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Dr. Guillermo Torre Amione
Investigador principal del proyecto

Dr. Pablo Antonio Kuri Morales
Director de Proyecto oriGen

Dr. Víctor Manuel Treviño Alvarado
Director científico del proyecto

Dr. Néstor Rubio Infante
Líder de proyecto

Dr. Servando Cardona Huerta
Director de Investigación Clínica TecSalud

Dra. Rocío Ortiz López
Líder de proceso

Dra. Rocío Alejandra Chávez Santoscoy
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Dr. Gerardo de Jesús García Rivas
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Edgar Antonio Martinez Martinez
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Gustavo Romero Avila
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¿Qué es Proyecto oriGen?

Proyecto oriGen es una iniciativa estratégica del Tec de Monterrey, en la cual estamos creando una plataforma abierta de datos genómicos y clínico/epidemiológicos de 100,000 mexicanos para que, a través de la investigación, la innovación, la formación y el emprendimiento se contribuya a mejorar la salud de la población

¿Quién está liderando el proyecto?

El Tecnológico de Monterrey.

¿Cuál es el objetivo de Proyecto oriGen?

Crear una base de datos de información genética y clínico epidemiológica (biobanco) a partir del cual se pueda hacer investigación con la metodología actualmente disponible y aquella que pudiera desarrollarse en el futuro para contribuir en la prevención, diagnóstico y tratamiento de diversas enfermedades que afectan a la población mexicana.

¿En qué consiste el proyecto de investigación?

En la recolección de datos de estilo de vida, del entorno y genéticos, para generar información de utilidad y permitir el desarrollo de estrategias de investigación e innovación encaminadas a ofrecer soluciones para la prevención, diagnóstico y tratamiento de diversas enfermedades.

¿Cómo se obtienen los datos genómicos y epidemiológicos de los participantes?

A través de un cuestionario electrónico en el que el participante proporciona sus datos clínicos y epidemiológicos (demográficos, hereditarios, de hábitos y estilo de vida) algunas mediciones como peso y talla, presión arterial, así como una muestra de sangre (ADN y sus derivados).

¿Qué es la secuenciación del ADN?

La secuenciación es una técnica de laboratorio utilizada para determinar la secuencia exacta de las bases (A, C, G y T) que conforman el ADN. La secuencia de bases del ADN lleva la información que una célula necesita para hacer las proteínas que nos hacen funcionar. Conocer la secuencia nos permite identificar aquellas variaciones que se asocian a enfermedades.

¿De qué manera contribuye secuenciar a una población grande?

Secuenciar a 100 mil mexicanos, permitirá generar la herramienta que contribuya al desarrollo de investigaciones que logren una mejor caracterización tanto a nivel de población, como a nivel individual para generar planes de tratamiento y prevención personalizados o específicos para la población mexicana. Actualmente, los datos a los que se tiene acceso están representados por poblaciones de ascendencia europea lo que limita nuestra capacidad de atender las necesidades de los problemas de salud que se asocian a la población mexicana.

¿Cuántas personas se pretende reclutar?

Estamos creando una plataforma de datos genómicos (ADN) y clínico-epidemiológicos, mediciones y muestras derivadas de la sangre de 100,000 mexicanos.

¿En dónde se llevará a cabo el reclutamiento?

En 17 ciudades que representan 19 estados de México en las que el Tec de Monterrey tiene presencia. A partir de esta selección, se establecen las manzanas y los hogares que son visitados, está última selección se realiza por medio de programas de cómputo que permiten que sea una selección aleatoria (probabilística) de viviendas.

¿Se han llevado a cabo otros estudios como este en otras partes del mundo?

Sí se han llevado a cabo estudios similares en el mundo como en Reino Unido, China, Japón, Australia, Arabia Saudita, Estados Unidos, Estonia, Francia, Dubai y Turquía. En Latinoamérica sería el primer estudio de esta dimensión y de estas características demográficas y epidemiológicas

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¿Quiénes pueden participar?

Mexicanos de 18 años en adelante.

