Doctoral thesis

The UB Chair of Innovation in Precision Oncology promotes advanced training and the generation of knowledge through the development of doctoral theses in the field of precision oncology.

This section collects information on the doctoral theses completed to date, reflecting the commitment of the Chair to excellent research and the training of new scientific leaders.
Prediction of Therapeutic Benefit in Advanced Hormone Receptor Positive and HER2 Negative Breast Cancer
Author:

Olga Martínez Sáez

Defence:

15-12-2021

Qualification:

Magna Cum Laude

University:

Universitat de Barcelona

Director:

Dr. Aleix Prat

Tutor:

Dra. Montserrat Muñoz

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OLGA MARTÍNEZ, MD, PHD

Medical oncologist specialized in breast cancer
Breast cancer unit Medical Oncology Service

Institute of Cancer and Blood Diseases (ICAMS)
Clínic Barcelona Comprehensive Cancer Center (4CB)
Translational Genomics and Targeted Therapies in Solid Tumors Group (IDIBAPS)

Identification of biomarkers and strategies that prevent or reduce the use of chemotherapy in early breast cancer
Author:

Nuria Chic Ruché

Defence:

02-02-2024

Qualification:

Magna Cum Laude

University:

Universitat de Barcelona

Director:

Dr. Aleix Prat y Roger Gomis

Tutor:

Dr. Aleix Prat

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NÚRIA CHIC RUCHÉ, MD, PHD

Medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer
Breast Cancer Unit
Medical Oncology Service

Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute (ICAMS)
Clínic Barcelona Comprehensive Cancer Center (4CB)
Translational Genomics and Targeted Therapies in Solid Tumors Group (IDIBAPS)

Developing exhaustion-resistant CAR-T cells for the treatment of solid tumors
Author:

Paula Barbao Carrasco

Defence:

02-12-2024

Qualification:

Magna Cum Laude

University:

Universitat de Barcelona

Director:

Dr. Aleix Prat y Sonia Guedan

Tutor:

Dra. Cristina Fillat

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PAULA BARBAO, PHD

Researcher in cellular immunotherapy

Clínic Barcelona Comprehensive Cancer Center (4CB)
Cellular Immunotherapies for Cancer Group (IDIBAPS)

Biological Mechanisms of Response and Resistance to CDK4/6 Inhibitors in Hormone Receptor-Positive HER2-Negative Breast Cancer
Author:

Natalia Lorman Carbó

Defence:

11-2025

Qualification:

Magna Cum Laude

University:

Universitat de Barcelona

Director:

Dr. Aleix Prat Aparicio i Fara Brasó Maristany

Tutor:

Dr. Aleix Prat

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Natalia Lorman Carbó, PhD

PhD in Medicine and Translational Research | Biologist

Clínic Barcelona Comprehensive Cancer Center (4CB)
Translational Genomics and Targeted Therapies in Solid Tumors Group (IDIBAPS)
Reveal Genomics

Peripheral Immune Response Biomarkers Study On Blood And Tissue Samples Collected Over Time
Author:

Javier García Corbacho

Defence:

21/05/2025

Qualification:

Magna Cum Laude

University:

Universitat de Barcelona

Director:

Dr. Aleix Prat Aparicio

Tutor:

Dr. Carlos Ciudad Gómez

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Javier García Corbacho, MD, PhD

Medical Oncologist

Medical Oncology Department

Virgen de la Victoria University Clinical Hospital: Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute (ICAMS)
Barcelona Comprehensive Cancer Center (4CB)
Translational Genomics and Targeted Therapies in Solid Tumors Group (IDIBAPS)

He2-Positive Breast Cancer: Characterization of the Tumor Microenvironment and Development of an Innovative CAR-T Cell Immunotherapy Strategy.
Author:

Laura Angelats

Defence:

06/02/2026

Director:

Dr. Aleix Prat i Dra. Sonia Guedan.

Tutor:

Dr. Aleix Prat

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Dra. Laura Angelats

Medical Oncologist at the Hospital Clínic of Barcelona. Specialist in cell therapy (TILs and CAR-T). Principal Investigator of an external affiliated group at TRIP Clinics at IRB Barcelona.

Research Group

Translational Genomics and Targeted Therapies in Solid Tumors

Postdoctoral Researcher (R2A)

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