Focus areas

We explore how healthy and complicated pregnancy courses shape maternal health in the short and long term. Our work focuses on mechanisms and outcomes to improve care and prevent complications.

We study cardiometabolic conditions such as maternal obesity, gestational diabetes, and hypertensive disorders to understand their role in pregnancy complications and long-term cardiovascular risk. We also examine outcomes in women with rare diseases and design interventions to support maternal health during and after pregnancy.

We focus on understanding how maternal health and early-life experiences shape children’s long-term well-being. Our research aims to identify risk and protective factors that influence obesity and related cardiometabolic conditions.

We study maternal and early-life factors that may increase the risk of obesity and associated health complications in children. This includes exploring the impact of different dietary patterns and lifestyle factors like physical activity on children’s health outcomes. In addition, we develop and evaluate prenatal and early childhood interventions designed to promote healthy growth and prevent obesity and cardiometabolic diseases.

We study the biological mechanisms behind childhood diseases and explore ways to prevent and treat them. Our goal is to improve the quality of care and develop innovative solutions that support children’s health. Our work includes developing and testing novel therapies and vaccines for children, such as advanced immunological approaches and nutritional interventions.

We also investigate strategies for early detection of autoimmune diseases and methods for primary and secondary prevention. In addition, we examine allergic sensitization and its links to other atopic conditions, as well as environmental factors like early diet that influence the development of asthma and allergies.

We explore mental health, identity formation and overall well-being among children and adolescents in today’s society. Our research aims to understand challenges and develop solutions that promote healthy development.

We develop and test new technologies and innovative approaches for recognizing, treating and preventing mental health conditions. Our work also examines the biological, psychological, cultural and social foundations of gender dysphoria in young people. In addition, we study body image and the stigma associated with overweight and obesity, as well as the impact these factors have on self-esteem and health.