Eleanor Raffan

Eleanor Raffan is a Fellow at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences. She is a University Lecturer in the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, and the Department of Veterinary Medicine. Her research focuses on the genetic links to obesity in both dogs and humans, exploring mechanistic connections and potential targets for improving obesity prevention and treatment. Her work encompasses metabolism, genetics, physiology, neuronal control, and appetite. She utilizes techniques such as GWAS, genome sequencing, energy expenditure measurement, and molecular biology.

Eleanor Raffan is a University Lecturer in Systems Physiology at the University of Cambridge, specializing in obesity genetics, canine genetics, and genome-wide association studies (GWAS). Her research explores the genetic basis of obesity and related metabolic diseases in both humans and companion animals, with a focus on identifying genetic variants associated with weight, appetite, and metabolic disorders. She has conducted studies on the role of the POMC gene in canine obesity and its implications for human health. Her work also includes the development of tools like the Dog Obesity Risk and Appetite (DORA) questionnaire to assess obesity risk in dogs. Raffan's research bridges veterinary and human genetics, contributing to understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying obesity and metabolic diseases.