Our research
We drive innovative nutrition knowledge and solutions to improve global health.
Uniting basic science, epidemiology and clinical internship to transform nutrition into health
We generate scientific knowledge in food, nutrition and health integrating from fundamental research to clinical application. Our work connects disciplines, sectors and people to offer real solutions to current health challenges.
With a collaborative and innovative approach , we drive sustainable initiatives that improve the well-being of individuals and communities around the world.
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Research areas
Clinical and precision nutrition to offer personalized solutions based on scientific evidence.
Groups and networks
We promotemultidisciplinary research in partnership with other entities and strategic partners.
Scientific activity
Access our scientific activity through publications, projects and research collaborations.
At a glance
+ 70 researchers
Our multidisciplinary teams, made up of researchers, doctoral students and technicians, constitute the essential core that drives the institute's research and innovation.
22 research lines
Comprehensive approach to prevent nutritional diseases, transforming scientific findings into clinical solutions and personalized strategies that improve people's health and quality of life.
+700 publications
Our research is published in high impact scientific journals, reflecting excellence, rigor and contribution to global advances in biomedical nutrition.
31 current projects
Competitive projects that reflect our innovation,multidisciplinary partnership and commitment to high-impact scientific solutions.
"At the Institute of Nutrition and Health, research is the cornerstone that drives innovation and knowledge. With amultidisciplinary and collaborative approach , we connect the laboratory with the clinic to generate advances in nutrition, lifestyles and personalized therapies, enhancing discoveries that improve the health and well-being of patients and society."
MIGUEL RUIZ-CANELA
Deputy Director of the Institute of Nutrition and Health of the University of Navarra.
Health and nutrition research and partnership services
We offer companies and researchers scientific solutions to innovate and improve health.
Services for companies
We offer companies and institutions specialized services to improve processes and products in nutrition and health.
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Services for researchers
We offer researchers a comprehensive ecosystem to foster the development of high-impact projects.
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Support units
We provide technical and methodological support in different research areas within INS and other institutions.
NUTRITIONAL INTERVENTION UNIT
He designs research protocols, advises on the design programs of study and prepares scientific and technical reports, optimizing all nutritional projects within the INS.
METABOLOMICS AND BIOINFORMATICS UNIT
Performs metabolomic profiling and bioinformatics analysis, providing comprehensive support to all areas of the institute for innovative and collaborative omics research.
ANIMAL PHENOTYPING UNIT
It provides metabolic characterization, determination of locomotor activity and body composition of animal models, providing advanced technologies and expert advice to internal teams and external collaborators.
NUTRITIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGY UNIT
It collects and analyzes dietary, biomarker and lifestyle data , supporting programs of study that identify population health risks, trends and strategies.
CLINICAL TRIALS UNIT (UCEC)
Integrates clinical research into CUN's attendance , streamlining and supporting the efficient implementation of controlled multicenter trials.
People behind the science
Highly specialized multidisciplinary team
We are proud of our network of collaborators and welcome new opportunities to work with industry, research institutes, hospitals, governmental organizations and international partners.
