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Mercedes S. G.

Country
Spain
Department
200: Pediatric Neurology

Research Overview

Data & Insights

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Primary Speciality
Main therapeutic area

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Return Partnerships
Recurring site collaborations
7
Sites with multiple studies

Has run more than one trial at 7 of 21 partner sites.

Specializations

Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy

Clinical research activity includes pediatric neurology with a strong focus on epileptic encephalopathies, developmental disorders, and seizure-related conditions across childhood.

  • Dravet syndrome
  • Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
  • Tuberous sclerosis complex
  • Focal cortical dysplasia
  • Rett syndrome

Therapeutic interest extends to neurologic symptom control, neurodevelopmental outcomes, and treatments for autism spectrum disorders and Angelman syndrome.

Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disease

The investigator is involved in trials addressing immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, especially those affecting the joints, skin, and gastrointestinal tract in children and adolescents.

  • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
  • Atopic dermatitis
  • Plaque psoriasis
  • Crohn's disease
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus

Research involvement also includes psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and Behçet’s disease.

Pediatric Oncology and Hematology

Another major area of interest is pediatric oncology and hematologic malignancies, with attention to both leukemias and solid tumors in children and young adults.

  • Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
  • Acute myeloid leukemia
  • Neuroblastoma
  • Hodgkin lymphoma
  • High-risk neuroblastoma

Trial involvement also covers atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumour, glioma, Ewing sarcoma, and relapsed or refractory lymphomas.

Rare Genetic and Metabolic Disorders

The clinical portfolio includes rare genetic diseases and inborn errors of metabolism, with research spanning growth, neuromuscular, and lysosomal storage disorders.

  • Duchenne muscular dystrophy
  • Spinal muscular atrophy
  • Friedreich ataxia
  • Krabbe disease
  • Mucopolysaccharidosis type II

Additional interest includes Prader-Willi syndrome, growth hormone deficiency, short stature, and methylmalonic acidemia.

Respiratory, Cardiovascular, and Infectious Diseases

Research activity also extends to respiratory disease, cardiovascular disorders, and pediatric infectious diseases, reflecting a broad therapeutic scope in medically complex childhood conditions.

  • Asthma
  • Pulmonary arterial hypertension
  • Heart failure
  • Respiratory syncytial virus infection
  • Serious gram-negative bacterial infections

Trial involvement further includes pneumonia, COVID-19, and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.

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