1, Nutritional biochemistry and metabolism

This direction focuses on the molecular aspects of nutrition, particularly the metabolism of amino acids and phenolic acids. We aim to uncover new insights into their roles in health, disease prevention, and therapeutic strategies. Techniques in metabolomics will be employed to profile these nutrient metabolites and their impact on bodily functions.

2, Gut health: intestinal inflammation, gut microbiome and metabolites interactions

This area investigates the complex relationships between intestinal inflammation, the gut microbiome, and the metabolites that influence immunity or inflammatory bowel disease. Using metabolomic and genomic approaches, we will explore how dietary components and microbial interactions within the gut contribute to or mitigate inflammation and its related disorders. This research will provide a deeper understanding of the gut as a critical nexus in health and disease.

3, Mechanisms of fatty liver disease and nutritional interventions

Focusing on anti-inflammation and lipid metabolism of fatty liver disease, this direction aims to elucidate the disease's mechanisms with a strong emphasis on nutritional interventions. By integrating dietary strategies, immunomodulation and functional food development, we will investigate how specific nutrients and dietary patterns can prevent or reverse fatty liver disease.

4, Development of functional foods and personalized nutrition

This innovative direction seeks to design and test functional foods (prebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics) that address specific health issues, especially intestinal inflammation, metabolic disorders, and fatty liver disease. Personalized nutrition, guided by genomics, metabolomics and algorithm, will tailor nutrition and dietary recommendations to populations with very similar biochemical, metabolic and inflammatory profiles.