Cardiovascular physiology
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death and are the heaviest socio-economical burden of diseases worldwide. Our work aims a better understanding of cardiovascular pathophysiology at the gene, protein and signal transduction level. Read more about our research.
Chromatin biology
Chromatin structure, epigenetics, and other gene regulatory processes play an integral part in a cell's response to developmental and environmental stimuli. Read more about our research.
Immunology
The immune system defends us against infection and cancer but may also overreact and cause autoimmune disease. Detailed knowledge of molecular mechanisms regulating immune cell activation and control is needed to understand how autoimmune disease development may be prevented or treated. Read more about our research.
Membrane dynamics
Cellular membranes function as biophysical barriers, imprint organelle identity, and provide molecular signaling scaffolds. We aim to understand how membrane compartments sense and respond to nutritional and biophysical stresses, how their deregulation contributes to disease, and how they can be targeted in cancer treatment. Read more about our research.
Neuroanatomy
Brain related pathologies are the largest contributors to disease burden worldwide. There is therefore a need to improve our understanding of brain function in health and disease. We conduct experimental research aiming to unveil molecular and cellular mechanisms contributing to brain disease and identify potential targets for therapeutic intervention. Read more about our research.
Neurophysiology
Neurophysiology is the study of nervous system function and of its relationship to behavior and cognition. Read more about our research.