Línies de recerca
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Prevention and treatment of chronic liver diseases
Directed by Pere Ginès
This line focuses on risk factors and early diagnosis of chronic liver diseases in the general population. It defines liver risk in the general population and the concept of liver health. It also investigates the mechanisms, prevention, and treatment of complications in patients with liver cirrhosis.
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Pathogenic mechanisms of alcohol-related liver sisease, effects of abstinence, and novel therapies
Directed by Elisa Pose
This established line combines clinical and translational research on alcohol-related liver disease. It includes independent and industry-sponsored clinical trials, prospective cohorts, and registries such as REHALC, along with mechanistic studies using human samples to identify biomarkers and therapeutic targets. It has received multiple FIS grants and produced over 50 publications and 3 PhD theses in the past 3 years.
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Metabolic dysfunction as a driver of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease progression and risk stratification
Directed by Isabel Graupera
This line studies how metabolic dysfunction drives MASLD progression and supports risk stratification for personalized care. It integrates clinical, epidemiological, and translational research, from screening and early detection to advanced disease. A key focus is how diabetes, obesity, adipose tissue inflammation and extracellular vesicles contribute to liver injury, fibrosis, and disease heterogeneity.
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Translational liver cell biology and disease mechanisms in chronic liver disease
Directed by Mar Coll
This translational line focuses on liver inflammation and cellular mechanisms underlying chronic liver disease progression. It integrates translational studies on liver cell biology and intercellular crosstalk, with particular emphasis on macrophage identity and heterogeneity. Approaches include single-cell transcriptomics, multiplex immunofluorescence, and iPSC-based models to identify key pathways and therapeutic targets.
