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Using extensive analysis of cellular and preclinical experimental models, we identified ACBP, a regulatory protein that functions both intracellularly and as a secreted factor, as a negative regulator of brown fat activity. ACBP's influence on brown adipose tissue has significant implications for whole-body energy balance and systemic metabolism. This study is part of the PhD thesis research conducted by Albert Blasco in our laboratory. For access to article, see: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molmet.2025.102153

Nearly 350 people gathered at the Blanes Theater to attend the conference "Is Our Body Fat Really a Problem?" presented by Dr. Marta Giralt, as part of the introductory cycle of the Blanes University Extension Program, affiliated with the University of Girona. In this informative session, Dr. Marta Giralt shared the latest advancements in the pathophysiology of adipose tissue, aimed at the general public. A successful achievement in disseminating our research to the general public!

On the occasion of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated on February 11, the Spanish Research Council (CSIC) released its ranked list of the top 10,000 women scientists in Spain. We are proud to announce that Dr. Marta Giralt, co-leader of our research team, is ranked among the top 2% of the most influential Spanish scientists.

Marta Giralt delivered the lecture "Obesity and Climate Change" at the SEEDO/EASO Joint Conference in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The presentation highlighted the increasing recognition of global warming's contribution to the obesogenic environment, as well as the role of suppressed adaptive thermogenesis and reduced energy expenditure.

On January 16 and 17, 2025, the ADIPOBROAD meeting took place in Faculty of Biology, University of Barcelona. ADIPOBROAD is a thematic research network supported by the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities in Spain. This network is coordinated by our research group and brings together 12 research groups from Spain involved in various aspects of research on adipose tissue plasticity and its impact on health. The meeting included participation from all the network's groups and international guests, with more than 60 attendees. Multiple interdisciplinary and collaborative research areas in adipobiology were identified during the meeting.

Stanford University has created a publicly available database of highly cited scientists, providing separate data for career-long impact and for single-year impact. Prof. Francesc Villarroya is ranked among the top 2% of influential researchers in both metrics, while Prof. Marta Giralt is recognized in the recent impact ranking.