Instituto
INSTITUTO CAJAL

Head researcher
JAIME PIGNATELLI GARRIGOS

Neuroendocrinology Lab


The laboratory is interested in the role played by IGFs in the adult brain. Knowledge of the biology of these growth factors will help us understand the physiology of neuroprotective processes to mimic or potentiate them with new drugs. Using this approach we have described new neuroprotective mechanisms and novel druggable targets for neurodegenerative diseases.

Main specialization

Área de investigación:
Disciplina ERC:
  • LS - LIFE SCIENCES
  • LS5 Neurosciences and Neural Disorders
Industrial Leadership:
  • 7. Other
  • 7.1. Other
Societal Challenges:
  • 1. Health, demographic change and wellbeing
  • 1.04. Understanding disease