Aims

The main interest of the group is the study of diseases that, with a genetic component, target nervous system, especially during development. That includes mental disorders as well as metabolic o neurological diseases. Our approach is multidisciplinary involving physiopathology, biochemistry, molecular genetics and clinical research.

“Pediatric Neurogenetics ”
Coordinator: Alfons Macaya Ruíz.
Study of genetic basis of childhood channelopathies and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

“Neuromuscular disorders. Muscle necrosis-regeneration.”
Coordinator: Manuel Roig.
Study of the pathogenesis of muscle necrosis-regeneration as related to dystrophinopathies.

“Psychiatric genetics ”
Coordinator: Marta Ribasés.
Molecular basis of psychiatric disorders: Addictive behaviour and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.