Carlos Ribeiro

Carlos Ribeiro is a Principal Investigator at the Champalimaud Research Centre, leading the Ribeiro Lab. His work focuses on understanding how animals make nutritional decisions through the integration of behavioral, physiological, and metabolic mechanisms in Drosophila. He develops advanced behavioral assays to study feeding strategies and neuronal circuits controlling nutrient choice.

Research interests center on the interplay between nutrition, aging, and reproduction, leveraging Drosophila as a model. Recent studies explore how internal states and microbial interactions influence dietary preferences and homeostasis. His lab employs imaging, genetics, and computational approaches to dissect neural circuits driving nutritional behaviors.

Key findings include the role of commensal bacteria in dietary choices and the molecular basis of carbonation sensing. Collaborations with neurotechnology initiatives at the Champalimaud Centre reflect his commitment to bridging basic research with clinical insights.