The latest DECISION Masterclass is now available online: Clinical Bioinformatics – It’s More Than Pressing a Button.

In this session, Dr Núria Planell Picola, Cristina Sanchez, and Dr. David Gomez-Cabrero offer a multidisciplinary view on what clinical bioinformatics truly means, within DECISION and beyond.

• Dr Núria Planell explores the history of bioinformatics, from Mendel’s genetics to modern computational tools that turn biological data into meaningful biological insight.
• Cristina Sanchez shares her expertise on data harmonization and integration, including the challenges of building and maintaining a high-quality, multi-cohort database for DECISION.
• Dr David Gomez-Cabrero highlights the importance of study design in multi-omic approaches, urging researchers to ask “why” before focusing on the “how,” and demonstrating the value of iteration in clinical bioinformatics.

💡 Whether you’re new to the field or experienced in systems medicine, this Masterclass provides valuable insights into the intersection of biology, data, and clinical research in complex diseases like ACLF.

📺 Watch the full recording here.

We’re proud to share that the COMBAT study, part of the DECISION project, has reached 50% of its recruitment target!

This marks an important moment in our shared effort to advance personalised treatment strategies for acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF). Every inclusion brings us closer to actionable insights that can improve patient care.

Our thanks go out to all participating clinical sites and their teams for their continued dedication, as well as to our study participants and their families.

Curious about the COMBAT trial? Our questions and answers videos are available in English, German, Italian, Spanish, and French. Check out the full playlist!