Our team is composed of highly trained and experienced people in the fields of donation and transplantation, organs and tissues, research and management from several nationalities.
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Martí Manyalich
President
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Martí Manyalich
President
“more donors, more transplants” – April 2008
The President of the Foundation has the role to represent the Foundation worldwide throughout different kind of activities such as participation in congresses as invited speaker as well as directing training activities and cooperation programs around the world. He is also a very important figure inside this organization, the reference person who leads and guides the Foundation. Martí Manyalich is a Medical Doctor, PhD and has more than 30 years of experience in the field of organ, tissue and cells donation and transplantation. Nowadays, he is the assessor on transplantation in the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, as well as Associated professor at the University of Barcelona- Medical School. He is also a member of several International societies and his expertise in this field is globally recognized.
President of the DTI Foundation Board of Trustees.
Chloë Ballesté
Medical Director
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Chloë Ballesté
Medical Director
“It is our duty to share our experience in improving organ donation and transplantation worldwide; self-sufficiency in organ and tissue transplantation is our goal, and we can achieve it!” – January 2014
Dr. Chloë Ballesté is the Medical Director of DTI Foundation, where she leads the coordination of various working areas to improve global networks for organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Her role includes overseeing international projects and implementing strategies that ensure the optimization of processes in these fields.
In addition, she serves as an associate professor at the Department of Surgery and Surgical Specialties at the University of Barcelona, where she trains students and healthcare professionals while leading undergraduate and postgraduate programs in organ, tissue, and cell donation and transplantation. This position allows her to address global challenges in the field of transplantation by educating the next generation of professionals.
With a solid background and international experience in the donation and transplantation sector, Dr. Ballesté has played a key role in the development of educational projects and the improvement of healthcare systems worldwide. Since 2006, she has collaborated with TPM-DTI Foundation and the Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, where she contributes her expertise in training healthcare professionals and developing programs that have a direct impact on healthcare systems. Additionally, she is a member of the Council of ESOT (European Society for Organ Transplantation), actively contributing to the development of policies and strategies to improve donation and transplantation across Europe.
Francesc Martí
Managing Director
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Francesc Martí
Managing Director
“We work to strengthen the organ and tissue donation and transplantation system worldwide through training and international cooperation.” – December 2012
Manager of the Foundation, responsible for coordinating and managing the economic, administrative, legal, human resources, and ISO 9001 quality policy areas. Works to ensure efficient management aligned with the foundation’s mission.
Graduated in Political Science and Administration, with a postgraduate degree in Institutional and Political Communication. Specialized in foundation management, leading nonprofit activities, project management, and fundraising. He has completed executive training in Leadership and Social Innovation at ESADE, acquiring strategic tools for the management and development of third-sector organizations.
Joan Bigorra
Innovation & Strategy Advisor and Trustee of DTI Foundation
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Joan Bigorra
Innovation & Strategy Advisor and Trustee of DTI Foundation
Doctor in Medicine from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) and specialist in Clinical Pharmacology. He holds a degree in Medicine, a Master’s in Biomedicine, Biotechnology, and EU Law, and a diploma in Health Economics from the University of Tromsø (Norway). He has completed the Executive Development Program (PDD) at IESE and is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School (Novartis Management Program).
He is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of CIBER Bioengineering, Biomaterials, and Nanomedicine at ISCIII and, since December 2021, has been part of the Management Committee of ITEMAS (ISCIII). He actively participates in various Project Evaluation Committees for innovation, such as EIT-Health, MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 Europe, and The Collider (Mobile World Congress), among others.
Currently, he serves as Director of Innovation at the Global Health Institute in Barcelona and as a Senior Innovation Consultant at the Hospital Clínic of Barcelona since 2015, driving projects in the fields of biomedicine and digital health.
Ricard Valero
Research Advisor
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Ricard Valero
Research Advisor
“Active research is a clear sign of the good health of the foundation’s project.” – October 2012
Ricard Valero, MD, PhD, coordinates the foundation’s research in both its educational and international cooperation areas, advising team members on the research direction of their activities, while enhancing the scientific aspect of the Foundation. He leads the Foundation’s Scientific Committee and is also a member of the Advisory and Consulting Committee and a founding member of the Board of Trustees.
Dr. Valero is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the field of Anesthesiology, part of the Department of Surgery and Surgical Specialties at the University of Barcelona (Division IV). Additionally, he is responsible for Neuroanesthesia in the Department of Anesthesiology at the Hospital Clínic of Barcelona. It is also important to note that he has been collaborating since 1990 in the Transplant Coordination at the Hospital Clínic of Barcelona.
David Paredes-Zapata
Advisor for Organ Donation and Transplantation.
