At BILSAB, our faculty explore the frontiers of biology and medicine, combining technologies with interdisciplinary approaches. Our neuroscience research deciphers the neuronal and molecular pathways behind behaviors and disorders, including binge eating and glioblastoma, while identifying biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
In molecular and circadian biology, we investigate the genetic and cellular mechanisms underlying disease, developing novel interventions for sleep disorders, cancer, and rare genetic conditions. Our immunology programs focus on infectious diseases, such as Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus, studying immune responses to design effective therapies.
Evolutionary and developmental biology research leverages insects to uncover how genetic networks and endosymbionts drive morphological, physiological, and behavioral diversity. Across all areas, our award-winning faculty combine in vivo models, computational approaches, and translational strategies to convert discoveries into impactful solutions.
BILSAB's state-of-the-art facilities, collaborative environment, and expert guidance create a vibrant space where innovation thrives, empowering researchers to tackle complex biomedical challenges.
Research at BILSAB: Pioneering Discovery Across Biology and Medicine
At BILSAB, our faculty are united by a commitment to understanding the fundamental mechanisms of life and translating these insights into solutions for pressing biomedical challenges. Our research spans a broad spectrum—from molecular and cellular biology to genetics, immunology, neuroscience, and evolutionary developmental biology—fueled by state-of-the-art technologies and interdisciplinary approaches.
Our neuroscience programs investigate the neuronal and molecular pathways that govern fundamental behaviors and disease processes. One focus is on the brain's regulation of hunger and satiety, where advanced genetic tools in mice are used to unravel the mechanisms underlying disorders such as binge eating. Complementing this, our brain cancer research emphasizes glioblastoma, exploring metabolic resilience, apoptotic resistance, and multi-omic biomarkers to identify novel therapeutic strategies and patient-centered interventions.
In parallel, our molecular and circadian biology groups aim to understand the genetic and cellular bases of disease. Investigations into circadian clock disruption are uncovering new therapeutic targets for sleep disorders and cancer, while precision medicine efforts combine computational biology, bioinformatics, and molecular genetics to reveal the causes of rare and complex human diseases.
Our immunology research focuses on combating infectious diseases, such as Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus, by elucidating the immune responses to viral proteins and designing effective interventions. These efforts leverage advanced technologies, including confocal microscopy, FACS, and protein purification, alongside in vivo studies in animal models.
Our evolutionary and developmental biology programs investigate the genetic and developmental basis of organismal diversity. By studying insects as models of morphological, physiological, and behavioral variation, researchers explore the integration of endosymbionts into host developmental networks and examine processes such as genetic assimilation and developmental plasticity to illuminate principles of evolution.
The expertise of our faculty, including award-winning scientists recognized for contributions in mitochondrial biology, bioenergetics, and translational research, ensures that BILSAB is a hub for innovation. Our interdisciplinary collaborations and state-of-the-art facilities empower researchers to translate fundamental discoveries into impactful solutions for health and disease.
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