Juan Carlos Izpisua Belmonte

Salk Institute for Biological Studies (USA)

Izpisua Belmonte’s interests lie in the elucidation of the cellular and molecular basis of tissue/organ regeneration. His work has been pivotal to understand fundamental genetic and cellular principles that govern vertebrate development and tissue and organ regeneration. The knowledge obtained is helping to discover new molecules and specific gene/cell treatments to prevent and cure diseases affecting mankind both in the adult and embryonic stages.