Research 2024: FLAME

23/11/2025

What an inspiring day at the 6th European Lifestyle Medicine Congress (ELMO) in Brussels, held in partnership with Practice Lifestyle Medicine (BELMO). It was wonderful to reconnect with colleagues, meet fellow authors, and exchange ideas with leaders shaping the future of lifestyle and preventive medicine.

A highlight for me was presenting new findings from the FLAME Project, where we investigate how lifestyle-driven changes in gut ecology influence metabolic resilience. My talk, “Gut Dysbiosis as a Determinant of One-Carbon Metabolism Deficiency,” shared emerging evidence on how disruptions in the microbiota can impair key metabolic pathways. The thoughtful discussion that followed underscored how essential this research is for developing targeted, lifestyle-based interventions.

I’m left Brussels energized by the collaborative spirit and excited for the next steps in the FLAME Project as we continue to translate science into meaningful health impact.

The FLAME project results sparked the start of the Prevent CRC project. Follow this new project.

11/11/2025

Project PREVENT-CRC: Empowering Health Through Research and Awareness 🌿

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We’re bringing you free online health talks, community awareness events, and campaigns focused on lifestyle medicine. Simple, evidence-based ways to prevent chronic diseases, including colorectal cancer.

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Why wait for pain to push us into action when care could pull us toward prevention?

Together, we can build a culture of care before crisis, because prevention is the best medicine. 💙

Thanks to the project partners, collaborators, and followers:
University of Malta (Lead Partner)
Ħamrun Ħanin (Project Partner)
The Youth Football Association (Project Collaborator)
Malta Colorectal Cancer Awareness Group-MCRCAG

The video is taken from a discussion at Indigo.
This post is brought to you by our sponsor Livel Health Hub.

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19/01/2025

What an experience of belonging! 🙌

I had the privilege of spending 2 incredible days connecting and collaborating with the Lifestyle Medicine family. The discussions were inspiring, as we explored opportunities, strengths, and challenges in our collective mission to prevent chronic disease and promote healthy habits. 🌱

At the Practice Lifestyle Medicine conference, I presented the latest findings from the FLAME project.

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18/08/2024

Interesting results using colonoscopy lavages. We were surprised how comparable are the normalised data for the main commensal colonisers of the colon (Blue and purple). Of interest, the first case (300601) shows colonisation of pathogenic bacteria (orange), whilst in the second case, the high abundance is in the f***l sample prior colonoscopy prep and are absent in the coloscopy lavages.

Research helps us to understand the microbial colonisation of the colon. Keep tuned.

04/08/2024

Update August 2024

The first batch of patient samples are being processed this week. Thanks to the project intermediaries that set out the best procedure to recruit and consent patients to the study, to the team of clinicians who provides us with the samples, and to the patients that altruistically consent the use of the material.

We keep you posted. Thanks for following us.

11/05/2024

I am thrilled to share that I have been promoted to Full Professor at the University of Malta! 🎓 This milestone empowers me to further enhance my contributions to education and research, with a renewed dedication to making a positive impact both locally and internationally.

Throughout my academic journey, I have been deeply committed to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation in my field. This promotion not only recognizes my past achievements but also fuels my passion to continue striving for excellence in teaching, research, and public outreach.

As a Full Professor, I am eager to take on new challenges and opportunities to drive meaningful change. I am particularly excited about leveraging my expertise to contribute to public health initiatives aimed at disease prevention. By engaging with communities and stakeholders, I aim to bridge the gap between academia and real-world application, ultimately making a tangible difference in people's lives.

I am immensely grateful for the support of my colleagues, mentors, and students who have been instrumental in my professional journey. I look forward to collaborating with them and fostering interdisciplinary partnerships to tackle pressing challenges facing our society.

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey with me. I am excited for the future and the opportunity to continue making a difference in education, research, and public service.

09/05/2024

An excellent output as a result of a PhD scholarship funded by ALIVE Charity Foundation through RIDT - University of Malta Research Trust. Excellent work by the first author and PhD Graduate Dr Jeanesse Scerri.

Protein expression, activation and stability are regulated through inter-connected signal transduction pathways resulting in specific cellular states. This study sought to differentiate between the complex mechanisms of intrinsic and acquired trastuzumab resistance, by quantifying changes in express...

07/05/2024

Great to be recognized by European Lifestyle Medicine Organization. Honored to be ambassador of this organisation. If interested to be ona a member contact me via WhatsApp on 99702552 or send a message here.

05/05/2024

🌟🔬 Exciting Announcement! 🔬🌟

🌱 Are you a clinician passionate about preventive strategies? Do you believe chronic inflammation is a key player in disease onset and progression? 🤔💡

Our next project is brewing, and we're looking for like-minded professionals to join us on this journey! If you're ready to explore the role of inflammation in shaping health outcomes and want to be part of something innovative, get in touch today! 🌿💼
SEND WHATSAPP MESSAGE ON 77757933 OR
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31/03/2024

Happy Easter to all

06/03/2024

Presenting the research on the use of exosomes for early detection of colorectal cancer metastasis at 2nd Pan African Cancer Research Institute International Meeting (PACRI at University of Pretoria) in Johannesburg (3-6 March). The networking was outstanding and looking forward to foster upcoming collaborations. Thanks to the congress organisers for inviting me as a keynote speaker.

The research presented is funded by Emanuele Cancer Research Foundation.