Scientific Ecosystem:
Programs, Groups & Facilities
Advancing collaborative, multidisciplinary discovery from molecules to ecosystems
Fostering scientific progress through specialized research programs and cutting-edge technology platforms.
Research Programs
& Groups
Explore all research programs & groups here.
Biology of Disease
Decoding molecular and cellular pathways linked to the disruption of physiological homeostasis leading to major diseases. Development of new therapies, using cutting-edge experimental and informatics approaches from single-cell to systemic levels.
Coordinator: Juana Díez
RESEARCH GROUPS
Molecules, Genes,
and Cells
The Molecules, Genes, and Cells Program unites diverse research groups to uncover the molecular mechanisms underlying health and disease. Using a multidisciplinary approach—including molecular biology, genetics, immunology, and neurobiology—we study both normal and pathological processes in various model organisms, supported by advanced computational methods.
Coordinator: José Ayté
RESEARCH GROUPS
Systems Biology and Biomedical Engineering
Use of systems biology and biomedical engineering to gain a deep, quantitative understanding of biological systems. Research focuses on creating and implementing novel biomedical and clinical solutions.
Coordinator: Pilar Rivera Gil
RESEARCH GROUPS
Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Peptide Theranostics
Marta Barniol-Xicota
Learning and information processing in cells
Jeremy Gunawardena
Synthetic Biology for Biomedical Applications
Javier Macía
Integrative Biomedical Materials and Nanomedicine
Pilar Rivera Gil
Populations and Ecosystems
Explores the diversity, evolution, and complexity of life within and between individuals, populations, species, and ecosystems. Investigates the mechanisms underlying their origin and evolution as well as their biological and medical implications for specific human traits, aging, and disease.
Coordinator: Elena Bosch
RESEARCH GROUPS
Transcriptomics of development and evolution
Manuel Irimia
Studies Center on Science, Communication and Society
Gema Revuelta
Education in Health Sciences Research Group (GRECS)
Our research focuses on enhancing teaching and learning methodologies in the health sciences through evidence-based active frameworks (problem-based learning, clinical simulation, flipped classrooms) and robust evaluation tools. Key focus areas include transversal competency development, the integration of humanistic perspectives into medical curricula, and optimized academic mentoring strategies.
Principal Investigator: Elisabeth Moyano Claramunt
