The main research interest of the Marigorta lab revolves around the genetic basis of disease in humans. We identify emerging questions about complex disease etiology, and tackle them using an integrative approach at the interface of statistical, quantitative and evolutionary genomics. 

Through collaboration with clinicians working in the hospital, we analyze data from omics profiling of patient cohorts to illuminate our understanding of disease pathogenesis and, eventually, gear this knowledge towards translational advances. 

The long-term goal of this research lies in achieving precision medicine: being able to use individual profiles to personalize health treatment, ensuring that the right medications are used for the right patients, and tailoring medical care to patient needs.

CIC bioGUNE, member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), is a key research center within the national and international scientific landscape and has emerged as a knowledge source in the area of health science. The cutting-edge scientific activity of CIC bioGUNE researchers explores the interface between Chemistry, Structural, Molecular and Cell Biology, with the aim of developing a more Precise Medicine for the future. 

Located in the Science and Technology Park of Bizkaia (Derio, Bilbao), the activity of CIC bioGUNE includes generation of both fundamental and oriented knowledge (publications, patents, lectures in institutions and congresses), training of research talent, and collaboration-building with local, national and international institutions. The center always places their technical advances, infrastructure, and scientific personnel at the service of society, health and business networks, and the global scientific community.