Neuroactive steroids

Our team is interested in the actions of steroids in the nervous system, with particular emphasis in their neuroprotective effects. Neuroactive steroids include hormonal steroids, such as estradiol, and steroids locally synthesized by neural cells.

Main specialization

Área de investigación:

Biología y Biomedicina

Disciplina ERC:

LS - LIFE SCIENCES
LS5 Neurosciences and Neural Disorders

Industrial Leadership:

4. Biotechnology
4.1. Boosting cutting-edge biotechnologies as future innovation drivers

Societal Challenges:

1. Health, demographic change and wellbeing
1.08. Treating disease