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Maternal and Fetal Medicine

39
Publications
48.72
%Q1
57
Number of citations
59.09
% Open Access Publications
16
Ongoing Projects
3
Number of Presented Theses
7
Number of Active Clinical Trials
In 2024, the Maternal-Fetal Medicine group had eight active funded projects and two in extension phase. We also secured four new grants: one from AES-ISCIII, two from La Marató de TV3, and one from EIT Health, where we participate as partners. The team published 38 scientific papers: 11 in the top 10% of journals, 8 in the top 25%, 14 in Q2, 3 in Q3, and 2 in Q4. Two PhD theses were defended: Irene Fernández Buhigas at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, supervised by Dr Maia Brik, and Carmen Merced at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, supervised by Dr María Goya. Three group members received major recognitions: Dr Elena Carreras won the Premi Gol i Gurina and the Premi Trifeermed; Dr María Goya, the Premi a la Recerca d’Impacte ICS; and Dr Manel Mendoza, the Premio Dr. Font from Mutual Médica. The group remains active in the ERN ITHACA network (Spina bifida group) and is a partner in the EU-funded PREGNADIGIT-EU project.

eCORE

  • Woman & Child Health & Rare Diseases

Team

Group Leader
Elena Carreras Moratonas

Principal Investigator (PI)
Anna Suy, María Goya, Nerea Maiz, Carlota Rodó, María Ángeles Sánchez-Durán, Melchor Carbonell, Maia Brik, Manel Mendoza

Researchers
Maria Teresa Higueras, Alba Farràs Llobet, Julio Herrero, Itziar García Ruiz, Erika Bonacina, Berta Serrano, Susana Manrique, Vanessa Bueno

PhD Students
Silvia Arévalo, Francisco Barranco, Paula García Aguilar, Giula Mackina, Lidia Illan, María Luisa Pancorbo, María Antonia Perelló, Inés Calero, Elena Moreno Pérez, Marta Míguez, Clementina de Antonio, Ester del Barco

Selected Publications

Farràs A, Catalán S, Casellas A, Higueras T, Calero I, Goya M, Maiz N, Brik M, Carreras E
Real-time ultrasound demonstration of uterine isthmus contractions during pregnancy
Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2024;230(1):89.e1-89.e12
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2023.07.025
IF: 8.7

Bonacina E, Garcia-Manau P, López M, Caamiña S, Vives À, Lopez-Quesada E, Ricart M, Maroto A, de Mingo L, Pintado E, Castillo-Ribelles L, Martín L, Rodriguez-Zurita A, Garcia E, Pallarols M, Vidal-Sagnier L, Teixidor M, Orizales-Lago C, Pérez-Gomez A, Ocaña V, Puerto L, Millán P, Alsius M, Diaz S, Maiz N, Carreras E, Suy A, Mendoza M
Mid-trimester uterine artery Doppler for aspirin discontinuation in pregnancies at high risk for preterm pre-eclampsia: Post-hoc analysis of StopPRE trial
BJOG. 2024;131(3):334-342
DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.17631
IF: 4.8

Rodo C, Maiz N, Arévalo S, Lewi L, Couck I, Hollwitz B, Kyvernitakis I, Carreras E, Hecher K
The Arabin cervical pessary for the prevention of preterm birth in twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome treated by fetoscopic laser coagulation: a multicenter randomized controlled trial
Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2024;231(2):252.e1-252.e11
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2023.11.1245
IF: 8.7

Brik M, Sandonis M, Hernández-Fleury A, Gil J, Mota M, Barranco FJ, Garcia I, Maiz N, Carreras E
Cannabis exposure during pregnancy and perinatal outcomes: A cohort study
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2024;103(6):1083-1091
DOI: 10.1111/aogs.14818
IF: 3.5

Ricart M, Bonacina E, Garcia-Manau P, López M, Caamiña S, Vives À, Lopez-Quesada E, Maroto A, de Mingo L, Pintado E, Ferrer-Costa R, Martín L, Rodriguez-Zurita A, Garcia E, Pallarols M, Pratcorona L, Teixidor M, Orizales-Lago C, Ocaña V, Del Barco E, Carreras E, Suy A, Mendoza M
Placental growth factor at 24-28 weeks for aspirin discontinuation in pregnancies at high risk for preterm preeclampsia: Post hoc analysis of StopPRE trial
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2024;103(11):2273-2280
DOI: 10.1111/aogs.14955
IF: 3.5

Selected Projects

Dana Medical Precision Plus (DMP+), eHealth para la medición y mejora de la salud mental de las mujeres en matrescencia
Principal Investigator: Elena Carreras / Maia Brik
Agency: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación
Funding: Total: 494,549,43 €; 115,315,00 € (HVH)
Period: 2024-2026

International Platform on Obstetric Violence (IPOV): an innovative tool for a respectful maternity and childbirth care
Principal Investigator: Elena Carreras
Agency: European Comission
Funding: 65,490 €
Period: 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2027

Screening for preeclampsia in twin pregnancies (PRESC-TWIN)
Principal Investigator: Carlota Rodó
Agency: ISCIII
Funding: 162,140 €
Period: 01/01/2022 - 31/12/2024

Manejo de los fetos con retraso de crecimiento intrauterino precoz: Factores angiogénicos versus Doppler fetomaterno (early GRAFD Trial)
Principal Investigator: Manel Mendoza
Agency: ISCIII
Funding: 99,200 €
Period: 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2025

PregnaDigit EU, a Remote Digital Care System for Accessible, and Sustainable Pregnancy Care
Principal Investigator: Elena Carreras / Nerea Maiz
Agency: EIT Health
Funding: 1.149.965,75 € (Total); 112.223 € (HVH) + 8.471 € (VHIR)
Period: 2024 - 2025

VHIR Annual Report 2024