Isadora Clivatti Furigo

Isadora Clivatti Furigo is an Assistant Professor (Research) at the Centre for Health and Life Sciences, focusing on neuroendocrine mechanisms and metabolic regulation. She serves as Deputy Communications Secretary for the British Society for Neuroendocrinology (2023–2027). Her research explores how hormonal and environmental factors influence brain function and metabolic health, particularly in contexts like maternal obesity and food-seeking behaviors.

Key research interests include neuroendocrine signaling pathways (e.g., growth hormone, leptin), developmental programming of metabolic disorders, and the interplay between insulin signaling and cognitive processes. Recent studies highlight the role of miRNAs in hypothalamic development and the effects of caffeine on cognitive performance in athletes.

Her publications span neuroscience, endocrinology, and developmental biology, with a focus on translational research addressing metabolic and neurological health. Notable awards include the MICHAEL HARBUZ PRIZE FOR EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS (2021) and recognition for the Best paper published in Journal of Endocrinology (2020).