GBA1: A mutated gene causes rapid ageing processes
For many years, medical doctors associated the GBA1 gene with a single disease: morbus Gaucher. This rare hereditary disease leads to a massive…
Beta-synuclein: An indicator of the loss of synapses in Alzheimer's disease
Beta-synuclein is a so-called synaptic protein. It occurs in the brain at the junction between two nerve cells—at this…
Group members
TitleNamePosition/ActivitiesContact Alina Schieren Scientist alina.schieren@dzne.de Benedikt Clemens WHK benedikt.clemens@dzne.de Bidour Hussein PhD student…
Nadja Ziegert
Study manager
nadja.ziegert@dzne.de
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nadja-Ziegert
Hanna L. Knecht
Research scientist (PhD studies)
hannalea.knecht(at)dzne.de
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Group members
TitelNamePosition/TätigkeitenKontakt Selina Stamer, Medical student PhD Student Selina.Stamer@dzne.de Dr. Silke White, B.Res. Biomedicin Research associate Silke.White@dzne.de…
Areas of investigation/research focus
Ageing processes of the immune system
Our research focuses on the role of the immune system in ageing processes and the role the immune system plays in the…
Areas of investigation/research focus
Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that impacts millions of individuals worldwide, with no cure currently available. Although…
Neuroscience Meeting with Nobel Laureate
Bonn/Germany, March, 13, 2026. About 200 researchers from around the world will gather on Bonn’s Venusberg from March 23 to 25 for the BonnBrain…
