Gerald Klanert

Gerald Klanert is a Researcher at the University of Applied Sciences Wels, Austria, affiliated with the Center of Excellence Food Technology and Nutrition and Center of Excellence Medical Engineering/TIMed Center. His work bridges agricultural science and human health through bioactive compound research.

His primary research focuses on wood-derived lignans and feed supplements for improving intestinal barrier integrity and reducing inflammation. Key methodologies involve molecular pathway analysis (particularly NF-κB signaling) and natural product modification like esterification of tormentic acid. This interdisciplinary work sits at the intersection of food technology, veterinary science, and molecular nutrition.

Recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward mechanistic studies of natural anti-inflammatory agents, with increasing emphasis on structural modifications to enhance bioactivity. His 2025 work in Redox Biology reveals how chemical alterations of tormentic acid optimize therapeutic effects.

Klanert currently serves as Co-Investigator on the Bio2AgroFood project (2025-2027), an Interreg Österreich-Tschechien initiative advancing agricultural-food synergies. His research infrastructure leverages Wels' specialized centers for food technology and medical engineering.