Bellvitge Hospital, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, has launched a new academic chair focused on chronic pain. The project is a joint effort with the University of Barcelona and Boston Scientific.
The hospital serves a large population in the Barcelona metropolitan area. L'Hospitalet de Llobregat is Catalonia's second-largest city by population, and the new chair is aimed at a health problem that affects daily life for many people.
The partnership brings together clinical care, academic research and medical technology. Boston Scientific is a global medical technology company, while the University of Barcelona adds research and teaching expertise to the project.
An academic chair is usually set up to support specialist study, research and knowledge sharing in a specific field. In this case, the focus is chronic pain, with the aim of strengthening work in diagnosis, treatment and patient care.
This kind of collaboration can help build a clearer path between hospital practice and university research. For readers following Barcelona health and community news, you can also keep up with our Community coverage and Sport updates.
Originally published by Europa Press Barcelona. Read the original report.
