
Research Projects
Research projects:
The use of gamma interferon in immune-modulation and prevention of infection in burn patients: A Phase III European multicenter trial; Co-investigator, Servei de Cirurgia Plàstica i Cremats, Vall d’Hebron Hospitals, Barcelona, 1994-1995
Effects of IGF-1/BP3 on muscle catabolism; Co-investigator, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, 1997-1999
Comparison of Biobrane versus topical antibiotic treatment in partial thickness burns; Co-investigator, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, 1997-1998
Sensitivity and specificity of broncho alveolar lavage and protected bronchial brush in the diagnosis of pneumonia in burn patients; Co-investigator, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, 1997-1999
Effects of rGH on burn scars; Co-investigator, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, 1998
Selective decontamination of digestive tract: effects on the inflammatory response and infection outcomes; Principal investigator, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, 1997-1999
Cost-efficacy of cultured epidermal grafts; Principal investigator, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, 1997-1999
Validation of nerve guides in nerve regeneration; Co-investigator, University of Groningen, 1999-2002
Determination of the catabolic response with micro-dialysis; Principal investigator, Mid-Essex Research Foundation, UK, 2002-2004
Evaluation of the effects of platelet rich plasma and platelet derived growth factors on wound Healing; Principal investigator, VHIR, Barcelona, 2006-present
Antibiotics pharmaco-dynamics in burn patients: Microdialysis; Principal investigator, Fundación Mutua Madrileña, Madrid, 2007-2008
Treatment of partial thickness burns with shock waves; Co-investigator, VHIR, Barcelona, 2009
Gabapentin treatment in burn patients; Co-investigator, VHIR, Barcelona, 2011-present GLYADERM multicenter european trial; Principal investigator, VHIR, Barcelona (Promotor, Nederlanse Brandwonden Stichting, University of Gent), 2010-present
Determination of P.I.A. in burn patients; Principal investigator, VHIR, Barcelona, 2012-present
Effects of Bosentan on the inflammatory and fibrotic response; Principal investigator, VHIR, Barcelona, 2010-present
Phase II Clinical Trial of Prontosan-Gel study, BBraun Dexon; Principal investigator, 2012-13
Phase III Clinical Trial, Birken Oleogel study, Birken; International Clinical Coordinator of Multicentre Trial, 2012-13
Observational study TenderWet in burns, Hartmann; Principal investigator, 2013-present Treatment of hypertrophic scars with shock waves; Co-investigator, VHIR, Barcelona, 2013-present
Aquacel-Globe study, Convatec; Principal investigator, VHIR, Barcelona, 2013-present