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FAME
Functional Architecture of Mammals in their Environment

RESEARCH

Our research is driven by a deep commitment to improving human health and wellbeing by addressing some of today’s most pressing global challenges. We explore the complex interplay between the environment and human physiology, with a focus on environmental health, climate change, and occupational exposure to extreme conditions.

Our team investigates how heat, cold, altitude, and other environmental stressors impact the human body—particularly in the context of thermal strain, heat stress, and overall physical performance. We also conduct in-depth research on the biology of adipose tissue, uncovering its critical role in energy regulation, thermoregulation, and metabolic health.

From laboratory experiments to field studies, our multidisciplinary approach bridges basic science and real-world applications. Whether it’s protecting outdoor workers from extreme heat or understanding how climate change affects human physiology, our research aims to generate knowledge that transforms lives and informs effective solutions.

Vision and History

People’s lives are dependent on the environment not only for good health, but also for education, housing, economic opportunity, and social connection. How can we and future generations sustainably thrive in the midst of a profoundly changing environment?

At FAME lab, we imagine a world where the vast majority of people understand how the environment impacts their lives and plan their activities in harmonious accordance with the long-term well-being of humanity. Our goal is to get closer to that, to stand as a beacon that points towards that, and to offer the tools we can and inspire others to help us build tools to get to that world. We strive to help society understand and adapt to the impacts of environmental factors. Understanding and addressing the drivers of poor οutcomes in health, productivity, and performance will, undoubtedly, accelerate improvements in quality of life for all people – sustainably and justly.

FAME lab was founded in 2008 to study the Functional Architecture of Mammals in their Environment. We have participated in >20 large-scale projects funded by the EU and other international organizations (>19M euro funding in the last decade), we have published >200 papers in scientific journals, and we have presented our work in >300 international conferences.

FAME Lab supports these and other types of stakeholders:

Our Impact in Numbers

We envision a world where people understand how the environment affects their lives and shape their goals and activities with the long-term well-being of humanity in mind.

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