Ramon Farré

Ramon Farré is a Professor of Physiology at the University of Barcelona's School of Medicine and Head of the Research Group at the August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS). His work focuses on respiratory disease pathophysiology at cellular and systemic levels, as well as biomedical technology development. He leads research in lung microbiome analysis, extracellular matrix hydrogel therapies, and diagnostic device innovation.

Key research interests include:

• Respiratory disease mechanisms (e.g., bronchiectasis, COPD)
• Biomedical engineering applications in lung recovery
• Open-source medical diagnostic tools
• Cellular biomechanics and extracellular matrix interactions

He has authored over 90 publications and serves as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Network Physiology. His recent work emphasizes translational research combining clinical insights with bioengineering solutions.