ISLET BIOLOGY LAB
Uncovering the Mechanisms of Diabetes
We are dedicated to understanding the principles that will help us prevent and treat diabetes.
Our Research
Our laboratory focuses on understanding pancreatic islet function and survival in health and diabetes. This knowledge might help us protect beta cells and, therefore, to either prevent or slow diabetes progression in susceptible individuals.
MOLECULAR RESEARCH
To comprehend the molecular differences between alpha and beta cells that allow the former to survive during diabetes development.
COMPOUND TESTING
To identify and test compounds with the ability to promote human pancreatic beta cell survival. These drugs would be a promising adjuvant therapy in the treatment of type I diabetes.
Our Team
PI: Laura Marroquí, Ph.D.
Unidad de Investigación Básica en Diabetes
Instituto de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación en Biotecnología Sanitaria de Elche
Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche
Contact Us
Do you have a question for us? We’d love to hear from you!
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
@isletbiologylab
CALL US
+34 965 222 062
ADDRESS
Ed. Torregaitán, Av. de la Universidad s/n, 03202, Elche, Spain.
EMAIL US
lmarroqui@umh.es
Funding
