (CDTI)
Funding: 646,221.70 €
Period: 2024-2027

VHIR Annual Report 2024