Peripheral signaling networks and environmental factors affecting feed intake and welfare in fish (PeriWelFish)
01/09/2026 – 31/08/2030 | Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación | Ref. PID2025-167697OB-C31
Main researcher: José Luis Soengas Fernández.
Consolidation and structuring of competitive research units of the GUS (Competitive reference group)
01/01/2025 – 31/12/2028 | Xunta de Galicia | Ref. GRC-ED431C 2025/38
Main researcher: José Luis Soengas Fernández.
Toxicity of contaminants in aquaculture feeds and their impact on intake in rainbow trout: From fishmeal to plant-based ingredients (TOXI-FEED)
01/01/2025 – 31/12/2028 | Xunta de Galicia | Ref. ED431F 2025/16
Main researcher: Ayelén Melisa Blanco Imperiali.
Innovative FUNctional strategies to promote feed efficiency and welfare of aquaculture fish (FunFish)
01/01/2025 – 31/12/2028 | Xunta de Galicia | Ref. ED431F 2025/25
Main researcher: Cristina Velasco Rubial.
Building Digital Capacity for Innovation in Atlantic Aquaculture (DigiATLA)
01/01/2026 – 30/06/2028 | European Union (INTERREG-Atlantic Area 2021-2027) | Ref. DigiATLA-EAPA_0082/2024
Main researcher: José Luis Soengas Fernández.
Potential of gut-derived short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) to improve fish feeding efficiency in aquaculture (eFISHient)
01/09/2025 – 31/08/2028 | Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación | PID2024-157065NA-I00
Main researchers: Cristina Velasco Rubial and Ayelén Melisa Blanco Imperiali.
Fungal single-cell protein from macroalgal waste fermentation: improving sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint of fish aquafeed (AlFunFeed)
31/08/2025 – 30/08/2028 | European Union (Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership 2024) | Ref. AlFunFeed-SBEP2024-794
Main researcher: José Luis Soengas Fernández.
Transnational R&D&I network to foster the competitiveness and sustainability of the Blue Biotech sector in the Atlantic Area territory (Marinnonet)
01/01/2024 – 31/12/2026 | European Union (INTERREG-Atlantic Area 2021-2027) | Ref. MARINNONET-EAPA_0017/2022
Main researcher: José Luis Soengas Fernández.
Research infrastructure services for sustainable aquaculture, fisheries and the blue economy (AQUASERV)
01/11/2023 – 31/10/2028 | European Union (HORIZON-INFRA-2023-SERV-01) | Ref. Aquaserv-101131121
Main researcher: José Luis Soengas Fernández.
Regulation of feeding and energy expenditure in fish: from the gustatory system and gastrointestinal tract to the brain (FishFedEx)
01/10/2023 – 30/09/2026 | Spanish Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación | Ref. PID2022-136288OB-C31
Main researcher: José Luis Soengas Fernández.
New feed formulations for turbot: sustainability of discards
01/10/2022 – 30/09/2025 | Spanish Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (UE Next Generation); Xunta de Galicia (UE FEMP)
Main researcher: José Luis Soengas Fernández.
Development of non-invasive tools for monitoring welfare in turbot
01/10/2022 – 30/09/2025 | Spanish Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (UE Next Generation); Xunta de Galicia (UE FEMP)
Main researcher: Jesús Manuel Miguez Miramontes.
Integrated SERVices supporting a sustainable AGROecological transition (AgroServ)
01/06/2022 – 31/05/2027 | European Union HORIZON-INFRA-2021-SERV-01 | Ref. 101058020
Main researcher: José Luis Soengas Fernández.
Consolidation and structuring of competitive research units of the Galician University system (Group with growth potential)
01/01/2022 – 31/12/2024 | Spanish Xunta de Galicia | Ref. ED431B 2022/01
Main researcher: José Luis Soengas Fernández.
Aquaculture sustainability and resilience through nutritional strategies
30/12/2021 – 29/12/2024 | Spanish Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y alimentación | Ref. ACUISOST
Main researcher: Marta Conde Sieira.
Homeostatic control of food intake in fish with special focus on gut-brain axis and interaction with hedonic responses
01/06/2020 – 31/05/2023 | Spanish Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación | Ref. PID2019-103969RB-C31
Main researchers: José Luis Soengas Fernández and Jesús Manuel Míguez Miramontes.
Thematic Network on Fish chronobioloy and its applications in aquaculture
26/09/2019 – 31/12/2020 | Spanish Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades | Ref. RED2018-102487-T
Main researcher: José Luis Soengas Fernández.
Consolidation and structuring of competitive research units of the Galician University system (Group with growth potential)
01/07/2019 – 31/12/2021 | Spanish Xunta de Galicia | Ref. ED431B 2019/37
Main researcher: José Luis Soengas Fernández.
