- Instituto
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- CENTRO NACIONAL DE BIOTECNOLOGIA
- Head researcher
- HECTOR PEINADO SELGAS
Microenvironment and metastasis
Our group investigates how the tumour microenvironment influences cancer progression, metastatic spread, and resistance to therapy. We focus on the role of extracellular vesicles, obesity, and key receptors such as NGFR in shaping tumour–host interactions, influencing immune responses and cancer progression. By uncovering these mechanisms, we aim to pinpoint therapeutic targets that can block metastatic growth and overcome treatment resistance. Ultimately, our research seeks to provide new strategies to prevent metastasis, improve patient survival, and contribute to the development of more personalized cancer therapies.
Main specialization
Área de investigación:
Disciplina ERC:
- LS - LIFE SCIENCES
- LS4 Physiology, Pathophysiology and Endocrinology
Industrial Leadership:
- 4. Biotechnology
- 4.1. Boosting cutting-edge biotechnologies as future innovation drivers
Societal Challenges:
- 1. Health, demographic change and wellbeing
- 1.01. Understanding the determinants of health, improving health promotion and disease prevention