Human and Animal Physiology Group
The Human and Animal Physiology Group performs molecular physiological research and academic training focused on mechanistic understanding of energy metabolism in health and disease of humans and animals and how this can be targeted by specific nutrients to improve health.
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Facilities
Our laboratories are equipped to answer scientific research questions at the molecular, cellular as well as whole organism level.
Research
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Research of Human and Animal Physiology
Our research focus is one of the pillars of physiology: metabolism, which includes energy metabolism, intermediary metabolism, redox metabolism, and mitochondria. We obtain our results by performing experimental research in humans, animal models (including invertebrates), organs/tissues, and cells, using state-of-the-art physiological, functional, biomolecular and related bioanalysis tools in an integrated manner.
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Take Part in Our Research and Contribute to Science
The Human and Animal Physiology Group conducts cutting-edge molecular physiological research to unravel the mechanisms behind energy metabolism in health and disease. Our work in humans is particularly focused on understanding muscle metabolic function—how our muscles use and process energy.
Education
Human and Animal Physiology is committed to challenging and inspiring teaching for BSc, MSc and PhD students.
Latest publications
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The Contribution of Whole-Food and Supplemental Derived Dietary Protein, From Animal and Nonanimal Origins, to Daily Protein Intake in Young Adults : A Cross-Sectional Analysis
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The mitochondriotropic antioxidants AntiOxBEN2 and AntiOxCIN4 are structurally-similar but differentially alter energy homeostasis in human skin fibroblasts
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Deficiency of the mitochondrial transporter SLC25A47 minimally impacts hepatic lipid metabolism in fasted and diet-induced obese mice