The University of Barcelona highlights the research grants promoted by the AECC (Association Against Cancer). 

Cristian Ochoa, lecturer at the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology at the UB’s Faculty of Psychology, has received a grant of 150,000 euros to create an AEEC chair. This chair will focus on improving the humanization of care and the comprehensive psychosocial approach at all stages of the illness in cancer patients.  

Caterina Calderón, from the same department, will receive 148,434 euros to promote her research (NEOBIC-VR), focused on improving the quality of life of cancer patients through the use of body analysis technology and a virtual reality platform that encourages physical activity and personalizes treatments.  

Full report at: https://web.ub.edu/en/web/actualitat/w/ajudes-aecc-2024.