Prof. Eva Serna is a renowned expert in molecular aging, with over two decades of research focused on cellular stress pathways, neurodegeneration, and the role of nutritional bioactives in longevity. She leads the MODULAhR research group at the University of Valencia, specializing in the modulation of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR)—a transcription factor increasingly recognized as a key regulator of immune function, oxidative balance, and healthy ageing.
Her group has pioneered studies on how dietary compounds like pomegranate extract influence AhR signaling, with promising results in models of ageing-related inflammation, cognitive decline, and neuromuscular deterioration. Prof. Serna’s translational approach bridges molecular biology and nutritional interventions, offering new insights into how natural ingredients can counteract the hallmarks of ageing.