Strategic objectives

• Four active research projects from the National Plan.
• Six publications in the first quartile of their area of expertise.
• Two demonstrably active collaborations with other members of IRYCIS or the Ramón y Cajal University Hospital (supported by joint projects, publications, and/or lines of development).
• At least one annual scientific talk for the entire Institute (by invitation).
• Facilitate the collaboration of other IRYCIS members in at least one annual teaching activity at the University of Alcalá.
• Regular collaboration with at least one private company.

Research lines

• Integrin-linked kinase: a potential biomarker of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression and a modulator of monocyte dysfunction responsible for cardiovascular damage.
• Integrin-linked kinase: a role in the progression of insulin resistance and the development of obesity.
• Importance of phosphorus in the genesis of vascular disorders in the elderly and patients with arteriosclerosis. New approaches to assessing the problem.
• Importance of phosphorus in the genesis of sarcopenia in the elderly and patients with chronic kidney disease. New approaches to assessing the problem.
• Massive data analysis in the prevention of complications associated with hemodialysis.