MetNet

MetNet brings together more than 40 research groups across Catalonia interested in metabolism, metabolic regulation, and their roles in health and disease.

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🏆 Two inspiring days of science and exchange come to a close. Congratulations to the prize recipients, and thank you to all the speakers, participants, organizers and sponsors who made the 12th Annual MetNet International Meeting possible! 👏

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⚡ The final short and flash talks of MetNet 2026 are underway! One last opportunity to hear the research being shared across this year’s meeting. 🔬

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🔬 How does mitochondrial fitness change over time in obesity-related metabolic disease? David Sebastián from the University of Barcelona will share his research in “Temporal mapping of mitochondrial fitness in obesity-related metabolic disease.”

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🏃‍♂️ Does exercise intensity influence mitochondrial regulation in human skeletal muscle? Javier Botella from the University of Lausanne will explore this question in his talk.

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🎤 The programme continues with more short and flash talks. A chance to hear a wide range of research in a lively, fast-paced format! 🔬

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✨ Brown adipose tissue takes the spotlight! Marta Giralt from the University of Barcelona will discuss its potential as a source of metabolic regulators in her talk, “Brown adipose tissue: a source of metabolic regulators.”

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🔬 How incretin multiagonism reshapes communication between organs to tackle metabolic disease?

Ángela Valverde from IIBM-CSIC/UAM explores this topic in her talk.

“Inter-organ crosstalk in metabolic reprogramming by incretin multiagonism to tackle obesity and comorbidities.”

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⚡ A new round of short and flash talks begins! Researchers are taking the stage to share selected findings and spark new conversations across the MetNet community. 🔬

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🧬 What can RNA nanomedicines offer for rare vascular-metabolic diseases? Cristina Fornaguera from IQS, Universitat Ramon Llull, explores this promising research direction in her talk, “Engineering RNA Nanomedicines for Rare Vascular-Metabolic Diseases.”

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Good morning!

Day 2 of the 12th Annual MetNet Intl. Meeting!

🧠 Jorge I. Álvarez from the University of Pennsylvania opens today’s programme with his talk
“Neurovascular Metabolic Susceptibility in a Human Genetic Model of Psychiatric Disease.”

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METABOLISM IN ACTION!
A fun surprise during the meeting! 🎉 Students from the 4th year of the Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences led us through some ergonomic exercises—an energising break that got everyone moving and smiling! 🤸‍♀️😄

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🔬 Up next: Session 3, Advanced Methodologies in Metabolic Research! This session explores innovative tools and approaches shaping metabolic research. 🧬

We start with Ricardo Velila from @LeicaMicro.

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More research highlights from the MetNet community! 🔬 The short talks selected from submitted abstracts continue, adding new perspectives on metabolism and organ crosstalk. 💡

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🧬 What drives adipose tissue dysfunction during childhood obesity? Dr. Kathrin Landgraf will explore this question in her talk at the 12th Annual MetNet Intl. Meeting.

Join us for “Drivers of adipose tissue dysfunction during the development of obesity in children.”

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🎤 We’re pleased to welcome Professor Fredrik Karpe to the 12th Annual MetNet International Meeting!

His talk, “Metabolic fuel trafficking as signals for tissue metabolic homeostasis,” explores how fuel movement contributes to metabolic regulation across tissues.

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🌟 We’re delighted to welcome Professor Susanne Mandrup for the EMBO Keynote Lecture at the 12th Annual MetNet International Meeting!

Her lecture, “Adipose tissue plasticity at single cell resolution,” will explore the complexity of adipose tissue. 🧬

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🔬⚡ It’s time for the Short Talks selected from submitted abstracts at #MetNetBcn!

We’re kicking off a series of short presentations showcasing exciting research and fresh perspectives! 💡

📖 Check out the abstracts and discover what’s coming up! 👇
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🎤 We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Fawaz Alzaid to the 12th Annual MetNet International Meeting!

His talk, “Energetic and transcriptional control of inflammation in diabetes,” will examine the links between metabolism, inflammation and diabetes. 🔬

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We’re starting with Session 1: Adipose Tissue–Islet Communication: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Insights. The morning explores how communication between metabolic tissues can deepen our understanding of metabolic disease.

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The 12th Annual MetNet International Meeting is officially underway! Welcome to two days of science, discussion and exchange on metabolism, metabolic disease and therapeutic innovation.

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