¿Existe algún criterio de exclusión?

No, siempre y cuando se cumplan con los criterios de inclusión, ser mexicano mayor de 18 años, y así se desee, se puede participar.

¿Tiene costo ser participante?

No, todos los costos asociados con el protocolo serán cubiertos por el Proyecto oriGen.

¿Los participantes recibieron un pago?

No, la participación fue completamente voluntaria y altruista. Sin embargo, al participar se les otorgó un estudio de composición corporal de alta precisión: cantidad y distribución de masa grasa con respecto a la masa muscular, cantidad de agua y calorías requeridas junto con los resultados de las mediciones clínicas realizadas durante la visita.

¿Cuál fue el proceso de participación?

Un equipo de expertos en trabajo de campo, medición y toma de muestras de sangre visitó los domicilios. El equipo conformado por coordinadores y personal de enfermería se presentaron con el uniforme de oriGen y portaban la credencial de la empresa Suasor, quien es proveedor autorizado del Tecnológico de Monterrey.

¿Dónde se llevará a cabo el estudio?

El estudio se iniciará en Monterrey. Sin embargo, visitaremos 16 ciudades más en las que el Tec de Monterrey tiene presencia.

¿Cuál es el beneficio para el participante?

Ser parte de la comunidad oriGen, reconocer la importancia de sus donaciones en el desarrollo de la investigación y la práctica médica y su contribución a generaciones futuras y a una cultura basada en ciencia y tecnología.

Estudio de medición de composición corporal (agua, músculo, grasa corporal y minerales) mediante el método de análisis de bioimpedancia eléctrica de alta especialidad. Esta evaluación les permitirá conocer el estado general de su salud además de evaluar el balance entre masa muscular y grasa de su cuerpo.

Finalmente, contarán con la aplicación móvil “oriGen” que contará con la información que nos proporcionó y las mediciones que le realizamos durante su visita para que pueda consultarla de una manera ágil y sencilla cuando así lo requiera.

¿Los participantes recibieron su código genético?

No, para los investigadores de oriGen la sensibilidad de tus datos es muy importante por lo que los investigadores que realicen los análisis de tus datos no podrán acceder a datos de identidad. Esto también impide que se entreguen los resultados derivados de las investigaciones que surjan a partir de este proyecto.

¿Cuánto dura la participación en el proyecto?

Una sola visita con un seguimiento longitudinal a través de la aplicación móvil o de la Web.

¿Porqué es importante que se proporcionen mis datos clínico-epidemiológicos?

Si bien la presencia de una o varias variantes genéticas hacen individuos genéticamente susceptibles, la presencia de factores externos o de estrés, como el tipo de dieta, infecciones, contaminación ambiental, etc, desencadenan el desarrollo de las enfermedades. Es por lo que la integración de los datos genómicos con el historial de salud personal y familiar, estilo de vida y factores de riesgo es fundamental para facilitar el desarrollo de investigaciones encaminadas a la medicina genómica de precisión, que permitan identificar los riesgos individuales, con un enfoque más informado y eficaz, o en su caso de prevención. Sobre los participantes Sobre la plataforma de datos para investigación.

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¿Quién podrá tener acceso a los datos y muestras de los participantes?

Fundación Santos y de la Garza y Evia I.B.P, serán los dueños y responsables de los datos y muestras, los cuales serán doblemente codificados. Esto evitará que los datos de la muestra sanguínea y la de los datos epidemiológicos que proporciones sean ligados a tu identidad. Ninguna publicación ni resultado podrá ser ligada por los investigadores con ningún participante. La plataforma de datos codificados será libre para aquellos que estén capacitados y facultados para desarrollar protocolos de investigación, y que tengan como objetivo contribuir con el bienestar, prevención, longevidad y el entendimiento de enfermedades; siempre y cuando cumpla con los lineamientos establecidos por la ley. El uso de los datos y muestras estará sujeto al sometimiento y aprobación de los protocolos por comités de ética e investigación.

¿Cuál es el proceso para tener acceso a la plataforma?

