The myelodysplastic syndromes are a perfect example for the need for personalised treatment: they are extremely heterogeneous and no single type of treatment is effective in all patients

“It was an excellent idea to build up a special center dedicated to leukaemia and related disorders here in Barcelona. This center is collaborating with international research partners. The exchange to knowledge, techniques and ideas and the development of study protocols and projects with cooperating partners has tremendous impact on scientific progress”.  

New Tax Reform

Information on the recent tax modifications that are now more beneficial for charitable people   INDIVIDUALS The first 150 euros donated from January 2015 will have a 50% deduction on their income tax quota (on the 2015 tax return) and a 75% deduction (from the 2016 tax reform onwards). Also, any amount over 150 euros […]

New progress in the treatment of multiple myeloma patients in relapse

The Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute, together with the Catalan Oncology Institute (ICO) in Badalona, takes part in a new study to improve survival in multiple myeloma patients who don’t respond to regular treatments. Dr. Albert Oriol, ICO haematologist and researcher for the Josep Carreras Institute, is the researcher who is taking part in this international […]

You are perfect for others

Did you know that you may be perfect for others? Find out more information about bone marrow donation (in Spanish).