Research Area

Pathophysiology of Nervous System Diseases

The study of the pathophysiology of nervous system diseases represents a critical challenge in biomedicine, essential for advancing the development of effective and innovative therapies.

Neurological and psychiatric disorders disrupt molecular pathways, synapses, brain networks and glial cells. Our research bridges large-scale brain network alterations and genetic abnormalities, aiming to identify new therapeutic targets and biomarkers. These biomarkers are crucial for early disease detection, distinguishing similar conditions, and monitoring treatment responses.

Current research prioritizes defining the pathophysiological processes underlying the loss of normal neuronal function and plasticity associated with these conditions. Key areas of focus include neuronal connectivity, signaling pathways, cell-cell interactions, and epigenetic influences. Advancing knowledge in these areas is pivotal for identifying novel pharmacological targets to prevent or delay the progression of nervous system diseases.

The Institute of Neurosciences provides an ideal environment for conducting multidisciplinary and translational research, combining expertise to develop effective therapeutic strategies for motor and cognitive dysfunctions.

Areas

Pathophysiology of Nervous System Diseases

Pathophysiology of Nervous System Diseases

The study of the pathophysiology of nervous system diseases represents a critical challenge in biomedicine, essential for advancing the development of effective and innovative therapies.

Experimental Neurology

Experimental Neurology

Neurodegenerative diseases are usually linked with aging. thus, nowadays there is an important increase in these disorders with a strong social and economical impact in our society

Mental Health

Mental Health

Psychotic and affective disorders are among the most disabling mental disorders in the world.

Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience

Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience

Research in this area focuses on the cerebral circuits, networks, processes and computational mechanisms that underpin a plethora of functions, such as perception, attention, memory, language, decision making, emotion and the control of action, to name a few.