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A yeast model allows the separation of two key functions in Ewing sarcoma

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Researchers describe how a protein linked to cancer activates silent regions of DNA

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Dr. Luke Lairson joins IRB Barcelona

The new laboratory will join IRB Barcelona's Aging and Metabolism research programme, expanding the Institute's capabilities in therapeutic discovery.

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Dr. Alexandra Avgustinova receives funding from Fundación Inocente for research into childhood rhabdoid tumours

The team will receive €90,000 to investigate why malignant rhabdoid tumours can resist treatment.

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Dr. Eduard Batlle receives an ERC Advanced Grant to block metastatic colorectal cancer’s ability to evade treatment

The European grant, worth €2.5M, will allow the recruitment of research personnel and the deployment of advanced tumour analysis technologies.

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IRB Barcelona coordinates MD4SB, a project to boost dynamic description in structural biology

The project brings together 25 partners across 8 countries and incorporates Almirall, Sanofi, and other pharmaceutical companies to provide feedback and evaluate the practical usefulness of the platform in industrial settings.

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Shilpa Biocare invests in Gate2Brain to advance an innovative therapeutic candidate for brain cancer

Gate2Brain, an IRB Barcelona spin-off, signs a strategic partnership with Shilpa Biocare, including a €7 million investment for a 30.4% equity stake in the company.

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