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Joao Duarte is a Senior Lecturer and Principal Investigator at Lund University, focusing on the intersection of diabetes and brain function. He leads a research team exploring the increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Western societies, which is closely linked to obesity and sedentary lifestyles. His research investigates the detrimental effects of whole-body metabolic imbalance on brain function, particularly its implications for dementia. Through rodent models, he has identified significant alterations in brain energy metabolism and neuromodulation systems due to diabetes. His work aims to understand how T2D-induced modifications in insulin-dependent metabolic regulation affect neuronal and astrocytic functions, ultimately addressing synaptic dysfunction and memory-related issues. Joao is also involved with various strategic research areas, including EXODIAB and MultiPark, contributing to extensive research on neurodegenerative diseases and their interactions with metabolic disorders. His involvement extends to curriculum development, supervision, and editorial roles in scientific journals related to neuroscience and health sciences.
Lund University • Lund, Sweden
Conduct research and teach in the areas of diabetes and brain function.
Includes Master of Science in Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East and European Affairs.