A través de la página web, los interesados deberán de llenar un formato de solicitud.

¿Qué tipo de información podrá ser consultada?

Datos epidemiológicos (clínicos, historia familiar, estilo de vida) y los resultados de la secuenciación del ADN asociados a dichos datos. Sobre la plataforma de datos para investigación.

¿Cómo pueden aplicar las y los investigadores para tener acceso a la plataforma o muestras derivadas de la sangre obtenida?

A través del sometimiento de protocolos (página proyectoorigen.mx en la sección de investigadores), que sean revisados y aprobados por los comités en investigación y que tengan como objetivo el mejoramiento de la salud en apego a los lineamientos establecidos por la Ley.

¿Cómo se protege la información de los participantes?

A través de una codificación doble realizada por Fundación Santos y de la Garza y Evia I.B.P 26. ¿Cómo está certificado el centro de investigación? Fundación Santos de la Garza y Evia I.B.P. cuenta con la licencia sanitaria para llevar a cabo investigación clínica.

¿Cómo está certificado el centro de investigación?

El sitio de investigación cumple con los requerimientos de la autoridad sanitaria para llevar a cabo el estudio.

El equipo de oriGen sigue tocando puertas para encontrar nuevos participantes. Esto sucederá en toda la República Mexicana durante 2023, 2024, 2025 y 2026. ¡Únete!

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We come together to solve one of Mexico's major public health challenges: Obesity.

Obesity is a pandemic we have faced for a long time. It is a global problem affecting individuals, families, and countless communities everywhere. In Mexico and the world, obesity leads to serious health problems, including cardiovascular diseases, some types of cancer, and diabetes. In addition to its impact on health, obesity bears social and economic costs.

Consult the anual report of the Institute for Research on Obesity to learn about our achievements and notable projects.

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The Institute generates forefront knowledge through scientific rigor and analysis, developing ideas and innovative solutions to the problem of obesity through inter- and trans-disciplinary work and creating scientific-technological companies to improve the health and well-being of people and society.

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The Institute for Obesity Research at the Tecnológico de Monterrey is a non-profit initiative aimed at generating scientific knowledge, ideas, and innovative solutions for the complex health issue of obesity.
The complexity of this chronic disease, obesity, requires interdisciplinary work to beneficially impact the quality of life, health, and well-being of individuals with overweight and obesity. Additionally, it involves influencing social actions, population health, and public policy to prevent and combat obesity, reduce stigma, and facilitate education about obesity.
The interdisciplinary nature of the Institute allows for multiple collaborative initiatives within the institution and externally, strengthening the research lines of our investigators and expanding the applicability of research to international initiatives.


The Institute meets and exceeds international standards of research ethics. This not only allows the use of its own financial resources but also enables competition for obtaining resources from national and international external sources through various schemes, including competitions, joint developments, and philanthropy. These resources are utilized for research, training highly qualified human resources, and developing solutions for obesity and its complications.
The Institute for Obesity Research at Tecnológico de Monterrey serves as a catalyst for significant advancements in understanding and treating obesity. Its commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration with global impact positions it as a leader in the fight against one of the most urgent health challenges of our time.

 

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We come together to solve one of Mexico's major public health challenges: Obesity.

Obesity is a pandemic we have faced for a long time. It is a global problem affecting individuals, families, and countless communities everywhere. In Mexico and the world, obesity leads to serious health problems, including cardiovascular diseases, some types of cancer, and diabetes. In addition to its impact on health, obesity bears social and economic costs.

Consult the anual report of the Institute for Research on Obesity to learn about our achievements and notable projects.

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The Institute generates forefront knowledge through scientific rigor and analysis, developing ideas and innovative solutions to the problem of obesity through inter- and trans-disciplinary work and creating scientific-technological companies to improve the health and well-being of people and society.

