Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO)
Research ServicesSpain501-1000 Employees
The Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) is a Spain-based cancer research center that operates within the Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus. Under the leadership of Josep Tabernero, VHIO pursues translational and clinical research aimed at advancing precision oncology and addressing the complexities of cancer, including resistance and metastasis. The organization emphasizes collaboration with physician-scientists at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital to integrate bench‑side and bedside insights, enabling direct access to patients and rapid translation of findings into practice. VHIO collaborates through cross-border programs and partnerships to broaden its research scope, including joint initiatives with industry and international networks, and has engaged in multiple recent activities such as presenting advances at genetics congresses and participating in first-in-human studies with industry partners. The center serves the broader oncology research community and patients by focusing on innovative, targeted approaches to cancer care and by fostering interdisciplinary, translational science within a multidisciplinary framework.