BioEnergetics, Center for (BE)

Website

http://www.biodesign.asu.edu/research/research-centers/bioenergetics

The Center for BioEnergetics focuses on improved diagnoses and treatments for diseases caused by impaired energy metabolism. The majority of these diseases are degenerative and affect children and young adults. Mitochondrial diseases have historically been classified into discreet groupings of diseases that are relatively rare. Yet, together, the more than 40 mitochondrial diseases comprise a significant human and health care burden.

Research Themes

Social and behavioral change, ethics