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The Institute for Obesity Research at the Tecnológico de Monterrey is a non-profit initiative aimed at generating scientific knowledge, ideas, and innovative solutions for the complex health issue of obesity.
The complexity of this chronic disease, obesity, requires interdisciplinary work to beneficially impact the quality of life, health, and well-being of individuals with overweight and obesity. Additionally, it involves influencing social actions, population health, and public policy to prevent and combat obesity, reduce stigma, and facilitate education about obesity.
The interdisciplinary nature of the Institute allows for multiple collaborative initiatives within the institution and externally, strengthening the research lines of our investigators and expanding the applicability of research to international initiatives.


The Institute meets and exceeds international standards of research ethics. This not only allows the use of its own financial resources but also enables competition for obtaining resources from national and international external sources through various schemes, including competitions, joint developments, and philanthropy. These resources are utilized for research, training highly qualified human resources, and developing solutions for obesity and its complications.
The Institute for Obesity Research at Tecnológico de Monterrey serves as a catalyst for significant advancements in understanding and treating obesity. Its commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration with global impact positions it as a leader in the fight against one of the most urgent health challenges of our time.

 

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Generation of knowledge for healthy eating and the prevention and reduction of obesity

 

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Support for decision-making that builds healthier societies

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Marco Antonio Rito

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Dr. Omar Lozano García
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Desarrollo y optimización de plataformas bioingenieriles para la producción de nuevos productos comerciales enfocados a la detección temprana y prevención de trastornos metabólicos asociados a obesidad.

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Unidad de Bioingeniería y Dispositivos Médicos
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Desarrollo y optimización de plataformas bioingenieriles para la producción de nuevos productos comerciales enfocados a la detección temprana y prevención de trastornos metabólicos asociados a obesidad.

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Generar conocimiento funcional y tecnologías de frontera para el diagnóstico, prevención y tratamiento de enfermedades metabólicas y obesidad por medio de la integración de gran cantidad y diversidad de datos experimentales en individuos, poblaciones y su entorno.

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Unidad de Medicina Experimental y Terapias Avanzadas
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Caracterizar los mecanismos celulares y moleculares que contribuyen al desarrollo de enfermedades metabólicas y la obesidad. Proponer y evaluar nuevas terapias experimentales de prevención y tratamiento en modelos preclínicos, que sentarán las bases para la conducción de estudios clínicos con pacientes con enfermedad metabólica y obesidad.

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Investigación y análisis sobre los factores sociales, económicos y de política pública que inciden sobre la obesidad y la alimentación, su impacto sobre la sociedad y la economía, así como las acciones que desde el ámbito de la política pública, la economía y el derecho, puedan contribuir a reducir la obesidad y mejorar la alimentación.

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Políticas Públicas en Salud
Public Health Policy Unit

Researches and analyzes the social, economic, and public policy factors that affect obesity and food, their impact on society and the economy.

What does this unit do?

The Public Health Policy Unit researches and analyzes the social, economic, legal, and public policy factors that affect obesity and diet. It also studies the impact of this problem on society and the economy and analyzes the actions that, from the fields of public policy, economics, and law, can contribute to reducing obesity and improving nutrition.

Likewise, this unit contributes to the public debate with information, analyses, and proposals aimed at expanding knowledge about the challenge of obesity and its social and economic implications. It formulates better policies and public programs from various areas to face the challenge and analyzes the best international practices in the field to know how they could be adapted to the Mexican context. It also works closely with the other units of the Institute so that the research they carry out also impacts public policies and debate.

The importance of Public Policies

Obesity has significant social and economic determinants beyond genetic or medical factors. People's food choices and lifestyles, including physical activity, depend on many factors, such as the environment in which they live, the infrastructure and spaces available for active living, access to and prices of healthy food, the information they have about the factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle and diet, including what they learn in school and advertising to which they are subject, among others.

Public policies and legislation, beyond what is related to the health sector, have great relevance to the prevalence of obesity. For example, educational policy affects the training of people related to lifestyles and healthy eating, allowing for better decisions. Economic and trade policy and agricultural policy affect the availability of food and its cost. Fiscal policy contributes to final food prices and people's decisions about food consumption. Labor policy impacts the working environment; urban planning affects public spaces, infrastructure, and mobility, which affect people's physical activities.

