Microbiome, Nutrition & Health


Research into the interactions between the gut microbiome, diet and the human organism and their influence on the health status and the development of pathologies related to diet and stress, in order to improve and personalise the prediction and prevention of these pathologies. Selection of a new generation of probiotic bacteria and bio-therapeutic products and evaluation of their efficacy and mechanisms of action on the immune and neuroendocrine system, whereby they can contribute to reducing the risk of developing pathologies such as obesity and its comorbidities and depression.

Main specialization

Área de investigación:
Disciplina ERC:
  • LS - LIFE SCIENCES
  • LS9 Applied Life Sciences and Non-Medical Biotechnology
Industrial Leadership:
  • 7. Other
  • 7.1. Other
Societal Challenges:
  • 1. Health, demographic change and wellbeing
  • 1.01. Understanding the determinants of health, improving health promotion and disease prevention