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David Paredes-Zapata
Advisor for Organ Donation and Transplantation.
Dr. David Paredes Zapata is a distinguished nephrologist with extensive experience in organ donation and transplantation. He holds a Master’s in Organ and Tissue Transplantation from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and is European Certified as a Transplant Coordinator.
Currently, he works as a Consultant in the Donation and Transplant Coordination Section at the Hospital Clínic of Barcelona and serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties at the University of Barcelona.
His expertise and knowledge have been instrumental in his collaboration with DTI Foundation, where he has contributed as an expert consultant, helping to drive safe and efficient practices in organ donation and transplantation on an international level.
Isabel Roselló
Institutional Relations Advisor.
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Isabel Roselló
Institutional Relations Advisor.
“Optimizing organ donation worldwide should be the goal of our generation.” – November 2012
The Institutional Relations area aims to improve the Foundation’s positioning and image, as well as maintain and secure grants and funding. It is also responsible for promoting volunteering within the Foundation and organizing solidarity actions to attract sponsors.
She holds a degree in Romance Philology and is a Translator-Interpreter from the UAB. Additionally, she has completed a course in Economic and Administrative Hospital Management at EADA. Since 1984, she has experience in Hospital Management, having worked as Head of Economic Administration and Client Management at the Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, and since 1993, as the Economic and Administrative Manager of the TPM project. She is a founding member of the Board of Trustees of the DTI Foundation.
Carmen Blanco
Head of Educational Programs
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Carmen Blanco
Head of Educational Programs
“The more professionals trained in organ donation and transplantation, the more opportunities for donation to occur” – December 2012
She has been the TPM Courses Coordinator since 2004. She holds a degree in English Philology from the Rovira i Virgili University of Tarragona. She has also completed an Executive Assistant program and a Master’s in Translation. With a solid background in languages and extensive experience in training coordination, she has demonstrated strong skills in project management, course organization, and team leadership. Her career makes her a key figure in the continuous improvement of TPM courses and the educational strategy of the foundation.
Brian Álvarez
Head of International Cooperation
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Brian Álvarez
Head of International Cooperation
“By promoting organ donation, we contribute our bit to improving the lives of patients in need of a transplant.”
Dr. Álvarez works at DTI Foundation coordinating international cooperation projects to improve organ donation and transplantation networks worldwide, while also participating in training and innovation activities.
Brian Álvarez, MD, is a specialist in intensive medicine and organ donation and transplantation coordination with training in Argentina. He has extensive experience in intensive care as well as in organ and tissue donation. With a strong passion for teaching, he has developed over the years the teaching profile and pedagogical knowledge that make him a quality professional. He completed the International Master’s in Organ, Tissue, and Cell Donation and Transplantation at the University of Barcelona.
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Joaquim Albiol
Head of Research and Development
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Joaquim Albiol
Head of Research and Development
“Facilitating the development of scientific research projects is an exciting challenge. However, doing so in the field of organ donation and transplantation is a unique personal and professional experience.”
Joaquim holds a degree in Biotechnology from the University of Barcelona and in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the Pompeu Fabra University. He has also completed the International Master’s in Donation and Transplantation of Organs, Tissues, and Cells at the University of Barcelona and a Master’s in Project Management at LaSalle (Ramon Llull University).
Currently, he collaborates in the development of new proposals and the coordination of projects within the Research and Development Department. In some of these projects, he also actively participates in research, providing support to research teams to drive innovative initiatives in the field of organ donation and transplantation.
Mauricio Galvão
Senior Project Coordinator
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Mauricio Galvão
Senior Project Coordinator
Dr. Mauricio Galvão is a Medical Doctor (MD) and Doctor of Medicine (PhD) in Renal Transplantation. With extensive experience as a nephrologist and intensive care consultant since 2004, he has played a key role at the Hospital do Rim (Brazil), the world’s largest renal transplant center. Currently, he serves as a senior advisor on organ procurement protocols in Abu Dhabi and as a Medical Professor at the Potiguar University.
At DTI Foundation, he collaborates on international cooperation and training projects, bringing his expertise in organ transplantation and donation. He also advises on the implementation of OPOs (Organ Procurement Organizations) and quality protocols, acts as an auditor for healthcare and educational programs, and conducts research in transplantation, organ donation, and innovative teaching methodologies.
Clara Ribeiro
President Executive Assistant
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Clara Ribeiro
President Executive Assistant
“Improve people’s quality of life through organ donation and transplantation is a gratifying project, both at personal and professional levels” – January 2014
Clara carries out the tasks related at Assistance of the President, managing and coordinating the events and meetings where the President is involved.She is also in charge of the Presidency communication, aswell as monitoring the agreements in which the President is related.
