UNESCO Code: 2301.10, 2301.03, 2302.19, 3104.11, 2414.03, 2411.16
Keywords:
metabolómica, espectrometría de masas, cromatografía de líquidos, electroforesis capilar, fertilidad humana, reproducción animal, enfermedades infecciosas
Relevant characteristics of the research group (description of the group's activity):
Integrated into CEMBIO (Center for Metabolomics and Bioanalysis) at CEU San Pablo University, our research group is dedicated to advancing the field of metabolomics and its biomedical applications. We specialize in untargeted and targeted metabolomics using high-resolution mass spectrometry (CE-, GC-, and LC-MS) to profile the small-molecule composition of complex biological samples. Our work aims to uncover metabolic signatures that offer insight into disease mechanisms, diagnostic biomarkers, and therapeutic targets.
We are particularly interested in exploring the “dark metabolome”: the vast proportion of metabolites or metabolic signals that remain unidentified or poorly characterized. Our group develops and applies novel sample preparation and analytical resources which, combined with advanced computational strategies, aim to broaden the coverage and improve the reliability of metabolomic readouts, particularly in complex matrices such as reproductive fluids.
A central focus of our research is the study of fertility problems in humans and animals, multifactorial conditions that are still underexplored at the molecular level. By integrating metabolomic profiles with clinical and other biological data, we seek to identify specific metabolic alterations in biological fluids that can support improved diagnosis and personalized treatment strategies.
Through various national and international collaborations, we are also involved in research addressing other clinical challenges, including HPV and invasive aspergillosis infections, testicular cancer, and additional conditions in which metabolic profiling offers diagnostic or prognostic value. Our interdisciplinary expertise enables us to address complex analytical problems in a clinically meaningful and translationally relevant way.
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