His research and area of expertise is currently in the field of health economics and particularly within the economics of obesity, where he has published in international reputed journals. He is currently the Principal Investigator (IP) of a research team within the University of Barcelona working jointly with an international team led by LSE and financed by the EU ((“7th Framework Programme”). The goal of the research Project [European Union Cross-Border Care Collaboration (EUCBCC)] is to facilitate a process whereby European citizens can make informed choice about whether to seek healthcare services in another Member State and, if they so choose, to ensure that the administrative and clinic processes are straightforward and ensure continuity of care.