The Mental Health Assessment Platform (PASAM) of the Institut de Recerca Biomèdica Catalunya Sud (Southern Catalonia Biomedical Research Institute – IRBCatSud, formerly IISPV) was created in 2022 to address the growing need for mental health assessment services (psychological and cognitive functioning) in research projects. PASAM has a team of highly qualified professionals covering all phases of the mental health assessment process, from initial exploration and data collection to the analysis and interpretation of results. In addition, it includes the integration of biomarkers in neuroscience research and offers a range of services structured around two main objectives:
The versatility of the platform is reflected in its ability to adapt to the needs of different types of studies. Whether in clinical research projects requiring comprehensive assessments or in epidemiological studies where precision and conciseness are essential, PASAM provides tailored solutions.
The “SERVICES” section provides a more detailed description of the range of activities offered by PASAM.
If a specific type of service is required that is not listed in this detailed document, it is recommended to contact the coordination team (salutmental@irbcatsud.cat).
You can access this INFOGRAPHIC for more information about the services offered by PASAM, or this DOCUMENT if you would like more detailed information.
If a specific type of service is required that is not listed in this detailed document, it is recommended to contact the coordination team (salutmental@irbcatsud.cat).
Personalize cognitive, neuropsychological, and mental health assessment
Guide research and identification of biomarkers of cognition and psychological, mental and emotional state
Martí Llaurador-Coll, PhD. PASAM Coordinator.
Graduate in Psychology and PhD in Health, Psychology and Psychiatry.
Contact: marti.llaurador@irbcatsud.cat
ORCID: 0000-0001-7095-7041
Advisory board:
Elisabet Vilella, PhD. Biologist (Hospital Universitari Institut Pere Mata).
Alfonso Gutiérrez-Zotes, PhD. Clinical psychologist (Hospital Universitari Institut Pere Mata).
Vanessa Sánchez-Gistau, PhD. Psychiatrist (Hospital Universitari Institut Pere Mata).
Gerard Muntané, PhD. Biologist (Hospital Universitari Institut Pere Mata).
The Cell Culture Platform is a technical and scientific support unit that offers support to research groups, both internal and external to the IISPV, providing them with the appropriate facilities and equipment for the cultivation, maintenance and execution of bioassays with eukaryotic cells.
The Statistical Support Platform is a cross-cutting platform for statistical support to researchers that offers a support and advice service in all phases of the development of a research project: methodology, design, analysis and publication.
The Clinical Pharmacy Department is a central clinical support service with its own activities and support for the other healthcare services of the ICS Camp de Tarragona.
Bioinformatics service available to all IISPV professionals.
The Cell Culture Platform is a technical and scientific support unit that offers support to research groups, both internal and external to the IISPV, providing them with the appropriate facilities and equipment for the cultivation, maintenance and execution of bioassays with eukaryotic cells.
The Statistical Support Platform is a cross-cutting platform for statistical support to researchers that offers a support and advice service in all phases of the development of a research project: methodology, design, analysis and publication.
The Clinical Pharmacy Department is a central clinical support service with its own activities and support for the other healthcare services of the ICS Camp de Tarragona.
Bioinformatics service available to all IISPV professionals.
