Myeloid neoplasms - Hospital Clínic

Summary

Myeloid neoplasms are a group of diseases in which the bone marrow produces an abnormal quantity of precursors for red blood cells, platelets or certain types of white blood cells. This leads to a variety of symptoms and from fatigue to bones fragility and, eventually, to a higher risk of developing Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

Despite the advances produced during the last decades, not all those diagnosed benefit from efficient therapies. Advancing in the knowledge of myeloid neoplasms is, therefore, paramount to increase both prognosis and survival of patients.

Research

Our research group is searching for key molecular features of myeloid neoplasms that could be used as therapeutic targets. In particular, we are focusing our efforts towards:

  • Myeloma and other monoclonal gammopathies
  • Mechanisms of progression in monoclonal gammopathies
  • Myeloid neoplasmas
  • Lymphoid neoplasms

Also, we are seeking to improve the overall knowledge of the neoplasm microenvironment, the conditions where malignant cells live and proliferate, as well as how the body defenses respond to it.

People

NamePosition
Jordi Esteve ReynerJordi EsteveResearch Associate
Alberto Álvarez-LarránResearch Associate
Francisco CervantesSenior Researcher
Marina DiazResearch Associate
Sandra CastañoPhD Student
Daniel EstebanPhD Student
Anna GayaPhD Student
Alexandra Patrícia MartínezPhD Student
Alex BatallerPhD Student
Juan Gonzalo CorreaPhD Student
Marta GarrotePhD Student
Francesca GuijarroPhD Student
Marta BistagnePersonnel role #207045
Laura Alcolea