Events

Researchers gather in Lübeck in Preparation for DFG Collaborative Research Center Proposal Lübeck, February 25, 2026 — The Institute of Neurogenetics at the University of Lübeck hosted an intensive two-day scientific meeting this week, bringing together researchers from partner institutions across Europe. Colleagues unable to attend in person joined the discussions virtually, underlining the truly […]

Guest Lecture: Dr. Francesco Cavallieri “From Neurogenetics to Brain Metabolism: Imaging Insights from Parkinson’s Disease Cohorts” Image source:https://www.ausl.re.it/francesco-cavallieri We are pleased to invite you to a special lecture taking place tomorrow, Thursday, 12 February 2026, at 9:00 a.m. In this talk, Dr. Cavallieri will explore the connections between neurogenetics and brain metabolism, highlighting cutting-edge imaging

The Institute of Neurogenetics is pleased to announce an upcoming guest lecture by Professor Carolyn Sue, a renowned clinician-scientist and international leader in Parkinson’s disease and mitochondrial research. Her lecture, titled “Developing Neuroprotective Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease”, will focus on recent advances in understanding the role of mitochondria in neurodegeneration and the development of targeted

The Institute of Neurogenetics is pleased to announce an upcoming guest lecture by Professor Anne Grünewald, a distinguished researcher in mitochondrial biology and neurodegeneration. Her lecture, titled “Mitochondrial Signaling in Parkinson’s Disease”, will explore how disruptions in mitochondrial signaling pathways contribute to the onset and progression of Parkinson’s disease. Date: Tuesday, 19 August 2025Time: 9:30

Source: By Mmkmbrain – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=164223800 The Institute of Neurogenetics is pleased to announce an upcoming talk by Professor Miratul Muqit, a leading expert in Parkinson’s disease research. His lecture, titled “Decoding Parkinson’s Disease: Through the Looking Glass of Mitochondria”, will explore the molecular insights into mitochondrial quality control and its

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Aleksander Rakovic, will be presenting at the SCMND 2025 Symposium in Edinburgh, UK, from March 26–28, 2025. Hosted by the UK Dementia Research Institute, SCMND 2025 focuses on stem cell models for neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Rakovic will join leading researchers to discuss the latest advancements in the field.

We are pleased to announce the upcoming lecture entitled “Astrocytic Hemoglobin is a H2O2-Decomposing Peroxidase and a Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer’s Disease and Ischemic Stroke” Date: May 28, 2024, 9:00 PMVenue: Institute of Neurogenetics, BMF seminar room (4th floor) and online The meeting will also have a hybrid option to accommodate eventual external attendees. Meeting-Link:https://uni-luebeck.webex.com/uni-luebeck/j.php?MTID=m532865d820c23a865a5339bb1f722f61

The event has to be postponed due to flight cancellation, with apologies. Date: February 20, 2024, 3:00 pm Venue: Institute of Neurogenetics, BMF seminar room on the 4th floor. The Institute of Neurogenetics is delighted to host an Honorary Guest Lecture by Dr. Christopher E. Pearson, Ph.D., a world-renowned scientist within the Genetics & Genome

The Institute of Neurogenetics is honored to host two lectures by Prof. Katerina Markopoulou, a renowned expert in the field of movement disorders and neurogenetics. These lectures will be integrated into our regular Clinicians’ and Institute meetings, but we warmly welcome guests to join us for these special events. Lecture for the Basic Science Group

We are pleased to announce that on November 7, 2023, Dr. habil. Marija Dulovic Mahlow delivered her Inaugural Lecture entiteld “Taok1-associated neurodevelopmental disorder: from the lab to the clinic and back.” As a former key member of the Institute’s Research Section “Genetics of Rare Diseases” under Prof. Katja Lohmann from 2015 to 2020, Dr. Dulovic Mahlow