Both professionals bring extensive clinical, research, and academic experience linked to Hospital Clínic Barcelona, IDIBAPS, and the University of Barcelona, aiming to develop two strategic areas for the 4CB. These appointments continue the work of Elías Campo and Álvaro Urbano.
Dr. Susana Puig, a specialist in melanoma and skin cancer, will lead research to enhance oncological integration between the Clínic, IDIBAPS, and UB, foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, and drive translational projects. Her priorities include promoting synergies between clinical, translational, and basic research, and boosting participation in competitive projects.
Dr. Teresa Macarulla, an expert in gastrointestinal tumors, will head teaching initiatives to promote a transversal training strategy for cancer professionals, strengthening multidisciplinary education and knowledge transfer. She will focus on enhancing the center's own training activities and creating new opportunities for emerging specialists.
Dr. Aleix Prat, director of the 4CB, thanked Elías Campo and Álvaro Urbano for their contributions and welcomed Puig and Macarulla, emphasizing that their expertise will help reinforce research and teaching to better integrate care, innovation, and training for patient benefit.
