University of Cadiz

The research activity focuses on: 1) Anthropometric assessment of nutritional status. 2) Analysis using nutritional software of the composition of the diet. 3) Assessment and personalized calculation of nutritional needs and diets. 4) Assessment of body composition using bioimpedance. 5) Analysis of the basal metabolic rate by indirect calorimetry, 6) Nutritional education. 7) Use of e-Health and m-Health applied in prevention and treatment.

- In vivo antioxidant octivity of functional foods. Development of biochemical techniques for the in vivo analysis of the true antioxidant activity of different foods when ingested.
- Study of the role of the placenta in gestacional diabetes and/or obesity, and the oxidative, notrosative and inflammatory damage to which it is subject in these circustances.
- Mechanism of action of oxidative and Inflammatory damage induced by nutrition in childhood obesity and other chronic inflammatory conditions
- Cerebral Neuroimaging
- Neuroimaging processing

OXIDATIVE DAMAGE AND INFLAMMATION
OXIDATIVE DAMAGE AND PSORIASIS
OXIDATIVE STRESS, PHYSICAL EXERCISE AND DOWN SYNDROME
OXIDATIVE STRESS, PHYSICAL EXERCISE AND METABOLIC SYNDROME

Neurotransmission, synaptic plasticity and synaptopathies
Physiopathology of motor systems
Mechanisms underlying neuron sensitization to degenerate
Identification and development of feasible therapeutic strategies for treatment of several motor pathologies and neurodegenerative diseases.

Biotransformations of industrial interest using Escherichia coli
Research on human auto-antigens as markers of autoimmune disseases
Research on proteases as anti tumor targets.

Maritime History: Evolution of Navigation
Port State Control
Maritime Navigation
Navigation & Maritime Safety: Strait of Gibraltar
Safety Policies in Fishing Vessels
Simulation, Human Factor

Acústica ambiental
Acústica atmosférica
Acústica submarina
Análisis de vibraciones/mantenimiento industrial
Vibraciones

ENERGY CERTIFICATION OF BUILDINGS

Corrosion and protection of metallic materials

Advanced Materials with Application on different Nature Surfaces including Textiles, Wood and other Building Materials.