Integrative regulation of food intake in fish by metabolic, circadian, and neuroendocrine factors. Implications for pisciculture
01/01/2017 – 31/12/2020 | Spanish Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad | Ref. AGL2016-74857-C3-1-R
Main researchers: José Luis Soengas Fernández and Jesús Manuel Míguez Miramontes.
Thematic Network on Fish Welfare and Stress
01/01/2017 – 31/12/2019 | Spanish Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad | Ref. AGL2016-81808-REDT
Main researcher: José Luis Soengas Fernández.
Integration of metabolic and neuroendocrine signals in the regulation of food intake and its interaction with stress in fish
01/01/2014 – 30/06/2017 | Spanish Ministerio de Economía e Competitividade | Ref. AGL2013-46448-C3-1-R
Main researchers: José Luis Soengas Fernández and Jesús Manuel Míguez Miramontes.
Consolidation and structuring of competitive research units of the Galician Univeristy system (Group with growth potential)
16/06/2012 – 30/11/2014 | Spanish Xunta de Galicia | Ref. CN 2012/004
Main researcher: José Luis Soengas Fernández.
Analysis and evaluation of different methods of slaughter of marine fishes.
01/01/2011 – 31/12/2012 | Spanish Ministerio de Medio Ambiente e Medio Rural e Mariño
Main researcher: Jesús Manuel Míguez Miramontes.
Influence of intrinsic signals (metabolic sensors and circadian system) and stress on the control of food intake in teleost fish. Use in fish culture.
01/01/2011 – 30/06/2014 | Spanish Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación | Ref. AGL2010-22247-C03-03
Main researcher: José Luis Soengas Fernández.
Consolidation and structuring of competitive research units.
01/01/2010 – 21/12/2010 | Spanish Xunta de Galicia | Ref. IN845B-2010/162
Main researcher: José Luis Soengas Fernández.
Gastrointestinal disturbances arising from aging in the circadian system and melatonin production at gastrointestinal and hepatic levels. Characterization of clock genes and protective role of melatonin.
30/06/2009 – 01/07/2011 | Fundación Mutua Madrileña
Main researcher: Marcos Antonio López Patiño.
Consolidation and structuring of competitive research units.
01/01/2009 – 16/12/2009 | Spanish Xunta de Galicia | Ref. INCITE09ENA310002ES
Main researcher: José Luis Soengas Fernández.
Regulation of food intake in teleost fish by metabolic and neuroendocrine factors. Effect of stress
01/12/2007 – 30/11/2010 | Spanish Ministerio de Educación e Ciencia | Ref. AGL2007-65744-C03-01/ACU
Main researcher: Jesús Manuel Míguez Miramontes.
Rhythmicity and neuroendocrine regulation of food intake in teleost fish.
13/07/2005 – 12/07/2008 | Spanish Xunta de Galicia | Ref. PGIDIT05PXIC31202PN
Main researcher: José Luis Soengas Fernández.
Effects of exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons on reproduction and its neuroendocrine control in teleost fish.
17/12/2004 – 16/12/2007 | Spanish Xunta de Galicia | Ref. PGIDT04PXIC31208PN
Main researcher: José Luis Soengas Fernández.
Rhythmicity and neuroendocrine regulation of food intake in teleost fish.
16/12/2004 – 15/12/2007 | Spanish Ministerio de Educación e Ciencia | Ref. AGL2004-08137-C04-03/ACU
Main researcher: Jesús Manuel Míguez Miramontes.
Effects of exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons on reproduction and its neuroendocrine control in teleost fish.
17/12/2003 – 16/12/2006 | Spanish Ministerio de Ciencia e Tecnoloxía | Ref. VEM 2003-20062
Main researcher: José Luis Soengas Fernández.
Interaction between osmoregulation and energy metabolism in gilthead sea bream.
28/12/2001 – 27/12/2004 | Spanish Ministerio de Ciencia e Tecnoloxía | Ref. BOS2001-4031-C02-02
Main researcher: José Luis Soengas Fernández.
Study of neuroendocrine mechanisms involved in adaptation to different environmental salinities in teleost fish using rainbow trout as a model.
19/07/2001 – 19/07/2004 | Spanish Xunta de Galicia | Ref. PGIDT01PX130113PR
Main researcher: José Luis Soengas Fernández.
Characterization of the hormonal regulation of brain energy metabolism in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss).
10/10/1999 – 09/10/2001 | Spanish Xunta de Galicia | Ref. PGIDT99PX130106A
Main researcher: José Luis Soengas Fernández.