Florian Heyd

Prof. Dr. Florian Heyd is a W2/W3 Professor at the Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry of Freie Universität Berlin, holding a significant role in RNA Biochemistry since 2013. His research focuses on alternative splicing mechanisms, circadian rhythm regulation, and splicing factor functionality in mammalian systems.

Scientific Awards:

• Award for good teaching (2015)
• Emmy-Noether-Fellowship (2011-2016)
• DFG Research fellowship (2008-2011)
• Promotion 'summa cum laude' (2006)
• Studienstiftung scholarships (2000-2002, 2004-2005)

His recent publications demonstrate expertise in RNA processing dynamics, particularly in temperature-dependent splicing regulation, splicing factor evolution, and immune signaling control via alternative splicing. Key collaborations include institutions in Dallas, Philadelphia, Montreal, and Marburg.