A fascinating lecture from Dr Cristina Cosentino
On Wednesday 18th of March 2026, Dr Cristina Cosentino, Department of Fundamental Neurosciences, University of Lausanne, invited by Prof. Pierre Maechler gave a lecture entitled "tRNA fragments link metabolic cues to cellular and intercellular responses in pancreatic islets".
Diabetes affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide, placing a growing burden on individuals and healthcare systems. Advancing research is essential to develop more effective strategies for prevention and treatment.
This seminar will explore how tiny molecules called tRNA fragments help pancreatic cells sense metabolic changes and communicate with each other. Dr. Cristina Cosentino described, in particular, her findings on the role of tRNA fragments in the response of pancreatic beta cells and immune cells to diabetes-related lipid overload.