She has a Law Degree from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and a Postgraduate in Conflict Resolution and Peace Culture from the Peace School (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona). She has a background in management and administration.
Sergi Padilla
Communication and Aliances Manager
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Sergi Padilla
Communication and Aliances Manager
“Working for organ donation and transplantation is an action that transforms lives. When we join forces and build alliances, we save lives and offer a second chance to those in need. Every gesture counts, and together we turn dreams of a new life into reality.”
Graduated in Advertising and Communication, with extensive experience in the third sector and fundraising, Sergi is responsible for the communication strategy and alliance building at the Foundation.”
Maria Barros
Project Coordinator
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Maria Barros
Project Coordinator
“Cooperation allows things that seem impossible to become reality when we work as a team. In this regard, DTI makes it possible for more people every day to access a transplant in all the countries where we operate.”
A professional with experience in the biomedical sector, specifically in organ and tissue donation for transplantation. With strong communication skills, he coordinates international cooperation projects and participates in the implementation of European projects.
Ola Rudak
Project Coordinator
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Ola Rudak
Project Coordinator
Participating in the development of international cooperation projects, the role involves managing the submission of tenders and calls for international public grants to finance strategic projects. Additionally, responsibilities include coordinating and implementing Erasmus+ projects, ensuring compliance with the objectives and requirements set by the European Commission.
With a degree in mechanical engineering, the professional has solid experience in project management and continuous improvement, providing a technical and strategic vision to optimize processes and mobilize resources.
Seow Huey
Project Coordinator
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Seow Huey
Project Coordinator
“Believing that organ donation saves lives and making others believe in it.”
Seow Huey works in coordinating training, research, consulting, and other cooperation and development activities of DTI in China. She holds a degree in Biology and a Ph.D. in Molecular Epidemiology. Previously, she worked on an EU project developing and implementing a postgraduate program on organ donation and transplantation in Southeast Asia.
Carles Garcia
Project Coordinator
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Carles Garcia
Project Coordinator
“One of my main goals is to make the world a better place, so I am proud to work in an organization that improves organ donation and transplantation worldwide.”
Carles holds a degree in Sociology from the University of Barcelona and a Master’s in Project Management from LaSalle (Ramon Llull University). He has experience in project management and is currently involved in coordinating international cooperation projects for the Foundation.
Sasha Karandashova
Course Coordinator
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Sasha Karandashova
Course Coordinator
“My passion is to continuously improve our training programs, as this not only creates a unique experience for our students but also fosters interest in organ and tissue donation. I believe that our effort is important and truly worthwhile.”
Sasha holds a degree in Physics from Herzen Pedagogical University (2017) and completed a technical translation course at the same university (2014-2016).
She is part of the training department.
Maite Pujol
Master Coordinator
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Maite Pujol
Master Coordinator
“Technology will never replace great teachers, but in the hands of great teachers, it’s transformational.”
She is a Psychologist of Education, and she is strongly convinced of the transformative power of education and training.
She has led a teaching department in educational leisure and has coordinated In-Company masters’ and postgraduate degrees. She has also designed and implemented educational projects, worked on communication campaigns for the European Commission in engaging key stakeholders.
She is the coordinator of the “International Master of Organs, Tissues and Cells”.
Isabel Cappuyns
Project Coordinator
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Isabel Cappuyns
Project Coordinator
Isabel holds a degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Barcelona and has completed the Master’s in Organ, Tissue, and Cell Donation and Transplantation at DTI Foundation. She is part of the Research and Development department, where she collaborates in creating new projects to promote research and increase tissue donation for research networks. Additionally, she is responsible for managing the Foundation’s clinical webinars.
Sonia Oliveras
Head of Administration
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Sonia Oliveras
Head of Administration
“It’s exciting to contribute to a project that positively impacts people’s health and quality of life”
Sonia graduated in advertising from the University Ramon Llull. Her experience has always focused on the organization and coordination of projects, as well as its administrative management.
In the Foundation’s Administration Department, she works on financial aspects related to suppliers and clients. Likewise, she provides support to the Training department, overseeing communication with students and participants of the courses that the foundation organizes.
Loli Toledano
Administration and Coordination Assistant
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Loli Toledano
Administration and Coordination Assistant
“Being part of a project that helps people around the world in the field of the donation is an enriching experience” – December 2012
The Department of administration manage all aspects related to the financial part of the Foundation, both of suppliers as clients.
Working at the Foundation since 2009 as administrative assistant she has experience in the field of administration and training in international secretariat. She is also responsible for the registration of participants to the TPM courses and coordinator of those who attend advanced courses in Spain.
