Mitochondria and Metabolism Center
Molecular Discoveries in Human Diseases
Advancing prevention, therapeutics, and diagnostics
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Harnessing Mitochondrial Potential for Healing
Mitochondria, once seen solely as energy producers, are now recognized as dynamic sensors crucial in diseases like obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, cancer, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. At the Mitochondria and Metabolism Center (MMC), our research focuses on uncovering their multifaceted roles and translating discoveries into advanced diagnostics and therapies for a variety of conditions.
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Faculty
Meet our esteemed faculty members, whose expertise and dedication drive cutting-edge research and inspire the next generation of scientific leaders.
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Laboratories
Explore our research labs, where groundbreaking discoveries are born through collaboration, innovation, and tireless pursuit of scientific excellence.
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Events
Join us at our dynamic events, where knowledge meets inspiration, fostering collaboration and driving progress in science and beyond.
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