The prevalence of obesity has a lot to do with public policies in multiple sectors besides health; thus, actions to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity correspond to many areas of public policy, not just the health sector.

Obesity and its context

Being overweight and obesity are global problems. In almost all countries, its incidence has been growing for five decades. In Mexico, 71 percent of the population and three out of 10 children are overweight. Obesity is a non-communicable condition, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. In addition to directly impacting people's physical health, it has implications for their mental health, educational attainment, job performance, and income. According to the OECD, for example, children with obesity have lower educational attainment, are more absent, are less likely to complete high school, and are more likely to suffer bullying and harassment than children with a healthy weight, with long-term implications including lower future incomes and challenges in reducing poverty and inequality and promoting social mobility. For adults, obesity can lead to greater absenteeism and lower productivity in the labor market due to its health consequences.

Moreover, obesity also has social and economic effects beyond those who suffer from this condition. It has a high cost in health services for the care of diseases associated with obesity. In addition, overweight and obese people use health services more and require more surgeries. This implies allocating large amounts of resources to them instead of to other health priorities or initiatives for the social and economic development of the country. It affects public finances and household spending; in Mexico, health costs are significantly high compared to other countries. Obesity and being overweight also affect people's work productivity. In addition to all the above, this problem can reduce countries' GDP. In Mexico, the impact is elevated; it is the highest among OECD countries, reaching up to 5.3% of GDP.

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* About Research Professors: They are principal investigators (PIs) who dedicate 75% of their time to research and 25% of their time to faculty (teaching) activities in the school they are assigned at Tecnológico de Monterrey (in IOR’s case, either the School of Medicine, School of Engineering, or School of Government).

Héctor Arreola

Dr. Héctor Arreola Ornelas
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Specialist in health systems, health economics and public policy.
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Dr. Paola Abril Campos Rivera
Research Professor

PhD in Public Health. Specialist in design and implementation of public policies for health.
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Dr. David Contreras Loya
Research Professor

PhD in Health Policy. Specializes in health economics, management and organizations, and quantitative methods for causal inference.
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Carolina Vargas Martínez
Carolina Vargas Martínez
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Linda Aurora Morales Juárez
Linda Aurora Morales Juárez
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Berenice Alfaro Ponce
Berenice Alfaro Ponce
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Researches and analyzes the social, economic, and public policy factors that affect obesity and food, their impact on society and the economy.

What does this unit do?

The Public Health Policy Unit researches and analyzes the social, economic, legal, and public policy factors that affect obesity and diet. It also studies the impact of this problem on society and the economy and analyzes the actions that, from the fields of public policy, economics, and law, can contribute to reducing obesity and improving nutrition.

Likewise, this unit contributes to the public debate with information, analyses, and proposals aimed at expanding knowledge about the challenge of obesity and its social and economic implications. It formulates better policies and public programs from various areas to face the challenge and analyzes the best international practices in the field to know how they could be adapted to the Mexican context. It also works closely with the other units of the Institute so that the research they carry out also impacts public policies and debate.

The importance of Public Policies

Obesity has significant social and economic determinants beyond genetic or medical factors. People's food choices and lifestyles, including physical activity, depend on many factors, such as the environment in which they live, the infrastructure and spaces available for active living, access to and prices of healthy food, the information they have about the factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle and diet, including what they learn in school and advertising to which they are subject, among others.

Public policies and legislation, beyond what is related to the health sector, have great relevance to the prevalence of obesity. For example, educational policy affects the training of people related to lifestyles and healthy eating, allowing for better decisions. Economic and trade policy and agricultural policy affect the availability of food and its cost. Fiscal policy contributes to final food prices and people's decisions about food consumption. Labor policy impacts the working environment; urban planning affects public spaces, infrastructure, and mobility, which affect people's physical activities.

The prevalence of obesity has a lot to do with public policies in multiple sectors besides health; thus, actions to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity correspond to many areas of public policy, not just the health sector.

