Research

Our research group focuses on the physiological aspects of preference and food choice, which are controlled by chemoreceptor activation.

The research focuses on how the taste and nutritional value of food are linked to feelings of hunger and homeostatic signals. Taste receptors play a central role in this process, not only enabling sensory perception in the mouth, but also contributing to the release of hormones in the gastrointestinal tract that regulate satiety and food intake. This interface between taste, nutrient sensing, and hunger control supports the understanding of the complex mechanisms that influence our eating behavior and dietary preferences—from identifying energy-rich and essential ingredients to controlling the body's energy balance. Insights into chemoreceptor signaling pathways can therefore provide innovative approaches to healthy and needs-based nutrition.

This integrates both molecular receptor activations, neuroendocrine signals as well as their significance for the body's homeostasis and the regulation of hunger and satiety.