Impact on global health
Obesity is one of the main threats to global health in the 21st century, not only because of its increasing prevalence, but also because of the complex network of comorbidities it entails: metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, cancer and cognitive disorders, among others.
integrated approach
This research area is oriented to understand, prevent and treat obesity from an integral multidisciplinary and translational perspective, combining the study of biological mechanisms with the development of effective and safe innovative therapeutic strategies.
A clear goal
Our goal is to generate applicable knowledge to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of obesity and its complications, thus contributing to the well-being of people throughout their life cycle and reducing the impact of these pathologies at a global level.
Associated pathologies
We study diseases that are linked to obesity, with an emphasis on prevention and early management. We explore everything from diabetes and cardiometabolic diseases to cancer and mental health.
Lines of research in the area
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Cardiometabolic diseases
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Cancer
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Sarcopenia
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Mental health and cognition
Therapeutic approach
We investigate the treatment of obesity and its complications from a global perspective through nutritional interventions, pharmacological treatments and surgical and endoscopic procedures.
Lines of research in the area
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Non-pharmacological interventions
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Pharmacotherapy
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Surgical and endoscopic procedures
Biological mechanisms
We delve into the mechanisms underlying obesity and its complications in order to develop clinical and precision nutrition strategies. We explore everything from adipobiology to circadian rhythms.
Lines of research in the area
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Adipobiology
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Microbiota
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Genetics and epigenetics
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Aging
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Chronobiology
Connected with research
Our research on nutrition and lifestyles is developed in a network, in constant dialogue with other groups, platforms and transversal lines. Learn more about our partnerships and scientific results.
Groups and networks
We promotemultidisciplinary research in partnership with other entities and strategic partners, both nationally and internationally.
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Scientific production
Access our scientific production through publications, projects and research collaborations developed by our teams.