Obesity and its context

Being overweight and obesity are global problems. In almost all countries, its incidence has been growing for five decades. In Mexico, 71 percent of the population and three out of 10 children are overweight. Obesity is a non-communicable condition, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. In addition to directly impacting people's physical health, it has implications for their mental health, educational attainment, job performance, and income. According to the OECD, for example, children with obesity have lower educational attainment, are more absent, are less likely to complete high school, and are more likely to suffer bullying and harassment than children with a healthy weight, with long-term implications including lower future incomes and challenges in reducing poverty and inequality and promoting social mobility. For adults, obesity can lead to greater absenteeism and lower productivity in the labor market due to its health consequences.

Moreover, obesity also has social and economic effects beyond those who suffer from this condition. It has a high cost in health services for the care of diseases associated with obesity. In addition, overweight and obese people use health services more and require more surgeries. This implies allocating large amounts of resources to them instead of to other health priorities or initiatives for the social and economic development of the country. It affects public finances and household spending; in Mexico, health costs are significantly high compared to other countries. Obesity and being overweight also affect people's work productivity. In addition to all the above, this problem can reduce countries' GDP. In Mexico, the impact is elevated; it is the highest among OECD countries, reaching up to 5.3% of GDP.

Conoce a las y los investigadores

* Acerca de Profesores Investigadores: Son investigadores principales que dedican el 75% de su tiempo a la investigación y el 25% a actividades de la facultad (docencia) en la escuela a la que están afiliados en el Tecnológico de Monterrey (en el caso del IOR, ya sea a la Escuela de Medicina, la Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias o la Escuela de Gobierno y Transformación Pública)

Héctor Arreola

Dr. Héctor Arreola Ornelas
Unit leader. Research Professor

Specialist in health systems, health economics and public policy.
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Dr. Paola Abril Campos Rivera
Research Professor

PhD in Public Health. Specialist in design and implementation of public policies for health.
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Dr. David Contreras Loya
Research Professor

PhD in Health Policy. Specializes in health economics, management and organizations, and quantitative methods for causal inference.
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Carolina Vargas Martínez
Carolina Vargas Martínez
Postdoc
Linda Aurora Morales Juárez
Linda Aurora Morales Juárez
Postdoc
Berenice Alfaro Ponce
Berenice Alfaro Ponce
Postdoc
Arquímedes Avilés Vargas
Arquímedes Avilés Vargas
Posdoc
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alimentos saludables
Healthy Food Unit

Seeks the development of foods that prevent and combat obesity and other comorbidities associated with metabolic syndrome.

What does this unit do?

It selects the varieties of plant, animal, and single-celled species relevant to a diverse, healthy, and sustainable diet. Additionally, the interactions among nutrients and other chemical compounds during food processing, storage, and digestion are validated to design better foods for different populations.

Healthy Food

In Mexico, healthy food production is very variable due to the wide range of climatic conditions and migratory movements that have occurred and continue to occur in the national territory. On the one hand, traditional production systems focus on the diversity of vegetable crops and collecting local fruits and seeds that encourage a diverse diet. On the other hand, in some regions of the country, there is a greater degree of technology to increase the yield and quality of food, advancing the fulfillment of Sustainable Development Goal #2 (SDG 2): zero hunger. Finding a balance in these approaches would move us toward fulfilling SDG 12: Responsible production and consumption.

Your food is your medicine

For centuries, it has been recognized that the consumption of healthy foods has a close relationship with good health in the present and future. Today there is a wealth of scientific evidence supporting the prevention of non-communicable diseases.

Hippocrates' phrase "Let your food be your medicine and your medicine your food" leads to three grand challenges:

  1. How to design food for population groups already suffering from certain chronic-degenerative diseases?
  2. How to design foods that help prevent these diseases?
  3. Understanding the reactions between a food's components and an individual's state of health

Currently, there are advances in understanding nutritional needs and the relevance of consuming antioxidant compounds, immunostimulants, and other beneficial health effects, but further research is required to support each individual to make the best choice based on their habits, customs, traditions, and specific needs. That is one of the challenges of this unit.

