Centre for Research in Environmental Epidemiology (CREAL)

CREAL was established in December 2005 as an initiative of the Generalitat de Catalunya (Departments of: Health; Innovation, University and Enterprise; and Environment) with collaboration of Barcelona MAR Health Park and the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF). Furthermore, in 2013 CREAL is an UPF Attached Research University Institute and we are involved in CERCA-Centers of Research from Catalonia.

Over the last years, the alliance between the Centre for Research in Environmental Epidemiology (CREAL) and the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) has successfully developed a cutting-edge cluster of research expertise with capacity to address health challenges, including infectious diseases and non-communicable chronic diseases, with a strong focus on their environmental determinants. In 2013, this alliance evolved into an integrated ISGlobal Institute.

Currently, at CREAL they are about 120 people working in 6 different research Programs which cover a wide range of environmental exposures (water, radiation and air pollution) and health effects (childhood health, cancer and respiratory diseases). Research is led by senior and junior scientists together with the participation of staff scientists, postdoctoral researchers, statisticians, predoctoral students, technicians and administrative staff. They are committed to promote close collaboration among members of CREAL, and team working is one of our preferred labels. Having a nice and friendly environment where confidence and cooperation can prosper is one of our main concerns. Professional development, honesty, integrity and respect in the workplace are among our values.