Genetics and Pathophysiological Mechanisms of Congenital Anomalies

The research activity of our group is focused on the identification of new genes responsible for rare developmental disorders and the study of the…

Traslational Oncology: Microbiota and Neoplasic Development

Chormosome Instability and Tumorigenesis

Gastric cancer (GC) is still the fourth main cause of cancer related death all over the world. Its high prevalence and the lack of efficient…

Telomere diseases and experimental therapies

Most of our projects are centred in the study of rare diseases related to the maintenance of the telomeres, named telomeropathies or telomere biology…

Molecular control of metabolic homeostasis

Our work is focussed on the study of the molecular mechanisms that regulate the development, cell differentiation and function of pancreatic islets.…

Hearing Neurobiology and Myelinopathies

Study of the molecular basis of hearing, pathology of hypoacusis and myelinopathies Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent medical problems. It is…

Biology and Biotechnology of Reproductive Development

Isolation and characterization of genes controlling floral and fruit development in legumes and tomato. Development of biotecnological tools to…

Molecular genetics of plant and inflorescence architecture

We are interested in inflorescence architecture and its evolution. We aim to understand the genetic networks that control the development of the…

Evolution and Development of Carpels, Fruits and Reproductive Meristems

In our group we are interested in fruit development and evolution. Our goal is to understand how carpel and fruit patterning is established, and what…

Abscisic acid signaling

ABA plays a crucial role for plant response to abiotic stress and regulation of plant growth and development. For instance, drought increases ABA…