Research
We seek to understand the formation and activation of thermogenic fat cells — cells that convert chemical energy into heat — and their potential to fight obesity.
Thermogenic fat cells that convert chemical energy into heat are present in both mice and humans. Recent years have witnessed a great advancement in our understanding of the regulation of these adipocytes and an increased appreciation of the potential these cells have to counteract obesity.
Our research aims to understand the formation and activation of these fat cells and reveal how they may influence systemic metabolism.