A María de Maeztu unit since 2015
The Department of Medicine and Life Sciences (MELIS) at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) seamlessly integrates research and teaching to drive the creation and transfer of knowledge in biomedicine. Our core mission is fundamentally anchored in the pursuit of research excellence and continuous innovation in education.
MELIS-UPF’s research is strongly centered in the biomedical sciences, focusing on high-impact scientific output. The Department currently hosts 41 research groups structured across four strategic research programs: Biology of Disease; Molecules, Genes, and Cells; Systems Biology and Biomedical Engineering; and Populations and Ecosystems. This powerful, collaborative structure has driven our success and high scientific visibility, most notably earning us the distinction of being recognized as a
María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence in three calls.
Beyond our research contributions, MELIS-UPF is a leading provider of advanced education, committed to training the next generation of professionals. We offer five Bachelor’s degrees and five specialized Master’s degrees, complemented by a highly competitive PhD Program in Biomedicine. This doctoral program is delivered entirely in English and has a strong international profile in terms of both its student body and
teaching staff, reflecting and reinforcing our global standing.