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Eleanor Raffan

Assistant Professor in Systems Physiology at the University of Cambridge

Dr. Eleanor Raffan is a veterinary scientist and geneticist at the University of Cambridge’s Department of Physiology, Development, and Neuroscience. Her research focuses on the genetic and biological mechanisms underlying obesity and metabolic diseases in both animals and humans. Through studying canine genetics, she has uncovered key insights into appetite regulation and obesity risk, contributing to the development of potential new treatments for weight-related conditions.

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University of Cambridge

Collegiate research university in Cambridge, United Kingdom

Details last updated 07-Mar-2025

Eleanor Raffan News

Genetic link between overeating in labradors and humans discovered

Genetic link between overeating in labradors and humans discovered

BBC - 06-Mar-2025

A newly identified gene variation reveals the biological drivers of obesity in dogs and humans