Professional Summary
Dr. Robert Soler Rich is a pioneer in regenerative medicine and orthopaedic research. With over 30 years of clinical and scientific experience, he has specialized in the application of adult stem cell therapy for musculoskeletal conditions. He is internationally recognized for leading clinical trials and developing innovative cell-based treatments for joint and tissue regeneration.
Education
Medical Degree (MD)
Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain (1981)
Postgraduate Diplomas
Sports Medicine and Biology, Université Paul Sabatier de Toulouse, France
Sports Traumatology, Université Paul Sabatier de Toulouse, France
Master of Science
Lighting Research Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA
Professional Experience
Founder & Co-Director
Institute of Regenerative Tissue Therapy (ITRT), Teknon Medical Centre (Since 1996)
Specialized in adult mesenchymal stem cell therapy
Leader of national and international clinical trials
Consultant Rheumatologist
Hospital Mútua de Terrassa, Barcelona (1992–2000)
Senior Consultant
Faculty Physician, Centro Médico Teknon (Since 1996)
Clinical Focus
Regenerative medicine using cultured mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)
Treatment of:
Osteoarthritis
Tendon injuries
Lumbar disc degeneration
Pseudoarthrosis
Osteonecrosis
Research and Publications
“Final results of a phase I–II trial using ex vivo expanded autologous Mesenchymal Stromal Cells for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee confirming safety and suggesting cartilage regeneration.”
The Knee, 2016
“Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis with Autologous Expanded Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells: 50 Cases Clinical and MRI Results at One Year Follow-Up.”
Journal of Stem Cells Research, 2015
Stays at Foreign Centers
Hôtel Dieu University Hospital Centre, France
Montpellier University Hospital Centre, France
Toulouse University Hospital Centre, France
Scientific Societies and Networks
Spanish Society of Rheumatology
MuscleTech Network
Clinical and Experimental Research Group on Veterinary Trauma and Orthopaedics – Autonomous University of Barcelona
TerCel Cell Therapy Network – Carlos III Health Institute, Spanish Ministry of Economy
Languages for Clinical Practice
Spanish (Native)
Catalan (Fluent)
French (Fluent)