We focus on the study of preventive strategies that prevent new infections and we pursue better treatments, either by looking for new drugs or using existing ones.
The WHO estimates that one in twenty-five people in the world suffers from at least one sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Antimicrobial resistance in some of these infections is a major public health problem. The population most at risk are young people, men who have sex with men and sex workers.
HIV control has contributed in part to the resurgence of other known STIs, such as syphilis, or emerging infections, such as lymphogranuloma venereum. In the case of syphilis, its worldwide prevalence has been increasing since 2000 to about 36 million cases today, and more than 11 million new infections per year. More than 90% of new syphilis cases occur in developing countries.
16/07/2026
28/05/2026
04/03/2026
Head of STI Unit - Doctor and Researcher
Head of STI Unit - Doctor and Researcher
Family physician with more than 15 years of clinical experience, specialising in sexual health, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). She currently leads the STI Unit at the Fundació Lluita contra les Infeccions and Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital.
She combines clinical practice with research and teaching in the fields of STIs, community-based approaches and comprehensive sexual health. She is committed to improving access to healthcare, prevention and sexual health education, particularly among vulnerable populations and within community settings.
Doctor and Researcher
Doctor and Researcher
Doctor and Researcher
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