Meet the researchers

* About Research Professors; They are principal investigators (PIs) who dedicate 75% of their time to research and 25% of their time to faculty (teaching) activities in the school they are assigned at Tecnológico de Monterrey (in IOR’s case, either the School of Medicine, School of Engineering, or School of Government).

Carmen Hernández

Dr. Carmen Hernández Brenes
Unit leader. Research Professor

Applied Metabolomics for Better Nutrition and Health.
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Marilena Antunes

Dr. Marilena Antunes Ricardo
Research Professor

Characterization of phytochemicals in plant matrices for the development of health foods with immunoeoeutical and/or cosmetic potential.
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Anayansi Escalante

Dr. Anayansi Escalante Aburto
Research Professor

Characterization of nutraceutical foods of plant origin. Nutrition, eating habits, and health.
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Iván Andrés Luzardo

Dr. Iván Andrés Luzardo Ocampo
Research Professor

Functional foods based on cereals and legumes. In vitro, ex vivo, in vivo, and in silico approaches to study the effect of food matrices and metabolites in models of inflammation and obesity.
Get to know her work

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alimentos saludables
Unidad de Alimentos Saludables

Seeks the development of foods that prevent and combat obesity and other comorbidities associated with metabolic syndrome.

What does this unit do?

It selects the varieties of plant, animal, and single-celled species relevant to a diverse, healthy, and sustainable diet. Additionally, the interactions among nutrients and other chemical compounds during food processing, storage, and digestion are validated to design better foods for different populations.

Healthy Food

In Mexico, healthy food production is very variable due to the wide range of climatic conditions and migratory movements that have occurred and continue to occur in the national territory. On the one hand, traditional production systems focus on the diversity of vegetable crops and collecting local fruits and seeds that encourage a diverse diet. On the other hand, in some regions of the country, there is a greater degree of technology to increase the yield and quality of food, advancing the fulfillment of Sustainable Development Goal #2 (SDG 2): zero hunger. Finding a balance in these approaches would move us toward fulfilling SDG 12: Responsible production and consumption.

Your food is your medicine

For centuries, it has been recognized that the consumption of healthy foods has a close relationship with good health in the present and future. Today there is a wealth of scientific evidence supporting the prevention of non-communicable diseases.

Hippocrates' phrase "Let your food be your medicine and your medicine your food" leads to three grand challenges:

  1. How to design food for population groups already suffering from certain chronic-degenerative diseases?
  2. How to design foods that help prevent these diseases?
  3. Understanding the reactions between a food's components and an individual's state of health

Currently, there are advances in understanding nutritional needs and the relevance of consuming antioxidant compounds, immunostimulants, and other beneficial health effects, but further research is required to support each individual to make the best choice based on their habits, customs, traditions, and specific needs. That is one of the challenges of this unit.

Conoce a las y los investigadores

* Acerca de Profesores Investigadores: Son investigadores principales que dedican el 75% de su tiempo a la investigación y el 25% a actividades de la facultad (docencia) en la escuela a la que están afiliados en el Tecnológico de Monterrey (en el caso del IOR, ya sea a la Escuela de Medicina, la Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias o la Escuela de Gobierno y Transformación Pública)

Carmen Hernández

Dr. Carmen Hernández Brenes
Unit leader. Research Professor

Applied Metabolomics for Better Nutrition and Health.
 Get to know her work

Marilena Antunes

Dr. Marilena Antunes Ricardo
Research Professor

Characterization of phytochemicals in plant matrices for the development of health foods with immunoeoeutical and/or cosmetic potential.
Get to know her work

Anayansi Escalante

Dr. Anayansi Escalante Aburto
Research Professor

Characterization of nutraceutical foods of plant origin. Nutrition, eating habits, and health.
Get to know her work

Iván Andrés Luzardo

Dr. Iván Andrés Luzardo Ocampo
Research Professor

Functional foods based on cereals and legumes. In vitro, ex vivo, in vivo, and in silico approaches to study the effect of food matrices and metabolites in models of inflammation and obesity.
Get to know her work

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