Simulation Centre Staff

Dra. Mónica Rodríguez

Dr. Mónica Rodríguez

Director

Internist specializing in autoimmune and systemic diseases, with an extensive career in care, research and teaching. She currently serves as Director of Teaching at Vall d'Hebron and the Advanced Clinical Simulation Centre, from where she promotes healthcare training through innovative methodologies based on clinical simulation.

Més informació
Jordi Bañeras

Dr. Jordi Bañeras

Coordinator

Cardiologist specializing in critical cardiovascular patients and Doctor of Medicine. On the teaching side, he has completed the Master's Degree in Education for Health Sciences Professionals and has trained as an instructor and facilitator in various teaching methodologies within the field of clinical simulation. Since 2019, he has coordinated the Simulation Centre, from where he promotes innovative training programs nationally and internationally.

Més informació
Mireia Arnedo

Mireia Arnedo

Project and Quality Management Manager

Biologist specializing in infectious diseases, leadership, and project management. Currently, she heads project and quality management at the Simulation Centre, from where she drives the efficiency and excellence of training programs through innovative organizational models focused on continuous improvement.

Marta Sánchez

Marta Sánchez

Head of Education

A specialist educator in healthcare training, she is head of education at the Advanced Clinical Simulation Centre. She coordinates the design, development, and evaluation of training activities, ensuring a coherent, effective learning experience adapted to healthcare objectives. She also leads the training plan for simulation instructors, promoting quality teaching focused on continuous improvement and patient safety.

Ignasi Maspons

Head of Operations and Technology

Engineer specialized in operational management and technological innovation applied to clinical simulation. Leads the development and maintenance of the Centre's infrastructure, as well as its own projects such as SIMOONS. Trained in Human Factors and Simulation and instructor for the Institute for Medical Simulation and the Valdecilla Virtual Hospital, he promotes digital solutions that make training more efficient, realistic and oriented towards healthcare excellence possible.

Gemma Cervero

Gemma Cervero

Simulation Educator

Nurse specializing in critical care with a solid healthcare, teaching and research background. She combines clinical activity at the Vall d'Hebron General ICU with her work as an educator at the Advanced Clinical Simulation Centre, where she is part of the teaching team and works as an instructor in clinical simulation and basic life support.

Lysa Michelle Laurens

Dr. Lysha Michelle Laurens

Simulation Educator

A physician specializing in Anesthesiology and Resuscitation, with specific training in Patient Safety. She is a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator by the Society of Simulation in Healthcare. She is part of the teaching team at the Simulation Centre where she leads training programs such as SIMRADAR. Her approach is focused on immersive and practical training as a key tool for patient safety and healthcare excellence.

Laura Seidler

Dr. Laura Seidler

Simulation Educator

A pediatrician specializing in intensive care, she is part of the teaching team at the Advanced Clinical Simulation Centre. With extensive experience in clinical simulation and debriefing after critical events, she leads training programs aimed at training in highly complex situations. She is the director of ERC-accredited Pediatric Life Support courses and has developed numerous online simulation initiatives.

Inés Pazos

Inés Pazos

Simulation Technician

She is part of the technical team of the Simulation Centre. Specialized in technological and logistical support for training activities, she manages IT devices and clinical scenography, ensuring the correct preparation of spaces and materials. Trained as an instructor in clinical simulation at Vall d'Hebron and also through university training, she brings operational solidity and commitment to training quality.

Javier Mora

Javier Mora

Simulation Technician

Clinical Simulation Technician, specialized in the technical and logistical support of the Centre's training activities. Responsible for managing technological equipment, preparing spaces and materials, and scheduling sessions to ensure an optimal training experience. Trained in clinical simulation and patient safety, with specialization in moulage and special effects, combines scenic realism and technical precision to recreate clinical situations with high training impact.

Montse Carrasco

Montse Carrasco

Communications Manager

Journalist specializing in health and digital communications. With experience in both the public and private sectors. Leads the Simulation Centre's communications strategy and the actions that are carried out.

Pere Almagro

Pere Almagro

Management Technician

Clinical Optometrist with training in Optics and Optometry and a Master's degree in Hospital Clinical Optometry. Currently, he works as a management technician at the Simulation Centre where he coordinates training programs for residents of various specialities and promotes external agreements and collaborations.

M Carmen Gil

M Carmen Gil

Administrative

Responsible for the administrative and organizational management of the Advanced Clinical Simulation Centre. Performs key day-to-day support tasks such as managing space reservations and recording simulation sessions. Her work contributes to ensuring the efficiency and quality of the centre's training processes.

Chus Guerrero

Chus Guerrero

Administrative

Point of reference in the administrative care and management of the Simulation Centre. Her tasks include direct care, organizational support and efficient management of the data that supports the training activity. Her work is key to guaranteeing the proper logistical and administrative functioning of the centre.

Ricardo Romero

Simulation Assistant

Representative in the logistical and operational support of the Advanced Clinical Simulation Centre, responsible for the transfer and preparation of material, the adaptation of spaces and support for users.

Collaborators of the Simulation Centre

Sofia Contreras

Dr. Sofia Contreras

Simulation Educator

She is an intensivist at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, where she combines clinical care with simulation training. She has experience in designing complex scenarios, facilitating debriefings, and implementing on-site and virtual simulation programs to improve teamwork and patient safety.

Dr. Jordi Llaneras

Dr. Jordi Llaneras

Simulation Educator

Emergency Physician at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital and collaborating teacher at the Simulation Centre. Leads numerous training programs, including the design and co-direction of highly complex courses such as ECMO-RCP and cardiovascular emergencies. Director of the CUSAM program for residents. Actively participates in instructor training and research projects to improve teamwork in critical situations.

Dra. Alba Farràs

Dr. Alba Farràs

Head of the GINESIM program

A specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology with experience in ultrasound and prenatal diagnosis. At the Simulation Centre, she leads the GINESIM resident training program. She also collaborates with the centre's technical and technological team, promoting the use of interactive digital platforms, monitoring systems and solutions to improve teaching.

Subscribe to our newsletters and be a part of Vall d'Hebron Campus

The acceptance of these terms implies that you give your consent to the processing of your personal data for the provision of the services you request through this portal and, if applicable, to carry out the necessary procedures with the administrations or public entities involved in the processing. You may exercise the mentioned rights by writing to web@vallhebron.cat, clearly indicating in the subject line “Exercise of LOPD rights”.
Responsible entity: Vall d’Hebron University Hospital (Catalan Institute of Health).
Purpose: Subscription to the Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus newsletter, where you will receive news, activities, and relevant information.
Legal basis: Consent of the data subject.
Data sharing: If applicable, with VHIR. No other data transfers are foreseen. No international transfer of personal data is foreseen.
Rights: Access, rectification, deletion, and data portability, as well as restriction and objection to its processing. The user may revoke their consent at any time.
Source: The data subject.
Additional information: Additional information can be found at https://hospital.vallhebron.com/es/politica-de-proteccion-de-datos.