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Scientific activity
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4.1. Research areas
INCLIVA Health Research Institute has four research areas to organize its scientific activity. Despite their independence, there have
a common objective: meeting health needs and improving R&D&i system.
Their main aim is to establish a common reference framework to promote collaboration between the attached researchers. Each of
the lines counts on the participation of one or several advisers from the External Scientific Committee, and these lines are led by the
following coordinators:
Cardiovascular Area.
• Coordinator: Dr. Francisco Javier Chorro Gascó
• Mission: to contribute to the study of different aspects of cardiovascular disease (CVD) from its origins to its consequences
Oncology Area.
• Coordinator: Dr. Andrés Cervantes Ruipérez
• Mission: to contribute to the study of different aspects of oncological diseases, at the stage of diagnosis and molecular characterization
and selection of specific molecular targets of therapeutic interest
Metabolism and Organic Damage Area.
• Coordinator: Dr. José Viña Ribes
• Mission: to contribute to the study of the etiology, pathophysiology and diagnosis mechanisms or treatment of various metabolic
diseases; or those that generate organ damage as a fundamental link of its trigger action
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Reproductive Medicine Area.
• Coordinator: Dr. Carlos Simón Vallés
• Mission: to advance in knowledge of human reproduction for translational application, improving the efficiency of assisted reproduction
treatment and reducing adverse effects