Translational Research and Innovation in Thoracic Surgery oriented towards Personalized Medicine
The Translational Research and Innovation in Thoracic Surgery for Personalized Medicine Group at Hospital Ramón y Cajal conducts multidisciplinary research focused on lung cancer and other complex thoracic diseases. Its research lines include minimally invasive and robotic surgery, personalized medicine, nanomedicine for early diagnosis, biomaterials for lung repair, patient-specific chest wall reconstruction, and perioperative care research. The group brings together experts in thoracic surgery, pulmonology, pathology, radiology, nursing, and biomedical engineering, fostering the translation of research findings into clinical practice through competitive research projects, multicenter studies, and technological innovation aimed at improving patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
Collaborating Staff
- Sara Fra Fernández
- Usue Caballero Silva
- Pablo Borque Sanz
- Catalina Nieto Góngora
- Juan Luis Pareja Mora
Collaborating Staff
- Sara Fra Fernández
- Usue Caballero Silva
- Pablo Borque Sanz
- Catalina Nieto Góngora
- Juan Luis Pareja Mora
Strategic objectives
- Establish the group as a leading reference in translational thoracic oncology research within IRYCIS.
- Promote the integration of technological innovations, including biomaterials, 3D printing, and nanodiagnostics, into clinical oncology practice.
- Foster multidisciplinary collaboration among thoracic surgery, medical oncology, pulmonology, pathology, radiology, and biomedical engineering.
- Generate transferable knowledge that contributes to clinical guidelines, national consensus statements, and routine clinical practice.
- Attract competitive national and international funding in the field of cancer research.
Research lines
- Comparative evaluation of minimally invasive approaches in thoracic surgery: impact on quality of life, clinical outcomes, and healthcare system efficiency.
- Personalized medicine in thoracic surgery.
- Innovation in thoracic surgery.
- Research on postoperative healthcare and recovery following thoracic surgery.
Location
Ramón y Cajal University Hospital
Thoracic Surgery Service