Jaume Mora facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jaume Mora
|
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Alma mater | University of Barcelona, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, |
| Known for | cancer Completed sequencing of the Ewing's sarcoma, Neuroblastoma, Glioma, Atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Childhood cancer biology |
| Institutions | Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona |
| Thesis | Molecular genetics of neuroblastoma and the implications for clinical management : towards a biological classification of neuroblastoma tumors (2003) |
Jaume Mora is a Spanish doctor and scientist who specializes in helping children with cancer. He works hard to find new and better ways to treat childhood cancer.
Contents
About Jaume Mora
Jaume Mora enjoyed gymnastics when he was a kid and teenager. Today, he lives in Catalonia, Spain.
His Journey to Medicine
He first studied medicine at the University of Barcelona from 1984 to 1990. In 1991, he started working at the Hospital General de Granollers. A year later, in 1992, he joined the Hospital Universitario Valle de Hebrón. There, he became a pediatrician, a doctor who treats children.
In 1995, he continued his studies at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. He earned his PhD in 2003. As part of his training, he went to the Cornell University Hospital in 1996. He specialized in pediatric cancer at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
His Current Work
Today, Dr. Mora is a very important leader at the Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona. He is the Director of the Research Laboratory of Tumor Development. He is also the Chief of Pediatric Oncology, which means he leads the team that treats children with cancer.
Understanding Childhood Cancer
Dr. Mora believes that treating cancer in children needs careful attention. He focuses on the journey and the special plan for each patient. He feels that the support from the patient's family, the doctor, and the patient themselves is very important. This support helps with commitment and strength during treatment.
What is Developmental Cancer?
Dr. Mora has a special way of thinking about cancer in young people. He prefers to call Childhood cancer "Developmental cancer." This name includes patients up to 25 years old. It also points to the idea that these cancers appear during a person's growth and development.
He explains that developmental cancer is different from cancer in adults. He says it's a mistake to compare them. Childhood tumors are often linked to how the body grows. They are not usually caused by things from outside the body.
Medical Discoveries and Contributions
Dr. Mora leads a team of experts who study developmental cancer. Their research has led to many important discoveries.
Breakthroughs in Cancer Research
- Ewing's Sarcoma: His team has fully mapped the genetic code of Ewing's sarcoma. This is a type of bone cancer.
- Neuroblastoma: For neuroblastoma, a cancer that starts in nerve cells, they can now predict how the tumor will act. This helps them create a specific treatment plan for each patient.
- Brain Tumors: They were the first to create an animal model for a brain stem tumor. This helps them study the disease better. They also developed a treatment for spinal cord gliomas that does not use radiation.
Using New Technology
In 2014, Dr. Mora's team achieved something amazing. They successfully operated on a tumor that was thought to be impossible to remove. This was because of its difficult location. To prepare for the surgery, his team used a 3D printer. They printed a model of the tumor. This allowed them to practice the operation many times until they were ready to help the patient.
Teamwork and Success
Dr. Mora believes his research group's success comes from a strong connection between the "laboratory" and the "family." Even after a patient's treatment ends, families often stay involved. This encourages teamwork and a passion for their work.
He says that the "laboratory cannot be far away from the patient." This means that research and patient care should be closely linked. Trust and support are key during treatments. Often, the support from families helps raise money. This money then helps fund more important research.
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Mora has received many awards for his important work:
- In 2000, ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) honored him with the Young Investigator Award (YIA).
- In 2001, ASCO gave him the Career Development Award (CDA).
- Also in 2001, he won the 16th Schweisguth Prize from the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP).
- In 2006, the Spanish Association Against Cancer gave him the Children First scholarship/award.
- In 2009, he received the FERO award.
- In 2011, the BBVA Foundation gave him their annual scholarship.
Professional Groups
Dr. Mora is a member of many important medical groups. Here are some of them:
- Member of the Spanish and Catalan Society of Pediatrics
- Member of the American Society of Cancer Research (AACR)
- Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- Member of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP)
- Member of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Oncology (SEHOP)
See also
In Spanish: Jaume Mora para niños
